iOptron 8604, 8600, 8603, 8602 instruction manual Operate SmartStar CubeTM-A mount in EQ Mode

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5. Operate SmartStar® CubeTM-A mount in EQ Mode

The SmartStar can precisely track a celestial object while in the alt-az position. The integrated wedge of an A-series telescope allows the telescope to be operated in an equatorial mode, which is a great option for those who want get familiar with the EQ operation.

Please Note: the Park Position of an EQ mode is different from that of an A/A

mode.

Follow the steps below to change the mount from A/A mode to EQ mode:

R.A. Axis (azi axle)

DEC Axis (alt axle)

north-facing tripod leg

1.Make sure that the tripod is leveled while in A/A mode.

2.Align the north-facing tripod leg to the north.

3.Raise the wedge by loosen the tilt locks, until its tilt angle approximately equals to the observation site latitude;

4.Replace the ALT lock with counterweight shaft if a counterweight is needed.

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Contents SmartStarCubeTM-A Series Mount and Telescopes Table of Content Never USE a Telescope to Look AT the SUN SmartStar CubeTM-A Series Features SmarStar CubeTM-A Series OverviewFor Model 8602 SmartStar CubeTM-A R80 Assembly Terms Assembly TermsTelescope Assembly Preparing the TripodDo not plug non-iOptron accessories into the unit to For 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain #8504………………………………… GoToNova 8401 Hand Controller Key DescriptionLCD Screen Level and Align the Mount Setting Up the MountGetting Started Level the MountSet Up Local Time and Site Info Press ENTER. Select Set Up Local TimeSet Mount Type Do not Count Daylight Saving TimeSet Anti-backlash Scroll down and select Set anti-backlashUsing your telescope Go to the MoonTurn Off the Mount Initial Star AlignmentOperate SmartStar CubeTM-A mount in EQ Mode Page Use SmartStar CubeTM-A Telescopes Manual Operation of a TelescopeSlew to an Object Sync to Target Electric FocuserSet Up Controller Set Language Three-Star Align Dis R.A axis errorAlign One Star AlignUser Object List Set Up TrackingPEC Option Auto GuideMaintenance and Servicing MaintenanceStorage and Transport Troubleshooting Cannot seem to focus No image appears in the eyepieceIOptron Customer Service Page Refractor Telescope Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsSmartStar CubeTM-A Goto Mount Newtonian Reflector TelescopeAppendix B. GoToNova 8401 HC Menu Structure MenuPage Appendix C. GoToNova Star List GoToNova Deep Sky Object ListPage Messier Modern Constellations GoToNova Named Star List GoToNova Double Star List Appendix D. Set Up USB-PC Connection Install CP210x usb2com driverPage When finished installation, click Finish Page Page Page Page Appendix E. Firmware Upgrade Page Typical Errors Appendix F. Use a PC to Control an iOptron Mount

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