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Celestron NexStar 102SLT - User Manual

Celestron NexStar 102SLT
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QUICK SETUP GUIDE
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Summary

Quick Setup Guide

Initial Assembly and Component Attachment

Unpack, set up the tripod, attach the accessory tray, hand control holster, fork arm, and optical tube.

Accessory Installation and Power Preparation

Install diagonal, eyepieces, and finderscope; insert batteries and connect the hand control.

Powering On and Basic Operation

Turn on the telescope and learn to use the hand control for basic navigation and slewing.

Aligning the Finderscope

Finderscope Alignment Procedure

Align the finderscope with the telescope's main optics using a distant target for accurate aiming.

Your First Night Out: Observing the Moon

Lunar Observation Steps

Prepare the telescope, aim at the Moon, and focus using the 25mm eyepiece for initial viewing.

Magnification and Further Exploration

Switch to the 9mm eyepiece for higher magnification and explore other celestial objects.

Using the Hand Control for SkyAlign

SkyAlign Procedure Overview

Step-by-step guide to align the telescope's mount using the hand control and three celestial objects.

Entering Time and Location Data

Input current time, date, and observing location details into the hand control.

Centering Alignment Objects

Use directional buttons to center three bright celestial objects in both finderscope and eyepiece.

Confirming Alignment and Object Search

Confirm the alignment, then use the SKY TOUR function to find visible celestial objects.

Summary

Quick Setup Guide

Initial Assembly and Component Attachment

Unpack, set up the tripod, attach the accessory tray, hand control holster, fork arm, and optical tube.

Accessory Installation and Power Preparation

Install diagonal, eyepieces, and finderscope; insert batteries and connect the hand control.

Powering On and Basic Operation

Turn on the telescope and learn to use the hand control for basic navigation and slewing.

Aligning the Finderscope

Finderscope Alignment Procedure

Align the finderscope with the telescope's main optics using a distant target for accurate aiming.

Your First Night Out: Observing the Moon

Lunar Observation Steps

Prepare the telescope, aim at the Moon, and focus using the 25mm eyepiece for initial viewing.

Magnification and Further Exploration

Switch to the 9mm eyepiece for higher magnification and explore other celestial objects.

Using the Hand Control for SkyAlign

SkyAlign Procedure Overview

Step-by-step guide to align the telescope's mount using the hand control and three celestial objects.

Entering Time and Location Data

Input current time, date, and observing location details into the hand control.

Centering Alignment Objects

Use directional buttons to center three bright celestial objects in both finderscope and eyepiece.

Confirming Alignment and Object Search

Confirm the alignment, then use the SKY TOUR function to find visible celestial objects.

Celestron NexStar 102SLT Specifications

General IconGeneral
Lens coatingFully Multi Coated (FMC)
Magnification26 x
Altazimuth mountYes
Fixed focal length660 mm
Maximum supported eyepiece diameter25 mm
Tripod materialSteel
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight6350 g

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