Contents
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Mounting the Telescope to the Tripod
The Celestial Coordinate System
Some of the many standard features of the NexStar include
Figure 1-A - The NexStar 8i SE
StarPointer Finderscope Eyepiece Star Diagonal Visual Back
2 Battery Compartment
On/Off Switch
With the NexStar powered on, press ENTER to begin an alignment
Locking Knob
Assembling the NexStar
Mounting the Telescope to the Tripod
Center Support Rod Accessory Tray
Figure 1-3 The NexStar can be powered with 8 AA batteries
Powering the NexStar
The Hand Control
The Star Diagonal
Figure 1-5 The Star Pointer Finderscope with Mounting Bracket
Star Pointer Installation
The Eyepiece
The Star Pointer Finderscope
Star Pointer Operation
The NexStar Computerized Hand Control
Double Stars
Hand Control Operation
Named Stars
Named Objects
Hint
Alignment Procedures
Auto Two-Star Align
Helpful
Observing Tip
Two Star Alignment
Helpful
Hint
Selecting an Object
Object Catalog
EQ North / EQ South Alignment
NexStar Re-Alignment
Helpful Hint
Tour Mode
Finding Planets
Slewing to an Object
= 1x sidereal
Setup Procedures
Direction Buttons
Rate Button
Lunar Used for tracking the moon when observing the lunar landscape
MENU
Scope Setup Features
Utility Features
Helpful Hint
NexStar Ready
TRACKING MODE
VIEW TIME-SITE SCOPE SETUP
GPS ON/OFF WEDGE ALIGN LIGHT CONTROL FACTORY SETTING VERSION
Inverted image, as viewed with the eyepiece directly in telescope
Image Orientation
Actual image orientation as seen with the unaided eye
Reversed from left to right, as viewed with a Star Diagonal
Determining Field of View
Focusing
Calculating Magnification
General Observing Hints
The celestial sphere seen from the outside showing R.A. and DEC
The Celestial Coordinate System
Motion of the Stars
Wedge Align
Polar Alignment with optional Wedge
celestial pole
Finding the North Celestial Pole
Lunar Observing Hints
Observing the Moon
Observing the Planets
Observing the Sun
Sky Illumination
Observing Deep Sky Objects
Seeing Conditions
Transparency
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Short Exposure Prime Focus Photography
Quarter
Eyepiece Projection
Lunar Phase
Crescent
Mercury
Long Exposure Prime Focus Photography
Planet
Moon
10. Open the shutter using a cable release
1. Polar align the telescope using an optional equatorial wedge
2. Remove all visual accessories
6. Set the shutter speed to the B setting
Reducing Vibration
Terrestrial Photography
CCD Imaging
Metering
Corrector Plate Collimation Screws
Care and Cleaning of the Optics
Collimation
To make collimation a simple procedure, follow these easy steps
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Adapter, Car Battery #18769
#94119-40 - Yellow, Deep Yellow, Violet, Pale Blue #s 8, 15, 47, 82A
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Mechanical Specifications
APPENDIX A - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Optical Specification
Electronic Specifications
Complete Caldwell
Complete Messier Catalog
Complete IC Catalog
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Appendix B - Glossary of Terms
Focal length
resolution
CONNECTICUT
APPENDIX C LONGITUDES AND LATITUDES
LONGITUDE
LONGITUDE
LONGITUDE
INTERNATIONAL
CANADA
Communication Protocol
Appendix D - RS-232 Connection
APPENDIX E - MAPS OF TIME ZONES
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