Welcome to the NexStar Resource
Site -
THE Internet Resource for All Models
of NexStar, CPC, CGE, CGE Pro, CGEM 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. |
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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.
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NexStar Observer List (NSOL) is a free
PC control program for all models of NexStar, StarSeeker, CPC, CGE,
CGE Pro,
CGEM, Advanced Series GoTo (AS-GT) and Ultima 2000 scopes, as well as
Tasco |
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| StarGuide scopes. Version 2.6.4 was released on 4 July 2004.
Visit the link above to read more and download the latest version. |
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Pocket
NexStar Observer List
(PNSOL) is a
free Pocket PC program for all current NexStar, CPC, CGE, CGE Pro, CGEM and AS-GT
telescopes. Version 1 was released on 4 July 2004. Click
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The NexStar, CPC, CGE, CGE Pro, CGEM 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, CGE Pro, CGEM 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:
This web
site recognized by
Griffith Observatory as the recipient of their Star Award for the
week of 25 Apr - 1 May 2004. Star Awards recognize "excellence in
web sites that promote public awareness of astronomy...making the sky
more accessible."
NOTE: Some pop-up ad blockers can be
configured so aggressively that they prevent legitimate pop-up windows
like those used at this site. If you have problems accessing
pages, try reducing the settings on your ad blocker or temporarily
disabling it. If you would like a free pop-up blocker that works
well with all web sites, I recommend the Google Toolbar available
here.
Additional features of the Toolbar include Google search and an
Auto-fill for web forms.
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What's New?
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Firmware Versions updated 24 Apr -
Celestron has released new motor control firmware for the CGE
Pro
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Odds and Ends updated
2 Apr - added a section for the new CGE Pro Series scopes
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Links updated 2 Apr -
Added "OrangeTubeDotNet": YouTube videos teaching how to use
various Celestron products
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Firmware Versions updated 2 Apr -
Celestron has released new hand control firmware for the CGE, CGE
Pro, CGEM and AS-GT
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Firmware Versions updated 2 Apr -
Celestron has released new motor control firmware for the CGE
Pro, CGEM and AS-GT
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Odds and Ends updated
18 Jan - added an article addressing a problem using NexRemote
with the CGEM
and in some cases the CGE
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Firmware Versions updated 18 Jan -
Celestron has released new hand control firmware for the AS-GT
and CGE
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Odds and Ends updated
3 Jan - added a section for the new CGEM Series scopes
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Equipment Reviews
updated 30 Nov - read my review of the new Baader Planetarium
Clicklock 2" Dielectric Diagonal
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Odds and Ends updated
30 Nov - added an article about using SkyScout Connect to
interface your scope with Celestron's SkyScout
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NexStar Control Pad
updated 16 Aug - version 1.0.8 available providing improved arrow
button performance for EQ mounted scopes
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