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"I knew all I needed to know about my scope, didn t I? ... The NexStar User s Guide by Michael Swanson answers that question with a resounding No." ... Swanson includes thorough, model-specific descriptions of the all the telescope functions, care and maintenance, accessories, and numerous advanced topics. You ll find advice on how to fine-tune your alignment so that a new target will fall within the eyepiece s field of view every time you slew. I used to be pleased if that happened two or three times in a night. And are you tormented by backlash? Do you hit the hand paddle s arrow keys to nudge the aim and have to count to four before the scope actually moves? I was vaguely aware that my 8-inch had backlash compensation settings, but I had never bothered trying to adjust them. And now? Oh, the joy of (almost) backlash-free observing! I was surprised by the difference these small improvements made in the pleasure of my observing experience. Besides owning two NexStars, Swanson s major credential for writing this book is his NexStar Resource Site (www.nexstarsite.com), which is the precursor to the Guide ... The author suggests, and I concur, that the book and the Web site be used in tandem. ... [The book s] true advantage comes from its friendly approach and sound advice based on the personal experiences of the author and other avid NexStar users." --Sky & Telescope (December 2004)
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Celestron s NexStar telescopes were introduced in 1999, beginning with their first computer controlled "go to model, a 5-inch. More models appeared in quick succession, and Celestron s new range made it one of the two dominant manufacturers of affordable "go to telescopes. Michael Swanson s online discussions with literally thousands of NexStar owners made it clear that there was a desperate need for a book such as this - one that provides a complete, detailed guide to buying, using and maintaining NexStar telescopes. Although this book is highly comprehensive, it is suitable for beginners - there is a chapter on "Astronomy Basics - and experts alike.
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