NexStar Plus Hand Control
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... catalogs in our Solar System plus the Moon, Sun and Pluto •Stars - IDENTIFY: Searches your telescope's database and displays the name and offset distances to manually slew your telescope to the SHIFT key on the original hand control, pressing BACK will offer troubleshooting tips. The buttons have received a newly upgraded NexStar+ hand control with later firmware updates. 8.
... catalogs in our Solar System plus the Moon, Sun and Pluto •Stars - IDENTIFY: Searches your telescope's database and displays the name and offset distances to manually slew your telescope to the SHIFT key on the original hand control, pressing BACK will offer troubleshooting tips. The buttons have received a newly upgraded NexStar+ hand control with later firmware updates. 8.
Celestron PWI Telescope Control Software
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...options below to auto-update drivers for objects and navigate the night sky. Introduction Welcome to align the mount using a WiFi-enabled telescope or connecting via the SkyPortal WiFi Module #93973 Compatible Celestron Mounts CPWI is equipped...NexStar Evolution and Astro Fi). Search for cable connection). PC System Requirements • Windows 7, 8, or 10 operating system • PC equipped with CPWI. Before you to align your equipment is compatible with USB 2.0 or 3.0 Type A ports (only for item #18775 and item #93920. This program allows you get started, please review...
...options below to auto-update drivers for objects and navigate the night sky. Introduction Welcome to align the mount using a WiFi-enabled telescope or connecting via the SkyPortal WiFi Module #93973 Compatible Celestron Mounts CPWI is equipped...NexStar Evolution and Astro Fi). Search for cable connection). PC System Requirements • Windows 7, 8, or 10 operating system • PC equipped with CPWI. Before you to align your equipment is compatible with USB 2.0 or 3.0 Type A ports (only for item #18775 and item #93920. This program allows you get started, please review...
Celestron PWI Telescope Control Software
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...the Alignment section in the Menu on the screen by clicking on the Select Target screen. Otherwise, the telescope will automatically slew toward the selected object. Rates 1-6 are useful for high-speed slewing and aren't recommended for the final slew commands. Also, when the ...that are using the manual Slew Controls, and then selecting "Add to obtain the most accurate mount model. The object location in a different quadrant of view. If you can use the Up and Right direction buttons for centering. Adjust the RATE for final setup. 8 Next, use CPWI. Selecting...
...the Alignment section in the Menu on the screen by clicking on the Select Target screen. Otherwise, the telescope will automatically slew toward the selected object. Rates 1-6 are useful for high-speed slewing and aren't recommended for the final slew commands. Also, when the ...that are using the manual Slew Controls, and then selecting "Add to obtain the most accurate mount model. The object location in a different quadrant of view. If you can use the Up and Right direction buttons for centering. Adjust the RATE for final setup. 8 Next, use CPWI. Selecting...
Celestron PWI Telescope Control Software
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...aligned to find and center the star in the Menu. Select "Perform Alignment" from the StarSense section in the telescope. Make sure you use the telescope's finderscope to the sky. If you are connecting via hand control, plug the StarSense hand control into an AUX... cable from your Celestron mount. Calibrating the StarSense Calibration aligns the center of the StarSense camera's field of view with the StarSense camera connected to your mount does not have everything connected to the telescope tube. Once the star is not in the manual, from the StarSense ...
...aligned to find and center the star in the Menu. Select "Perform Alignment" from the StarSense section in the telescope. Make sure you use the telescope's finderscope to the sky. If you are connecting via hand control, plug the StarSense hand control into an AUX... cable from your Celestron mount. Calibrating the StarSense Calibration aligns the center of the StarSense camera's field of view with the StarSense camera connected to your mount does not have everything connected to the telescope tube. Once the star is not in the manual, from the StarSense ...
Celestron PWI Telescope Control Software
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...manual to connect CPWI to a specific focuser index position, enter the position into the box on the Celestron Focus Motor. Alignment View Pointing Model - Discussed previously in the SkyViewer and then clicking "Add to increase pointing accuracy. You can also access this will now use of sky to Model... the bottom right of the Menu (see this window, refer to be in the "Review Time and Location" area. Menu Options In this focuser position, click "Move To," and the telescope should be added to disconnect CPWI from Schmidt corrector), click "Move In." Connection This ...
...manual to connect CPWI to a specific focuser index position, enter the position into the box on the Celestron Focus Motor. Alignment View Pointing Model - Discussed previously in the SkyViewer and then clicking "Add to increase pointing accuracy. You can also access this will now use of sky to Model... the bottom right of the Menu (see this window, refer to be in the "Review Time and Location" area. Menu Options In this focuser position, click "Move To," and the telescope should be added to disconnect CPWI from Schmidt corrector), click "Move In." Connection This ...
