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Celestron NEXSTAR 60SLT Quick Setup Manual
Celestron NEXSTAR 60SLT Quick Setup Manual

Celestron NEXSTAR 60SLT Quick Setup Manual

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NexStar 60SLT
Item #22076
1
Your NexStar 60SLT includes: optical tube;
fork arm; pre-assembled tripod;
computerized hand control; hand control
holder; star diagonal; 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
2
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.

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Summary of Contents for Celestron NEXSTAR 60SLT

  • Page 1 NexStar 60SLT Item #22076 Your NexStar 60SLT includes: optical tube; fork arm; pre-assembled tripod; computerized hand control; hand control holder; star diagonal; two eyepieces; finderscope; accessory tray; documentation including an owner’ s manual, The Sky® CD and NSOL Telescope Control Software.
  • Page 2 Quick Set-up Guide [cont] Secure optical tube to fork arm by tightening the screw located on the inside of the fork arm assembly. Insert the chrome barrel of the star diagonal into the focuser and tighten the two silver screws to secure in place.
  • Page 3 Before you can begin using your NexStar 60SLT, you must setup your computerized hand control and go through the SkyAlign alignment procedure. In order for the NexStar to accurately point to the objects in the sky, it must first be aligned with known positions (stars) in the sky. With this information, the telescope can create a model of the...
  • Page 4 For general usage information,please consult your user’s manual. If you have questions or problems with set-up, please contact Celestron Technical Support: 310 Using the numeric key pad enter the date. Press ENTER to continue. Press UNDO to backspace.