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Celestron C5-S, C8-S, C9-S instruction manual Introduction, Assembly, Hand Control

Models: C5-S C9-S C8-S

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INTRODUCTION	4
Warning	4
ASSEMBLY	7
Setting up the Tripod	7
Attaching the Equatorial Mount	8
Attaching the Center Leg Brace	8
Installing the Counterweight Bar	8
Installing the Counterweight	9
Attaching the Hand Control Holder	9
Attaching the Slow Motion Knobs	9
Attaching the Optical Tube to the Mount	10
Attaching the Visual Back	10
Installing the Star Diagonal	11
Installing the Eyepiece	11
Installing the Finderscope	11
Removing the Lens Cap	12
Moving the Telescope Manually	13
Balancing The Mount in R.A	13
Balancing The Mount in DEC	14
Adjusting the Mount	14
Adjusting the Mount in Altitude	14
Adjusting the Mount in Azimuth	15
Attaching the Declination Cable (For GT Models Only)	15
Powering the Telescope	15
HAND CONTROL	16
Hand Control Operation	17
Alignment Procedures	18
Startup Procedure	18
Auto Align	19
Auto Three-Star Align	19
Quick-Align	20
Last Alignment	20
Re-Alignment	20
Object Catalog	21
Selecting an Object	21
Slewing to an Object	21
Finding Planets	21
Tour Mode	22
Constellation Tour	22
Direction Buttons	22
Rate Button	22
Setup Procedures	23
Tracking Mode	23
Tracking Rate	23
Date/Time	23
User Defined Objects	23
Get RA/DEC	24
Goto R.A/Dec	24
Identify	24
Precise GoTo	25
Scope Setup Features	25
Setup Time-Site	25
Anti-backlash	25
Filter Limits	25
Direction Buttons	26
Goto Approach	26
Autoguide Rates	26
Azimuth Limits	26
East/West Filtering	27
Utility Features	27
Calibrate Goto	27
Home Position	27
Polar Align	27
Light Control	28
Factory Settings	28
Version	28

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Celestron C5-S, C8-S, C9-S instruction manual Introduction, Assembly, Hand Control

Contents

C5-S C8-S C9.25-S Advanced Series Advanced Series GTHAND CONTROL ASSEMBLYINTRODUCTION TELESCOPE BASICS Some of the many standard features of the Advanced GT include Declination Setting Circle CounterweightsCounterweight Bar Latitude Adjustment ScaleAdvanced C8-SGT Shown On/Off SwitchFigure 2.2 - Advanced Series GT Hand Control#11025 Setting up the Tripod#11071 #11045Attaching the Center Leg Brace Installing the Counterweight BarAttaching the Equatorial Mount Attaching the Slow Motion Knobs For Non-GT Models Only Installing the CounterweightAttaching the Hand Control Holder Advanced GT Models Only Attaching the Optical Tube to the Mount Attaching the Visual BackInstalling the Finderscope Installing the Star DiagonalInstalling the Eyepiece Removing the Lens Cap Rear CellMoving the Telescope Manually Balancing The Mount in R.ABalancing The Mount in DEC Adjusting the MountAdjusting the Mount in Altitude NOT LET GO OF THE TELESCOPE TUBE COMPLETELYAttaching the Declination Cable For GT Models Only Powering the TelescopeAdjusting the Mount in Azimuth The Advanced GT Hand Control Named Objects Hand Control OperationNamed Stars Double StarsAlignment Procedures Startup ProcedureAuto Align Auto Three-Star AlignRe-Alignment Quick-AlignLast Alignment Slewing to an Object Object CatalogSelecting an Object Finding PlanetsDirection Buttons Tour ModeConstellation Tour Rate Button1 = 2 = 1x sidereal 3 = 4 = 5 = Setup ProceduresNine available slew speeds 6 = 7 = .5º / sec 8 = 2º / sec 9 = 3º / secIdentify Precise GoTo Observing Tip Helpful Hint Utility Features Helpful Hint ALIGNMENT ADVANCED GTMENU LISTReversed from left to right, as viewed with a Star Diagonal Image OrientationActual image orientation as seen with the unaided eye Calculating Magnification FocusingAligning the Finderscope Determining Field of View General Observing HintsThe Celestial Coordinate System The celestial sphere seen from the outside showing R.A. and DECMotion of the Stars Latitude Scales Pointing at PolarisFinding the North Celestial Pole DefinitionDeclination Drift Method of Polar Alignment Observing the Planets Observing the MoonLunar Observing Hints Observing the SunSeeing Conditions Solar Observing HintsObserving Deep Sky Objects TransparencySeeing conditions directly affect image quality. These drawings represent a point source i.e., star under bad seeing conditions left to excellent conditions right. Most often, seeing conditions produce images that lie some where between these two extremes Short Exposure Prime Focus Photography Crescent Eyepiece ProjectionLunar Phase QuarterMoon Long Exposure Prime Focus PhotographyPlanet Mercury10. Open the shutter using a cable release 2. Remove all visual accessories6. Set the shutter speed to the B setting 3. Thread the Radial Guider onto your telescopeReducing Vibration Terrestrial PhotographyMetering CCD ImagingStandard Auto GuidingTelescope WithCare and Cleaning of the Optics CollimationTo make collimation a simple procedure, follow these easy steps Orange, Light Blue, ND13%T, Polarizing #s 21, 80A, #15, Polarizing 40mmSeries 1 - #94119-10 Series 3 - #94119-30 Series 2 - #94119-20Deep Yellow, Red, Light Green, ND25% T #s 12, 25, 56, 96ND-25 Light Red, Blue, Green, ND50% T #s 23A, 38A, 58, 96ND-50Page 11071/11072 Appendix A - Technical SpecificationsAdvanced Series 11025/11026Appendix B - Glossary of Terms Page Page APPENDIX C LONGITUDES AND LATITUDES CONNECTICUTLONGITUDE LONGITUDE LONGITUDE CANADA INTERNATIONALPC Command ASCII Appendix D - RS-232 ConnectionCommunication Protocol DescriptionSend Any Track Rate Through RS232 To The Hand Control Additional RS232 CommandsReset The Position Of Azm Or Alt APPENDIX E - MAPS OF TIME ZONES Page Page Page Page Page Page Page CELESTRON TWO YEAR WARRANTY Copyright 2003 Celestron All rights reserved Celestron 2835 Columbia Street Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A. TelFax Products or instructions may change without notice or obligation