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General| Aperture | 203.2 mm (8 in) |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 2032 mm (80 in) |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Mount Type | Single Fork Arm Altazimuth |
| Magnification | 81x |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 480x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 29x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.69 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.57 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power | 843x |
| Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT |
| Database | 40, 000+ objects |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 31% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 9.77% |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Finderscope | StarPointer |
| Tripod | Steel |
| Eyepiece | 25 mm |
| Star Diagonal | 1.25" |
| Power Supply | 8 x AA batteries or 12V DC |
| Tracking Modes | Altazimuth, EQ North, EQ South |
| Communication Ports | RS-232 |
| GPS | Optional |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty |
| Slew Speeds | 9 slew speeds |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 64 mm |
Safety precautions for observing the Sun and handling the telescope to prevent damage.
Instructions on how to power the telescope using batteries or an AC adapter.
Description of the NexStar+ hand control and its basic functions for operation.
Function of the ALIGN button for initiating telescope alignment procedures.
Adjusting motor speed for precise movement and slewing.
Easy alignment method using three bright celestial objects, requiring location, time, and date input.
Alignment method using two bright stars for accurate pointing.
Critical safety warning about observing the Sun to prevent permanent eye damage.
Automatic polar alignment using two stars with an equatorial wedge.
Step-by-step guide for polar alignment using an equatorial wedge.
Methods for choosing objects from the hand control database.
Moving the telescope to a selected object for observation.
Setting tracking modes (Alt-Az, EQ North, EQ South, Off).
Adjusting tracking rates (Sidereal, Lunar, Solar).
Compensating for gear backlash to improve pointing accuracy.
Changing the direction of the arrow buttons for easier control.
Powering down the telescope while retaining alignment.
Instructions for attaching a DSLR camera to the telescope.
Critical warning about using the AutoGuide port and potential damage.
Detailed instructions for cleaning the telescope's optical components.
Aligning the optical system, particularly the secondary mirror.
Important note on connecting directly for firmware updates.
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