What’s the best way to use my CPC telescope's clutches?

The CPC has clutches on both the azimuth and altitudes axes. The great advantage is that the scope can be freely moved by hand.When driven, they must be "snug tight"...

What’s the best way to use my CPC telescope's clutches?

The CPC has clutches on both the azimuth and altitudes axes. The great advantage is that the scope can be freely moved by hand.When driven, they must be "snug tight"...

My CPC wobbles when I put it on the tripod. How do I fix this?

The CPC tripod and mount are attached to one another by three bolts that are part of the tripod assembly. In order to make assembly easier, especially in the dark,...

My CPC wobbles when I put it on the tripod. How do I fix this?

The CPC tripod and mount are attached to one another by three bolts that are part of the tripod assembly. In order to make assembly easier, especially in the dark,...

Why does my NexStar* hand control say Transmit Data?

It appears that your hand control is stuck in programming mode. Fortunately, it is an easy fix: 1. Cycle the power of your scope. This will often clear the condition....

Why does my NexStar* hand control say Transmit Data?

It appears that your hand control is stuck in programming mode. Fortunately, it is an easy fix: 1. Cycle the power of your scope. This will often clear the condition....

How do I replace the NexStar GPS telescope's internal battery?

Your NexStar GPS has a GPS module with a small rechargeable Panasonic ML621 battery clipped or soldered to an internal board. It keeps the date and time and recent data...

How do I replace the NexStar GPS telescope's internal battery?

Your NexStar GPS has a GPS module with a small rechargeable Panasonic ML621 battery clipped or soldered to an internal board. It keeps the date and time and recent data...

How do I use an equatorial mount for terrestrial observing?

It’s awkward to use an equatorial mount for viewing terrestrial objects, as any sweeping movement to the left or right will have the tube moving upwards or downwards. Try raising...

How do I use an equatorial mount for terrestrial observing?

It’s awkward to use an equatorial mount for viewing terrestrial objects, as any sweeping movement to the left or right will have the tube moving upwards or downwards. Try raising...

My NexStar 6 or 8SE arrived missing the tripod tray spring, what can I do?

The NexStar 6 and 8SE telescopes are Not supplied with a spring for the tripod accessory tray. The NexStar 4 and 5SE telescopes are supplied with a spring for the...

My NexStar 6 or 8SE arrived missing the tripod tray spring, what can I do?

The NexStar 6 and 8SE telescopes are Not supplied with a spring for the tripod accessory tray. The NexStar 4 and 5SE telescopes are supplied with a spring for the...