The NexStar User's Guide

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Summary: celestron 9.25 user
Review: I recently purchased a Celestron 9.25" Nexstar telescope. The scope is great but the owner's manual that came with it leaves a lot to be desired. After just a quick scan of Swanson's book, I discovered several useful tips that I have already put to use (e.g., how to position the index marking decal that had come off; the Nexstar Resource site; and the availability of a template from Starizona for making it easier to put the scope on the tripod). Anyone thinking about buying a Celeston Nexstar scope should consider purchasing this book.

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Summary: Indispensable!
Review: If you are looking to use a Celestron Nexstar computer guided GOTO telescope and mount, then this book will take you through every stage of setup, operation and maintenance, in a very user-friendly and readable manner. For the novice astronomer, the first chapter provides a thorough 40-page introduction on basic observational astronomy. Additional elements include chapters on astronomical software, connecting a PC, photography and planning your observations. In short, very highly recommended.

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Summary: The NexStar's User's Guide
Review: Mr. Swanson has put together, not only a one of a kind book but an amazing guide to help both the beginner and advanced amateur astronomer in the art of using Celestron NexStar telescopes. I strongly believe that, with no insult intended to Celestron, Mr. Swanson's guide continues where the telescope instruction manual left off.
His book is a vast library of information that is not only helpful and interesting to read, but important in the sucessful use of the Celestron NexStar telescopes and the enjoyment of astronomy.
The guide gives you easy to read facts and easy to follow directions.
I recommend this guide to every Celestron NexStar telescope owner, old or new.
You will not be disappointed.

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Summary: Wonderful resource!
Review: This book is a must have for any owner of a NexStar series telescope. I've owned my NexStar11 GPS for almost three years and find Mike's book very informative and well written. It's wonderful to have a such an incredibly detailed resource at your fingertips. No matter if you are thinking of buying or already own a NexStar telescope, I highly recommend you add this book to your library.

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Summary: Must Have for all Nexstar Users
Review: This is a must have for all Celestron Nexstar owners. The book is very well written, including plain English descriptions of many astronomy terms and concepts. The book covers a lot, and includes information for all models. Its an excellent reference guide and provides a very complete set of instructions for many of the difficulties that a user is likely to encounter while using their scope. It looks like a lot of research went into writing it, and has the potential of saving the reader hours and hours of time researching how to get the most out of their telescope.

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Summary: Comprehensive. Concise. Practical.
Review: This is excellent. This text provides all the information you will need to troubleshoot your nexstar system. I have recommended that it be shipped with each nexstar telescope sold.
Celestron could save a lot of time answering questions if they would do so.

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Summary: Comprehensive. Concise. Practical.
Review: This is excellent. This text provides all the information you will need to troubleshoot your nexstar system. I have recommended that it be shipped with each nexstar telescope sold.
Celestron could save a lot of time answering questions if they would do so.