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
Mounting the Telescope to the Tripod
Assembling the NexStar
Center Support Rod Accessory Tray
Locking Knob
The Hand Control
Powering the NexStar
The Star Diagonal
Figure 1-3 The NexStar can be powered with 8 AA batteries
The Eyepiece
Star Pointer Installation
The Star Pointer Finderscope
Figure 1-5 The Star Pointer Finderscope with Mounting Bracket
Star Pointer Operation
The NexStar Computerized Hand Control
Named Stars
Hand Control Operation
Named Objects
Double Stars
Auto Two-Star Align
Alignment Procedures
Helpful
Hint
Helpful
Two Star Alignment
Hint
Observing Tip
EQ North / EQ South Alignment
Object Catalog
NexStar Re-Alignment
Selecting an Object
Finding Planets
Tour Mode
Slewing to an Object
Helpful Hint
Direction Buttons
Setup Procedures
Rate Button
= 1x sidereal
Lunar Used for tracking the moon when observing the lunar landscape
MENU
Scope Setup Features
Utility Features
Helpful Hint
VIEW TIME-SITE SCOPE SETUP
TRACKING MODE
GPS ON/OFF WEDGE ALIGN LIGHT CONTROL FACTORY SETTING VERSION
NexStar Ready
Actual image orientation as seen with the unaided eye
Image Orientation
Reversed from left to right, as viewed with a Star Diagonal
Inverted image, as viewed with the eyepiece directly in telescope
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
Observing the Planets
Observing the Moon
Observing the Sun
Lunar Observing Hints
Seeing Conditions
Observing Deep Sky Objects
Transparency
Sky Illumination
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Short Exposure Prime Focus Photography
Lunar Phase
Eyepiece Projection
Crescent
Quarter
Planet
Long Exposure Prime Focus Photography
Moon
Mercury
2. Remove all visual accessories
1. Polar align the telescope using an optional equatorial wedge
6. Set the shutter speed to the B setting
10. Open the shutter using a cable release
CCD Imaging
Terrestrial Photography
Metering
Reducing Vibration
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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Optical Specification
APPENDIX A - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Electronic Specifications
Mechanical Specifications
Complete IC Catalog
Complete Messier Catalog
5,386
Complete Caldwell
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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