Initializing AutoStar

This section describes how to initialize AutoStar. Perform this procedure the first time you use AutoStar.

1.Tighten Locks: Tighten the Altitude lock and tripod base lock knob.

2.Plug in AutoStar: Make sure the telescope power switch is in the OFF position. Plug AutoStar into the HBX port of the Control Panel.

3.Turn on AutoStar: Flip the telescope power switch to the ON position.

4.Sun Warning: A message displays that warns you not to look at the Sun. At the end of this message, press the key prompted by AutoStar to signify that the message has been read and understood.

5.Bypass Getting Started: The Getting Started menu displays a scrolling message. Press ENTER to bypass the Help tutorial.

6.Daylight Savings Time: The next screen requests the status of Daylight Savings Time. Press one of the Scroll keys to toggle between the YES/NO settings. When the desired set- ting displays, press ENTER.

7.Set Your Location or Zip Code: The Location screen displays. This screen asks you if you wish to choose either the zip code of your observing location or the location (i.e.,entering the city and state or country of your observing location). Press Up to select the zip code option or down to enter the city and state.

Note: The location settings (country/state/province and city, or zip code) are only asked for the first time you turn on the control panel. If you wish to change this set- ting later on, use the Site menu.

a.If you chose the zip code option, the leftmost “0” is highlighted. Use the Scroll keys to scroll through the digits. When you reach the desired number, use the Right Arrow key to move to the next digit position. Repeat this process until all 5 digits of your zip code are entered. Press ENTER.

b.If you chose the location option, the next screen asks for the country or state/province (list- ed alphabetically) of the observing site.

Use the Scroll keys to scroll through the list of countries, states, and provinces. Press ENTER when the correct location displays.

The next screen asks for the city (listed alphabetically) closest to the observing site. Use the Scroll keys to scroll through the list of cities. Press ENTER when the correct city appears on screen.

8.AutoStar then requests the telescope model number. Use the Scroll keys to cycle through the database of models. Press ENTER when your model number displays.

9.System initialization is complete. The Easy Alignment feature begins automatically after the control panel is initialized.

Observe a Star using the Automatic Tracking Feature

In this example, the AutoStar Arrow keys are used to find a star, and then AutoStar's tracking capability automatically keeps the star centered in your telescope's eyepiece.

1.Set in Home Position: Level the optical tube and point it North. Make sure that the Altitude Lock and tripod base lock knob are secured as described previously.

2.Plug in AutoStar: Make sure the telescope power switch is in the OFF position. Plug AutoStar into the HBX port of the Control Panel.

3.Turn on AutoStar: Flip the telescope power switch to the ON position.

4.Sun Warning: A message displays that warns not to look at the Sun. At the end of this message, press the key prompted by AutoStar to signify that the message has been read and understood.

5.Select Daylight Savings: Set Daylight Savings, if prompted.

6.Select Setup: Align Option: Press MODE. "Setup: Align" displays.

7.Select Setup:Targets Option: Press the Scroll Down key repeatedly until "Setup: Targets" displays. Press ENTER.