Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope NexStar SLT Series Manual - Page 7
Assembling the NexStar
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The NexStar comes partially assembled and can be operational in a matter of minutes. The NexStar is conveniently packaged in one reusable shipping carton that contains the following accessories: • 25mm and 9mm Eyepieces - 1¼" • 1¼" Star Diagonal (NexStar 60, 80 & 102 only) • Star Pointer Finderscope and Mounting Bracket • Deluxe Accessory Tray • The Sky™ Level 1 Astronomy Software • NSOL Telescope Control Software • NexStar Hand Control w/ Object Database Assembling the NexStar Your NexStar comes in three major sections: the optical tube, the fork arm and the tripod. These sections can be attached in seconds using the quick release coupling screw located under the tripod mounting platform and the dovetail mounting clamp located on the inside of the fork arm. To begin, 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. Before attaching the visual accessories, the telescope tube should be mounted to its tripod. First, install the accessory tray onto the tripod legs: 1. Remove the tripod from the box and spread the legs apart until the center leg brace is fully extended. 2. Locate the accessory tray, and place it on top of the tripod center support brace in between the tripod legs (see figure 2-1) 3. Rotate the accessory tray so that the central hole in the tray slides over the flange post in the center of the support bracket. 4. Finally, rotate the tray so that the locking tabs slide under the locking clips on support bracket. You will here the tray snap into place. Locking Clips Flange Post Locking Tabs Figure 2-1 It is a good idea to level the tripod and adjust the height of the tripod legs before attaching the fork arm and tube. Minor adjustments can be made later. To adjust the height of the tripod legs: 1. Loosen the tripod leg locking bolt located on the side of each leg. 2. Slide the inner portion of each leg down 6" to 8" inches. Bubble Level 3. Adjust the tripod height until the bubble level on the tripod leg is centered. 4. Tighten the tripod locking bolts to hold each leg in place. Figure 2-2 7