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- Page 1 NexStar EVOLUTION Series Telescopes INSTRUCTION MANUAL For Models: 12090 6” • 12091 8” • 12092 9.25”...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Part List . -
Page 3: Overview
Overview Altitude Clutch Knob Power & Charging L .E .D . Carry Handle WiFi L .E .D . USB Power Output Port Power Input Port Auxiliary Ports 3 & 4 Bubble Level Tripod Support Nut and Washer Acessory Tray Leg Height Adjustment Lock Knob Telescope Optical Tube StarPointer Red Dot Finder Eyepiece... -
Page 4: Assembly And Setup
Set the fork arm mount on a sturdy flat surface . Remove all of Star+ hand control . the accessories from their individual boxes . • Free download of Celestron SkyPortal app from the App Tripod for 6” and 8” Models Store or Google Play if used without the included NexStar+ hand control . -
Page 5: Getting Started - Using Your Smart Device
1 . Turn the power switch to the ON position (ON=1 OFF=0) . the telescope before it can be used . This is a simple process The Celestron logo LED will light up indicating the tele- The WiFi and Reset Switches using the azimuth and altitude control knobs located on the scope is on . -
Page 6: Pointing To Objects In Skyportal And Other Telescope Functions
3 . Launch Celestron SkyPortal on your device and select about your observing site . All you have to do is center and SkyPortal will point your telescope at any of these objects . move without scrolling the sky . When unlocked, the cross- “Connect . - Page 7 • Logo Lighting - Adjusts the LED brightness of the • Maximum - Sets the maximum (or highest) limit, 0-90º . Celestron power logo and the WiFi logo . Can be dimmed Use to prevent the telescope from striking the mount when down or shut off for dark sky locations .
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Page 8: Getting Started - Using The Nexstar+ Control
. planets in the sky . connection to Celestron SkyPortal . The hand control can be plugged into any of the 4 AUX ports on the mount . 3 . Direction Keys: Allows complete control of the mount in •... -
Page 9: Using A Wedge With Eq North / Eq South Alignment
the eyepiece using the direction keys on the hand control- Using a Wedge with EQ North / NexStar Evolution Telescope ler and press the ALIGN button . This will accept the star EQ South Alignment Settings in NexStar+ Hand Control as the first alignment position . -
Page 10: Nexstar+ Hand Control For Nexstar Evolution Menu Tree
NexStar+ Hand Control for Advanced Menu Tree NexStar Evolution Menu Tree Menu Scope Setup Setup Time-Site Custom Site Tracking Mode EQ North City Database EQ South Anti-Backlash Alt Positive Alt - Az Alt Negative AZM Positive Rate Sedereal AZM Negative Solar Slew Limits Lunar... -
Page 11: Telescope Maintenance
. Center the de-focused star and notice in Your NexStar Evolution telescope requires little maintenance . Celestron repair department . If your telescope is in need of which direction the central shadow is skewed . There are a few things to remember that will ensure your internal cleaning, please call the factory for a return authoriza- telescope performs at its best . -
Page 12: Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix A: Specifications Mount NexStar Evolution 8 Telescope Mount Type Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Optical Design Schmidt Cassegrain Worm Gears Brass worm gears with ball bearings Aperture 203 .2 mm Worm Wheels Stainless steel 146mm diameter, 180 teeth Focal Length 2032 mm 9 .6V, 4 .5Ah lithium iron phosphate battery (LiFePO4) Internal Battery Focal Ratio... -
Page 13: Appendix B: Advanced Wifi
. Further, product malfunction or deterioration configured . Celestron dealer in the U .S .A . or Canada . Warranty outside due to normal wear is not covered by this warranty . the U .S .A . and Canada is valid only to customers who... - Page 14 Celestron’s International Distributor or • This battery is intended for adult use only . If this battery is Authorized Celestron Dealer in the specific country . Please intended by Purchaser to be used by a minor, purchasing contact them for any warranty service .