Is there some kind of booklet that comes with this to show you how to use this scope and how to find planets? Thanks
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There is an instruction manual to help you get started using it, but no detailed planet/star viewing guide.
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The instruction manual has some information about finding objects in the night sky. You are very welcome to call Orion's toll free number (not sure if I can state it here) and our Tech Support will be happy to help you.
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there's none. but there's some apps u can download in your mobile phone as a guide to where u have to point your starfinder to view the planets and stars
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It comes with - my husband and I have really enjoyed the summer sky with this telescope ... Hope this helps.
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I know very little about astrophotography but I am reasonably sure you need to have an equatorial mount for your scope to accurately track objects for any amount of time. The next star 8 comes with the alt azimuth mount. I think you can buy the equatorial mount as an accessory. My guess would be less than a minute with your scope as is.
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I just ordered the Celestron Nexstar SLT 130, as recommended by a friend who has been into astronomy for years..as a beginner myself I would definitely recommend this telescope...I've used it every night since I've gotten it...the computer makes it really easy to set up and find planets and stars right away!
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Yep...no instructions were included with it...oddly enough the lens may be adjusted by turning it clockwise...this scope worked even better than the crappy telescope I attached it to...I did not 'regrettably' purchase the telescope from Amazon...
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It probably did but in my case, it was a gift without receipt. I never thought it was going to fall apart & break in such a short time. Save yourself the trouble, get a good quality scope or even binoculars. Don't expect to see planets & craters on the moon.Good luck
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I received a instruction pamphlet with my scope. It tells about Mounting, Zeroing the scope, Focusing and the scopes features.
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Mine came with an English instuction manual and a book on Celestial Navigation.I'm very satisfied with the quality of this instrument. Jim Martin
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I just got one and couldn't see anything either. When I took it out of the box there was a 3" lens that was separate. I thought it was an extra. Turns out that it needed to be placed in the end of the telescope. If this is your case, unscrew the plastic ring at the large end of the telescope (remove the sun shade piece first) place the lens on top of the other lens and replace the plastic ring. There should be 2 lenses at the end. Once I did that I could see great! Start out with the largest eyepiece (25mm) to find objects easily.
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Yes, you can set it to follow and seek for stars, planets!! You just have to align the telescope and you are ready to rock!!
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I would get some light filters with it. The eyepieces it comes with are good so I wouldn't buy more eyepieces right away. As for the disc yes it comes with a cool program to find stars, it gives you coordinates to locate and some useful tools.
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Loretta; It came with the unit that I bought. I assume you can search at the Orbit Site and re-download if necessary.. If you have a particular question, possibly it could be answered if you pose it.
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There are various apps in both IOS & Android that show live sky maps, locations, rise & set times and much more. I use Android apps such as Mobile Observatory which only cost about $4-5 but has virtually everything one would need. There are other apps such as SKeye, Google Star Maps, Stellarium, ISS Detector and more. You simply align the GoTo computer in the telescope as instructed then locate objects on your device then slew to them with the telescope keypad. It is possible to connect certain telescope cameras to this telescope on your laptop to record videos that can be 'stacked' into a single good picture as well. The StarNavigator is a pretty good refractor for the price, it will give you decent views of Jupiter, Saturn & especially the Moon. It will automatically track any object & keep it in the eyepiece for quite a few hours.
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You get the 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain scope with the superior XLT optical coatings, a fully-computerized drive on an altitude/azimuth fork mount, the Celestron NexStar computer controller and GPS alignment system, and a solid portable tripod. It also comes with an AC power system, a diagonal mirror adaptor, and one 40 mm eyepiece to get your started. You'll probably want to purchase a set of eyepieces and filters (like the Celestron Accessory Kit) at the same time you buy the scope.
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No, I have not seen this device but I will research it. If you are involved in SETI, you might find some interesting information in a book entitled "The Hollow Earth". It details experiences of Admiral Byrd on a flight over the polar ice cap.
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Another thought: You may want to consider getting an equatorial wedge for your scope. That converts the alt-azimuth drive to an equatorial drive. Celestron sells one.
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It comes with 2 eyepieces that change the "zoom" of the scope. That's all it comes with and some basic instructions.. YouTube is Great way to lean how to use a telescope too. The "accessory kit" looks like garbage ... Don't waste your money!