Celestron NexStar GPS Telescope Manuals

Celestron NexStar GPS Telescope Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Celestron NexStar GPS Telescope. We have 2 Celestron NexStar GPS Telescope manuals available for free PDF download: Instruction Manual, Communication Protocol Manual

Celestron NexStar GPS Instruction Manual

Celestron NexStar GPS Instruction Manual (71 pages)

GPS Telescope

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

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
Introduction

4
- Warning
  4
Quick Setup

5
Assembly

8
- Star
  8
- Setting up the Tripod
  8
- Adjusting the Tripod Height
  9
- Vibration Suppression Pads
  9
- Attaching the Nexstar to the Tripod
  10
- Attaching the Hand Control
  10
- Adjusting the Clutches
  11
- The Star Diagonal
  11
- The Eyepiece
  11
- The Finderscope
  12
  - Finderscope Installation
    12
  - Aligning the Finderscope
    13
- Powering the Nexstar
  13
Hand Control

14
- Hand Control Operation
  15
- Alignment Procedures
  15
  - GPS Alignment
    15
  - Auto-Align
    17
  - Two Star Alignment
    17
  - Quick-Align
    18
  - EQ North / EQ South Alignment
    18
  - Nexstar Re-Alignment
    18
- Object Catalog
  19
  - Selecting an Object
    19
  - Slewing to an Object
    19
- Finding Planets
  19
- Tour Mode
  20
- Direction Buttons
  20
- Rate Button
  20
- Setup Procedures
  20
  - Tracking Mode
    20
  - Tracking Rate
    21
  - Date/Time
    21
  - Steup Time-Site
    21
  - Sidereal Time
    21
  - Altitude Limits
    21
  - User Defined Objects
    21
  - Get RA/DEC
    22
  - Get Alt-Az
    22
  - Goto R.a/Dec
    22
  - Goto Alt-Az
    22
- Utility Features
  22
  - Anti-Backlash
    22
  - Slew Limits
    23
  - Calibrate Motors
    23
  - Periodic Error Correction
    23
  - Direction Buttons
    23
  - Calibrate Level
    23
  - Light Control
    23
  - GPS On/Off
    23
  - Factory Settings
    23
Telescope Basics

25
- Image Orientation
  25
- Focusing
  26
- Calculating Magnification
  26
- Determining Field of View
  26
- General Observing Hints
  27
Astronomy Basics

28
Celestial Observing

34
- Observing the Moon
  34
  - Lunar Observing Hints
    34
- Observing the Planets
  34
  - Planetary Observing Hints
    34
- Observing the Sun
  35
  - Solar Observing Hints
    35
- Observing Deep Sky Objects
  35
- Seeing Conditions
  35
- Transparency
  35
- Sky Illumination
  35
- Seeing
  36
Celestial Photography

37
- Short Exposure Prime Focus Photography
  37
- Eyepiece Projection
  38
- Long Exposure Prime Focus Photography
  39
- Periodic Error Correction (PEC)
  40
  - Using Periodic Error Correction
    40
- Terrestrial Photography
  41
  - Metering
    42
  - Reducing Vibration
    42
- CCD Imaging
  42
  - Fastar F/2 Imaging
    44
  - F/6.3 with Reducer/Corrector
    44
  - Auto Guiding
    45
Telescope Maintenance

46
- Care and Cleaning of the Optics
  46
- Collimation
  46
- Optional Accessories
  48
Appendix A - Technical Specifications

51
Appendix B - Glossary of Terms

52
Appendix C - Longitudes and Latitudes

55
Appendix D - Rs-232 Connection

60
- Communication Protocol
  60
Appendix E - Maps of Time Zones

61
Sky Maps

63
Observational Data Sheet

69
Warranty

70

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Celestron NexStar GPS Communication Protocol Manual

Celestron NexStar GPS Communication Protocol Manual (8 pages)

NexStar hand control

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

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