Nexstar 60, 80, 102, 130, 114 manual Star Pointer Operation

The Star Pointer comes equipped with a variable brightness control, two axes alignment control and mounting brackets. Before the Star Pointer is ready to be used, it must be attached to the telescope tube and properly aligned:

On / OFF / Brightness

Switch

Altitude Adjustment

Knob

Azimuth Adjustment Screw (Adjustment knob located on opposite side)

Glass Window

Battery

Mounting Screw

Dovetail Mounting Bracket

Figure 2-8 – The StarPointer Finderscope with Mounting Bracket

Star Pointer Installation

1.Slide the Star Pointer onto the dovetail mounting platform on top of the focuser assembly so that the sight tube is facing towards the front of the tube.

2.Tighten the mounting screw to secure the Star Pointer in place.

Star Pointer Operation

The star pointer is powered by a long life 3-volt lithium battery (#CR2032) located underneath the front portion of the Star Pointer. Like all finderscopes, the Star Pointer must be properly aligned with the main telescope before it can be used. This is a simple process using the azimuth and altitude control knobs located on the side and bottom of the Star Pointer. The alignment procedure is best done at night since the LED dot will be difficult to see during the day.

To align the Star Pointer finderscope:

1.Before using the StarPointer, you must first remove the protective plastic cover between the battery and the battery clip.

2.To turn on the Star Pointer, slide the On/Off switch to the 1 "On" position. To increase the brightness level of the red dot, slide the switch to the 2 "On" position.

3.Locate a bright star or the Moon and center it in a low power eyepiece in the main telescope.

4.With both eyes open, look through the glass window at the alignment star.

5.If the Star Pointer is perfectly aligned, you will see the red LED dot overlap the alignment star. If the Star Pointer is not aligned, take notice of where the red dot is relative to the bright star.

6.Without moving the main telescope, turn the Star Pointer's azimuth and altitude adjustment knobs until the red dot is directly over the alignment star.

The Star Pointer is now ready to be used. Remember to always turn the power off after you have found an object. This will extend the life of both the battery and the LED.

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