Celestron CGEM DX 1400 HD Computerized Telescope CGEM DX Mount Manual - Page 3

Introduction 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. Warning • 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. 1