Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope driver and firmware
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Instruction sheet for NexStar Observers List (NSOL) software - Page 1
... the phone jack end of the RS-232 cable to the port on the bottom of the hand control and connect the 9-pin connector to the back of your computer.
2. Do a star alignment- Complete any of the star alignment procedures as described in the Instruction manual.
Installation
Very Important: If you currently have an older version of NexStar Observer List installed...
NexStar Communication Protocol v 1.2 - Page 4
... for east and 1 for west.
For example, to set the location to 118°20'17" W, 33°...GPS unit (if one is present). The time and location are retrieved from the hand control. You must first enter the View Time/Site menu to update the hand control time if you want the time from the GPS or, use the GPS Commands in the next section.
Command Function
PC Command
Hand Control
Applies to Versions
NexStar Communication Protocol v 1.2 - Page 8
...) for a hand control response. If serial commands are "blindly" sent without waiting for a response, then some commands may be dropped or the software driver could see responses that are for earlier commands.
Pass-through Commands with No Response
Commands that start with 'P' are special pass-through commands that communicate with a specific telescope device. For instance, the...
NexStar SLT Series Manual - Page 2
... the Fork Arm to the Tripod...8 Attaching the Telescope to the Fork Arm ...8 The Star Diagonal ...8 The Eyepiece...9 Focusing...9 The Star Pointer Finderscope ...9 Star Pointer Installation...10 Star Pointer Operation...10 Attaching the Hand Control ...11 Powering the NexStar ...11
HAND CONTROL ...12 The Hand Control ...12
Hand Control Operation...13 Alignment Procedure ...14 Sky Align ...14...
NexStar SLT Series Manual - Page 7
...8226; Star Pointer Finderscope and Mounting Bracket • Deluxe Accessory Tray • The Sky™ Level 1 Astronomy Software • NSOL Telescope Control Software • NexStar Hand Control w/ Object Database
Assembling the NexStar
Your NexStar comes in three major sections: the optical tube, the fork arm and the tripod. These sections can be attached in seconds using the quick release...
NexStar SLT Series Manual - Page 9
... information on how to determine power, see the section on "Calculating Magnification."
Eyepiece Adapter
Figure 2-7- Visual accessories for the NexStar 114 & 130
Barrel diameter is the diameter of the barrel that slides into the star diagonal or focuser. The NexStar uses eyepieces with a standard 1-1/4" barrel diameter.
Focusing
To focus your telescope, simply turn either of...
NexStar SLT Series Manual - Page 10
...control, two axes alignment control and mounting brackets. Before the Star Pointer is ready to be used, it must be attached to the telescope tube and properly aligned:
On / OFF / Brightness Switch
Azimuth Adjustment Screw (Adjustment knob located on opposite side)
Glass Window...it in a low power eyepiece in the main telescope.
4. With both eyes open, look through the glass window at the alignment ...
NexStar SLT Series Manual - Page 11
... as described previously in the Assembly section of the manual
ON/Off Switch
Auxiliary Port
Hand Control Port
12v Power Outlet
Figure 2-9 - The NexStar SLT Outlets
Powering the NexStar
The NexStar SLT can be powered by 8 user supplied AA size alkaline batteries or an optional 12v AC adapter. To install batteries into the NexStar:
1. Squeeze the tabs on both sides of the battery...
NexStar SLT Series Manual - Page 12
... a few observing sessions. Below is a brief description of the individual components of the NexStar SLT
hand controller:
1. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Window: Has a dual-line, 16 character display screen that is backlit for comfortable viewing of telescope information and scrolling text.
2. Align: Instructs the NexStar to use a selected star or object as an alignment position. 3. Direction Keys...
NexStar SLT Series Manual - Page 13
... the direction buttons are pressed. 12. RS-232 Jack: Allows use with a computer and software programs for point and click slewing capability.
Hand Control Operation
This section describes the basic hand control procedures needed to operate the NexStar. These procedures are grouped into three categories: Alignment, Setup and Utilities. The alignment section deals with the initial...
