Celestron NexStar 8 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Celestron NexStar 8. We have 7 Celestron NexStar 8 manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Instruction Manual, Operating Manual, Quick Start Manual, Communication Protocol Manual

Celestron NexStar 8 User Manual (241 pages)

Brand: Celestron | Category: Telescope | Size: 37 MB

Celestron NexStar 8 Instruction Manual (74 pages)

GPS telescope

Brand: Celestron | Category: Telescope | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
2
Introduction
5
Warning
5
Quick Setup
6
Assembly
9
- Star
  9
- Setting up the Tripod
  9
- Adjusting the Tripod Height
  10
- Attaching the Nexstar to the Tripod
  10
- Attaching the Hand Control
  11
- Adjusting the Clutches
  12
- The Star Diagonal
  12
- The Eyepiece
  12
- The Finderscope
  13
  - Finderscope Installation
    13
  - Aligning the Finderscope
    14
- Powering the Nexstar
  14
Hand Control
15
- Hand Control Operation
  16
- Alignment Procedures
  16
  - GPS Alignment
    17
  - Auto-Align
    18
  - Two Star Alignment
    19
  - Quick-Align
    19
  - EQ North / EQ South Alignment
    20
  - Nexstar Re-Alignment
    20
- Object Catalog
  21
  - Selecting an Object
    21
  - Slewing to an Object
    21
- Finding Planets
  21
- Tour Mode
  22
- Direction Buttons
  22
- Rate Button
  22
- Setup Procedures
  23
  - Tracking Mode
    23
  - Tracking Rate
    23
  - Date/Time
    23
  - User Defined Objects
    23
  - Get RA/DEC
    24
  - Goto R.a/Dec
    24
  - Scope Setup Features
    24
  - Steup Time-Site
    24
  - Anti-Backlash
    24
  - Slew Limits
    24
  - Filter Limits
    25
  - Direction Buttons
    25
  - Goto Approach
    25
  - Autoguide Rates
    25
  - Cordwrap
    25
- Utility Features
  25
  - GPS On/Off
    25
  - Compass
    26
  - Alt Sensor
    26
  - Wedge Align
    26
  - Periodic Error Correction
    26
  - Light Control
    26
  - Factory Settings
    26
  - Version
    26
  - Get Alt-Az
    26
  - Goto Alt-Az
    26
Telescope Basics
28
- Image Orientation
  28
- Focusing
  29
- Calculating Magnification
  29
- Determining Field of View
  29
- General Observing Hints
  30
Astronomy Basics
31
Celestial Observing
36
- Observing the Moon
  36
  - Lunar Observing Hints
    36
- Observing the Planets
  36
  - Planetary Observing Hints
    36
- Observing the Sun
  37
  - Solar Observing Hints
    37
- Observing Deep Sky Objects
  37
- Seeing Conditions
  37
- Transparency
  37
- Sky Illumination
  37
- Seeing
  38
Celestial Photography
39
- Short Exposure Prime Focus Photography
  39
- Eyepiece Projection
  40
- Long Exposure Prime Focus Photography
  41
- Periodic Error Correction (PEC)
  42
  - Using Periodic Error Correction
    42
- Terrestrial Photography
  43
  - Metering
    44
  - Reducing Vibration
    44
- CCD Imaging
  44
  - Fastar F/2 Imaging
    46
  - F/6.3 with Reducer/Corrector
    46
  - Auto Guiding
    47
Telescope Maintenance
48
- Care and Cleaning of the Optics
  48
- Collimation
  48
Optional Accessories
50
Appendix A - Technical Specifications
53
Appendix B - Glossary of Terms
54
Appendix C - Longitudes and Latitudes
57
Appendix D - Rs-232 Connection
62
- Communication Protocol
  62

Celestron NexStar 8 Instruction Manual (61 pages)

Celestron NexStar 8: User Guide

Brand: Celestron | Category: Telescope | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents
2
Introduction

4
- W a R N I N G
  4
Quick Setup

5
- On/Off Switch
  7
A S S E M B L I N G T H E N E X S T a R

8
- Powering the Nexstar
  8
- Attaching the Nexstar to the Tripod
  9
- The Hand Control
  9
- The Star Diagonal
  10
- The Eyepiece
  10
- The Star Pointer Finderscope
  11
Hand Control

13
- Hand Control Operation
  14
- Alignment Procedure
  14
  - Two Star Alignment
    14
  - Third Star Alignment
    16
- Object Catalog
  16
- Selecting an Object
  16
- Slewing to an Object
  17
- Finding Planets
  17
- Tour Mode
  17
- Direction Buttons
  18
- Rate Button
  18
- Setup Procedures
  18
- Tracking Mode
  18
- Tracking Rate
  19
- Date/Time
  19
- User Defined Objects
  19
- Get RA/DEC
  19
- Get Alt-Az
  19
- Rs-232
  20
- Goto R.a/Dec
  20
- Goto Alt-Az
  20
- Utility Features
  20
- Demo
  20
- Light Control
  20
- Cord Wrap
  20
- Anti-Backlash
  20
Telescope Basics

22
- Image Orientation
  22
- Focusing
  23
- Calculating Magnification
  23
- Determining Field of View
  23
- General Observing Hints
  24
Astronomy Basics

25
Celestial Observing

29
- Observing the Moon
  29
- Lunar Observing Hints
  29
- Observing the Planets
  29
- Observing the Sun
  30
- Observing Deep Sky Objects
  30
- Seeing Conditions
  30
- Transparency
  30
- Sky Illumination
  30
- Seeing
  31
Celestial Photography

32
- Short Exposure Prime Focus Photography
  32
- Eyepiece Projection
  33
- Long Exposure Prime Focus Photography
  34
- Terrestrial Photography
  35
- Reducing Vibration
  36
- CCD Imaging
  36
Telescope Maintenance

37
- Care and Cleaning of the Optics
  37
- Collimation
  37
- Optional Accessories
  39
Appendix A - Technical Specifications

42
Appendix B - Glossary of Terms

43
Appendix C -Longitudes and Latitudes

46
Appendix D - Rs-232 Connection

51
Appendix E - Maps of Time Zones

52
Sky Maps

54

Celestron NexStar 8 User Manual (37 pages)

Brand: Celestron | Category: Telescope | Size: 4 MB

Celestron NexStar 8 Operating Manual (16 pages)

Brand: Celestron | Category: Telescope | Size: 7 MB

Celestron NexStar 8 Communication Protocol Manual (8 pages)

NexStar hand control

Brand: Celestron | Category: Accessories | Size: 0 MB

Celestron NexStar 8 Quick Start Manual (9 pages)

Brand: Celestron | Category: Telescope | Size: 0 MB

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Quick Setup

A S S E M B L I N G T H E N E X S T a R

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Telescope Basics

Astronomy Basics

Celestial Observing

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Telescope Maintenance

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Appendix C -Longitudes and Latitudes

Appendix D - Rs-232 Connection

Appendix E - Maps of Time Zones

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