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