NexStar SLT Series Manual - Page 23
... to turn the GPS module off in order to manually enter a date and time other than the present.
Light Control - This feature allows you to turn off both the red key pad light and LCD display for daytime use to
conserve power and to help preserve your night vision.
Factory Setting - Returns the NexStar hand control to its...
NexStar SLT Series Manual - Page 26
... light. The nature of the optical design determines how the light is focused. Some telescopes, known as refractors, use lenses. Other telescopes, known as reflectors, use mirrors. The NexStar 60, 80 and 102 telescopes are refractor telescopes that use an objective lens to collect its light. The NexStar 114 and 130 are reflecting telescopes with a primary and secondary...
NexStar SLT Series Manual - Page 27
...35 power for every inch of aperture which is 64 to 112 times for the NexStar 80 telescope. ...Celestron manufactures is found in the Celestron Accessory Catalog (#93685). General Observing Hints When working with any optical instrument, there are a few things to remember to ensure you get the best possible image:
• Never look through window glass. Glass found in household windows is optically...
NexStar SLT Series Manual - Page 33
... flash light , Halogen emergency spotlight. AC adapter and cigarette lighter adapter included. RS-232 Cable (#93920) - Allows your NexStar telescope to be controlled using a laptop computer or PC. Once connected, the NexStar can be controlled using popular astronomy software programs. Sky Maps (#93722) - Celestron Sky Maps are the ideal teaching guide for learning the night sky. You wouldn't set...
NexStar SLT Series Manual - Page 34
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Motor: Type Resolution
Slew speeds Hand Control
Fork Arm
DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes .26 arc sec Nine slew speeds: 4º /sec, 2º /sec, 1º/sec, .5 /sec, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons Cast aluminum
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Software Precision Ports Tracking Rates...
NexStar SLT Series Manual - Page 38
... NSOL software you can control your NexStar telescope with a computer via the RS-232 port located on the computerized hand control and using the RS-232 cable (#93920). For information about using NSOL to control your telescope, refer to the instruction sheet that came with the CD and the help files located on the disk. In addition to NSOL, the telescope can be controlled using...
NexStar SLT Info Sheet - Page 1
...and are loaded with valuable design features.
• Use the computerized hand control to automatically locate over 4,000 celestial objects
• Includes Celestron's new SkyAlign technology which simplifies setup and use of computerized telescopes
• Telescope automatically tracks each object as it moves through the night sky
• Upgrade telescope software via the Internet, add GPS to...
NexStar SLT Info Sheet - Page 2
... www.celestron.com/slt
Model # Model Name Optical Design Aperture Focal Length Focal Ratio Finderscope Mount Eyepiece Eyepiece Star Diagonal Accessory tray Tripod Software Hand Control Database
22076 NexStar 60SLT Refractor 60mm (2.4') 700mm F/12 StarPointer Motorized Altazimuth 25mm (28x) 9mm (78x) 1.25" No Tool, Quick release Pre-assembled Steel "The Sky" L1 & NSOL Fully Computerized 4,000...
NexStar 130 SLT Quick Setup Guide - Page 1
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Item #31145 1
Item #31132 2
Quick Set-up Guide
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Your NexStar 130SLT includes: optical tube; fork arm; pre-assembled tripod; computerized hand control; hand control holder; two eyepieces; finderscope; accessory tray; documentation including an owner's manual, The Sky® CD and NSOL Telescope Control Software.
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Assemble tripod by spreading the legs out until the center leg brace is fully...
NexStar 130 SLT Quick Setup Guide - Page 2
... of the telescope.
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Select the low power (25mm) eyepiece and insert it as shown above.
Tighten silver screw to secure.
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Attach plastic hand control holder to the tripod leg.
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Slide Computerized Hand Control into
Plug Computerized Hand Control into
Before you begin viewing, please
the hand control holder as shown above. the "Hand Control" port on...