Nexstar 130 User Manual
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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:
• 25mm and 9mm Eyepieces – 1¼"
• 1¼" Star Diagonal (NexStar 60, 80 & 102 only)
• 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
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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 coupling screw located under the tripod mounting platform and the dovetail mounting clamp located on the
inside of the fork arm. To begin, 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 center leg brace is fully extended.
2.
Locate the accessory tray, and place it on top of the
tripod center 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 center of the
support bracket.
4.
Finally, rotate the tray so that the locking tabs slide
under the locking clips on support bracket. You will
here 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 locking bolt located on the side of each leg.
2.
Slide the inner portion of each leg down 6" to 8" inches.
3.
Adjust the tripod height until the bubble level on the tripod leg is centered.
4.
Tighten the tripod locking bolts to hold each leg in place.
Figure 2-1
Flange Post
Locking Tabs
Locking
Clips
Bubble
Level
Figure 2-2