Alignment Stars - Celestron NexStar SE Serie Manuel D'instructions

EQ TWO-STAR ALIGN
The EQ Two-Star Align follows most of the same steps as the alt-az
Two-Star Align This alignment method does not require the user to
align the altitude index markers or point towards the meridian, but
it does require the user to locate and align the telescope on two
bright stars When selecting alignment stars, it is best to choose
stars that:
• Have a large separation in azimuth AND
• Are either both positive or both negative in declination
Following these two guidelines will result in a more accurate EQ
Two-Star alignment
EQ ONE-STAR ALIGN
EQ One-Star Align operates much the same way as EQ Two-Star Align However, it only relies on the alignment of a single star
to align the telescope
EQ SOLAR SYSTEM ALIGN
EQ Solar System Align allows you to use only one Solar System object to equatorially align the telescope for daytime use

ALIGNMENT STARS

Alignment stars allow you to replace any of the stars you used in your original alignment with new stars or celestial objects
This will improve the pointing accuracy of your telescope without having to re-enter information
To replace an existing alignment star with a new alignment star:
1 Select the desired star (or object) from the STARS or DEEP SKY database and slew to it
2 Once centered, press the BACK button until you arrive at the main menu
3 When the display reads "NexStar SE, " press the ALIGN button on the hand control
4 Use the SCROLL UP and SCROLL DOWN buttons and select Alignment Stars Press ENTER
5 The display will then ask you which alignment star you want to replace Use the SCROLL UP and SCROLL DOWN
buttons to select the correct star and press ENTER It is usually best to replace the star closest to the new object in
the sky This will ensure that your alignment stars are properly spaced across the sky
6 Align the new star in the center of the finderscope Press ENTER
7 Carefully center the object in the eyepiece Press ALIGN
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ENGLISH
Zenith
Meridian
Horizon
North Celestial Pole
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