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Remove the NexStar from its packaging and attach the base to the tripod. Remove the accessories from their individual boxes. Rotate the optical tube so that you can access the battery compartment.
2Battery Compartment
Remove the battery cover in the center of the base by gently lifting up on the round portion of the cover. Insert 8 AA batteries (user supplied) into the battery compartment of the base. Replace the cover.
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StarPointer
Finderscope
Eyepiece
Star
Diagonal
Visual Back
A)Attach the included accessories. Loosen the thumb screws on the side of the visual back and remove the protective plastic cap. Insert the star diagonal and eyepiece into the barrel of the visual back and tighten down all thumb screws. B) Twist and remove the front lens cover from the end of the telescope. C) Attach the Star Pointer and turn it on by rotating the dial on the side. (For more information on attaching the accessories, see the Assembly section of manual).
On/Off Switch
Turn on the power to the NexStar by turning the switch located at the bottom portion of the fork arm, to the "On" position.
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