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 :
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2004
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XVIII, 296 p. 565 illus. online resource. |
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englisch |
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9780857294180 |
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10.1007/978-0-85729-418-0 |
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505 | 0 | |a 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. | |
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