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Celestron NexStar HC manual The Celestial Coordinate System, Introduction, Quick Setup, Assembly

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INTRODUCTION	4
WARNING	4
QUICK SETUP	5
ASSEMBLY	8
ASSEMBLING THE NEXSTAR	8
Powering the NexStar	8
The Hand Control	9
The Eyepiece	9
The Star Pointer Finderscope	10
NEXSTAR HC MODEL	12
THE HAND CONTROL	12
Rate Button	13
Utility Features	13
GuideStar Software	14
NEXSTAR GT MODEL	15
HAND CONTROL OPERATION	16
Alignment Procedure	16
OBJECT CATALOG	18
Selecting an Object	18
Slewing to an Object	18
Tour Mode	19
DIRECTION BUTTONS	19
Rate Button	19
SETUP PROCEDURES	20
Tracking Mode	20
Tracking Rate	20
Date/Time	21
User Defined Objects	21
Get RA/DEC	21
Get Alt-Az	21
Goto R.A/Dec	21
Goto Alt-Az	22
UTILITY FEATURES	22
Cord Wrap	22
Anti-backlash	22
Model Select	22
Hand Control Command Tree	23
TELESCOPE BASICS	24
IMAGE ORIENTATION	24
FOCUSING	25
CALCULATING MAGNIFICATION	25
DETERMINING FIELD OF VIEW	25
GENERAL OBSERVING HINTS	26
ASTRONOMY BASICS	27
T HE C ELESTIAL C OORDINATE S YSTEM	27
MOTION OF THE STARS	28
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Celestron NexStar HC manual The Celestial Coordinate System, Introduction, Quick Setup, Assembly, Nexstar Hc Model

Contents

INSTRUCTION MANUAL THE CELESTIAL COORDINATE SYSTEM QUICK SETUPASSEMBLY INTRODUCTIONCELESTIAL OBSERVING Page Eyepiece Flip Mirror Focuser Knob6 Star Pointer Finderscope Alignment Star Battery Compartment 8 2 7 3 6 5 4ON/OFF Switch Optical TubeFigure 3-1:The NexStar 4 Battery Compartment Powering the NexStarAssembling the NexStar Figure 3-2– The Rear Cell with Visual Accessories The Hand ControlThe Eyepiece EyepieceStarPointer DiagonalStar Pointer Operation Star Pointer InstallationThe Star Pointer Finderscope 3.With both eyes open, look through the glass window at the alignment star 5 1 2 4 3 The Hand ControlFigure The NexStar HC Hand Control Rate Utility FeaturesRate Button 1For fine centering of objects in the eyepieceGuideStar Software Figure The NexStar Hand Control 1 2 3 4 57 8 9 Auto-Align Alignment ProcedureHand Control Operation Alignment StarsENTER Slewing to an Object Object CatalogSelecting an Object Third Star AlignmentRate Button Tour ModeDirection Buttons Observing Tip1 = 2x 2 = 4x 3 = 4 = 5 = Setup ProceduresNine available slew speeds 6= .5º / sec 7 = 1º / sec 8= 2º / sec 9= 4º / secUser Objects Utility Features HelpfulNexStar Ready command functionsPO W ER CO RD BATTERY NexStar Menu TreeFig 6-2a- Actual image Image OrientationFigure orientation as seen with the unaided eyeDetermining Field of View FocusingCalculating Magnification FigureGeneral Observing Hints The Celestial Coordinate System FigureMotion of the Stars FigureDefinition Polar Alignment with optional WedgeAligning the NexStar 4 on a Wedge Photography with the NexStar Attaching a Camera to the NexStarFinding the North Celestial Pole celestial poleLunar Observing Hints Observing the MoonObserving the Planets Planetary Observing HintsSeeing Conditions Observing the SunObserving Deep Sky Objects TransparencySeeing FigureCare and Cleaning of the Optics •Super Modified Achromatic SMA Eyepieces: 11/4 to 40 of latitude Vibration Suppression Pads #93503 - These pads rest between the ground and tripod feet of your telescope. They reduce the amplitude and vibration time of your telescope when shaken by the wind or an accidental bump. This accessory is a must for long exposure prime focus photography Ellectroniic Speciifiicatiions Appendix A - Technical SpecificationsOptiicall Speciifiicatiion Mechaniicall SpeciifiicatiionsAppendix B - Glossary of Terms Page Page Appendix C – Maps of Time Zones Page Page Page Page Page Page Page CELESTRON ONE YEAR WARRANTY Copyright 2000 Celestron International Celestron International 2835 Columbia StreetTorrance, CA Tel. 310 Fax. 310 All rights reservedADDENDUM TO NEXSTAR TELESCOPE MANUAL