Attaching The Nexstar To The Tripod - Celestron NexStar SE Serie Manuel D'instructions

ADJUSTING THE OPTICAL TUBE
The NexStar SE dovetail quick-release bracket allows you to
adjust the optical tube for proper balancing or to remove the
tube for storage To adjust 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 firmly
when mounting or dismounting and ensure the dovetail clamp
is tight before releasing the tube

ATTACHING THE NEXSTAR TO THE TRIPOD

The Celestron NexStar tripod is a sturdy, heavy-duty base for your NexStar 6SE or 8SE This tripod can go anywhere, from
your backyard to a remote observing site The tripod comes completely assembled and only needs to have the center leg
accessory tray attached
To set up the tripod:
1 Hold the tripod with the tripod head up, away from
the ground
2 Pull the 3 tripod legs apart until they are fully extended and
place the tripod on the ground
3 Remove the leg brace locking knob and slide the accessory
tray onto the center support rod (figure 5)
4 Align the 3 arms of the accessory tray with the inside curve
of each tripod leg
5 Reinstall and tighten the leg brace locking knob until the
accessory tray arms are pressed firmly against each leg and
the legs are supported
6 The tripod should now stand firmly on its 3 legs You are
now ready to adjust the height
7 Locate the tripod leg height adjustment screw on the
inside of each tripod leg (figure 6)
8 Loosen each screw and raise the tripod to adjust to the
desired height for each leg
9 Place the included bubble level (figure 5) on the top of the
tripod mounting plate to help fine tune your adjustments
and ensure the tripod is level
10 When you are satisfied, tighten the leg height
adjustment screws
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Quick Release
Clamp Knob
Bubble Level
Tripod Leg
Accessory Tray
Leg Brace Locking Knob
Tripod Leg Height
Adjustment Screw
Fig. 4
Captive
Mounting Bolts
Center
Support Rod
Fig. 5
Fig. 6