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How to Use this Quick Setup Guide
Refer to this guide to get your telescope set up and aligned with
StarSense and the SkyPortal app using your smart device. Here
you will also fi nd useful information about the EdgeHD optical
tube assembly and different options for astrophotography.
Refer to the full NexStar Evolution and StarSense AutoAlign
manuals available for download on Celestron.com, for more
advanced settings options, including usage of the StarSense
hand control.
Note that the NexStar Evolution manual refers to Schmidt-
Cassegrain optical tubes and the hand control,
which are not part of your telescope. Your special edition
telescope comes with an 8” EdgeHD optical tube instead
of the standard Schmidt-Cassegrain tube, the StarSense
hand control instead of the hand control, and the
StarSense camera.
SkyPortal
App
Download the SkyPortal app, available on the App Store and
Google Play, or scan the QR code below.
Set up the Tripod
1. Spread the tripod legs and stand the tripod upright.
2. Remove the tripod support nut and washer from the central
column attached to the top of the tripod.
3. Place the accessory tray over the central column so that each of
the three arms of the tray is supporting a tripod leg.
4. Thread the nut and washer back onto the threaded column and
fi rmly tighten into place. The accessory tray should not be able
to move against the tripod.
5. Adjust the height of the tripod by loosening the lock knobs on
the end of each tripod leg. Then adjust the leg height as needed
and re-tighten the lock knobs, one leg at a time. Note that the leg
index marks can be used to easily level the tripod.
6. Confi rm the tripod is level using the built-in bubble level on the
tripod base.
Tripod Support Nut and Washer
Accessory Tray
Central Column
Attach the Mount to the Tripod
1. Position the fork arm mount over the center post on the
tripod head. Do not let go of the mount until it has made a
secure connection with the center post. The mount should
not wobble.
2. With the mount resting on the tripod head, rotate the mount
until the three mounting sockets align. The sockets will click into
place to indicate they are aligned.
3. Thread the three captive mounting bolts from underneath the
tripod head into the bottom of the telescope base.
3 Mounting Bolts
