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IntroductIon
Congratulations on your purchase of the SkyExpedition telescope! The
SkyExpedition ushers in a whole new generation of computer automated
technology. Simple and friendly to use, the SkyExpedition telescope is
up and running after locating just three bright celestial objects. It’s the
perfect combination of power and portability. If you are new to astronomy,
you may wish to start off by using the SkyExpedition’s built-in Sky Tour
feature, which commands the SkyExpedition to find the most interesting
objects in the sky and automatically slews to each one. Or if you are more
experienced, you will appreciate the comprehensive database of over 4,000
objects, including customized lists of all the best deep-sky objects, planets,
and bright double stars. No matter at what level you are starting out, the
SkyExpedition will unfold for you and your friends all the wonders of the
Universe.
Some of the many standard features of the SkyExpedition
telescope include:
• Incredible 3°/second slew speed.
• Fully enclosed motors and optical encoders for
position location.
• Computerized hand controller with 4,000 object database.
• Storage for programmable user defined objects; and
• Many other high performance features!
The SkyExpedition’s deluxe features combined with Celestron’s legendary
optical standards give amateur astronomers one of the most sophisticated
and easy to use telescopes available on the market today.
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 telescope, so you should keep this manual handy until
you have fully mastered your telescope’s operation. The SkyExpedition
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.
Your SkyExpedition telescope 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.
WarnIng
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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.
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