Celestron NexStar 4SE Quick Setup Manual

Quick Setup Guide
MODELS #11049 & #11036 4SE & 5SE
ENGLISH
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 mounting screws protruding from the tripod
mounting plate.
10
Slide the StarPointer red-dot fi nderscope onto
TM
mounting bracket. Tighten the screws on side of the
fi nderscope StarPointer to secure it in place. Pull
the small plastic tab from under the battery cover to
allow the battery to make contact.
1
Ensure that all parts of your NexStar 4SE or 5SE
telscope are present: fork arm, optical tube, tripod,
accessory tray, computerized hand control, 25mm
eyepiece, StarPointer red-dot fi nderscope, star
TM
diagonal, bubble level, and camera control cable
(NexStar 5SE only).
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 tripod
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.
11 A 11 A
For NexStar 5SE, remove the cap on the rear of
the telescope. Insert the silver barrel of the star
diagonal into the visual back. Tighten the silver
setscrew to secure.
2
Spread the tripod's legs out and place the tripod
on the ground.
4
The latitude adjustment rod goes through the cutout
in the tray. 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.
11B
For NexStar 4SE, the star diagonal is built into the
rear cell of the telescope. Remove the cap from the
eyepiece holder.