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Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly Manual - Page 11
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... the outside the U.S.A. and Canada is found to repair or replace any telescope covered by this telescope to replace any claimed defects. As a condition to the obligation of Celestron to repair or replace such product, the product must be free from Celestron in the specific country and please contact them for which replacement is valid to customers who have other product...
Celestron PWI Telescope Control Software - Page 3
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... to enable location settings and the online object database, or to auto-update drivers for cable connection). WiFi) signal if you are generic and can be found on the Celestron website.
You can be purchased
from the options below to confirm your equipment is compatible with CPWI. For older NexStar+ or StarSense hand...
Celestron PWI Telescope Control Software - Page 17
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... reference on one side of the window; NOTE: Setting Rate 9 above the default setting may cause a decrease in a permanent or semi-permanent installation, like a backyard observatory. If StarSense AutoAlign is in motor performance for the fastest slew rate (i.e. NOTE: The NexStar SE6/8 and NexStar SLT mounts do not support Custom Rate 9 functionality.
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NexStar Evolution - Page 3
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...'s in NexStar+ Hand Control 18 NexStar+ Hand Control for NexStar Evolution Menu Tree 19 Advanced Menu Tree 20 Telescope Maintenance 21 Appendix A: Specifications 23 Appendix B: Advanced WiFi 25 Appendix C: L.E.D. Using Your Smart Device 10 Aligning the NexStar Evolution with EQ North / EQ South Alignment 17 NexStar Evolution Telescope Settings in the Box 5 Assembly and Setup 7 Getting...
NexStar Evolution - Page 7
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...Support Nut and Washer to allow the accessory tray to the top of the tripod.
3. Place the accessory tray over the central column so that each tripod leg. Note: The NexStar Evolution 9.25" model...Bolts
ENGLISH I 7 Set the fork arm mount on the flat top surface of the tripod head, rotate the mount until the three mounting sockets align. ASSEMBLY AND SETUP
Remove the parts from their shipping ...
NexStar Evolution - Page 8
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... into place by tightening the two set screws on the visual back of the telescope.
Eyepiece The eyepiece is preinstalled with the telescope. Two eyepieces are physically more comfortable than if you can rebalance it into the star diagonal.
The fork arm should always start with the NexStar Evolution. Remove all the dust caps from...
NexStar Evolution - Page 9
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On/Off Switch and Brightness
Control
Window
Up/Down Adjustment Knob
Left/Right Adjustment Knob
THE ALTITUDE AND AZIMUTH CLUTCHES
NexStar Evolution features manual clutches that allow you hear a click. If the telescope is moved manually or bumped after cycling the power switch. The WiFi switch should normally not be used.
This is the recommended starting...
NexStar Evolution - Page 10
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... your screen! ALIGNING THE NEXSTAR EVOLUTION WITH SKYPORTAL APP
Your telescope must be aligned before using a proper full aperture solar filter!
1.Turn the power switch to get the sharpest image. This keeps objects centered in the sky, without using it easy to never point the telescope at night. The Celestron logo LED will also blink...
NexStar Evolution - Page 11
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...part of the sky.
Simply tap the object on your screen to move around. Make sure your screen, and select "GoTo." Turn the telescope on your NexStar Evolution.... Tap the Settings icon, then tap Telescope Setup and Control, and select "Align Using Manual Align." Another ... are installed. Your telescope's pointing accuracy will slow
down so that you the ability to move the telescope but...
NexStar Evolution - Page 13
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...Settings icon, then tap Scope Setup. Adjusts the LED brightness of the Earth to 0.
• Logo Lighting - Used for the rotation of the Celestron power logo and the WiFi logo. SK YPORTAL TELESCOPE SETUP AND CONTROL MENU
NexStar Evolution contains several telescope control features, such as backlash, and L.E.D. The Telescope Setup... telescope's eyepiece.
• Align Using Manual Align...
NexStar Evolution - Page 15
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... nearest matching objects.
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6. Menu: Displays the many setup and utilities functions, such
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as the complete Messier and select
NGC objects.
5. Identify: Searches the databases and displays the name
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and offset distances to Celestron SkyPortal. The NexStar Evolution includes a computerized hand control to operate the telescope directly without the use to erase data entered...
NexStar Evolution - Page 21
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... only cap the telescope when it's dry. There are a few things to manually track the star....telescope may form on the corrector within minutes.
TELESCOPE MAINTENANCE
Your NexStar Evolution telescope requires little maintenance. DEW PREVENTION
Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes... telescope is the tilt of water) can be done only by the Celestron repair department. Place the telescope...
NexStar Evolution - Page 23
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APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS
Mount
Mount Type Worm Gears Worm Wheels Internal Battery Max Power Consumption
Min Power.... 5V, Max Output 2.0A 12VDC, tip positive, accepts up to 5.0A of current USA, EU, UK, and AU Input Plugs included, 12VDC 2.0A output
NexStar Evolution 6 Telescope
Optical Design Aperture Focal Length Focal Ratio Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 Magnification of ...
NexStar Evolution - Page 24
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NexStar Evolution 8 Telescope
Optical Design Aperture Focal Length Focal Ratio Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 Magnification of Eyepiece 1 Magnification of Eyepiece 2 Finderscope Star Diagonal HIghest ...
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... configured. 6. Move the WiFi switch to share multiple devices on the telescope. NexStar Evolution 9.25 Telescope
Optical Deisgn Aperture Focal Length Focal Ratio Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 Focal Length... connect to a home network with your smart device. 8. Open Navigator, tap Settings, then tap Telescope Communication, and select "Use Access Point". Connect to Access Point mode. 7. This...
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