Introduction - Celestron 11007 Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Celestron CPC DeluxeHD
telescope! The CPC DeluxeHD combines Celestron's newly designed
CPC Computerized mount with its new EdgeHD optical system . The
CPC series uses GPS (Global Positioning System) technology to take the
guesswork and effort out of aligning and finding celestial objects in the
sky . Simple and easy to use, the CPC with its SkyAlign sky modeling
system, is up and running after locating just three celestial objects. It's
so advanced that once you turn it on, the integrated GPS automatically
pinpoints your exact coordinates . No need to enter the date, time,
longitude and latitude or even know the name of a single star in the sky .
If you are new to astronomy, you may wish to start off by using the CPC's
built-in Sky Tour feature, which commands the CPC to find the most
interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to each one. Or
if you are more experienced, you will appreciate the comprehensive
database of over 40,000 objects, including customized lists of all the best
deep-sky objects, planets and bright double stars. No matter at what
level you are starting out, the CPC will unfold for you and your friends all
the wonders of the Universe .
Some of the many standard features of the CPC DeluxeHD include:
• EdgeHD optical system
• Integrated Global Positioning System for easy alignment
• Fully enclosed optical encoders for position location
• Ergonomically designed hand controller – built into the side of the
fork arm
• Database filter limits for creating custom object lists
• Storage for programmable user defined objects; and many other high
performance features!
The CPC DeluxeHD's features combined with Celestron's legendary
optical systems give amateur astronomers the most sophisticated and
easy to use telescopes available on the market today .
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Take time to read through this manual before embarking on your
journey through the Universe. It may take a few observing sessions to
become familiar with your CPC, so you should keep this manual handy
until you have fully mastered your telescope's operation . The CPC hand
control has built-in instructions to guide you through all the alignment
procedures needed to have the telescope up and running in minutes . Use
this manual in conjunction with the on-screen instructions provided by
the hand control . The manual gives detailed information regarding each
step as well as needed reference material and helpful hints guaranteed to
make your observing experience as simple and pleasurable as possible .
Your CPC telescope is designed to give you years of fun and rewarding
observations . However, there are a few things to consider before using
your telescope that will ensure your safety and protect your equipment .
Warning
Never look directly at the Sun with the naked
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eye or with a telescope (unless you have the
proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible
eye damage may result.
• Never use your telescope to project an image of the Sun
onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the
telescope and any accessories attached to it .
• Never use an eyepiece solar filter or a Herschel wedge.
Internal heat build-up inside the telescope can cause
these devices to crack or break, allowing unfiltered
sunlight to pass through to the eye .
• Never leave the telescope unsupervised, either when
children are present or adults who may not be familiar
with the correct operating procedures of your telescope .
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