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General| Focal Length | 1250 mm |
|---|---|
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Mount Type | Computerized Altazimuth |
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 295x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 18x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 13 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.11 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.93 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power | 329x |
| Weight | 17.6 lbs (8 kg) |
| Star Diagonal | 1.25" Star Diagonal |
| Finderscope | StarPointer finderscope |
| Eyepiece | 25 mm (50x) |
| Aperture | 125 mm |
| Database | Over 40, 000 objects |
Critical safety precautions regarding eye protection, sun observation, and unattended use.
Initial steps for assembling and powering up the NexStar telescope.
Steps for removing the telescope from packaging and preparing it for use.
Instructions for powering the telescope using AC adapter or batteries.
Steps for mounting the Star Pointer finderscope onto the telescope.
Procedure for aligning the Star Pointer with the main telescope.
General steps required for aligning the telescope with the sky.
Detailed steps for aligning the telescope using two known stars.
Options for changing how the telescope tracks celestial objects.
Access to motor demo, RS-232, light control, cord wrap, anti-backlash.
Precautions and methods for observing the Sun without eye damage.
Technique for basic astrophotography using the telescope as a lens.
Proper procedures for cleaning the telescope's optical components.
How to align the optical system for optimal performance.
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