The NexStar comes partially assembled and can be operational in a matter of minutes. The NexStar is conveniently packaged in one reusable shipping carton that contains the following accessories:
NexStar 80 GTL
25mm & 10mm Eyepieces – 1¼"
1¼" Erect Image Diagonal
Star Pointer Finderscope and Mounting
Bracket
Deluxe Accessory Tray
Battery Pack
Solar Filter
The Sky™ Level 1 Astronomy Software
Telescope Control Software
NexStar Hand Control w/ Object Database
Assembling the NexStar
Your NexStar comes in three major sections: the optical tube, fork arm and the tripod. These sections can be attached in seconds using the quick release coupling screw located under the tripod mounting platform. Remove all of the accessories from their individual boxes. Remember to save all of the containers so that they can be used to transport the telescope. Before attaching the visual accessories, the telescope tube should be mounted to its tripod. First, install the accessory tray onto the tripod legs:
Optical Tube
Tripod
Mounting
Platform
Fork Arm
BaseCoupling
Screw
Figure
1.Remove the tripod from the box and spread the legs apart until the center leg brace is fully extended.
2.Locate the accessory tray, and place it on top of the tripod center support brace in between the tripod legs (see figure 2- 2).
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