The NexStar User’s Guide [E-Book] / by Michael W. Swanson.
Celestron’s NexStar telescopes were introduced in 1999, beginning with their first computer controlled "go to” model, a 5-inch. More models appeared in quick succession, and Celestron’s new range made it one of the two dominant manufacturers of affordable "go to” telescopes. Michael Swanso...
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Personal Name(s): | Swanson, Michael W., author |
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London :
Springer,
2004
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Physical Description: |
XVIII, 296 p. 565 illus. online resource. |
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englisch |
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9780857294180 |
DOI: |
10.1007/978-0-85729-418-0 |
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- 1 Introduction
- Are Go To Scopes Appropriate for Beginners?
- A Brief History of NexStar
- The NexStar Resource Site
- Organization of the Book
- 2 Astronomy Basics
- The Night Sky
- Observation Technique
- What’s Up There?
- Equipment Basics
- Conclusion
- 3 Overview of the NexStar Line
- Entry-Level NexStars - the “Little NexStars”
- Advanced NexStars - the SCT Models
- Which Scope for You?
- 4 Alignment
- Must Do’s of Alignment
- Alignment Methods
- Alignment Myths
- 5 Basic Operation
- GoTo an Object
- Required Hand Control Setup
- Less Commonly Used Features
- 6 Expanding Your Horizons- Choosing Objects to View
- Understanding What Can Be Seen in Your Scope
- Star Charts, Magazines, and Other Printed Resources
- Computer Software
- The Solar System
- Deep Sky Objects
- Observation Programs
- 7 Using the Software Included with Little NexStars- TheSky and NexStar Observer List
- TheSky
- NexStar Observer List
- 8 Accessories for Your NexStar
- Tripods and Related Accessories
- Wedges
- Power Sources
- Eyepieces and Related Items
- Diagonals
- Filters
- Finder Scopes
- Scope Covers and Cases
- Accessory and Eyepiece Cases
- Dew Prevention
- Cold Weather Gear for Your Scope
- Mounting Rails and Counterweights
- Observing Chairs
- Field Tables
- Hand Control Extension Cables
- Manual Hand Control for the N8/11 GPS and N5i/8i
- Conclusion
- 9 Collimation- Optical Alignment
- SCT Collimation (NexStar 5 and Larger)
- Newtonian Collimation (NexStar 114)
- Maksutov Collimation (NexStar 4)
- Refractor Collimation (NexStar 60 and 80)
- 10 Controlling Your NexStar with a PC or Palmtop Computer
- What Types of Computers Work
- Required Cables
- Software to Control NexStar Telescopes
- Putting It All Together
- Common Problems with PC to Scope Communication
- 11 Astrophotography with a NexStar
- Astrophotography Basics
- Astrophotography with NexStar Telescopes
- Conclusion
- Image Gallery
- 12 Maintenance, Care, and Cleaning
- Cleaning
- Mechanical Care and Adjustments
- Caring for the Electronics
- 13 Mounting Other Optical Tubes on a NexStar
- NexStar 8/11 GPS
- NexStar 5/5i/8/8i
- NexStar 4
- NexStar 60/80/114
- 14 Additional Tips and Solutions
- Various Models of NexStar
- NexStar 8/11 GPS
- NexStar 5/8
- NexStar 60/80/114/4
- NexStar 60/80/114/4 with Original GT Hand Control
- Conclusion
- Appendix A - Internet Resources
- NexStar-Specific Web Sites
- General-Astronomy Web Sites
- Vendor and Manufacturer Web Sites
- Appendix B - Objects in the NexStar Hand Control
- Appendix C - PC and Palmtop Software Compatible with NexStar Telescopes
- Appendix D - Writing Programs to Control NexStar Telescopes
- Basic Control Commands - Get and GoTo
- Advanced Commands
- Appendix E - Glossary.