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The NexStar Evolution and SkyPortal User's Guide

This book serves as a comprehensive guide for using a Nexstar Evolution mount with WiFi SkyPortal control, walking the reader through the process for aligning and operating the system from a tablet or smartphone. The next generation Go-To mount from Celestron, this is compatible not only with the Ne...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Chen, James L. (Autor), Chen, Adam (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
Edición:1st ed. 2016.
Colección:The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series,
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Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1: A Brief History of Computerized Telescope Mounts for Amateurs
  • Chapter 2: A Review of Celestron GoTo Computerized Telescopes
  • Chapter 3: Introduction to the Celestron NexStar Evolution and Sky Portal
  • Chapter 4: Basic Operation of the Celestron NexStar Evolution and SkyPortal App
  • Chapter 5: Basic Operation of the Celestron NexStar Evolution and NexStar+ Hand Control
  • Chapter 6: Lessons Learned in Using the Celestron NexStar Evolution and SkyPortal
  • Chapter 7: Introduction to the SkyPortal WiFi Module
  • Chapter 8: Advanced WiFi Tricks
  • Chapter 9: Accessories for the Celestron NexStar Evolution
  • Chapter 10: Mounting Other Optical Tubes on the NexStar Evolution Mounts
  • Chapter 11: Maintenance and Care of the NexStar Evolution Mounts and Electronics
  • Appendix 1: Troubleshooting Checklist
  • Appendix 2: Celestron Timeline
  • Appendix 3: Celestron NexStar Evolution Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Specifications
  • Appendix 4: Messier Catalog
  • Appendix 5: The Caldwell Catalog
  • Appendix 6: Selected Non-Messier Catalog NGC Objects
  • Appendix 7: The Herschel 400
  • Appendix 8: Current Sky Portal WiFi Module Compatible Celestron Mount Specifications
  • Appendix 9: Glossary
  • Bibliography
  • Biographies
  • Index.