NexStar User's Guide II - Updates, Additional Information and Corrections

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When updated information or corrections are necessary, you will find them here. Downloads and links presented in the book are found here.

Chapter 3 - Overview of Celestron's Alt-Az Computerized Telescopes

Chapter 4 - Alignment

Chapter 5 - NexStar and StarSense Hand Control Operation

Internal Communications of Celestron Computerized Telescope Mounts - 1 Mar 19
Hand Control Backlight Settings - 8 Jan 19
NexStar+ Hand Control Scrolling Speed - 17 Nov 18
Reset to Factory or Default Settings - 9 Mar 18
Reset Language on NexStar, NexStar+ or StarSense Hand Control - 9 Mar 18

Chapter 7 - Connecting a PC, Mac, Tablet or Smartphone to Your Telescope

General Connection Information - Occasionally new options become available so check here periodically
The SkyPortal App Does NOT Work with SkyFi 3 - 2 May 20
WiFi Troubleshooting Guide Updated - 5 Mar 19
SkyProdigy Connection Issues - 10 Jul 18

Chapter 9 - Accessories for Your Telescope

Celestron Dew Heater System - 1 Feb 22
Hand Control Bracket for the NexStar SE - 24 Mar 20
Update to Widest True Field of View Information for SCT and EdgeHD Optical Tubes - 3 Dec 19
Celestron Focus Motor for SCT and EdgeHD Optical Tubes - 22 Jan 19
Hand Control Bracket for the Evolution - 22 Dec 17

Chapter 10 - Firmware Updates

The Latest on Firmware and Update Procedures - periodic updates so check here if you are having issues
Problems After Firmware Updates - 9 Mar 18
SkyProdigy Firmware Updates - 10 Jul 18

Chapter 12 - Tips, Solutions, and Troubleshooting Common Problems

New Tips are Posted in Odds and Ends Here on the Website
GPS-Enabled Scopes Display a Date 20 Years in the Past after GPS Link - 26 Apr 19
Internal Communications of Celestron Computerized Telescope Mounts - 1 Mar 19
CPC Models Cannot Obtain GPS Link - 19 Nov 18

Appendix A - Internet Resources

Yahoo closed down their Groups in Dec 2020. See this Links page for a link to the Group archived files - 22 Feb 2021

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