Celestron NexStar 130SLT Quick Setup Manual

NexStar 130SLT
Item #31145
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Your NexStar 130SLT includes: optical tube;
fork arm; pre-assembled tripod;
computerized hand control; hand control
holder; two eyepieces; finderscope;
accessory tray; documentation including an
owner' s manual, The Sky® CD and NSOL
Telescope Control Software.
4
All three legs should be the same length to
provide a level platform for the telescope. A
bubble level is included (inset) to assist in leveling.
7
Hold the telescope fork arm and place
the bottom of the base inside the tripod
mounting platform as shown.
Item #31132
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Assemble tripod by spreading the legs
out until the center leg brace is fully
extended.
5
Place accessory tray on top of center leg
brace by lining up the grooves on the
tray to the post on the brace.
8
Coupling screw
Thread the coupling screw into
the hole at the bottom of the fork arm
base. Tighten screw to secure the
entire fork arm.
Quick Set-up Guide
3
Extend tripod legs 6 to 8 inches by
loosening the tripod leg locking knob
and pulling the leg to desired length and
re-tightening knob.
6
Once grooves are aligned, turn accessory
tray until it snaps into the clips on each
leg brace.
9
Slide the optical tube dovetail into the fork
arm as shown above.