Celestron StarSeeker Bedienungsanleitung

INSTRUCTION MANUALIN 264 Rev. B 4/06StarSeeker 70mm • StarSeeker 80mm •StarSeeker 114mm • StarSeeker 130mm

10Important: The first time the StarSeeker is used, it will request information to help identify the model of telescope. Once powered on, the hand con

116. For the second alignment object, choose a bright star or planet as far as possible from the first alignment object. Once again use the arrow but

124. StarSeeker then asks you to center in the eyepiece the alignment star you selected. Use the direction arrow but-tons to slew the telescope to th

13of the sky.• If you have aligned your telescope using the One-star align method, you can use re-align to align to an additional object in the sky.

14Tour ModeThe StarSeeker includes a tour feature which automatically allows the user to choose from a list of interesting objects based on the date a

15Lunar Used for tracking the moon when observing the lunar landscape.Solar Used for tracking the Sun when solar observing using a proper solar filter

16these values and use them each time it is turned on until they are changed.Slew Limits - Sets the limits in altitude that the telescope can slew wit

17StarSeekerStarSeeker Menu Tree:The following figure is a menu tree showing the sub-menus associated with the primary command functions.

18Telescope BasicsA telescope is an instrument that collects and focuses light. The nature of the optical design determines how the light is focused.

19• Hazy skies, fog, and mist can also make it difficult to focus when viewing terrestrially. The amount of detail seen under these conditions is grea

TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20Viewing ConditionsViewing conditions affect what you can see through your telescope during an observing session. Conditions include transparency, sk

21NOTE: The center ring sticker need not ever be removed from the primary mirror. Because it lies directly in the shadow of the secondary mirror, its

22Appendix A - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

23Appendix B -GLOSSARY OF TERMSA-Absolute magnitude: The apparent magnitude that a star would have if it were observed from a standard distance of 10

241 is 2.5 times brighter than a star of magnitude 2, and 100 times brighter than a magnitude 5 star. The brightest star, Sirius, has an apparent magn

25Appendix C - RS-232 CONNECTIONYou can control your StarSeeker telescope with a computer via the RS-232 port located on the computerized hand control

26Appendix D - MAPS OF TIME ZONES

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3Objective LensFork ArmAccessory Tray w/Hand ControlHolderHand ControlTripodEyepieceStar DiagonalFocuser Knob Star Pointer FinderscopeTube RingClampTh

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34CELESTRON TWO YEAR WARRANTYA. Celestron warrants this telescope to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years. Celestron will

4Star Pointer FinderscopeEyepieceFocuser KnobTube RingCollimation Adjustment Knobs Accessory Tray w/ Hand Control HolderHand Control Optical TubeFork

5IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the Celestron StarSeeker! The StarSeeker ushers in a whole new genera-tion of computer automated tech

6Assembling the StarSeekerYour StarSeeker comes in three major sections: the optical tube, fork arm and the tripod. These sections can be attached in

73. Tighten the thumbscrew to hold the eyepiece in place.To remove the eyepiece, loosen the thumbscrew on the star diagonal and slide the eyepiece ou

8ment procedure is best done at night since the LED dot will be difficult to see during the day. Before using the StarPointer, you must first remove t

9Double Stars: Alphabetical listing of the most visually stunning double, triple and quadruple stars in the sky.Variable Stars: Select list of the bri