Introduction; Solar Warning - Celestron NexStar 5SLT Mode D'emploi

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Celestron NexStar SLT telescope- the perfect combination of power and
portability This "Star Locating Telescope" (SLT) features innovative automated technologies that make navigating the night
sky as easy as pressing a few buttons In fact, you can have your NexStar SLT up and running after locating just three bright
celestial objects If you are new to astronomy, you may wish to start off by using the NexStar's built-in Sky Tour feature, which
commands the NexStar to find the most interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to each one Or, if you are
more experienced, you will appreciate the comprehensive database of over 4,000 objects, including customized lists of
all the best deep-sky objects, planets, bright double stars No matter your experience level, your NexStar SLT will be
your constant companion and guide, unlocking the wonders of the night sky
Some of the many standard features of the NexStar SLT include:
• Incredible 3°/second slew speed
• Fully enclosed motors and optical encoders for position location
• Computerized hand control with 4,000 object database
• Storage for programmable user defined objects
• Many other high performance features!
Take time to read through this manual before embarking on your journey through the Universe It may take a few observing
sessions to become familiar with your NexStar SLT, so you should keep this manual handy until you have fully mastered
your telescope's operation The NexStar+ hand control has built-in instructions to guide you through all the alignment
procedures to have the telescope up and running in minutes Use this manual in conjunction with the on-screen instructions
provided by the hand control The manual gives detailed information regarding each step as well as needed reference
material and helpful hints guaranteed to make your observing experience as simple and pleasurable as possible
Your NexStar SLT telescope is designed to give you years of fun and rewarding observations However, there are a few
things to consider before using your telescope that will ensure your safety and protect your equipment

SOLAR WARNING

• Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with a telescope (unless you have the proper solar filter) Permanent
and irreversible eye damage may result
• Never use your telescope to project an image of the Sun onto any surface Internal heat build-up can damage the telescope
and any accessories attached to it
• Never use an eyepiece solar filter or a Herschel wedge Internal heat build-up inside the telescope can cause these devices
to crack or break, allowing unfiltered sunlight to pass through to the eye
• 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
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