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Problem aligning/calibrating Nexstar 6SE

Last post by JayTee « Sat Oct 23, 2021 10:17 pm
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by ruzicka » Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:07 am

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This is probably going to sound like a VERY stupid question/problem, but I have having problems aligning/calibrating my Nexstar 6SE.

I have had it...

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Here is the StarSense HC menu tree. It is in your user's manual.
See attached
StarSense_AutoAlign_Menu_Tree.pdf

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Last post by JayTee
Sat Oct 23, 2021 10:17 pm
Autofocuser for Celestron Evo with Feathertouch

Last post by pixelsaurus « Sun Oct 17, 2021 9:56 pm
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by Hikescdnrckys » Sun Dec 29, 2019 9:46 pm

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Hi everyone.

I have a Celestron Evo 9.25 for which I have replaced the standard focuser with the Feathertouch. Love the Feathertouch but I am...

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Any advances on this topic?
I have a Celestron 8 HD Edge and am looking at getting the Celestron Focus Motor. As I intend shoving the scope onto an...

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Last post by pixelsaurus
Sun Oct 17, 2021 9:56 pm
update firmware for starsense on 8se

Last post by pbalvin « Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:25 am
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by pbalvin » Thu Oct 07, 2021 3:34 am

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I put the starsense camera and HC on the 8se and hooked them up. Cam firmware is up-to-date but the HC firmware shows1.20.19207. The latest is...

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One weird thing I'm unhappy about is that I used the CFM to download and install previous firmware updates for the old HC+ and motor focuser. I just...

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Last post by pbalvin
Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:25 am
Star Sense Auto Align for my SE-8

Last post by SpyderwerX « Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:09 pm
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by pbalvin » Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:07 am

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I already have a motor focuser plugged into the aux port. StarSense Auto Align uses the aux port. If possible how can I have both?

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There is a Celestron Auxiliary Port Splitter, (item #93919. I have to read up on that and see if it would work.

The 93919 should work. I had one...

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Last post by SpyderwerX
Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:09 pm
Will I damage the Aperture of my SE8 if i wipe condensation?

Last post by Stratman « Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:40 am
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by Stratman » Mon Aug 23, 2021 2:47 am

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I live in the southern US,and the humidity this time of year is brutal,even after sunset. My Aperture becomes coated with condensation when i set up...

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THANKS very very much for all of the tips and advice,I very much appreciate it

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Last post by Stratman
Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:40 am
The Celestron C14 Is A Small Telescope

Last post by mikemarotta « Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:12 pm
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by Refractordude » Tue Apr 13, 2021 10:45 pm

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Thus far my favorite astronomy YouTube video. Dude has real character. What say you, is it a small scope? For some reason it starts at about one...

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No argument there, should be a nice galaxy hunter, if mounted permanently.

Well, the aperture would indicate that, but I was impressed with the...

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Last post by mikemarotta
Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:12 pm
Astronomers Without Borders 5-inch Reflector

Last post by Gfamily « Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:42 pm
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by mikemarotta » Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:15 pm

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I joined Astronomers Without Borders. They have a portable 5-inch reflector made by Celestron and sold for USD 200 as cost plus to fund their...

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Mrs G has the Skywatcher Heritage 130P, which is a clone of the AWB.
Almost without qualification it's an excellent scope, the optics are very well...

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Last post by Gfamily
Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:42 pm
New Scope

Last post by yobbo89 « Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:24 am
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by lostone » Wed Apr 14, 2021 5:34 am

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Hi All, I just ordered me a new Celestron Edge HD 11 I'm happy that I was able to one one. Anyway since this it the 1st Edge HD that I have ever...

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I'm using a gso crayford with a rigel stepper motor,board for my 12 meade, the mirror flop is so bad that it looses collimation when using the prim...