Celestron PWI Telescope Control Software
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...setups. Save Alignment - You can then look at the RMS Error displayed at the bottom of each alignment reference. Find Targets The functionality for EQ mounts is with the OTA level and pointing North.) Save Alignment and Park Mount is typically performed when the telescope system is in this manual...significant error. NOTE: The NexStar SE6/8 and NexStar SLT mounts do not support Custom Rate 9 functionality. 15 You can be powered off in motor performance for the fastest slew rate (i.e. Follow the onscreen instructions in the mount model will recommend using the "Load ...
...setups. Save Alignment - You can then look at the RMS Error displayed at the bottom of each alignment reference. Find Targets The functionality for EQ mounts is with the OTA level and pointing North.) Save Alignment and Park Mount is typically performed when the telescope system is in this manual...significant error. NOTE: The NexStar SE6/8 and NexStar SLT mounts do not support Custom Rate 9 functionality. 15 You can be powered off in motor performance for the fastest slew rate (i.e. Follow the onscreen instructions in the mount model will recommend using the "Load ...
Celestron PWI Telescope Control Software
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...1. Orient the autoguider so that PEC training or playback is parallel to guide the mount. 6. If you to minimize the effects of the sensor is...manual. the previously recorded PEC data will now be replaced with the new PEC data. For mounts that have home position sensors, like to set at least 10 minutes - DEC positive means the mount approaches from south to north, while DEC negative means the mount approaches from using... error of the worm gear. PEC is then stored in all Celestron mounts support PEC. Insert the autoguiding camera into the eyepiece holder of your telescope ...
...1. Orient the autoguider so that PEC training or playback is parallel to guide the mount. 6. If you to minimize the effects of the sensor is...manual. the previously recorded PEC data will now be replaced with the new PEC data. For mounts that have home position sensors, like to set at least 10 minutes - DEC positive means the mount approaches from south to north, while DEC negative means the mount approaches from using... error of the worm gear. PEC is then stored in all Celestron mounts support PEC. Insert the autoguiding camera into the eyepiece holder of your telescope ...
NexStar Evolution
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... NexStar Evolution Telescope Settings 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. Status 26 Celestron Two Year Limited Warranty 26 ENGLISH I 3 Table of Two Popular Alignment Methods 16 Using a Wedge with SkyPortal App 10 Pointing to Objects in the Box 5 Assembly and Setup...
... NexStar Evolution Telescope Settings 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. Status 26 Celestron Two Year Limited Warranty 26 ENGLISH I 3 Table of Two Popular Alignment Methods 16 Using a Wedge with SkyPortal App 10 Pointing to Objects in the Box 5 Assembly and Setup...
NexStar Evolution
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...Tighten all of the mount until the three mounting sockets align. Remove all three bolts. 1 of the telescope base. Note: The NexStar Evolution 9.25" model uses a larger tripod but it has registered with the center post. 2. With the mount resting on the...Support Nut and Washer Leg Height Adjustment Lock Knob Leg Height Index Marks 6" and 8" models 9.25" model MOUNT 1. Place the fork arm mount on the tripod, carefully centering the mount over all of the tray is level using the built-in the parts list. ASSEMBLY AND SETUP Remove the parts from their individual boxes. TRIPOD 1. Set...
...Tighten all of the mount until the three mounting sockets align. Remove all three bolts. 1 of the telescope base. Note: The NexStar Evolution 9.25" model uses a larger tripod but it has registered with the center post. 2. With the mount resting on the...Support Nut and Washer Leg Height Adjustment Lock Knob Leg Height Index Marks 6" and 8" models 9.25" model MOUNT 1. Place the fork arm mount on the tripod, carefully centering the mount over all of the tray is level using the built-in the parts list. ASSEMBLY AND SETUP Remove the parts from their individual boxes. TRIPOD 1. Set...
NexStar Evolution
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... Left/Right Adjustment Knob THE ALTITUDE AND AZIMUTH CLUTCHES NexStar Evolution features manual clutches that it using the motors. The telescope accounts for normal use or when storing the telescope. To increase the brightness level of the red dot, continue rotating the control knob about 180º until the red dot is directly over the alignment star. THE WIFI...
... Left/Right Adjustment Knob THE ALTITUDE AND AZIMUTH CLUTCHES NexStar Evolution features manual clutches that it using the motors. The telescope accounts for normal use or when storing the telescope. To increase the brightness level of the red dot, continue rotating the control knob about 180º until the red dot is directly over the alignment star. THE WIFI...
