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
2 Battery Compartment
On/Off Switch
StarPointer Finderscope Eyepiece Star Diagonal Visual Back
With the NexStar powered on, press ENTER to begin an alignment
Assembling the NexStar
Mounting the Telescope to the Tripod
Center Support Rod Accessory Tray
Locking Knob
Powering the NexStar
The Hand Control
The Star Diagonal
Figure 1-3 The NexStar can be powered with 8 AA batteries
Star Pointer Installation
The Eyepiece
The Star Pointer Finderscope
Figure 1-5 The Star Pointer Finderscope with Mounting Bracket
Star Pointer Operation
The NexStar Computerized Hand Control
Hand Control Operation
Named Stars
Named Objects
Double Stars
Alignment Procedures
Auto Two-Star Align
Helpful
Hint
Two Star Alignment
Helpful
Hint
Observing Tip
Object Catalog
EQ North / EQ South Alignment
NexStar Re-Alignment
Selecting an Object
Tour Mode
Finding Planets
Slewing to an Object
Helpful Hint
Setup Procedures
Direction Buttons
Rate Button
= 1x sidereal
Lunar Used for tracking the moon when observing the lunar landscape
Scope Setup Features
MENU
Utility Features
Helpful Hint
TRACKING MODE
VIEW TIME-SITE SCOPE SETUP
GPS ON/OFF WEDGE ALIGN LIGHT CONTROL FACTORY SETTING VERSION
NexStar Ready
Image Orientation
Actual image orientation as seen with the unaided eye
Reversed from left to right, as viewed with a Star Diagonal
Inverted image, as viewed with the eyepiece directly in telescope
Focusing
Calculating Magnification
Determining Field of View
General Observing Hints
The Celestial Coordinate System
The celestial sphere seen from the outside showing R.A. and DEC
Motion of the Stars
Polar Alignment with optional Wedge
Wedge Align
Finding the North Celestial Pole
celestial pole
Observing the Moon
Observing the Planets
Observing the Sun
Lunar Observing Hints
Observing Deep Sky Objects
Seeing Conditions
Transparency
Sky Illumination
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Short Exposure Prime Focus Photography
Eyepiece Projection
Lunar Phase
Crescent
Quarter
Long Exposure Prime Focus Photography
Planet
Moon
Mercury
1. Polar align the telescope using an optional equatorial wedge
2. Remove all visual accessories
6. Set the shutter speed to the B setting
10. Open the shutter using a cable release
Terrestrial Photography
CCD Imaging
Metering
Reducing Vibration
Care and Cleaning of the Optics
Collimation
Corrector Plate Collimation Screws
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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APPENDIX A - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Optical Specification
Electronic Specifications
Mechanical Specifications
Complete Messier Catalog
Complete IC Catalog
5,386
Complete Caldwell
Appendix B - Glossary of Terms
Focal length
resolution
APPENDIX C LONGITUDES AND LATITUDES
CONNECTICUT
LONGITUDE
LONGITUDE
LONGITUDE
CANADA
INTERNATIONAL
Appendix D - RS-232 Connection
Communication Protocol
APPENDIX E - MAPS OF TIME ZONES
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