Celestron NexStar 6 SE - Manual (Page 4)

Congratulations on your purchase of the Celestron NexStar! The NexStar ushers in a whole new generation of computer automated
technology. Simple and friendly to use, the NexStar is up and running after locating just three bright objects. It’s the perfect combination
of power and portability. If you are new to astronomy, you may wish to start off by using the NexStar's built-in Sky Tour feature, which
commands the NexStar to find the most interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to each one. Or if you are an experienced
amateur, you will appreciate the comprehensive database of over 40,000 objects, including customized lists of all the best deep-sky objects,
bright double stars and variable stars. No matter at what level you are starting out, the NexStar will unfold for you and your friends all the
wonders of the Universe.
Some of the many standard features of the NexStar include:
• Incredible 5°/second slew speed.
• Fully enclosed motors and optical encoders for position location.
• Integrated hand controller – built into the side of the fork arm.
• Storage for programmable user defined objects; and
Many other high performance features!
The NexStar’s deluxe features combined with Celestron’s legendary optical standards give amateur astronomers one of the most
sophisticated and easy to use telescopes available on the market today.
Take time to read through this manual before embarking on your journey through the Universe. It may take a few observing sessions to
become familiar with your NexStar, so you should keep this manual handy until you have fully mastered your telescope’s operation. The
NexStar hand control has built-in instructions to guide you through all the alignment procedures needed to have the telescope up and
running in minutes. Use this manual in conjunction with the on-screen instructions provided by the hand control. The manual gives
detailed information regarding each step as well as needed reference material and helpful hints guaranteed to make your observing
experience as simple and pleasurable as possible.
Your NexStar telescope is designed to give you years of fun and rewarding observations. However, there are a few things to consider
before using your telescope that will ensure your safety and protect your equipment.
Warning
‰ Never look directly at the sun with the naked eye or with a telescope (unless you are using the proper solar filter). Permanent
and irreversible eye damage may result.
‰ Never use your telescope to project an image of the sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the telescope and any
accessories attached to it.
‰ Never use an eyepiece solar filter or a Herschel wedge. Internal heat build-up inside the telescope can cause these devices to crack or
break, allowing unfiltered sunlight to pass through to the eye.
‰ Never leave the telescope unsupervised, either when children are present or adults who may not be familiar with the correct operating
procedures of your telescope
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