Important Note: The model
Note: Autostar does not require batteries; the tele- scope’s batteries supply power to Autostar.
AUTOSTAR FEATURES
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Fig. 2: The Autostar Handbox.
Tour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a Button
Control of most
WAutomatic GO TO capability: Automatically move the telescope to any of the more than 30,000 objects stored in the object library.
WTake a guided tour of the best celestial objects to view on any given night of the year.
WDownload the latest satellite data and software revisions directly from the Meade website (www.meade.com) and share software with other Autostar enthusiasts.
WAccess a glossary of astronomical terms.
WFully automatic tracking of celestial objects.
Features
The Autostar Computer Controller provides control of virtually every telescope func- tion within a compact handbox. Autostar has
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WTop line: Lists the primary menu.
WBottom line: Contains other menus that may be selected, menu options, tele- scope status, or information about a function that is currently being performed.
C ENTER Key: Press to go to the next menu level or to choose an option in a menu. The ENTER key is similar to the RETURN or ENTER key on a computer. See MOVING THROUGH AUTOSTAR'S MENUS, page 19 and AUTOSTAR’S MENUS, page 25.
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