The NexStar Evolution and SkyPortal User's Guide / by James L. Chen, Adam Chen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chen, James L., Author.

Chen, Adam., Author.

Series:

The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series, 1431-9756

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astronomy.

Astronomy--Observations.

Astronomy—Observations.

Optical data processing.

Popular Science in Astronomy.

Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.

Image Processing and Computer Vision.

Local Subjects:

Popular Science in Astronomy.

Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.

Image Processing and Computer Vision.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (232 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2016.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.

Summary:

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 Nextstar Evolution but also with older mounts. It is the ideal resource for anyone who owns, or is thinking of owning, a Nexstar Evolution telescope, or adapting their existing Celestron mount. Pros and cons of the system are thoroughly covered with a critical depth that addresses any possible question by users. Beginning with a brief history of Go-To telescopes and the genesis of this still new technology, the author covers every aspect of the newly expanding capability in observing. This includes the associated Sky Portal smartphone and tablet application, the transition from the original Nexstar GoTo system to the new SkyPortal system, the use of the Sky Portal application with its Sky Safari 4 basic software and Celestron WiFi adaptations, and discussions on the use of SkyPortal application using the Celestron adapter on older Celestron mounts. Comments and recommendations for equipment enable the reader to successfully use and appreciate the new WiFi capability without becoming overwhelmed. Extensively illustrated using actual screenshots from the program interface, this is the only guide to the Nextstar SkyPortal an observer will need.

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.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

3-319-32539-6