iOptron Use SmartStar N114, Manual Operation of the Telescope, Slew to an Object

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5. Use SmartStar® N114

5.1.Manual Operation of the Telescope

You may observe land and astronomical objects using GoToNova’s arrow keys.

After the telescope was assembled (referring to Section 2. Telescope Assembly), flip the ON/OFF switch on the telescope mount to the ON position. Use ►,◄,▼ or ▲ buttons to point the telescope to desired object. You may need using SPEED key to change the slewing speed.

5.2. Slew to an Object

Press MENU button, from the main menu, select “Select and Slew.” Select an object you would like to observe and press ENTER key.

The GoToNova® 8405 hand controller has a database consists of over 10,000 objects. Use ► or ◄ button to move the cursor and ▼ or ▲ button to change the number.

indicates the object is above the horizon, and “ means it is below the horizon. Only those objects above the horizon can be observed. In some catalogs, those stars below the horizon may not display.

5.2.1. Planets, Sun, Moon

There are 9 objects in Solar system.

5.2.2. Deep Sky Objects

Named Deepsky Objects: It consists of 137 deep sky objects with their common names. More information will be available by pressing HELP key. A list of named deep sky objects is also attached in Appendix C.

Messier Catalog: It consists of all 110 objects in Messier catalog. More information will be available by pressing HELP key.

NGC Catalog: It consists of a few thousand objects in NGC catalog. Use ► or ◄ button to move the cursor and

or button to change the number.

5.2.3. Comets

It contains up to 64 comets. This database is customer upgradeable.

5.2.4. Asteroids

It contains up to 64 asteroids. This database is customer upgradeable.

5.2.5. Stars

Named Stars: It consists of 191 stars with their common names. They are listed alphabetically. A list is attached in Appendix C.

Constellations: It consists of 88 modern constellations with their names. They are listed alphabetically. A list is attached in Appendix C.

Double Stars: It consists of 211 double stars. A list is attached in Appendix C.

SAO Bright Stars: It consists of the bright SAO catalog objects with their magnitudes greater than 6.

5.2.6. User RA&DEC JD2000 Objects

It can consist up to 256 user predefined objects. These objects need to be entered before they can be selected for slewing (Refer to 5.7.1 User RA&DEC JD2000).

5.2.7. Enter Position

Go to a target by entering its R.A. and DEC numbers.

5.2.8. Watch List

A watch list is a list of your favorite celestial objects in the database. It can be selected for slewing. User can add, delete and browse the watch list. (Refer to 5.7. Watch List).

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Contents SmartStar N114 Telescope Table of Content Never USE a Telescope to Look AT the SUN SmartStar N114 Features SmarStar N114 OverviewSmartStar N114 Assembly Terms Telescope Assembly #10Attaching Optics LCD Screen GoToNova 8405 Hand ControllerKey Description Mount/GPS Status Level and Align the Mount Setting Up the MountGetting Started Set site coordinates Set local timeSet daylight saving time Set time zoneInitial Star Alignment Using your telescopeGo to the Moon Turn Off the Mount Slew to an Object Use SmartStar N114Manual Operation of the Telescope Sync to Target Set Up ControllerLand Objects Watch List AutoAlign Add a new object Modify Star CatalogUser RA&DEC JD2000 Edit one dataAdd a new comet Delete one dataDelete all Edit one cometSet Telescope Coord Reset all cometsWatch List Park ScopeTroubleshooting Maintenance and ServicingMaintenance Storage and TransportCannot seem to focus No image appears in the eyepiece IOptron Customer ServiceError Message Warning! Motor driver overloaded 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