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The NexStar comes completely pre-assembled and can be operational in a matter of minutes. The NexStar and
its accessories are conveniently packaged in one reusable shipping carton that contains the following
accessories:
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25mm Plossl Eyepiece – 1¼"
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1¼" Star Diagonal
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Star Pointer Finderscope and Mounting Bracket
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1¼" Visual Back (attached to the optical tube)
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Electronic Hand Control
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Start by removing the telescope from its shipping carton and setting the round base on a flat table or surface. It is
best to carry the telescope by holding it from the lower portion of the fork arm and from the bottom of the base.
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.
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The NexStar can be powered by eight user supplied AA batteries or with an optional AC adapter or cigarette
lighter adapter. The battery compartment is located in the center of the telescope's base (see figure 3-1).
To power the NexStar with batteries:
1. Slowly rotate the optical tube upwards so that you
have easy access to the battery compartment.
2. Remove the battery cover from the center of the base
by gently lifting up on the round portion of the cover.
3. Insert the batteries into the battery compartment of
the base.
4. Reattach the battery compartment door by gently
pushing down on the cover until it snaps into place.
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Turn on the power to the NexStar by flipping the
switch, located at the bottom portion of the fork arm,
to the "On" position.
Figure 3-1: The NexStar can be powered
with 8 AA batteries.
Battery Compartment
