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Celestron NEXSTAR 4 User Manual

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Focuser Knob

StarPointer

Eyepiece

Flip Mirror

Attach the included accessories (eyepiece and Star
Pointer finderscope) and remove the front lens
cover. Remove plastic cover over the battery and
turn-on the Star Pointer by rotating the dial on the
side. (For instructions on aligning the Star Pointer
see the Assembly
section of the manual).

Rotate the tube so it is level with the ground. Lift
the battery compartment cover to install batteries.
Power the NexStar using the switch next to the 12v
outlet at the base of the fork arm.

Remove the NexStar from its packaging and place
the base on a sturdy, level surface. Remove the
accessories from their individual boxes.

The first time the NexStar is powered on the display will
read Select Model.
Use the Up and Down scroll buttons to
select your NexStar model from the list and press ENTER.
When the display reads NexStar Ready,
press ENTER to
AutoAlign
the NexStar. The hand control display will ask
you to move the telescope tube so that it is level with the
ground and facing the north horizon. Use the direction
arrow buttons on the hand control to position the telescope
north and level. (See Astronomy Basics
for help on finding
north).

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