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1. T E L E S C O P E a S S E M B Ly
2. S E T T I N G U P T H E T E L E S C O Pe
3. Telescope Maintenance
4. Specifications
5. Optional Accessories
6. Celestron Two Year Warranty

Using the celestial coordinate system, it becomes possible to find celestial objects by translating their celestial

coordinates, using telescope pointing positions. To do this, you use your RA and DEC setting circles to find celestial

coordinates for stellar objects. These coordinates are given in star charts and reference books.

Polar Alignment

To make tracking the stars easier, rough polar alignment is required.

1. The right ascension (polar) axis should be pointed towards the North Pole (see the illustration below).

2. The equatorial mount should be level.

3. Your latitude should be set (see previous section on "Setting Latitude" ).