The NexStar Evolution and SkyPortal User's Guide

• Main Authors: Chen, James L. (Author), Chen, Adam (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series,
• Subjects: Popular works.; Image processing.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Astronomy.; Popular Science.; Popular Science in Astronomy.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.; Image Processing and Computer Vision.

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 Ne...

Table of Contents:

• 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.