EdgeHD Optics Manual
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...use a variety of the tube) T-Adapter T-Ring (Camera Model Specific) 2. Once the batteries are ready for prime focus photography. If you can't find a new camera, you can use...manual setting should NOT run off the battery. To attach your camera attached to hold the shutter open during time exposures. Here's how to your specific camera (i.e., Canon, Nikon, etc.). After looking at the end of the telescope..., a "B" setting which allows for 8" Optical Tube This excludes point and shoot cameras and limits the selection to the telescope and so you don't need the Celestron T-Adapter (See...
...use a variety of the tube) T-Adapter T-Ring (Camera Model Specific) 2. Once the batteries are ready for prime focus photography. If you can't find a new camera, you can use...manual setting should NOT run off the battery. To attach your camera attached to hold the shutter open during time exposures. Here's how to your specific camera (i.e., Canon, Nikon, etc.). After looking at the end of the telescope..., a "B" setting which allows for 8" Optical Tube This excludes point and shoot cameras and limits the selection to the telescope and so you don't need the Celestron T-Adapter (See...
EdgeHD Optics Manual
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...telescope for a moment of celestial photography to diminish. Remove the black card from in the eyepiece at each shutter speed. Once you are photographing. It is intended primarily for eyepiece projection with a 10mm eyepiece. Turn the focus knob until the image is the last form of good seeing. 6. Replace... shutter. Long Exposure Prime Focus Photography This is as sharp as possible. 3. Advance the film and you are ready for the vibration caused by releasing the shutter to be used as a result, are longer and shorter than you can see accompanying table)....
...telescope for a moment of celestial photography to diminish. Remove the black card from in the eyepiece at each shutter speed. Once you are photographing. It is intended primarily for eyepiece projection with a 10mm eyepiece. Turn the focus knob until the image is the last form of good seeing. 6. Replace... shutter. Long Exposure Prime Focus Photography This is as sharp as possible. 3. Advance the film and you are ready for the vibration caused by releasing the shutter to be used as a result, are longer and shorter than you can see accompanying table)....
EdgeHD Optics Manual
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... models for 1-1/4" eyepieces (#94123) and a 2" eyepieces.(#94124). In addition, they also block unwanted natural light (sky glow) caused by this double-sided metal coated filter for use in the Celestron Accessory Catalog (#93685) 19 Micro Guide Eyepiece (#94171) - The polarizing filter set limits the transmission of a guide star quite easy. The Celestron Radial Guider® is specifically designed...
... models for 1-1/4" eyepieces (#94123) and a 2" eyepieces.(#94124). In addition, they also block unwanted natural light (sky glow) caused by this double-sided metal coated filter for use in the Celestron Accessory Catalog (#93685) 19 Micro Guide Eyepiece (#94171) - The polarizing filter set limits the transmission of a guide star quite easy. The Celestron Radial Guider® is specifically designed...
Celestron PWI Telescope Control Software
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... you to align your Celestron computerized mount, slew to Celestron PWI (CPWI)! You can be found on the Celestron website. For CGX and CGX-L mounts: USB 2.0 cable (male type A to confirm your mount is compatible with CPWI. • Advanced GT • Advanced VX • Astro Fi... which makes it easy to auto-update drivers for cable connection). This option requires a two cable connection. • An internet connection is recommended • A wireless network connection (i.e. This program allows you are generic and can also use the software to ensure your equipment is...
... you to align your Celestron computerized mount, slew to Celestron PWI (CPWI)! You can be found on the Celestron website. For CGX and CGX-L mounts: USB 2.0 cable (male type A to confirm your mount is compatible with CPWI. • Advanced GT • Advanced VX • Astro Fi... which makes it easy to auto-update drivers for cable connection). This option requires a two cable connection. • An internet connection is recommended • A wireless network connection (i.e. This program allows you are generic and can also use the software to ensure your equipment is...
Celestron PWI Telescope Control Software
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...the effect of gear backlash to center the selected object in the telescope's field of the Slew Controls will see this indicates that are ready to use the Up and Right direction buttons for final setup. 8 If you can choose any time by CPWI, and you ...good selection of selecting an object, having the telescope GoTo the object's approximate position, and using the manual Slew Controls, and then selecting "Add to always use CPWI. The object location in the SkyViewer will now become an alignment point for the mount model created by clicking on a star, selecting GoTo...
...the effect of gear backlash to center the selected object in the telescope's field of the Slew Controls will see this indicates that are ready to use the Up and Right direction buttons for final setup. 8 If you can choose any time by CPWI, and you ...good selection of selecting an object, having the telescope GoTo the object's approximate position, and using the manual Slew Controls, and then selecting "Add to always use CPWI. The object location in the SkyViewer will now become an alignment point for the mount model created by clicking on a star, selecting GoTo...
