iOptron 8602, 8600, 8603, 8604 Set Language, One Star Align, Two Star Alignment

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6.5.13. Set Language

Select hand controller display language in English or French.

6.6. Align

This function is used for align the telescope. Before star alignment, please make sure the mount is well leveled. The system also provides “One Star Align” and “Two Star Align”. Any one can be selected for telescope alignment.

6.6.1. One Star Align

From the main menu, select “Align”. Select “One Star Align” and press ENTER. Three most popular objects, such as Moon, a planet or a bright star that are above the horizon will be provided for selection. Use ▲ or ▼ button to select an alignment star and press ENTER. Then manually slew the telescope to the object and center the object in your eyepiece using ◄ ► ▲ or ▼ key. Press SPEED button to adjust the slew speed. Then press ENTER to complete the alignment. Or press the BACK key to cancel the process.

If you have a very good initial setup, one star alignment should be sufficient for good GOTO accuracy. To increase the accuracy you may choose to do two star alignment.

6.6.2. Two Star Alignment

Two star alignment will increase the GOTO accuracy of the mount. It is suggested to do two star alignment after one star alignment. Two star alignment requires a wider view of the sky, since the two align stars need to be far apart. Select “Two Star Align” in the Align menu. When you finish the first star, the system will prompt you to choose the second star. If the star you choose is too close to the first one, the system will let you choose another one. When you are aligned with the second star, two star alignment is finished. You can reject the suggested star if it is blocked by the tree or behind the house.

“Two Star Align” result will be overridden if “One Star Align” or “Sync. to Target” is performed after “Two Star Align.”

6.6.3.Three-Star Align

N/A.

6.6.4.Dis R.A axis error

This only works for EQ mode. This displays the pointing error between the R.A. axis and the polar axis. When the HC shows, for example:

7.5" lower

4.3" east,

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Contents SmartStarCubeTM-A Series Mount and Telescopes Table of Content Never USE a Telescope to Look AT the SUN SmarStar CubeTM-A Series Overview SmartStar CubeTM-A Series FeaturesFor Model 8602 SmartStar CubeTM-A R80 Assembly Terms Assembly TermsPreparing the Tripod Telescope AssemblyDo not plug non-iOptron accessories into the unit to For 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain #8504………………………………… Key Description GoToNova 8401 Hand ControllerLCD Screen Level the Mount Setting Up the MountGetting Started Level and Align the MountPress ENTER. Select Set Up Local Time Set Up Local Time and Site InfoDo not Count Daylight Saving Time Set Mount TypeScroll down and select Set anti-backlash Set Anti-backlashGo to the Moon Using your telescopeInitial Star Alignment Turn Off the MountOperate SmartStar CubeTM-A mount in EQ Mode Page Slew to an Object Use SmartStar CubeTM-A TelescopesManual Operation of a Telescope Electric Focuser Sync to TargetSet Up Controller One Star Align Three-Star Align Dis R.A axis errorAlign Set LanguageAuto Guide Set Up TrackingPEC Option User Object ListStorage and Transport Maintenance and ServicingMaintenance Cannot seem to focus No image appears in the eyepiece TroubleshootingIOptron Customer Service Page Newtonian Reflector Telescope Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsSmartStar CubeTM-A Goto Mount Refractor TelescopeMenu Appendix B. GoToNova 8401 HC Menu StructurePage GoToNova Deep Sky Object List Appendix C. GoToNova Star ListPage Messier Modern Constellations GoToNova Named Star List GoToNova Double Star List Install CP210x usb2com driver Appendix D. Set Up USB-PC ConnectionPage 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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