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The NexStar User's Guide II: For the LCM, SLT, SE, CPC, SkyProdigy, and Astro Fi
Chapter 1 - Introduction.- Chapter 2 - Astronomy Basics.- Chapter 3 - Overview of Celestron's Alt-Az Computerized Telescopes.- Chapter 4 - Alignment.- Chapter 5 - NexStar and StarSense Hand Control Operation.- Chapter 6 - SkyPortal Operation.- Chapter 7 - Connecting a PC, Mac, Tablet, or Smartphone to Your 'Scope.- Chapter 8- Expanding Your Horizons - Choosing Objects to View.- Chapter 9 - accessories for Your Telescope.- Chapter 10 - Firmware Updates.- Chapter 11.- Collimation, Maintenance, Care, and Cleaning.- Chapter 12 - Tips, Solutions, and Troubleshooting Common problems.- Appendix A - Internet Resources.- Appendix B - Glossary.- Index.
286 pages, Paperback
Published December 15, 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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