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The NexStar User’s Guide II: For the LCM, SLT, SE, CPC, SkyProdigy, and Astro Fi
As with the first edition, this book is a thorough reference for the telescope models covered. The original NexStar User's Guide has remained very popular among the NexStar owner community. This updated edition has been completely rewritten to cover all current Celestron altitude-azimuth computerized telescopes (German EQ mounts are not discussed). Detailed information on the alignment and operation of these ‘scopes provides a complete reference that expands greatly upon the manuals provided by Celestron. It also serves as a guide to buying the most suitable model for a variety of budgets and interests.
Connecting and controlling the telescope with PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones is covered in great detail. A chapter is dedicated to updating the firmware in the hand control, mount, and StarSense camera (an optional accessory). Chapters on accessories, collimation, maintenance, and troubleshooting tips round out the book’s extensive coverage of the subject matter. Additionally, the book offers a brief, though complete, introduction to amateur astronomy, making it an ideal source for both the beginner astronomer as well as the seasoned veteran looking to get the most out of a new telescope.
Connecting and controlling the telescope with PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones is covered in great detail. A chapter is dedicated to updating the firmware in the hand control, mount, and StarSense camera (an optional accessory). Chapters on accessories, collimation, maintenance, and troubleshooting tips round out the book’s extensive coverage of the subject matter. Additionally, the book offers a brief, though complete, introduction to amateur astronomy, making it an ideal source for both the beginner astronomer as well as the seasoned veteran looking to get the most out of a new telescope.
427 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2017
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March 10, 2023
An excellent resource for any Celestron telescope owner! I am fairly new to astronomy, I purchased my first telescope, the NexStar 8SE in September 2019. I was looking for a good reference guide for my equipment and found this. In a potentially expensive hobby, this was money very well spent.
The book covers everything you need to know from the basics of the equipment, all the way to advanced features, accessories, and maintenance. It can be a dry read if you just go straight through it, but it does serve as a comprehensive source to refer back to. I am only beginning to really get to know my telescope, but I know that as I grow as an observer, this guide will continue to help me get the most out of my equipment and enjoy astronomy.
The book covers everything you need to know from the basics of the equipment, all the way to advanced features, accessories, and maintenance. It can be a dry read if you just go straight through it, but it does serve as a comprehensive source to refer back to. I am only beginning to really get to know my telescope, but I know that as I grow as an observer, this guide will continue to help me get the most out of my equipment and enjoy astronomy.
February 9, 2021
I could barely use my telescope before I found this book. The instructions that come with computerized telescopes are useless. This book walked through everything. I actually know what I’m doing now. This might be the only manual type of book I’ve ever read cover to cover.
January 24, 2024
A good reference, but not a great read cover-to-cover. Solid on explaining basics of the Celestron computerized telescopes and accessories.
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