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Celestron NexStar GPS User Manual

Celestron NexStar GPS
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Table of Contents

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Celestron NexStar GPS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Optical DesignSchmidt-Cassegrain
GoTo CapabilityYes
GPSYes
Object Database40, 000+ objects
Aperture8 in (203.2 mm)
Focal Length2032 mm
Focal Ratiof/10
Mount TypeAltazimuth

Summary

Introduction and Safety Precautions

Important Safety Warnings

Critical safety precautions to prevent eye damage and equipment harm.

Quick Setup and Assembly

Tripod Setup and Telescope Mounting

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the tripod and attaching the telescope.

Hand Control and Operation

Hand Control Overview and Functions

Description of the hand control's display, buttons, and basic operations.

Alignment Procedures

Detailed explanation of GPS, Auto-Align, Two-Star, and Quick-Align procedures.

Object Catalog and Slewing

How to select celestial objects and command the telescope to slew to them.

Telescope Basics and Observing

Polar Alignment

Celestial Photography

Prime Focus and Eyepiece Projection

Techniques for capturing images using prime focus and eyepiece projection.

Long Exposure and PEC

Methods for deep-sky imaging and using Periodic Error Correction.

CCD Imaging and Configurations

Using different f-number configurations (f/2, f/6.3, f/10, f/20) for CCD imaging.

Auto Guiding for Astrophotography

Utilizing the autoguider port for precise tracking during long exposures.

Telescope Maintenance

Optional Accessories

Appendix A - Technical Specifications

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