Celestron NexStar SE Quick Setup Manual

MODELS #11068 & #11069 6SE & 8SE
Q U I C K S E T - U P G U I D E
ENGLISH
Telescope
Setup
3
Remove the leg brace locking knob.
6
Bubble Level
To check that the tripod is level, place the bubble
level on top of it. Carefully readjust the height of
each leg as needed and then re-check using the
level. Remove the level when you are done.
1
Ensure that all parts of your NexStar 6SE or
8SE telscope are present: fork arm, optical tube,
tripod, accessory tray, computerized hand control,
25mm eyepiece, StarPointer red dot fi nderscope,
star diagonal, bubble level.
4
Slide the accessory tray onto the threaded rod
so that each arm of the tray braces against each
tripod leg. Replace and tighten the leg brace
locking knob to secure the tray in place.
7
Set the base of the telescope on the tripod
head so that the hole in the center of the mount
base aligns with the positioning pin on top of
the tripod. Rotate the telescope mount so the
3 rubber feet align with the 3 recesses on the
tripod mounting plate.
2
Spread the tripod's legs out and place the tripod
on the ground.
5
Locking Knob
To extend each tripod leg to the desired height,
loosen the locking knob, pull the leg section out,
and re-tighten the knob.
8
Tighten the captive mounting bolts under the
tripod head to secure the mount to the tripod.