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Celestron skyexpedition 60 User Manual

Celestron skyexpedition 60
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TELESCOP
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL #22004
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Celestron skyexpedition 60 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCelestron
Modelskyexpedition 60
CategoryTelescope
LanguageEnglish

Summary

INTRODUCTION

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

Attaching the Hand Control Holder

Attaches the hand control holder to any of the tripod legs for convenient access.

Attaching the Motorized Base to the Tripod

Secures the motorized base onto the tripod head using the quick release coupling screw.

TELESCOPE SETUP AND ACCESSORIES

Leveling the Telescope

Uses a bubble level to ensure the telescope base is accurately leveled on the tripod.

Attaching the Telescope to the Base

Mounts the telescope optical tube onto the motorized base using the dovetail mounting bar.

Star Diagonal and Eyepiece Installation

Guides on connecting the star diagonal and installing the eyepiece for observation.

Focusing the Telescope

Adjusts the image sharpness by turning the focus knobs at the eyepiece end of the optical tube.

StarPointer Finderscope Setup

Covers installing the battery and preparing the StarPointer finderscope for use.

POWERING AND INITIAL OPERATION

Powering the Telescope

Details powering the telescope using batteries or an AC adapter and the initial power-on indication.

Aligning the StarPointer Finderscope

Guides the user through aligning the StarPointer finderscope with the main telescope for accurate pointing.

Attaching the Hand Control Unit

Explains how to connect the hand control unit to the motorized base of the telescope.

HAND CONTROL

Hand Control Components

Describes the LCD window, direction keys, catalog keys, info, tour, enter, undo, menu, scroll, rate, and RS-232 jack.

Alignment Procedure Introduction

Outlines the fundamental process of aligning the telescope to the sky for accurate object location.

Sky Align Method

Explains the user-friendly SkyAlign procedure using three celestial objects for initial telescope alignment.

ADVANCED ALIGNMENT METHODS

Tips for Using Sky Align

Provides essential advice for successful and accurate SkyAlign alignments.

Auto Two-Star Align Method

Details the Auto Two-Star Align process, requiring one identified star for automatic second star slewing.

Two Star Alignment Method

Explains the two-star alignment process, requiring manual identification of two bright stars.

One-Star Align Method

Describes the One-Star Align method for basic pointing and tracking, suitable for less critical observations.

Solar System Align Method

Covers Solar System Align for daytime viewing or quick night alignments using planets, Moon, or Sun.

Tips for Using Solar System Align

Offers specific advice for using the Solar System Align method safely and effectively.

OBJECT CATALOG AND SLEWING

Re-Alignment Procedure

Details how to replace existing alignment stars to improve pointing accuracy or re-align after manual movement.

Selecting Objects from Catalogs

Explains how to browse and select celestial objects from various catalogs within the database.

Slewing to a Selected Object

Describes the process of moving the telescope to a selected celestial object using the hand control.

SPECIALIZED OBSERVING MODES

Finding Planets and Solar System Objects

Guides on locating and observing planets, the Sun, and the Moon using the telescope's database.

Tour Mode Feature

Explains how to use the Tour Mode to automatically find and slew to interesting objects for the current date and time.

Constellation Tour Feature

Describes the Constellation Tour, allowing users to explore objects within specific constellations.

HAND CONTROL OPERATION AND SETUP

Direction Buttons and Speed Control

Explains the function and speed control of the four direction buttons on the hand control.

Rate Button for Speed Adjustment

Details how the Rate button adjusts the telescope's slewing speed for precise control.

Scope Setup Procedures

Covers essential setup functions like tracking mode, tracking rate, time/site settings, and user-defined objects.

ADVANCED SETUP AND UTILITIES

Anti-backlash Compensation

Explains how to adjust for gear play to improve pointing accuracy, especially during direction changes.

Slew and Filter Limits

Covers setting limits for altitude slewing and filtering displayed objects based on visibility.

Utility Features Overview

Introduces utility functions like GPS, Light Control, Factory Setting, Hibernate, Sun Menu, and Scrolling Menu.

SKY MAPS BY MONTH

January - February Sky Map

Provides a celestial map for viewing the sky during January and February.

March - April Sky Map

Provides a celestial map for viewing the sky during March and April.

May - June Sky Map

Provides a celestial map for viewing the sky during May and June.

July - August Sky Map

Provides a celestial map for viewing the sky during July and August.

September - October Sky Map

Provides a celestial map for viewing the sky during September and October.

November - December Sky Map

Provides a celestial map for viewing the sky during November and December.

GENERAL OBSERVING AND SUPPORT

General Observing Hints

Offers tips for achieving the best possible image when using the telescope.

Additional Information and Warranty

Provides links to further resources and details about the product's limited warranty.

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