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Last post by yobbo89
Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:24 am
Nexstar 6SE disappointing performance

Last post by JayTee « Sun Feb 28, 2021 3:52 am
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by skywatcher1983 » Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:56 pm

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I bought a 2nd hand 6SE off eBay and quite honestly its rubbish. Its doesn't produce anything like what I'd call a sharp and in focus image. I'm...

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If somebody messed with the corrector plate (ie they removed and replaced it), it may not have been put back in EXACTLY the same orientation from...

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Last post by JayTee
Sun Feb 28, 2021 3:52 am
Any one own the advanced VX 8" Newtonian?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:31 am
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by chris_g » Thu Feb 18, 2021 4:18 am

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I'm considering the Celestron advanced VX 8 Newtonian and was wondering if any one has one. I'm pretty much sold on the mount but I'm looking for...

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Question, is there such a thing as not enough weight on the mount for stable astrophotography? I'm looking at the Orion ED80 APO and it doesn't weigh...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:31 am
anyone heard of washinglee cables?

Last post by astronut « Tue Oct 20, 2020 12:52 pm
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by astronut » Tue Oct 20, 2020 3:04 am

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greetings everyone my first post here.

I have a celestron 130 slt with version 4 hand control and its running an early firmware 4.12. I'm aware...

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2 bucks for less cables works for me. thnak you so much!!!

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Last post by astronut
Tue Oct 20, 2020 12:52 pm
Ready for Mars

Last post by helicon « Thu Oct 08, 2020 8:29 pm
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by KathyNS » Wed Oct 07, 2020 11:18 pm

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I spent some time this afternoon reconfiguring the observatory for Mars. Off with the 8 Newt; on with the C-11.

It is an old orange-tube C-11, that...

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Great set up. I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with Kathy...

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Last post by helicon
Thu Oct 08, 2020 8:29 pm
Newtonian only has three screws near mirror

Last post by BigKahuna « Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:29 pm
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by StarLord101 » Sun Jun 07, 2020 7:05 am

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So I picked up an avx mount that comes with a celestron 6 Newtonian. I don't have much experience with Newtonians and collimation but I have done it...

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I have the same telescope (C6N). You need to remove that cover with the 3 screws. The adjustments are underneath. There are 3 screw tighteners and 3...

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Last post by BigKahuna
Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:29 pm
Top of the line Quality Control

Last post by Graeme1858 « Sun Jun 07, 2020 12:53 pm
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by FerrariMX5 » Sun Jun 07, 2020 1:48 am

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Celestron has been noted for a very high standard of quality control.

We know that there was a time that spanned perhaps five years for all...

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I bought the telescope in November 2018. The paint peeled this year. Clearly a manufacturing defect. These things are designed to be robust for a...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Sun Jun 07, 2020 12:53 pm
Nexstar SE series data cable for connecting either the hand controller or the mount to a pc or laptop.

Last post by Greenman « Sun Jun 07, 2020 11:28 am
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by Rick2057 » Sat Jun 06, 2020 11:35 am

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I would like to know what the options are when connecting data cables to the above. If I want to control the scope via pc do I connect direct to the...

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I have used APT with my DSLR Canon 100D and it works well, I would play around with DSLR first and then decide on the Astro camera you want. As that...

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Last post by Greenman
Sun Jun 07, 2020 11:28 am
Celestron Nexstar 114mm with goto

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu May 07, 2020 8:33 pm
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by GH713 » Tue May 05, 2020 2:24 pm

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Hello, pretty soon people will probably start to find me annoying. Would anyone know why once I set up my scope using a compass and a level, Goto...

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Make sure that the hand controller has correct coordinates, elevation and date/time for your location.

Also, what kind of power do you use?

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu May 07, 2020 8:33 pm
1993 Celestron Ultima 11 PEC

Last post by helicon « Thu Apr 30, 2020 3:52 pm
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by jeffreycanuck » Thu Apr 30, 2020 3:44 pm

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ultima 11small.jpg I have developed a bit of slack on one of my declination fork arm bearings. It will move in and out. Does anyone know how to...

