Celestron NexStar GPS Instruction Manual page 6

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12v DC
Power
Plug-in the supplied 12v AC adapter into the outlet
on the bottom portion of the drive base. Before
powering the NexStar, point the tube down towards
the ground and lock both the altitude and azimuth
clutches. Power the NexStar by flipping the
"On/Off" switch to the "On" position.
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Finderscope
The NexStar will automatically pick an alignment star and
slew the telescope close to that star. Once there, the display
will ask you to use the arrow buttons to aim the finderscope
at the star. If the star is not visible (perhaps behind a tree),
press UNDO to select a new star. Next, center the star in
the eyepiece and press ALIGN. Repeat these steps for the
second star alignment. When complete, the display will
Alignment Successful" nment Successful".
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read "Alig
On/Off
Switch
Alignment Star
Alignment Star
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Once powered on, the NexStar will display
NexStar GPS NexStar GPS NexStar GPS NexStar GPS , press ENTER to select GPS
alignment. The NexStar will automatically find its
North and Level position and retrieve information
from the GPS satellites.
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Press the TOUR button on the hand control. The hand control
will display a list of celestial objects that are currently visible.
Press INFO to read information about the object displayed.
Press the DOWN scroll key to display the next object. Press
ENTER to slew to (go to) the displayed object.
Up and Down
Scroll Buttons
Tour
Button