Celestron NexStar 6SE Quick Setup Manual

Quick Setup Guide
MODELS #11068 & #11069 6SE & 8SE
ENGLISH
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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.
10
Slide the StarPointer red-dot fi nderscope onto
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mounting bracket. Tighten the screws on side of
the fi nderscope StarPointer to secure it in place.
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Pull the small plastic tab from under the battery
cover to allow the battery to make contact.
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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
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diagonal, bubble level.
3
Remove the leg brace locking knob.
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 tri-
pod head to secure the mount. Once tightened,
confi rm that the bolts are fully seated and that
the mount is fi rmly attached to the tripod.
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Remove the cap on the rear of the telescope.
Insert the silver barrel of the star diagonal into the
visual back. Tighten the silver set screw to secure.
2
Spread the tripod's legs out and place the tripod
on the ground.
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.
6
Bubble Level
To check that the tripod is level, place the bubble
level on top of it. Carefully adjust the height of each
leg as needed and then re-check using the level.
Remove the level when you are done.
9
To adjust the balance or remove the tube from
the base, loosen the quick-release clamp knob
and slide the tube back towards the rear cell of
the tube. Hold the tube fi rmly when mounting or
dismounting. Ensure the dovetail clamp is tight
before releasing the tube.
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Insert the silver barrel of the 25mm eyepiece
into the star diagonal. Tighten the silver screw
to secure.