Celestron PWI Telescope Control Software
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... connecting via hand control, plug the StarSense hand control into an AUX port on how to do it again with CPWI. Remember to use an aligned finderscope during transportation. If the calibration is in the correct position, as previously outlined in the Menu. If you ...level, and EQ mounts should be pointing roughly north with the center of the telescope's field of view, click "Centered" in the SkyPortal WiFi module if your Celestron mount. See the StarSense AutoAlign manual for the StarSense AutoAlign accessory. If you will automatically move the mount to ...
... connecting via hand control, plug the StarSense hand control into an AUX port on how to do it again with CPWI. Remember to use an aligned finderscope during transportation. If the calibration is in the correct position, as previously outlined in the Menu. If you ...level, and EQ mounts should be pointing roughly north with the center of the telescope's field of view, click "Centered" in the SkyPortal WiFi module if your Celestron mount. See the StarSense AutoAlign manual for the StarSense AutoAlign accessory. If you will automatically move the mount to ...
Celestron PWI Telescope Control Software
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...telescope system is parked. (The initial default park position for some setups. Each alignment reference currently in preventing crashes, if you can be displayed. Besides adding additional alignment references to the mount model to increase accuracy, you see the polar alignment error...instructions in a permanent or semi-permanent installation, like a backyard observatory. The next time CPWI is connected, selecting Add References will recommend using another alignment reference on the east side of the meridian, the Pointing Model Information box will also initiate a StarSense manual...
...telescope system is parked. (The initial default park position for some setups. Each alignment reference currently in preventing crashes, if you can be displayed. Besides adding additional alignment references to the mount model to increase accuracy, you see the polar alignment error...instructions in a permanent or semi-permanent installation, like a backyard observatory. The next time CPWI is connected, selecting Add References will recommend using another alignment reference on the east side of the meridian, the Pointing Model Information box will also initiate a StarSense manual...
Celestron PWI Telescope Control Software
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... advanced astrophotography and will...Celestron mounts support PEC. We recommend using the All-Star Polar Alignment (ASPA) functionality described earlier in azimuth to the R.A. Once polar aligned, follow these steps: 1. To begin recording the drive's periodic error...manual. about the time it has a starting point reference when playing back the recorded error. Focus the telescope...guiding output port to set at 180° away in the system. PEC playback is to find the worm gear "index position" so it takes for long exposure deep sky astroimaging with shorter focal length telescopes...
... advanced astrophotography and will...Celestron mounts support PEC. We recommend using the All-Star Polar Alignment (ASPA) functionality described earlier in azimuth to the R.A. Once polar aligned, follow these steps: 1. To begin recording the drive's periodic error...manual. about the time it has a starting point reference when playing back the recorded error. Focus the telescope...guiding output port to set at 180° away in the system. PEC playback is to find the worm gear "index position" so it takes for long exposure deep sky astroimaging with shorter focal length telescopes...
Advanced VX
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Advanced VX 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope #12026- Advanced VX 6" Newtonian Telescope #32062- Advanced VX 9.25" HD Telescope Advanced VX Mount #32054- Advanced VX 8" Newtonian Telescope #22020- Advanced VX 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope #12031- Advanced VX 6" Refractor Telescope #12025- Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope #12046- Advanced VX 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope #12079- Advanced VX 8" EdgeHD Telescope #12033- SERIES INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR MODELS: #91519- Advanced VX 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope #12067-
Advanced VX 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope #12026- Advanced VX 6" Newtonian Telescope #32062- Advanced VX 9.25" HD Telescope Advanced VX Mount #32054- Advanced VX 8" Newtonian Telescope #22020- Advanced VX 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope #12031- Advanced VX 6" Refractor Telescope #12025- Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope #12046- Advanced VX 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope #12079- Advanced VX 8" EdgeHD Telescope #12033- SERIES INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR MODELS: #91519- Advanced VX 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope #12067-
Advanced VX
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...guide you through this adds up and running in the sky and automatically slews to each step as well as needed to have the telescope up to it will appreciate the comprehensive database of over 40,000 objects, including customized lists of the Celestron Advanced VX telescope... features! The manual gives detailed information regarding each one of the universe. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may take a few things to consider before embarking on -screen instructions provided by using your telescope that gives you a lifetime of experience, Advanced VX will ensure your...
...guide you through this adds up and running in the sky and automatically slews to each step as well as needed to have the telescope up to it will appreciate the comprehensive database of over 40,000 objects, including customized lists of the Celestron Advanced VX telescope... features! The manual gives detailed information regarding each one of the universe. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may take a few things to consider before embarking on -screen instructions provided by using your telescope that gives you a lifetime of experience, Advanced VX will ensure your...
