Celestron NexStar 8i Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Celestron NexStar 8i. We have 5 Celestron NexStar 8i manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Instruction Manual, Communication Protocol Manual, Addendum

Celestron NexStar 8i User Manual (241 pages)

Brand: Celestron | Category: Telescope | Size: 37.14 MB

Celestron NexStar 8i Instruction Manual (75 pages)

Celestron NexStar 8i: Instruction Manual

Brand: Celestron | Category: Telescope | Size: 6.92 MB

Table of Contents
2
Introduction
4
- W a R N I N G
  4
Assembling the Nexstar
8
- Powering the Nexstar
  8
- The Hand Control
  9
- The Star Diagonal
  9
- The Eyepiece
  9
- The Star Pointer Finderscope
  10
Hand Control
12
- Rate Button
  13
- Utility Features
  14
Optional Computerized Hand Control
17
- Hand Control Operation
  18
- Alignment Procedures
  19
  - Auto-Align
    19
  - Two-Star Alignment
    20
  - Quick-Align
    21
  - GPS Alignment (with Optional CN 16 Accessory)
    21
  - EQ Alignments
    22
  - Re-Alignment
    23
- Object Catalog
  23
- Finding Planets
  24
- Tour Mode
  24
- Direction Buttons
  25
- Rate Button
  25
- Setup Procedures
  25
  - Tracking Mode
    25
  - Tracking Rate
    26
  - View Time-Site
    26
  - User Defined Objects
    26
  - Get RA/DEC
    27
  - Goto R.a/Dec
    27
- Scope Setup Features
  27
  - Setup Time-Site
    27
  - Anti-Backlash
    27
  - Slew Limits
    27
  - Filter Limits
    27
  - Direction Buttons
    27
  - Goto Approach
    28
  - Autoguide Rate
    28
  - Cordwrap
    28
- Utility Features
  28
  - GPS On/Off
    28
  - Compass
    28
  - Alt Sensor
    28
  - Wedge Align
    29
  - Light Control
    29
  - Factory Settings
    29
  - Version
    29
  - Get Alt-Az
    29
  - Goto Alt-Az
    29
  - Hibernate
    29
Computerized Hand Control Quick Setup
31
Telescope Basics
33
- Image Orientation
  33
- Focusing
  34
- Calculating Magnification
  34
- Determining Field of View
  34
- General Observing Hints
  35
Astronomy Basics
36
Celestial Observing
40
- Observing the Moon
  40
- Observing the Planets
  40
- Observing the Sun
  40
- Observing Deep Sky Objects
  41
- Seeing Conditions
  41
- Transparency
  41
- Sky Illumination
  41
- Seeing
  41
Celestial Photography
43
- Short Exposure Prime Focus Photography
  43
- Eyepiece Projection
  44
- Long Exposure Prime Focus Photography
  45
- Terrestrial Photography
  47
- CCD Imaging
  47
Telescope Maintenance
48
- Care and Cleaning of the Optics
  48
- Collimation
  48
Optional Accessories
51
Appendix A - Technical Specifications
55
Appendix B - Glossary of Terms
57
Appendix C -Longitudes and Latitudes
60
Communication Protocol
65
APPENDIX D - RS-232 CONNECTION (for Computerized Hand Control)
65
Appendix E - Time Zone Maps
66
Sky Maps
68

Celestron NexStar 8i User Manual (37 pages)

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

Celestron NexStar 8i Addendum (5 pages)

Celestron NexStar 8i: Product Manual

Brand: Celestron | Category: Telescope | Size: 0.21 MB

Celestron NexStar 8i Communication Protocol Manual (8 pages)

NexStar hand control

Brand: Celestron | Category: Accessories | Size: 0.08 MB

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