The CGE polar finderscope’s reticle pattern of constellations and stars ...

Nothing. The CGE’s polar finderscope has an etched pattern on a reticle in its optics to make quick polar alignment easier. In order to do this, the reticle puts together...

The CGE polar finderscope’s reticle pattern of constellations and stars ...

Nothing. The CGE’s polar finderscope has an etched pattern on a reticle in its optics to make quick polar alignment easier. In order to do this, the reticle puts together...

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 use the visual back and StarDiagonal with my NexStar SE Schmidt...

Your NexStar SE Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope (SCT) has threads on the back of the tube to accept accessories for visual and photographic use. The major accessory for visual use with a...

How do I use the visual back and StarDiagonal with my NexStar SE Schmidt...

Your NexStar SE Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope (SCT) has threads on the back of the tube to accept accessories for visual and photographic use. The major accessory for visual use with a...

Is my SE telescope tube on backwards?

Because of the single-arm nature of the mounting and the GoTo firmware and drive, there is a preferred way to attach your telescope tube to the fork arm.1. Place the...

Is my SE telescope tube on backwards?

Because of the single-arm nature of the mounting and the GoTo firmware and drive, there is a preferred way to attach your telescope tube to the fork arm.1. Place the...