Detailed Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction familiarizes the reader with the
world of computerized consumer telescopes and provides a history of the
NexStar line.
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Chapter 2 - Astronomy Basics is an introduction to the world of
amateur astronomy. Concepts presented here will provide the background knowledge
required to become more than just a "button pusher".
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Chapter 3 - Overview of Celestron's Alt-Az Computerized Telescopes
provides information on each model to assist you in choosing the scope that best
suits your needs.
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Chapter 4 - Alignment details the various alignment procedures
insuring your scope delivers accurate GoTo performance. If you are having
problems getting your scope to point accurately, this chapter will have it
whipped into shape in no time.
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Chapter 5 - NexStar and StarSense Hand Control Operation is a
detailed presentation of the operation of the physical hand controls. If the
manual provided with the telescope leaves you wondering, this is the place to
start.
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Chapter 6 - SkyPortal Operation details the operation of the mount
via a WiFi connected tablet or smartphone running Celestron's SkyPortal app.
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Chapter 7 - Connecting a PC, Mac, Tablet or Smartphone to Your
Telescope - All of Celestron's computerized telescopes are capable of
interfacing with an external computer to allow advanced control via a wide
variety of astronomy software.
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Chapter 8 - Expanding Your Horizons - Choosing Objects to View is
written for the new amateur astronomer. After the Moon, planets, and built-in
Tour, how do you decide what to view?
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Chapter 9 - Accessories for Your Telescope provides
recommendations on tripods, eyepieces, power sources and more.
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Chapter 10 - Firmware Updates - Celestron periodically updates the
firmware for their hand controls and mounts to fix bugs or add new features.
This chapter explains the update process in detail.
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Chapter 11 - Collimation, Maintenance, Care and Cleaning provides
the details you need to properly align your telescope's optics to insure the
best possible optical performance and to keep your scope running like new for
years to come.
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Chapter 12 - Tips, Solutions and Troubleshooting Common Problems -
If it isn't answered somewhere else in the book, it's probably here.
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Appendix A - Online Resources is a short guide to the wealth of
information available on the Internet.
Appendix B - Glossary - If you run across an unfamiliar term as
you are reading, hopefully I have included it in the glossary.
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