Step 5. Plug in hand controller and AC adaptor.
Plug hand controller into either one of the two HBX ports on the mount. Next plug in AC adaptor. (Or use
At this point you can begin observing manually. Use the 4 Arrow keys (▲▼◄►) to rotate the scope Up, Down, Left, and Right. Use the SPEED key to change the slew rate from the slowest (2X) to the fastest (MAX).
The other HBX is reserved for accessories, such as external GPS module, electronic focuser or laser pointer. DO NOT plug non- iOptron accessories into the unit to avoid damaging the mount or accessories.
For 80mm Refractor (#8502)…….....................................................
45º diagonal
eyepiece
Focus knob
Insert 45º diagonal: Insert the diagonal into the eyepiece side of the telescope. Tighten the thumbscrews to a firm feel only.
Insert the eyepiece: Slide the eyepiece into the open end of the diagonal. Tighten the thumbscrews to a firm feel only. Remove the dust cover from the other end of optical tube assembly.
Use the focus knob to bring objects into focus. You may need to turn the focus knob quite a few turns to focus your telescope for the first time. Always start observing using a low power eyepiece (such as a 25mm eyepiece) to get a nice wide field of view. Later you can change to high power if so desired. Higher powered eyepieces have a much narrower field of view. So it’s more difficult to initially locate objects using higher powered eyepieces.
For 114mm Newtonian (#8503) …….................................................
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Diagonal
Install Diagonal by screwing it onto the back end of the scope. You can adjust the position of the diagonal by loosening the free- spinning threader on the diagonal.
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