Celestron CPC GPS Instruction Manual
The CPC GPS ushers in the next generation of computer automated telescopes. The CPC series uses GPS (Global Positioning System) technology to take the guesswork and effort out of aligning and finding celestial objects in the sky. Simple and easy to use, the CPC with its on-board GPS, is up and running after locating just three celestial objects. It’s so advanced that once you turn it on, the integrated GPS automatically pinpoints your exact coordinates. No need to enter the date, time, longitude and latitude or even know the name of a single star in the sky. If you are new to astronomy, you may wish to start off by using the CPC’s built-in Sky Tour feature, which commands the CPC to find the most interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to each one. Or if you are more experienced, you will appreciate the comprehensive database of over 40,000 objects, including customized lists of all the best deep-sky objects, planets and bright double stars. No matter at what level you are starting out, the CPC will unfold for you and your friends all the wonders of the Universe.
Some of the many standard features of the CPC include:
• Integrated Global Positioning System for easy alignment.
• Fully enclosed optical encoders for position location.
• Ergonomically designed hand controller – built into the side of the fork arm.
• Database filter limits for creating custom object lists.
• Storage for programmable user defined objects; and Many other high performance features!
The CPC’s deluxe features combined with Celestron’s legendary Schmidt-Cassegrain optical systems give amateur astronomers the most sophisticated and easy to use telescopes available on the market today.
Take time to read through this manual before embarking on your journey through the Universe. It may take a few observing sessions to become familiar with your CPC, so you should keep this manual handy until you have fully mastered your telescope’s operation. The CPC hand control has built-in instructions to guide you through all the alignment procedures needed to have the telescope up and running in minutes. Use this manual in conjunction with the on-screen instructions provided by the hand control. The manual gives detailed information regarding each step as well as needed reference material and helpful hints guaranteed to make your observing experience as simple and pleasurable as possible.
Your CPC telescope is designed to give you years of fun and rewarding observations. However, there are a few things to consider before using your telescope that will ensure your safety and protect your equipment.
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