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Celestron SKY PRODIGY 130 Instruction Manual (48 pages)

NexStar SLT Telescope

Brand: Celestron | Category: Telescope | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
2
Introduction

4
- Warning
  4
Assembly

7
- Assembling the Nexstar
  7
Hand Control

12
- The Hand Control
  12
- Hand Control Operation
  13
  - Alignment Procedure
    14
  - Sky Align
    14
  - Auto Two-Star Align
    16
  - Two Star Alignment
    16
  - One-Star Align
    17
  - Solar System Align
    17
  - Nexstar Re-Alignment
    18
- Object Catalog
  18
  - Selecting an Object
    18
  - Slewing to an Object
    19
  - Finding Planets
    19
  - Tour Mode
    19
  - Constellation Tour
    19
- Direction Buttons
  20
  - Rate Button
    20
- Set up Procedures
  20
  - Tracking Mode
    20
  - Tracking Rate
    21
  - View Time-Site
    21
  - User Defined Objects
    21
  - Get RA/DEC
    21
  - Goto R.a/Dec
    21
  - Identify
    22
- Scope Setup Features
  22
  - Anti-Backlash
    22
  - Slew Limits
    22
  - Filter Limits
    22
  - Direction Buttons
    23
  - Goto Approach
    23
  - Cordwrap
    23
- Utility Features
  23
  - GPS On/Off
    23
  - Light Control
    23
  - Factory Setting
    23
  - Version
    23
  - Get Alt-Az
    23
  - Goto Alt-Az
    23
  - Sun Menu
    24
  - Scrolling Menu
    24
Telescope Basics

26
- Focusing
  26
- Image Orientation
  26
- Calculating Magnification
  26
- Determining Field of View
  27
- General Observing Hints
  27
Celestial Observing

28
- Observing the Moon
  28
- Lunar Observing Hints
  28
- Observing the Planets
  28
- Planetary Observing Hints
  28
- Observing the Sun
  28
- Solar Observing Hints
  29
- Observing Deep Sky Objects
  29
- Seeing Conditions
  29
- Transparency
  29
- Sky Illumination
  29
- Seeing
  29
- Telescope Maintenance
  31
  - Care and Cleaning of the Optics
    31
  - Collimation
    31
Optional Accessories

32
Appendix A - Technical Specifications

34
Appendix B - Glossary of Terms

35
Appendix C - Rs-232 Connection

38
Appendix D - Maps of Time Zones

39
Appendix D - Time Zone Maps

39
Sky Maps

41

Celestron SKY PRODIGY 130 Instruction Manual (32 pages)

COMPUTERIZED TELESCOPE

Brand: Celestron | Category: Telescope | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
2
Table of Contents

4
- Introduction
  4
  - Warning
    4
  - Skyprodigy Models
    5
Assembly

8
- Assembling Skyprodigy
  8
- Attaching the Hand Control Holder
  8
- Attaching the Fork Arm to the Tripod
  8
- Attaching the Telescope to the Fork Arm
  9
- The Star Diagonal
  9
- The Eyepiece
  9
- Focusing
  10
- Attaching the Hand Control
  10
- Powering Skyprodigy
  10
- The Starpointer Finderscope
  10
- Starpointer Installation
  11
- Starpointer Operation
  11
Hand Control

12
- The Hand Control
  12
- Aligning Skyprodigy
  12
  - Starsense Alignment
    12
  - Manual Starsense Alignment
    14
  - Solar Sytem Alignment
    14
  - Refine Alignment
    15
- Object Catalog
  15
  - Selecting an Object
    15
  - Slewing to an Object
    15
  - Skytour Button
    15
  - Identify Button
    16
  - Direction Buttons
    16
  - Motor Speed Button
    16
  - Help Button
    16
  - Menu Button
    16
- Basic Level Menu Items
  17
  - Time and Location
    17
  - View/ GOTO Location
    17
  - Utility Features
    17
  - Backlight
    17
  - LCD Contrast
    17
  - Get Version Info
    17
  - Restore Defaults
    17
  - Menu Level
    17
    
    Advanced Level Menu Items
    17
    
    Backlash Compensation
    18
    
    Cordwrap
    18
    
    Direction Buttons
    18
    
    Slew Limits
    18
    
    Starsense Camera
    18
    
    Telescope Setup
    18
    
    Tracking
    18
- Skyprrodigy Menu Tree
  
  20
- Telescope Basics
  
  21
  - Focusing
    21
  - Image Orientation
    21
  - Calculating Magnification
    21
  - Determining Field of View
    21
  - General Observing Hints
    21
- Celestial Observing
  
  22
  - Observing the Moon
    22
  - Lunar Observing Hints
    22
  - Observing the Planets
    22
  - Planetary Observing Hints
    22
  - Observing the Sun
    22
  - Solar Observing Hints
    22
  - Observing Deep Sky Objects
    22
  - Seeing Conditions
    23
  - Transparency
    23
  - Sky Illumination
    23
  - Seeing
    23
Telescope Maintenance

24
- Care and Cleaning of the Optics
  24
- Collimation
  24
Appendix A - Technical Specifications

25
Appendix B - Glossary of Terms

26
Appendix C - Time Zone Map

29

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Celestron SKY PRODIGY 130 Instruction Manual (48 pages)

Table of Contents

Introduction

Assembly

Hand Control

Telescope Basics

Celestial Observing

Optional Accessories

Appendix A - Technical Specifications

Appendix B - Glossary of Terms

Appendix C - Rs-232 Connection

Appendix D - Maps of Time Zones

Appendix D - Time Zone Maps

Sky Maps

Celestron SKY PRODIGY 130 Instruction Manual (32 pages)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Assembly

Hand Control

Skyprrodigy Menu Tree

Telescope Basics

Celestial Observing

Telescope Maintenance

Appendix A - Technical Specifications

Appendix B - Glossary of Terms

Appendix C - Time Zone Map

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