Celestron StarSense EXPLORER LT 114AZ User Manual

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Unpack your telescope and verify that all parts
are present. Your StarSense Explorer LT includes:
a telescope tube with altitude slow motion rod
attached, a lens cap, an accessory bag, a tripod
with alt-azimuth yoke mount and center leg brace
attached, two tube mounting screws, a StarSense
smartphone dock, two eyepieces, a 2x Barlow
lens, an eyepiece accessory tray, a StarPointer
finderscope and StarSense Explorer app code card.
To set up the tripod, spread the legs outward until
they are fully extended and push down the center
leg brace.
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Extend the center portion of each of the three tripod
legs down about 6 to 12 inches. Use the tightening
screw on each leg to secure the extended leg in
place.
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Check to ensure that all three legs are the same
height once extended to provide a level platform for
the telescope.
Place the eyepiece accessory tray on top of the
tripod’s center leg brace. Thread the tray into the
threaded hole in the center of the leg brace until it
is fully seated.
NOTE:
If necessary, rotate the accessory tray
counterclockwise until the accessory holes
are not covered by the leg brace arms as
shown here.
Loosen the knob on the altitude rod guide on the
side of the yoke mount so the hole is unobstructed.
Slide the altitude rod into the rod guide on the
mount and lower the altitude hubs on the telescope
tube into the cradles on the top of each yoke arm.
Tighten the altitude rod guide screw to hold the
telescope in place.
Insert the two tube mounting screws through the
yoke mount and into the hubs on the telescope tube
to secure it in place.
To install the finderscope, remove the two silver
nuts from the threaded posts on the top of the tube,
near the focuser.
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Celestron StarSense EXPLORER LT 114AZ Specifications

General

Aperture	114 mm
Focal Length	1000 mm
Focal Ratio	f/8.77
Mount Type	Altazimuth
Optical Design	Newtonian Reflector
Eyepiece 1	25 mm
Eyepiece 2	10 mm
Finderscope	StarPointer red dot finderscope
Highest Useful Magnification	269x
Lowest Useful Magnification	16x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	12.8
Resolution (Rayleigh)	1.22 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)	1.02 arc seconds
StarSense Technology	Yes
Optical Coatings	Aluminum
Height	60 in (1524 mm)

Summary

Quick Setup Guide

Unpack and Verify Parts

Unpack telescope and verify all included parts are present.

Set up the Tripod

Extend tripod legs, secure with screws, and ensure legs are at equal height for a level platform.

Attach Telescope to Mount

Install accessory tray, attach telescope tube to yoke mount using screws.

Install Finderscope

Remove nuts from threaded posts and attach the finderscope.

Advanced Setup and App Integration

Install Eyepieces and Barlow Lens

Insert eyepiece into focuser, use Barlow lens to double magnification.

Attach StarSense Smartphone Dock

Loosen setscrews on dock mount, slide dovetail into mount, and secure.

Download and Activate the App

Download the app, launch it, and enter activation code from postcard.

Telescope Operation and Alignment

Moving the Telescope

Learn to move the mount left/right and up/down with fine adjustments.

Aligning the Finderscope

Align the finderscope's red dot with the telescope's view by adjusting knobs.

Smartphone Integration and First Use

Attaching the Smartphone

Remove the cap from the StarSense dock mirror and secure phone in holder.

Your First Night Out

Prepare for first astronomical observation using the app tutorial.