9
To adjust the balance or remove the tube from
the base, simply loosen the quick-release clamp
knob and slide the tube back towards the rear
cell of the tube. Hold the tube fi rmly when
mounting or dismounting. Ensure the dovetail
clamp is tight before releasing the tube.
12
For NexStar 4SE, the star diagonal is built into
the rear cell of the telescope. Just remove the
cap from, the eyepiece holder.
15
Turn on the power switch located at the base of
the fork arm.
Moving the
Telescope
10
Slide the StarPointer red dot fi nderscope onto
mounting bracket. Tighten the screws on side of
the fi nderscope StarPointer to secure it in place.
Pull the small plastic tab from under the battery
cover to allow the battery to make contact.
13
Insert silver barrel of 25mm eyepiece into the star
diagonal or eyepiece holder on the NexStar 4SE.
Tighten the silver screw to secure.
16
Before you begin viewing, please remember to
remove tube lens cap.
With the telescope powered on, use the hand
control directional slew buttons (the arrow keys)
to move the scope up, down, left, or right. The
altitude axis (up & down) also has a slip clutch that
you can move by hand at any time. The azimuth
axis (left and right) does not. Forcing the scope
left and right without using the hand control can
result in damage to the gears.
11
For NexStar 5SE, remove the cap on the rear of
the telescope. Insert the silver barrel of the star
diagonal into the visual back. Tighten the silver
setscrew to secure.
14
Remove the battery cover from the center of the
base by gently lifting on the round portion of the
cover. Insert 8 AA batteries into the holder and
reattach the battery cover. Be careful to insert the
batteries in the correct polarity.
17
Slowly turn the focus knob until your subject is
in sharp focus.