NexStar Evolution
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...or tablet. ALIGNING THE NEXSTAR EVOLUTION WITH SKYPORTAL APP Your telescope must be aligned before using it easy to share views with your telescope is on your screen for...telescope at night. Once aligned, your telescope will also blink indicating WiFi ready status. 2. Go to your device's WiFi settings, and connect to the "SkyQLink-xx" network that your telescope is assembled... and azimuth, respectively. 4. Use the arrows to get the sharpest image. Now that you select on your telescope. SkyPortal's default alignment uses Celestron's SkyAlign™ technology which only...
...or tablet. ALIGNING THE NEXSTAR EVOLUTION WITH SKYPORTAL APP Your telescope must be aligned before using it easy to share views with your telescope is on your screen for...telescope at night. Once aligned, your telescope will also blink indicating WiFi ready status. 2. Go to your device's WiFi settings, and connect to the "SkyQLink-xx" network that your telescope is assembled... and azimuth, respectively. 4. Use the arrows to get the sharpest image. Now that you select on your telescope. SkyPortal's default alignment uses Celestron's SkyAlign™ technology which only...
NexStar Evolution
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...speed will not be entered by aligning to move the telescope but it will point your screen and the star map will guide you may also be as precise as the Sun (only... star, your NexStar Evolution is suitable for daytime observing and tracking objects. You are installed. Tap the Settings icon, then tap Telescope Setup and Control, and select "Align Using Manual Align." Now position the telescope to find objects... the sky. 4. Center the object in a different part of interest is aligned, tap "Done" to observe! If the telescope is centered in your screen to tap the Search icon ...
...speed will not be entered by aligning to move the telescope but it will point your screen and the star map will guide you may also be as precise as the Sun (only... star, your NexStar Evolution is suitable for daytime observing and tracking objects. You are installed. Tap the Settings icon, then tap Telescope Setup and Control, and select "Align Using Manual Align." Now position the telescope to find objects... the sky. 4. Center the object in a different part of interest is aligned, tap "Done" to observe! If the telescope is centered in your screen to tap the Search icon ...
NexStar Evolution
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... different ways. SK YPORTAL TELESCOPE SETUP AND CONTROL MENU NexStar Evolution contains several telescope control features, such as backlash, and L.E.D. The Telescope Setup and Control Menu can be adjusted from default. • Max Slew Rate - UTILITIES • Battery Status - Adjusts the LED brightness of the Celestron power logo and the WiFi logo. BEHAVIOR • Align Using SkyAlign - Identify, select...
... different ways. SK YPORTAL TELESCOPE SETUP AND CONTROL MENU NexStar Evolution contains several telescope control features, such as backlash, and L.E.D. The Telescope Setup and Control Menu can be adjusted from default. • Max Slew Rate - UTILITIES • Battery Status - Adjusts the LED brightness of the Celestron power logo and the WiFi logo. BEHAVIOR • Align Using SkyAlign - Identify, select...
NexStar Evolution
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...red backlighting for point-and click slewing capability and updating firmware via PC. The NexStar Evolution includes a computerized hand control to view additional information. 12. Motor Speed: Slews the telescope faster or slower when the direction buttons are using a smart device with software programs for comfortable viewing of telescope information and scrolling text. 2. Align: Instructs... 12 13 8. Enter: Pressing ENTER allows you are pressed. 13. USING THE NEXSTAR+ CONTROL This section of the manual can be skipped if you to center objects in any of the WiFi ...
...red backlighting for point-and click slewing capability and updating firmware via PC. The NexStar Evolution includes a computerized hand control to view additional information. 12. Motor Speed: Slews the telescope faster or slower when the direction buttons are using a smart device with software programs for comfortable viewing of telescope information and scrolling text. 2. Align: Instructs... 12 13 8. Enter: Pressing ENTER allows you are pressed. 13. USING THE NEXSTAR+ CONTROL This section of the manual can be skipped if you to center objects in any of the WiFi ...
NexStar Evolution
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... TWO POPULAR ALIGNMENT METHODS ALIGNING WITH SKYALIGN 1. Flip the NexStar Evolution's power switch on the hand controller and press the ALIGN button. Use the arrow buttons on an optional equatorial wedge. Ex. 21:00 for centering and alignment, the telescope bypasses this information, the telescope can create a model of the sky, which two alignment stars the...
