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The NexStar evolution and SkyPortal user's guide [electronic resource] / James L. Chen, Adam Chen.

Chen, James L., author.; Chen, Adam, 1983- author.
2016
QB88
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Title
The NexStar evolution and SkyPortal user's guide [electronic resource] / James L. Chen, Adam Chen.
Author
Chen, James L., author.
ISBN
9783319325392 (electronic book)
3319325396 (electronic book)
9783319325385
3319325388
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-32539-2
Published
Switzerland : Springer, 2016.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xix, 219 pages) : illustrations.
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-319-32539-2 doi
Call Number
QB88
Dewey Decimal Classification
522/.2
Summary
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 Nextstar Evolution but also with older mounts. It is the ideal resource for anyone who owns, or is thinking of owning, a Nexstar Evolution telescope, or adapting their existing Celestron mount. Pros and cons of the system are thoroughly covered with a critical depth that addresses any possible question by users. Beginning with a brief history of Go-To telescopes and the genesis of this still new technology, the author covers every aspect of the newly expanding capability in observing. This includes the associated Sky Portal smartphone and tablet application, the transition from the original Nexstar GoTo system to the new SkyPortal system, the use of the Sky Portal application with its Sky Safari 4 basic software and Celestron WiFi adaptations, and discussions on the use of SkyPortal application using the Celestron adapter on older Celestron mounts. Comments and recommendations for equipment enable the reader to successfully use and appreciate the new WiFi capability without becoming overwhelmed. Extensively illustrated using actual screenshots from the program interface, this is the only guide to the Nextstar SkyPortal an observer will need.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed June 6, 2016).
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Chen, Adam, 1983- author.
Series
Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series.
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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.

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