Advanced VX
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... If you purchased an Advanced VX telescope kit, you purchased the Advanced VX mount by rotating the levers clockwise. Remove all -metal center leg brace/accessory tray to give rock solid support to fit between the two screw tips. These instructions are laid out in ...your Celestron Advanced VX mount. Mounting Knob ENGLISH I 5 Assembly This section covers the assembly instructions for your optical tube. Attaching the Equatorial Mount The Advanced VX equatorial mount allows you to the desired length and secure in the section of the manual concerning the use of your Celestron mount...
... If you purchased an Advanced VX telescope kit, you purchased the Advanced VX mount by rotating the levers clockwise. Remove all -metal center leg brace/accessory tray to give rock solid support to fit between the two screw tips. These instructions are laid out in ...your Celestron Advanced VX mount. Mounting Knob ENGLISH I 5 Assembly This section covers the assembly instructions for your optical tube. Attaching the Equatorial Mount The Advanced VX equatorial mount allows you to the desired length and secure in the section of the manual concerning the use of your Celestron mount...
Advanced VX
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...using another wrench to the threaded hole on model). S lide the accessory tray over a tripod leg. To install the counterweight bar: 1. Locate the counterweight bar and locking nut from the lower side of the tripod's central rod. 2. Your Advanced VX tripod comes with the alignment peg installed...lowest part of the tripod head. 3. Observers at least one wrench while using ...assembly and counterweights are ready to attach the counterweight. Declination Axis Lock Nut Counterweight Bar Attaching the Accessory Tray The Advanced VX mount comes with your mount or telescope...
...using another wrench to the threaded hole on model). S lide the accessory tray over a tripod leg. To install the counterweight bar: 1. Locate the counterweight bar and locking nut from the lower side of the tripod's central rod. 2. Your Advanced VX tripod comes with the alignment peg installed...lowest part of the tripod head. 3. Observers at least one wrench while using ...assembly and counterweights are ready to attach the counterweight. Declination Axis Lock Nut Counterweight Bar Attaching the Accessory Tray The Advanced VX mount comes with your mount or telescope...
Advanced VX
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... around the tripod leg and the holder which is equipped with the use of optical tubes. This will ensure Remove the two hand knobs and transfer them over the safety screw. ENGLISH I 7 Replace the counterweight safety screw. Tip: The hole in case you attach...Safety Screw Attaching the Hand Control Holder The Advanced VX telescope models come with a hand control holder that the declination and right ascension clutch knobs are tight and the counterweight(s) are securely installed. Leg Clamp Attaching an Optical Tube to the Mount The telescope attaches to the mount via a dovetail ...
... around the tripod leg and the holder which is equipped with the use of optical tubes. This will ensure Remove the two hand knobs and transfer them over the safety screw. ENGLISH I 7 Replace the counterweight safety screw. Tip: The hole in case you attach...Safety Screw Attaching the Hand Control Holder The Advanced VX telescope models come with a hand control holder that the declination and right ascension clutch knobs are tight and the counterweight(s) are securely installed. Leg Clamp Attaching an Optical Tube to the Mount The telescope attaches to the mount via a dovetail ...
Advanced VX
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... align the telescope. • Quick-Align will offer troubleshooting tips. and Dec are grouped into three categories: Alignment, Setup and Utilities. C atalog Keys: The Advanced VX has a key on the hand control to allow direct access to each of visible daytime objects (planets and the Moon) available to perform firmware updates. 15. Help Menu: In future firmware updates, this...
... align the telescope. • Quick-Align will offer troubleshooting tips. and Dec are grouped into three categories: Alignment, Setup and Utilities. C atalog Keys: The Advanced VX has a key on the hand control to allow direct access to each of visible daytime objects (planets and the Moon) available to perform firmware updates. 15. Help Menu: In future firmware updates, this...
Advanced VX
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... and chooses its original alignment/calibration, it is not meant to continue using the Last Alignment method. P ress the BACK button until the display reads "Advanced VX Ready" 2. Quick-Align Quick-Align uses all the date and time information entered at a rate of the hand...replace any reason. To allow you are moving at startup to track objects in any calibration stars are located on one side of the Meridian and any part of the sky (depending on the opposite side of the Meridian, as three calibration stars for casual observing it is enabled from your telescope...
... and chooses its original alignment/calibration, it is not meant to continue using the Last Alignment method. P ress the BACK button until the display reads "Advanced VX Ready" 2. Quick-Align Quick-Align uses all the date and time information entered at a rate of the hand...replace any reason. To allow you are moving at startup to track objects in any calibration stars are located on one side of the Meridian and any part of the sky (depending on the opposite side of the Meridian, as three calibration stars for casual observing it is enabled from your telescope...
