Celestron NexStar EVOLUTION 12090 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Model #12090- NexStar Evo 6
Model #12091- NexStar Evo 8
Model #12092- NexStar Evo 9.25

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Table of Contents
What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting Started – Using Your Smart Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Aligning the NexStar Evolution with SkyPortal App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Pointing to Objects in SkyPortal and other Telescope Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SkyPortal Telescope Setup and Control Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Getting Started – Using the NexStar+ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Overview of Two Popular Alignment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using a Wedge with EQ North / EQ South Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
NexStar Evolution Telescope Settings in NexStar+ Hand Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
NexStar+ Hand Control for NexStar Evolution Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Advanced Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Telescope Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Appendix A: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Appendix B: Advanced WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Appendix C: L.E.D. Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Celestron Two Year Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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1 Altitude Clutch Knob
2 Power & Charging L.E.D.
3 Carry Handle
4 WiFi L.E.D.
5 USB Power Output Port
6 Power Input Port
7 Auxiliary Ports 3 & 4
8 Bubble Level
9 Tripod Support Nut and Washer
10 Acessory Tray
11 Leg Height Adjustment Lock Knob
12 Telescope Optical Tube
13 StarPointer Red Dot Finder
14 Eyepiece
15 Visual Back
16 Star Diagonal
17 Focus Knob
18 Auxiliary Ports 1 & 2
19 WiFi Switch
20 Reset Switch
21 Azimuth Clutch Knob
22 Carry Handle
23 Power Switch
24 Central Column
25 Tripod
26 Leg Height Index Marks
Optical Tube Assembly
1.25” Star Diagonal
40mm Plössl Eyepiece
13mm Plössl Eyepiece
StarPointer Red Dot Finderscope
Fork Mount
Tripod
Accessory Tray
AC Adapter with USA, EU, UK and AU plugs
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