Congratulations on your purchase of the Celestron LCM telescope! The LCM ushers in a whole new generation of computer automated technology. Simple and friendly to use, the LCM telescope is up and running after locating just three bright celestial objects. It’s the perfect combination of power and portability. If you are new to astronomy, you may wish to start off by using the LCM's built-in Sky Tour feature, which commands the LCM 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 4,000 objects, including customized lists of all the best deep-sky objects, planets, bright double stars. No matter at what level you are starting out, the LCM will unfold for you and your friends all the wonders of the Universe.

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Incredible 3°/second slew speed.

Fully enclosed motors and optical encoders for position location.

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Many other high performance features!

The LCM’s deluxe features combined with Celestron’s legendary optical standards give amateur astronomers one of 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 telescope, so you should keep this manual handy until you have fully mastered your telescope’s operation. The LCM 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 LCM 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.

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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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