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3. Using the 32mm eyepiece, focus the telescope on the object by
turning the focus knob. Ensure the object is centered.
4. Turn the StarPointer Pro on to full brightness to view the
bullseye. Center the bullseye over your target using the up/
down and left/right adjustment knobs.
Note:
Remember to turn the StarPointer Pro off after use to
preserve battery life
On/Off Switch
and Brightness
Control
Attachment
Thumbscrews
Up/Down
Adjustment
Knob
Left/Right
Adjustment
Knob
Window
Charging your Telescope Mount
The included AC adapter comes with international plugs.
Select the plug that applies to your country and slide it into
the body of the AC adapter until it clicks in place. Plug the AC
adapter into the 12V DC power input on the base of the mount
and plug the other end into a grounded wall socket. The logo
light on the mount will slowly pulse to show that the battery is
charging. When the light remains steadily lit, the battery is fully
charged and you are ready to observe.
A completely drained battery can take 3 to 4 hours to fully
charge.
Installing the Interchangeable Badges
Your 60th Anniversary Limited Edition NexStar Evolution 8HD
with StarSense comes with interchangeable badges for the
altitude clutch knob. These include the classic Celestron logo,
the current Celestron logo and the 60th anniversary badge.
Changing out the badges is simple. Slide your fi ngernail into
the notch at the bottom of the installed badge and lift up. The
badge is affi xed magnetically and will come off easily. Install the
new badge by lining up the notch with the register mark on
the clutch knob and press it into place.
Your telescope is now set up and ready to align!
Here’s how to quickly align your
telescope for the fi rst time
1. Power the scope on and connect to its WiFi network from
your phone or tablet. The WiFi network name will begin with
“Celestron-XX”.
Power Logo
Wifi Logo
Power Switch
5VDC Out
USB Charge Port
12VDC
Power Input
Aux Accessory
Ports
Your NexStar Evolution generates its own WiFi network. You do not
need WiFi or cellular service to use the telescope.
2. Open SkyPortal, tap the scope icon, and tap “Connect and
Align”. Follow the on-screen prompts and StarSense will
automatically align your telescope.
Please note the following for the most reliable
WiFi connection to the telescope: Areas with high WiFi
traffi c, such as large star parties or crowded public spaces,
can potentially pose diffi culties connecting to the telescope.
Additionally, multiple smart devices and multiple WiFi telescopes
in the same area can generate confl icting traffi c. Follow these
tips to maintain the most robust connection to your telescope.
1. If you experience lag or connection problems in areas
with high WiFi traffi c–
To minimize possible connection
problems in high traffi c areas, select a viewing site with
minimal WiFi traffi c. Numerous nearby devices with WiFi
enabled can contribute to unwanted WiFi traffi c. Disabling
WiFi in nearby devices can improve connectivity to your
telescope. Alternatively, high traffi c areas may require the use
of the included hand control instead of the SkyPortal
app over WiFi.
2. If you experience confl icts when using multiple devices to
control a telescope–
If you have multiple smart devices, and
have connected to the same WiFi telescope previously with
them, both devices may unintentionally communicate with the
telescope at the same time. For example, if you have previously
used your smartphone to control the telescope and later
use a tablet to control the same telescope, the smartphone
may interfere with the telescope connection. We recommend
“forgetting” the telescope WiFi network with any smart devices
not currently in use.
3. If you experience confl icts when multiple WiFi telescopes
are in the same area–
If you are using multiple WiFi
telescopes and have connected to them with your smart
device previously, we recommend “forgetting” the other
telescopes/devices not currently in use. This way, you won’t
accidentally connect to the other telescopes/devices. This is
especially useful at a star party where more than one WiFi
telescope may be in range.
