iOptron 8500, 8503, 8504, 8502 instruction manual Land Objects

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check mark “√” indicates the object is above the horizon, and cross mark “X” 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

This menu includes objects outside our Solar system such as galaxies, star clusters, quasars, nebulae.

•Named Deepsky Objects: It consists of 60 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.

5.2.3. Comets

It contains up to 64 comets, with 16 pre- loaded comets. This database is customer upgradeable.

5.2.4. Asteroids

It contains up to 64 asteroids, with 16 pre- loaded 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.

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•Double Stars: It consists of 40 double stars. A list is attached in Appendix C.

•SAO Bright Stars: It consists of 3128 bright SAO catalog objects.

5.2.6. User Objects

It can consist up to 128 user predefined objects. These objects need to be entered before they can be selected for slewing (Refer to 5.7.1 R.A. and DEC).

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 5.8 Watch List).

5.2.9. Watch List Auto

This function will set the mount automatically slew to all the objects listed in Watch List at a preset time interval. The time interval can be set to from 10 seconds to 1200 seconds by using ▼ or ▲ button.

5.3. Land Objects

Up to 64 your favorite land objects can be stored in the hand controller. Press MENU, select “Land Objects” and press ENTER, the Land Objects screen will show.

Goto Landmark

Record New Landmark

Add a New landmark

Edit One Data

Scroll down the menu, there are two more options, as shown

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Contents SmartStar CubeTM-E Series Mount and Telescopes Table of Content Never USE a Telescope to Look AT the SUN SmarStar CubeTM-E Series Overview SmartStar CubeTM-E Series FeaturesFor Model 8502 SmartStar Cube-E R80 Assembly Terms Attaching the Mount Telescope AssemblyMount or accessories IOptron accessories into the unit to avoid damagingFor 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain #8504………………………………… GoToNova 8403 Hand Controller LCD ScreenKey Description Initial Positions Getting StartedLevel and Align the Mount Level the MountSet Up Time and Site Setting Up the MountAligning Finderscope Using your telescopeFocusing Telescope Selecting an EyepieceSlew to an Object Use SmartStar Cube-E TelescopesTurn Off the Mount Manual Operation of a TelescopeLand Objects Edit One Data Goto LandmarkRecord New Landmark Add a new LandmarkSet Up Controller Sync to TargetAlign Add a new object User Object ListTwo Star Alignment 1. R.A. and DECDelete all Add a new cometEdit one comet Park Scope Reset all cometsWatch List Set Telescope CoordStorage and Transport Maintenance and ServicingMaintenance TroubleshootingCannot seem to focus No image appears in the eyepiece IOptron Customer ServiceNewtonian Reflector Telescope Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsSmartStar Goto Mount Refractor TelescopeMenu Appendix B. GoToNova 8403 HC Menu StructurePage GoToNova Deep Sky Object List Appendix C. GoToNova Star ListLagoon Nebula 6523 Messier Gotonova Named Star List Modern Constellations Gotonova Double Star List Ioptron ONE Year Limited Warranty
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8500, 8502, 8504, 8503 specifications

The iOptron 8500 series telescopes, encompassing models 8500, 8502, 8503, and 8504, represent a significant advancement in astronomical observation technology. Each of these telescopes is designed to cater to both amateur astronomers and experienced astrophotographers, ensuring enhanced user experience and performance.

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