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Celestron STARSENSE EXPLORER 8 DOBSONIAN User Manual

Celestron STARSENSE EXPLORER 8 DOBSONIAN
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Quick Setup Guide
#22470 STARSENSE EXPLORER 8 DOBSONIAN
#22471 STARSENSE EXPLORER 10” DOBSONIAN
ENGLISH
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Celestron STARSENSE EXPLORER 8 DOBSONIAN Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDobsonian
Optical DesignNewtonian Reflector
Focal Length1200 mm
Focal Ratiof/5.9
Mount TypeDobsonian
StarSense TechnologyYes
Eyepiece25 mm (48x)
Highest Useful Magnification480x
Lowest Useful Magnification29x
Resolution (Rayleigh)0.69 arcseconds
Resolution (Dawes)0.57 arcseconds
Optical CoatingsFully Coated
Aperture203 mm
FinderscopeStarSense
Limiting Stellar Magnitude14

Summary

Dobsonian Base Assembly - Part 1

Connecting Base Panels and Supports

Attaches side supports to side panels and side panels to the front panel.

Attaching Top Plate and Feet

Secures the top plate and attaches the feet to the bottom plate.

Dobsonian Base Assembly - Part 2

Installing Azimuth Pivot Bolt Assembly

Assembles and installs the azimuth pivot bolt, washers, and cylinder.

Mounting Handle and Eyepiece Rack

Installs the base handle and the eyepiece rack onto the front panel.

Optical Tube Mounting and Base Finishing

Installing Altitude Bearings and Bumper

Attaches altitude bearing cylinders and rubber bumper to the base.

Placing Optical Tube and Installing Knobs

Mounts the optical tube assembly and installs tensioning knobs.

Accessory Installation

Mounting StarSense Dock and Finderscope

Installs the StarSense dock and StarPointer red dot finderscope.

Installing Focuser Extension Tube

Attaches the 2" extension tube and 2"-to-1.25" eyepiece adapter.

App Setup and Telescope Operation

Downloading and Activating the App

Instructions for downloading, installing, and activating the StarSense Explorer app.

Moving the Telescope

Guidance on how to move the telescope for observation.

Telescope Alignment and Usage

Aligning the StarPointer

Steps to align the StarPointer red dot finderscope with the telescope.

Attaching the Smartphone

Instructions for attaching the smartphone to the telescope.

Your First Night Out

Guidance for initial observation sessions and app usage.

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