Aligning the NexStar telescope with Auto 2 Star method

The NexStar SE series telescopes have 9 different alignment methods to choose from - 5 for the alt/az configuration and 4 for the equatorial configuration. Sky Align requires you to align on 3 stars but the accuracy is only as good as a 2 star align method. This video shows you how to use the Auto 2 Star align method which is quicker and easier than Sky Align.

Eyepieces with crosshair reticles:

non-illuminated
http://agenaastro.com/antares-27mm-kellner-eyepiece-focusable-cross-hair.html

illuminated dual crosshair
http://agenaastro.com/agena-1-25-wireless-illuminated-reticle-eyepiece-20mm.html

illuminated single crosshair
http://www.telescope.com/catalog/search.cmd?form_state=searchForm&keyword=20mm+illuminated+eyepiece
Visit Cloudy Nights. They have a very active NexStar forum where you can get answers to any NexStar question, usually within just a few hours.
http://www.cloudynights.com/forum/90-celestron-nexstar/

Learn about the different firmware versions:
http://www.nexstarsite.com/Firmware.htm

Here are links to some of the accessories you can buy for your telescope:

12 volt PowerTank
http://www.celestron.com/browse-shop/astronomy/accessories/other-accessories/powertank,-12v-power-supply

Nice quality eyepieces
http://www.celestron.com/browse-shop/astronomy/visual-accessories/eyepieces/series/x-cel-lx-series

The Teaching Company has many great courses on DVD related to astronomy

Our Night Sky
http://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses/our-night-sky.html?cid=1846

Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2nd Edition
http://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses/understanding-the-universe-an-introduction-to-astronomy-2nd-edition.html?cid=1810

Many more
http://www.thegreatcourses.com/search/sort-by/relevance/sort-direction/desc/mode/list?q=astronomy

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