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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

The NexStar has a removable hand controller built into the side of the fork arm designed to give you instant access to all the functions the Nex

4. Catalog Keys: The NexStar has a key on the hand control to allow direct access to each of the catalogs in its 40,000 object database. The NexSta

telescope. Finally, EQ North and EQ South alignments are designed to assist you in aligning the NexStar when polar aligned using the tripods built-

5. If the finderscope has been properly aligned with the telescope tube, the alignment star should now be visible inside the field of view of the eye

• Press the UNDO button to display the next most suitable star for alignment. nce ar in the field of view of the eyepiece. When the tar is centered

Solar System Align Solar System Align is designed to provide excellent tracking and GoTo p erformance by using solar system objects (Sun, Moon with a

s t one of these stars (perhaps it is behind a tree o uible stars. nment object and carefully center it in the fi8. Then, center the object in the e

Sync: The Sync feature can be used to improve pointing accuracy in a specific region of the sky. Sync is a very useful feature especially when sed

Sle Onc ontrol screen, you have two options: limits (see Slew Limits in the Scope Setup section of the manual). Press UNDO to go back and select a

DDiirreeccttiioonn BBuuttttoonnss four direction ttons in the center of the hand control which control the telescope motion in altitude (up and down

INTRODUCTION...

This rate compensates for the rotation of the earth by moving the telescope at the same rate as the rotation of the earth, but in the opposite directi

example, if your telescope is pointed at the brightest star in the constellation Lyra, choosing Identify and then searching the Named Star catalog wi

Slew Limits – Sets the limits in altitude that the telescope can slew without displaying a warning message. The slew limits prevent the telescope tub

Goto Axis Position - Allows you to enter a specific altitude and azimuth position and slew to it. Hibernate - Hibernate allows the NexStar to be

ALT-AZEQ NORTHEQ SOUTHOFFMODESIDEREALSOLARLUNARRATETRACKINGVIEW TIME-SITESETUP TIME-SITEANTI-BACKLASHSLEW LIMITSFILTER LIMITSDIRECTION BUTTONSGOTO APP

A telescope is an instrument that collects and focuses light. The nature of the optical design determines how the light is focused. Some telescope

FFooccuussiinngg The NexStar's focusing mechanism controls the primary mirror which is mounted on a ring that slides back and forth on the pri

GGeenneerraall OObbsseerrvviinngg HHiinnttss• across or over objects that are producing heat waves. This includes asphalt parking lots on hot sum

Up to this point, this manual covered the assembly and basic operation of your NexStar telescope. However, to understand your telescope more thorou

MMoottiioonn ooff tthhee SSttaarrss The daily motion of the Sun across the sky is familiar to even the most casual observer. This daily trek is

GPS On/Off...

Figure 6-3 This is how the telescope is to be set up for polar alignment. The tube should be parallel to the fork arm which should be pointed to Pola

Photography with the NexStar After looking at the night sky for a while you may want to try photographing it. In addition to the specific accessori

Finding the North Celestial Pole Figure 6-6 The position of the Big Dipper changes throughout the year and the night. In each hemisphere, there is

With your telescope set up, you are ready to use it for observing. This section covers visual observing hints for both solar system and deep sky

SSoollaarr OObbsseerrvviinngg HHiinnttss o The best time to observe the Sun is in the early morning or late afternoon when the air is cooler. o

While your NexStar telescope requires little maintenance, there are a few things to remember that will ensure your telescope performs at its bes

Figure 8-2 -- Even though the star pattern appears the same on both sides of focus, they are asymmetric. The dark obstruction is skewed off to the

You will find that additional accessories enhance your viewing pleasure and expand the usefulness of your telescope. For ease of reference, all the

lights. This includes mercury and high and low pressure sodium vapor lights. In addition, they also block unwanted natural light (sky glow) caused b

Appendix A - Technical Specifications OOOppptttiiicccaaalll SSSpppeeeccciiifffiiicccaaatttiiiooonnn NexStar 6SE (#11068) NexStar 8SE (#11069) D

Congratulations on your purchase of the Celestron NexStar! The NexStar ushers in a whole new generation of computer automated technology. Simple

AAppppeennddiixx BB -- GGlloossssaarryy ooff TTeerrmmss A- Absolute magnitude The apparent magnitude that a star would have if it were obs

F - Focal length The distance between a lens (or mirror) and the point at which the image of an object at infinity is brought to focus. The focal

Resolution The minimum detectable angle an optical system can detect. Because of diffraction, there is a limit to the minimum angle, resolution. Th

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1 2 3 12 11 1 Optical Tube 7 Tripod 2 Star Pointer Finderscope 8 Accessory Tray / Leg Brace 3 Eyepiece 9 Tilt Wedge Plate 4 Star Diagonal

CELESTRON TWO YEAR WARRANTY A. Celestron warrants this telescope to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years. Celestron w

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The NexStar 8 comes completely pre-assembled and can be operational in a matter of minutes. The NexStar is conveniently packaged in one reusable sh

The Star Diagonal The star diagonal diverts the light at a right angle from the light path of the telescope. For astronomical observing, this allo

3. Tighten the two screws on the side of the mounting track to secure the Star Pointer to the dovetail bracket. Star Pointer Operation The s

Attaching the NexStar to the Tripod The Celestron NexStar tripod is a sturdy, heavy duty mount on which to place your NexStar 6/8" telescope.