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Congratulations on your purchase of the Celestron CPC telescope! 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.
Warning
Never look directly at the sun with the naked eye or with a telescope (unless you have the proper solar filter).
Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
Never use your telescope to project an image of the sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the telescope
and any accessories attached to it.
Never use an eyepiece solar filter or a Herschel wedge. Internal heat build-up inside the telescope can cause these devices to
crack or break, allowing unfiltered sunlight to pass through to the eye.
Never leave the telescope unsupervised, either when children are present or adults who may not be familiar with the correct
operating procedures of your telescope
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