Celestron CGEM DX, Instruction Manual

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nTroduCTIon
Congratulations on your purchase of the Celestron
CGEM DX
Series Mount! The CGEM DX series continues in Celestron’s
proud tradition combining large aperture optics with the
sophistication and ease of use of our computerized
GoTo mount .
If you are new to astronomy, you may wish to start off by using
the built-in Sky Tour feature, which commands the mount to
find the most interesting objects in the sky and automatically
slews to each one . Or if you are an experienced amateur, you
will appreciate the comprehensive database of over 40,000
objects, including customized lists of all the best deep-sky
objects, bright double stars and variable stars . No matter your
level of experience, the CGEM DX mount telescopes will unfold
for you and your friends all the wonders of the Universe .
Some of the many standard features of the
telescope include:
• Fully enclosed optical encoders for position location.
• Ergonomically designed mount that disassembles into
compact and portable pieces .
• Database filter limits for creating custom object lists.
• Storage for programmable user defined objects;
and many other high performance features!
Take time to read through this manual before embarking on
your journey through the Universe . It may take a few observing
sessions to become familiar with your mount, so you should
keep this manual handy until you have fully mastered your
telescope’s operation . The hand control has built-in instructions
to guide you through all the alignment procedures needed to
have the telescope up and running in minutes . Use this manual
in conjunction with the on-screen instructions provided by the
hand control . The manual gives detailed information regarding
each step as well as needed reference material and helpful hints
guaranteed to make your observing experience as simple and
pleasurable as possible .
The CGEM DX mount is designed to give you years of fun
and rewarding observations . However, there are a few things
to consider before using your telescope that will ensure your
safety and protect your equipment .
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• Never look directly at the sun with the naked
eye or with a telescope (unless you have the
proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible
eye damage may result.
• Never use your telescope to project an image of the sun onto
any surface . Internal heat build-up can damage the telescope
and any accessories attached to it .
• Never use an eyepiece solar filter or a Herschel wedge.
Internal heat build-up inside the telescope can cause these
devices to crack or break, allowing unfiltered sunlight to pass
through to the eye .
Never leave the telescope unsupervised, either when
children are present or adults who may not be familiar with
the correct operating procedures of your telescope.