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Welcome to the NexStar Resource Site -
THE Internet Resource for All Models
of NexStar, CGE and AS-GT Telescopes!


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The NexStar User's Guide
is the first (and only) all-NexStar book in print.  Visit the link above to view the contents, excerpts from the book, updated information and links to the resources discussed in the book.

Thinking of getting someone (or yourself) started in astronomy?  A NexStar SE or SLT scope and The NexStar User's Guide are the perfect solution.  You get a great beginner's scope and a book, coupled with this site, that will help you learn both the scope and amateur astronomy.
 

NexStar Observer List (NSOL) is a free PC control program for all models of NexStar, StarSeeker, CPC, CGE, Advanced Series GoTo (AS-GT) and Ultima 2000 scopes, as well as Tasco
StarGuide scopes.  Version 2.6.4 was released on 4 July 2004.  Visit the link above to read more and download the latest version.
 

Pocket NexStar Observer List (PNSOL) is a free Pocket PC program for all current NexStar, CPC, CGE and AS-GT telescopes.  Version 1 was released on 4 July 2004.  Click here for more details.

The NexStar, CPC, CGE and AS-GT telescopes are computerized "GoTo" scopes from Celestron.  Most of the models feature a computer hand control as standard equipment allowing the scope to automatically "GoTo" objects in its generous database.   They track objects automatically as well.  Basic information about these scopes is available at  the Celestron web site, but this site is a collection of information not found anywhere else.  Another great source of information is Yahoo Groups, (Links above).  There are discussion groups for all NexStar, CPC, CGE and AS-GT series telescopes.  The folks on these groups are quite friendly and don't mind questions from someone trying to make up their mind about a purchase or just looking for information about their telescope.

Clear Skies!
Mike Swanson
swanson.michael@usa.net

Click Jupiter to see my modest attempts at astrophotography:

 


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What's New?

  • PC Control updated 8 Feb - Tachyon is now free
  • Firmware Versions updated 2 Feb - Celestron has released new hand control and motor control versions for several models
  • Manuals updated 2 Dec - the Version 4 User's Guide has been updated to include information about filtering of objects during the alignment process
  • Downloads updated 6 Oct - added the hand control's Tour list
  • PC Control updated 8 Jul - WinStars 2.0 added to list of programs that are compatible with Celestron scopes
  • PC Control updated 23 Jun - Deep-Sky Planner 4 added to list of programs that are compatible with Celestron scopes

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