The answer is Yes, it is possible. I've been using the Nexstar SLT mount with a Celestron C6 OTA. Vibration during focussing could be an issue especially at very high magnification. Sometimes, it is kind of frustrating. Even a light touch on the focuser can cause vibration. However, I have since upgraded to motor focuser. It has been a pleasant viewing even at high magnification ever since.
http://www.astronomyforum.net/celestron-telescope-forums/110105-i-need-input-about-celestron-nexstar-127slt.html?langid=1 with photo.
http://www.astronomyforum.net/celestron-telescope-forums/116686-celestron-nexstar-slt-mount.html
http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/2992447/Main/2911683
http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/3117728/Main/3098047
http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10/Number/3099833/Main/3092678
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
Nexstar SLT mount max. payload
The payload weight is defined by Celestron’s engineering/product development department as the load that is carried by the mount’s dovetail clamp.
These are the payload weights of (mostly) current mounts:
| Mount | Payload (pounds) |
| CGE Pro | 90 |
| CGE | 65 |
| CGEM DX | 50 |
| CGEM | 40 |
| Advanced GT (CG-5) | 35 |
| NexStar 6/8SE | 12 |
| NexStar 4/5SE | 10 |
| AllView | 9 |
| SkyProdigy | 8 |
| NexStar SLT | 8 |
| LCM | 5 |
| Omni (CG-4) | 20 |
http://www.celestron.com/c3/support3/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&nav=0&kbarticleid=2400
Currently, I'm using Celestron C6 on Nexstar SLT mount. While the mount is able to function properly, vibration is a problem.
Polaris: North Star
Northern Hemisphere
Point the telescope in the general direction of Polaris (the North Star). Remember that Polaris is straight north and is the same number of degrees above the horizon as your latitude on Earth. In other words, if you live at 45 degrees north latitude, you would point the scope north and up at a 45 degree angle.
Ref: http://www.nexstarsite.com/Book/Updates/IndoorsAlign.htm
Point the telescope in the general direction of Polaris (the North Star). Remember that Polaris is straight north and is the same number of degrees above the horizon as your latitude on Earth. In other words, if you live at 45 degrees north latitude, you would point the scope north and up at a 45 degree angle.
Ref: http://www.nexstarsite.com/Book/Updates/IndoorsAlign.htm
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
Monday, 16 July 2012
Nexstar PC interface serial cable
Handset Controller - RJ22 Telephone handset cable
PC Controller (controlling the mounth without HC) - RJ45
Connector to PC is DB9 serial connector
http://www.nexstarsite.com/
PC Controller (controlling the mounth without HC) - RJ45
Connector to PC is DB9 serial connector
http://www.nexstarsite.com/
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
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