Celestron NexStar SE User Manual

Slide the accessory tray onto the threaded rod
so that each arm of the tray braces against each
tripod leg. Replace and tighten the leg brace
locking knob to secure the tray in place.
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Spread the tripod’s legs out and place the tripod
on the ground.
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To check that the tripod is level, place the bubble
level on top of it. Carefully readjust the height of
each leg as needed and then re-check using the
level. Remove the level when you are done.
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Bubble Level
To extend each tripod leg to the desired height,
loosen the locking knob, pull the leg section out,
and re-tighten the knob.
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Locking Knob
Remove the leg brace locking knob.
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Ensure that all parts of your NexStar 6SE or
8SE telscope are present: fork arm, optical tube,
tripod, accessory tray, computerized hand control,
25mm eyepiece, StarPointer red dot fi nderscope,
star diagonal, bubble level.
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Set the base of the telescope on the tripod
head so that the hole in the center of the mount
base aligns with the positioning pin on top of
the tripod. Rotate the telescope mount so the
3 rubber feet align with the 3 recesses on the
tripod mounting plate.
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Telescope
Setup
Tighten the captive mounting bolts under the
tripod head to secure the mount to the tripod.
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Celestron NexStar SE Specifications

General

Optical Design	Schmidt-Cassegrain
Mount Type	Single Fork Arm Altazimuth
Finderscope	StarPointer finderscope
Computerized	Yes
Aperture	6 inches (150mm)
Focal Length	1500mm
Focal Ratio	f/10
Tripod	Steel
Highest Useful Magnification	354x
Lowest Useful Magnification	21x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	13.4
Resolution (Rayleigh)	0.93 arcseconds
Resolution (Dawes)	0.77 arcseconds
Light Gathering Power	459x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area	14%
Database of Objects	40, 000+
Alignment Procedures	SkyAlign, Two-Star Align, Solar System Align
Tracking Rates	Sidereal, Solar, Lunar
Communication Ports	RS-232
Power Requirements	12 VDC (Tip positive)
Tracking Modes	Alt-Azimuth

Summary

Telescope Assembly

Identify All Parts

Ensure all components of your NexStar SE telescope are present before assembly.

Assemble and Level Tripod

Spread tripod legs, attach accessory tray, extend legs to desired height, and level the tripod.

Mount Telescope Base

Align the telescope mount base hole with the tripod's positioning pin and align feet with recesses.

Secure Mount to Tripod

Tighten the captive mounting bolts under the tripod head to firmly secure the telescope mount.

Attach Optical Accessories

Install StarPointer finderscope, star diagonal, and 25mm eyepiece, ensuring secure attachment.

Install Batteries and Power On

Insert AA batteries into the mount base and turn on the telescope's power switch.

Final Setup Checks

Remove lens cap and focus the telescope on your subject for initial viewing.

Telescope Operation

Moving the Telescope

Use hand control directional buttons to slew the telescope; avoid forcing by hand.

Aligning the Finderscope

Finderscope Alignment Procedure

Align the finderscope with the main telescope optics using a distant daytime object.

Hand Control Guide

Initial Setup and Language Selection

Select language and confirm readiness for the SkyAlign alignment procedure.

SkyAlign Alignment

Input observing site location and time, then align with three bright celestial objects.

Locating Objects

Use the SKY TOUR button to find visible objects and OBJECT INFO to read details.