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Swanson  \n[http://www.NexStarSite.com](http://www.NexStarSite.com)  \nContents  \nIntroduction .................................................................................................................................... 1  \nUpgrading Firmware ..................................................................................................................... 2  \nUpgrading Firmware on the Hand Control.......................................................................................... 2  \nUpgrading the Motor Control Firmware in the Mount (not available on the GT or StarSeeker models) ..................................................................................................................................................... 3  \nUnderstanding Alignment Stars, Sync and Precise GoTo............................................................ 6  \nAlignment ....................................................................................................................................... 7  \nSkyAlign................................................................................................................................................... 7  \nAuto Two Star Align ............................................................................................................................... 8  \nSolar System Align .................................................................................................................................. 9  \nOne Star Align ....................................................................................................................................... 10  \nIndoor Alignment .................................................................................................................................. 11  \nAll-Star Polar Alignment-version 4.17 or later (not available on SLT, GT or StarSeeker models)................................................................................................................................................................. 11  \nDisplay Polar Alignment Error-version 4.10 or later (not available on SLT, GT or StarSeeker models) ................................................................................................................................................... 12  \nAlignment Stars (Re-Alignment) -version 4.10 or later (not available on GT or StarSeeker models though they do still have the original Re-Alignment feature) .............................................. 12  \nSync-version 4.10 or later (not available on GT or StarSeeker models) ........................................ 13  \nNew or Updated Functions .......................................................................................................... 15  \nPrecession-version 4.17 or later (not available on the GT or StarSeeker models)........................ 15  \nPrecise GoTo (not available on the SLT, GT or StarSeeker models)............................................... 15  \nIdentify ................................................................................................................................................... 15  \nConstellation Tour ................................................................................................................................ 16  \nSun Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 16  \nSave Database Object in User Objects ................................................................................................ 16  \nScrolling Menu ...............................................................................................................................","cbCaiplur7ykvet1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiplur7ykvet1","pdf",532627,26,"English","# Introduction\n## Upgrading Firmware\n## Understanding Alignment Stars, Sync and Precise GoTo\n## Alignment\n## New or Updated Functions\n## Objects in the NexStar Hand Control","[{\"question\":\"Which telescope models are supported by this NexStar Hand Control Version 4 guide?\",\"answer\":\"The guide covers CPC, NexStar GPS, NexStar 5i/8i/8i Special Edition, NexStar SE, NexStar SLT, NexStar GT, and StarSeeker telescopes.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the guide cover under upgrading firmware?\",\"answer\":\"It describes upgrading firmware on the hand control and, separately, upgrading motor control firmware in the mount (not available on GT or StarSeeker models).\"},{\"question\":\"What alignment and go-to features are explained in the guide?\",\"answer\":\"It explains alignment methods (including SkyAlign and One Star Align), alignment stars and re-alignment, syncing, and Precise GoTo where supported by the device version.\"}]","NexStar Hand Control Version 4 - User's Guide - Updated October 17, 2009 - Includes Coverage through Version 4.18 | PDF",1792884752,66]