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Hello and Welcome to the Forums - someone will be along shortly who an answer your question.

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Last post by helicon
Thu Apr 30, 2020 3:52 pm
Is the Visual Back the same on C6, C8, C9.25?

Last post by Bigzmey « Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:08 pm
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by smp » Sun Oct 20, 2019 3:47 pm

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I currently own a C6, and I've changed the visual back and diagonal to a Baader threaded visual back and Baader 1.25 prism diagonal.

Baader T-2 90°...

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This thread caught my eye because it may contain an error, in that it can be read to mean that standard Celestron C-5,6,8,and 9.25 SCTs use a...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:08 pm
Collector Plate & Sec Mirror Issue

Last post by Beachbum « Tue Apr 21, 2020 11:45 am
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by Beachbum » Mon Apr 20, 2020 8:09 pm

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Good morning,

Perhaps somebody out there who has the same scope as I can help me out, at least I'm hoping.

Background; I have a Celestron 9.25 SCT...

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I've done this too, but in 45 degree increments...I'm getting pretty good results using the Hyperstar. It's just with the reducer that I'm not......

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Last post by Beachbum
Tue Apr 21, 2020 11:45 am
C8 Corrector Plate number....Surprise!!

Last post by Zygmo « Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:17 am

by Zygmo » Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:17 am

Hey, Guys. I just noticed what happened at Astronomyforum, and moved here. Good to see familiar people!

I have several C8 SCTs, including a couple...

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Last post by Zygmo
Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:17 am
The delight of my first Boot failure: package 0080

Last post by Greenman « Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:42 pm
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by Greenman » Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:41 am

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I suppose it had to happen, it’s just the timing that got to me.

There I was peacefully waiting for it to get dark enough for me to start imaging...

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:dance:
While I feel your pain I have to admit I laughed reading your post GM. Glad you have a sense of humor about these things and that you got it...

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Last post by Greenman
Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:42 pm
Celestron Starsense Explorer DX 102AZ Refractor: First Impressions

Last post by The Happy Parrot « Sat Mar 21, 2020 3:20 pm
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by The Happy Parrot » Fri Mar 20, 2020 10:21 pm

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Celestron_DX_102AZ_SSE_Small_DSC00527.JPG
This may seem like a regressive purchase considering I already own a Zhumell Z8 reflector so why go to a...

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I asked about this a few weeks ago. Thanks for the review. Found this video.

Yes you did and that’s how I first learned about these telescopes...

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Last post by The Happy Parrot
Sat Mar 21, 2020 3:20 pm
Question

Last post by pakarinen « Wed Mar 04, 2020 1:31 pm
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by jennyp712 » Mon Mar 02, 2020 12:56 pm

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Hi guys. Super beginner here. Just got my Nexstar 6SE. Tried collimating, i think i might have loosened the screws too much , secondary mirror fell...

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There are several guides on the Web about cleaning SCT optics that show how to mark / remove / replace a corrector that might be helpful. Some use...

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Last post by pakarinen
Wed Mar 04, 2020 1:31 pm
Just ordered!

Last post by helicon « Sat Feb 15, 2020 3:14 pm
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by Mandrew » Tue Jan 28, 2020 7:13 am

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I just ordered an 8” RASA from OPT today, and it’s in the mail!

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I haven’t forgotten a report folks . . . Going on 3 weeks heavy clouds, rain, fog, you name it!

Hang in there -- soon it will be galaxy season......

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Last post by helicon
Sat Feb 15, 2020 3:14 pm
Celestron Nexstar 114MM with go to

Last post by Lokifish « Sun Jan 19, 2020 2:27 pm
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by GH713 » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:55 am

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Hi I am new to this game so I would like to know, is it possible to connect Sky View or Stallarium to this telescope and what do I need to do this,...

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For any wireless connections I suggest skipping any wifi adapters and go with a BT serial adapter. It frees up wifi, generally costs less, and is...

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Sun Jan 19, 2020 2:27 pm

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