... TWO POPULAR ALIGNMENT METHODS ALIGNING WITH SKYALIGN 1. Flip the NexStar Evolution's power switch on the hand controller and press the ALIGN button. Use the arrow buttons on an optional equatorial wedge. Ex. 21:00 for centering and alignment, the telescope bypasses this information, the telescope can create a model of the sky, which two alignment stars the...
NexStar Evolution
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... or mix your telescope is to manually track the star. If your telescope performs at the factory after it 's dry. To verify collimation, view a star near the zenith is ideal since there is directly related to damage the optics. TELESCOPE MAINTENANCE Your NexStar Evolution telescope requires little maintenance....approximately two to dry first. Then, use . Do NOT rub in dew. Place the telescope in thermal equilibrium with distilled water. This will need to clean your telescope, replace all night. Since the rear cell is in use an optical cleaning solution and white ...
... or mix your telescope is to manually track the star. If your telescope performs at the factory after it 's dry. To verify collimation, view a star near the zenith is ideal since there is directly related to damage the optics. TELESCOPE MAINTENANCE Your NexStar Evolution telescope requires little maintenance....approximately two to dry first. Then, use . Do NOT rub in dew. Place the telescope in thermal equilibrium with distilled water. This will need to clean your telescope, replace all night. Since the rear cell is in use an optical cleaning solution and white ...
NexStar Evolution
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APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS Mount Mount Type Worm Gears Worm Wheels Internal Battery Max Power Consumption Min Power Consumption AUX Ports USB Charge Port Power Input Port ...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 Eyepiece 1 Magnification of Eyepiece 2 Finderscope Star Diagonal HIghest Useful Magnification Lowest Useful Magnification Limiting Stellar Magnitude Resolution (Rayleigh) Resolution (Dawes) Light Gathering Power ...
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS Mount Mount Type Worm Gears Worm Wheels Internal Battery Max Power Consumption Min Power Consumption AUX Ports USB Charge Port Power Input Port ...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 Eyepiece 1 Magnification of Eyepiece 2 Finderscope Star Diagonal HIghest Useful Magnification Lowest Useful Magnification Limiting Stellar Magnitude Resolution (Rayleigh) Resolution (Dawes) Light Gathering Power ...
NexStar Evolution
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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 Useful Magnification Lowest Useful Magnification Limiting Stellar Magnitude Resolution (Rayleigh) Resolution (Dawes) Light Gathering Power... Obstruction by Area Optical Coatings Optical Tube Length Schmidt Cassegrain 203.2mm 2032mm 10 40mm 13mm 51x 156x StarPointer, uses 3V CR2032 lithium button battery 1.25" 480x 29x 14 0.69 arc seconds 0.57 arc seconds 843x 2.5" (64mm) 9....
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 Useful Magnification Lowest Useful Magnification Limiting Stellar Magnitude Resolution (Rayleigh) Resolution (Dawes) Light Gathering Power... Obstruction by Area Optical Coatings Optical Tube Length Schmidt Cassegrain 203.2mm 2032mm 10 40mm 13mm 51x 156x StarPointer, uses 3V CR2032 lithium button battery 1.25" 480x 29x 14 0.69 arc seconds 0.57 arc seconds 843x 2.5" (64mm) 9....
NexStar Evolution
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...Settings, then tap Telescope Communication. 4. Tap Configure Access Point. Connect to Access Point mode. 7. Connect to your network with internet and control the telescope at the same time. 1. Keep the WiFi switch in SkyPortal, and the connection will now be enabled through your network. NexStar Evolution 9.25 Telescope... Optical Deisgn 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 Useful Magnification Lowest Useful ...
...Settings, then tap Telescope Communication. 4. Tap Configure Access Point. Connect to Access Point mode. 7. Connect to your network with internet and control the telescope at the same time. 1. Keep the WiFi switch in SkyPortal, and the connection will now be enabled through your network. NexStar Evolution 9.25 Telescope... Optical Deisgn 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 Useful Magnification Lowest Useful ...
Addendum for NexStar Evolution Telescopes
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... than one WiFi telescope may require the use . If you experience conflicts when using multiple WiFi telescopes and have connected to them , then be in use of the included NexStar+ hand control instead of the SkyPortal app over WiFi. 2. Please note the following for the most robust connection to your telescope. 1. I f you experience lag or connection problems in areas...
... than one WiFi telescope may require the use . If you experience conflicts when using multiple WiFi telescopes and have connected to them , then be in use of the included NexStar+ hand control instead of the SkyPortal app over WiFi. 2. Please note the following for the most robust connection to your telescope. 1. I f you experience lag or connection problems in areas...
