Celestron's NexStar telescopes, along with Meade's ETX and LX ranges, together dominate the international market for affordable computer-controlled "go to" telescopes. Michael Swanson has written this complete, detailed guide to buying, using and maintaining NexStar telescopes to appeal to all buyers - or potential buyers - of these telescopes. It contains just about everything, from basic descriptions of models to technical details of alignment and even programming. Although this book is highly comprehensive, it is suitable for beginners - there is a chapter on "Astronomy Basics" - and experts alike. Every NexStar owner - and anyone thinking of buying a NexStar - will want this book!

Klappentext

Michael Swanson's online discussions with literally thousands of NexStar owners made it clear that there was a desperate need for a book such as this - one that provides a complete, detailed guide to buying, using and maintaining NexStar telescopes. Although this book is highly comprehensive, it is suitable for beginners - there is a chapter on "Astronomy Basics" - and experts alike.

Celestron's NexStar telescopes were introduced in 1999, beginning with their first computer controlled "go to" model, a 5-inch. More models appeared in quick succession, and Celestron's new range made it one of the two dominant manufacturers of affordable "go to" telescopes.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Astronomy Basics.- Overview of the NexStar Line.- Alignment.- Basic Operation.- Expanding Your Horizons - Choosing Objects to View.- Using the Software Included with Little NexStars - The Sky and NexStar Observer List.- Accessories and Modifications.- Collimation and Optical Alignment.- Tips, Questions and Problems.- Controlling Your NexStar with a PC.- Astrophotography with a NexStar.- Maintenance, Care and Cleaning.- Mounting Other Optical Tubes on a NexStar.- Writing Programs to Control NexStar Telescopes.- Appendix A - Online Resources.- Appendix B - Objects in the NexStar Hand Control.- Appendix C - PC and Palmtop Software.- Compatible with NexStar Telescopes.- Appendix D - Glossary