Assembly; Assembling The Nexstar - Celestron NEXSTAR 102GT Manuel D'instructions

ASSEMBLY

The NexStar comes partially assembled and can be operational in a matter of minutes.
The NexStar is conveniently packaged in one reusable shipping carton that contains
the following accessories:
• NexStar 102GT
• Eyepiece Kit - 3.175 cm (1¼ in)
25 mm, 20 mm, 12.5 mm, 8 mm and 4 mm
• Foam Lined Case
• 45° Erect Image Diagonal -

ASSEMBLING THE NEXSTAR

Your NexStar comes in three major sections: the optical tube, fork arm and the tripod. These sections
can be attached in seconds using the quick-release coupling screw located under the tripod mounting
platform. Remove all of the accessories from their individual boxes. Remember to save all of the
containers so that they can be used to transport the telescope. Before attaching the visual accessories,
the telescope tube should be mounted to its tripod. First, install the accessory tray onto the tripod legs:
1. Remove the tripod from the box and spread the legs apart
until the centre leg brace is fully extended.
2. Locate the accessory tray, and place it on top of the tripod
centre support brace in between the tripod legs.
See figure 2-1.
3. Rotate the accessory tray so that the central hole in
the tray slides over the flange post in the centre of
the support bracket.
4. Finally, rotate the tray so that the locking tabs slide under
the locking clips on the support bracket. You will hear the
tray snap into place.
It is a good idea to level the tripod and adjust the height of the tripod legs before attaching the fork
arm and tube. Minor adjustments can be made later. To adjust the height of the tripod legs:
1. Loosen the tripod leg extension clamp (locking bolt) located on the side of each leg.
2. Slide the inner portion of each leg down 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in).
3. Tighten the tripod locking bolts to hold each leg in place.
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• StarPointer Finderscope
• Deluxe Accessory Tray
• Battery Pack
• NexStar+ Hand Control with
3.175 cm (1¼ in)
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Locking
Clips
FIGURE 2-1
Flange Post
Locking Tabs