iOptron 9501-W, 9801-W, 9502-W, 9802-W GoToNova 8405 Hand Controller, Key Description, LCD Screen

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3. GoToNova® 8405 Hand Controller

Figure 1. GoToNova 8405 Hand Controller

GoToNova® 8405 hand controller (HC) is the standard controller for a SmartStar R-80 telescope, as shown in Figure 1.

3.1. Key Description

MENU: Press “MENU” to enter the Main Menu.

BACK: Move back to the previous screen, or end/cancel current operation, such as slewing.

ENTER: Confirm an input, go to the next menu, select a choice, slew the telescope to a selected object, or stop/start tracking.

Arrow (▲▼►◄): Press ▲▼ buttons to move a telescope along the altitude direction, ►◄ to move a telescope along the azimuth direction. Brows the menu or move the cursor in operating menu.

SPEED Key: To select slew speed (2X, 8X, 64X, 256X, and MAX)

Light Key (☼): Turns on/off the red LED reading light on the back of the controller.

HELP Key: For help and display more information on an object.

HBX (handbox) port: connect the HC to SmartStar mount using a 6-wire RJ11 cable.

3.2. The LCD Screen

The 8405 HC consists of a large 4-line LCD screen, which displays all the information as shown in Figure 2. The user interface is simple and easy to learn.

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Contents SmartStar R-80 Telescope Table of Content Never USE a Telescope to Look AT the SUN SmartStar R-80 Features SmarStar R-80 OverviewSmartStar R-80 Assembly Terms Telescope Assembly #10Attaching Telescope LCD Screen GoToNova 8405 Hand ControllerKey Description Mount/GPS Status Level and Align the Mount Setting Up the MountGetting Started Set local time Set daylight saving timeSet site coordinates Set time zoneUsing your telescope Focusing TelescopeGo to the Moon Initial Star AlignmentTurn Off the Mount Slew to an Object Use SmartStar R-80Manual Operation of the Telescope Set Up Controller Land ObjectsSync to Target Watch List AutoAlign Modify Star Catalog User RA&DEC JD2000Add a new object Edit one dataDelete one data Delete allAdd a new comet Edit one cometReset all comets Watch ListSet Telescope Coord Park ScopeMaintenance and Servicing MaintenanceTroubleshooting Storage and TransportIOptron Customer Service Error Message Warning! Motor driver overloadedCannot seem to focus No image appears in the eyepiece Images through the eyepiece appear unfocused or distortedAppendix A. Technical Specifications GPSAppendix B. GoToNova 8405 HC Menu Structure MenuPage Appendix C. GoToNova Star List Modern ConstellationsMessier Gotonova Deep Sky Object List Page Gtonova Named Star List Gotonova Double Star List Ome For 10.8 167882 SAO Gtonova Comet List Loneos Gtonova Asteriod List Page GoToNova SAO Bright Star List Ioptron ONE Year Limited Warranty

9801-W, 9802-W, 9502-W, 9501-W specifications

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On the other hand, the iOptron 9801-W and 9802-W models offer a more advanced experience through their sturdy construction and enhanced optical capabilities. Designed for serious enthusiasts, these telescopes feature larger apertures and more advanced optical coatings to ensure maximum light transmission and clarity. The go-to mount in the 9802-W includes an updated motor control system that makes alignment and tracking more accurate, ensuring that users can focus on their observation rather than the setup.

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