General Observing Hints - Celestron NexStar 6 SE Instruction Manual

G e n e r a l O b s e r
G e n e r a l O b s e
When working with any optical instrument, there are a few things to remember to ensure you get the best possible image.
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Never look through window glass. Glass found in household windows is optically imperfect, and as a result, may vary in thickness
from one part of a window to the next. This inconsistency can and will affect the ability to focus your telescope. In most cases you
will not be able to achieve a truly sharp image, while in some cases, you may actually see a double image.
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Never look across or over objects that are producing heat waves. This includes asphalt parking lots on hot summer days or building
rooftops.
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Hazy skies, fog, and mist can also make it difficult to focus when viewing terrestrially. The amount of detail seen under these
conditions is greatly reduced. Also, when photogra
than normal with lower contrast and underexposed.
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If you wear corrective lenses (specifically glasses), you may w
telescope. When using a camera, however, you should always wear corrective lenses to ensure the sharpest possible focus. If you
have astigmatism, corrective lenses must be worn at all times.
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phing under these conditions, the processed film may come out a little grainier
ant to remove them when observing with an eyepiece attached to the
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