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Select either Standard Time or Daylight Saving
Time, depending on your location or the time
of year.
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StarPointer
Finderscope
Alignment Star
If the finderscope has been properly aligned,
the alignment star should now be visible in the
field of view of the eyepiece.
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Repeat the process for the third alignment star.
When the telescope has been aligned to the final
star, the display will read "Match Confirmed. "
Press UNDO to display the names of the three
bright objects you aligned to, or press ENTER to
accept these three objects for alignment.
SOLAR WARNING
• Never point telescope directly at the Sun (unless you have an approved solar filter). Permanent and irreversible damage to the camera or optics may result.
• Never leave the telescope unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your telescope at all times, especially when children are present.
FCC NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Please note that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Product design and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.
This product is designed and intended for use by those 14 years of age and older.
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Use the numeric keypad enter today's date in
MM/DD/YYYY format. Press ENTER to continue.
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The hand control will prompt you to center
the bright alignment star in the center of the
eyepiece. Once centered, press ALIGN. This will
accept the star as your first alignment position.
The motors will automatically slow down to make
this easier.
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Now that your telescope is properly aligned, you
are ready to find your first object. Press the SKY
TOUR button (keypad #5) on the hand control.
The hand control will display a list of objects that
are visible, above your horizon, for the date and
location you entered.
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The mount is now ready to be aligned. Use the
directional arrow keys on the hand control to
slew (move) the telescope towards any bright
celestial object in the sky. Center the object in
the finderscope and press ENTER. Once the
alignment is underway, do not move the scope
or tripod by hand. Use only the hand control to
move the scope or errors in alignment will occur.
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For the second alignment object, choose
a bright star or planet as far from the first
alignment object as possible. Once again, use
the directional arrow buttons to center the object
in the finderscope and press ENTER. Once the
object is centered in the eyepiece, press ALIGN.
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Press OBJECT INFO (keypad #0) to read
information about the object. Press the SCROLL
DOWN scroll key to display the next object on
the list. Press ENTER to automatically slew the
scope to the selected target.
For complete specifications and warranty information, visit:
celestron.com/support/warranties
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