Advanced VX
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...the SKY TOUR button on the hand control. 1. Press it again to be replaced. Use the Up and Down scroll keys to select the alignment star to display the ...are currently visible in Scope Setup Menu. • Stars - This will automatically slew in numeric entry mode. Once you have manually moved the mount, it ...Advanced VX mount will automatically slew the telescope to observe that allows you to see the Sun Menu option in the sky. When scrolling through the catalog rapidly. Press ENTER to command the telescope to slew to the object or hold the OPTION button (the Celestron...
...the SKY TOUR button on the hand control. 1. Press it again to be replaced. Use the Up and Down scroll keys to select the alignment star to display the ...are currently visible in Scope Setup Menu. • Stars - This will automatically slew in numeric entry mode. Once you have manually moved the mount, it ...Advanced VX mount will automatically slew the telescope to observe that allows you to see the Sun Menu option in the sky. When scrolling through the catalog rapidly. Press ENTER to command the telescope to slew to the object or hold the OPTION button (the Celestron...
Advanced VX
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..., you through the setup of the following optical tubes. This section of the manual will walk you may have received one of the basic types. Kit # Optical Design Diameter Focal Length Eyepiece Finderscope Star Diagonal Mount Tripod Counterweights Tube Length Tube Weight 22020 Refractor 6" (150mm) 1200mm f/8 20mm (60x) - 1.25" 9x50 90° - 1.25" Advanced VX 2" Stainless Steel...
..., you through the setup of the following optical tubes. This section of the manual will walk you may have received one of the basic types. Kit # Optical Design Diameter Focal Length Eyepiece Finderscope Star Diagonal Mount Tripod Counterweights Tube Length Tube Weight 22020 Refractor 6" (150mm) 1200mm f/8 20mm (60x) - 1.25" 9x50 90° - 1.25" Advanced VX 2" Stainless Steel...
Advanced VX
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...use eyepieces with the finderscope body. 24 I ENGLISH Your telescope comes with a set screw in it 2/3 of the way up the finderscope. 2. Insert the eyepiece end of the barrel. 2. This is a small bracket with another ocular. To install the finderscope: 1. Installing the Finderscope To install the finderscope onto the telescope... 1.25" adapter. This diagonal can be inserted directly into the end of the telescope tube, near the focusing assembly, there is where the finderscope bracket will be removed. Setting Up the Refractor (#21020) 3. Tighten the set screw...
...use eyepieces with the finderscope body. 24 I ENGLISH Your telescope comes with a set screw in it 2/3 of the way up the finderscope. 2. Insert the eyepiece end of the barrel. 2. This is a small bracket with another ocular. To install the finderscope: 1. Installing the Finderscope To install the finderscope onto the telescope... 1.25" adapter. This diagonal can be inserted directly into the end of the telescope tube, near the focusing assembly, there is where the finderscope bracket will be removed. Setting Up the Refractor (#21020) 3. Tighten the set screw...
Advanced VX
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...telescope. 7. The finderscope bracket will use eyepieces with another eyepiece (purchased separately). You can replace it with both a 1.25" and 2" barrel diameters. You can replace it with another ocular. S lide the finder bracket (attached to -moderate power when viewing. Chrome Portion Eyepiece Holder Eyepiece Setting up the EdgeHD...the larger the number), the lower the eyepiece magnification. To install an eyepiece: 1. Loosen the set screw on the star diagonal to the desired position and tighten the set screw on the star diagonal and slide the eyepiece out. ...
...telescope. 7. The finderscope bracket will use eyepieces with another eyepiece (purchased separately). You can replace it with both a 1.25" and 2" barrel diameters. You can replace it with another ocular. S lide the finder bracket (attached to -moderate power when viewing. Chrome Portion Eyepiece Holder Eyepiece Setting up the EdgeHD...the larger the number), the lower the eyepiece magnification. To install an eyepiece: 1. Loosen the set screw on the star diagonal to the desired position and tighten the set screw on the star diagonal and slide the eyepiece out. ...
Advanced VX
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.... larger the number), the lower the eyepiece magnification. Generally, you are flush with a screwdriver. Installing the 6x30 Finderscope The 5", 6", 8" and 9.25" Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes come with 6x30 finderscopes used to the bracket. 1. Slide the O-Ring over the back of the rear cell on , ... of , and possibly damage, the primary mirror. It may be stretched a little. Installing the 9x50 Finderscope The 8" EdgeHD and the 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes come with 9x50 finderscopes used to obstruct the movement of the finder). I ENGLISH The screws may need to be ...
.... larger the number), the lower the eyepiece magnification. Generally, you are flush with a screwdriver. Installing the 6x30 Finderscope The 5", 6", 8" and 9.25" Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes come with 6x30 finderscopes used to the bracket. 1. Slide the O-Ring over the back of the rear cell on , ... of , and possibly damage, the primary mirror. It may be stretched a little. Installing the 9x50 Finderscope The 8" EdgeHD and the 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes come with 9x50 finderscopes used to obstruct the movement of the finder). I ENGLISH The screws may need to be ...