Delete one data, Delete all, Add a new comet

Delete one data

Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to “Delete one data” line, and press ENTER. A user object screen will show:

No. 001

R:4h38.7m D:19º56.8’ A -31º10.2’ Z303º44.1’

Use ► or ◄ button to move the cursor, and ▼ or ▲ button to change the number. Press ENTER to delete selected object.

Press BACK to back to Modify Star Catalog menu.

Delete all

Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to “Delete all” line, and press ENTER to delete all User RA&DEC JD2000 data.

5.6.2. Comets

Select “Comets” and press ENTER, a menu like following will show:

Add a new comet

Edit one comet

Delete one comet

Reset all comets

Add a new comet:

The hand controller has 64 preloaded comets. Before a new user comet can be added, a existing comet record has to be deleted. (See Delete one comet)

Select “Add a new comet” and press ENTER. Enter the name of your object by using ▲ or ▼ key to change the display from 1 to 9, space, - and A to Z, and ◄ or ► key to move the cursor. It will then ask the following information: Year, Month, Day, e, q, w, Omega and i. After entering all these parameters, A confirmation screen will show:

Save to No.

1 ?

Press “ENTER” to

Confirm

Press, “BACK” cancel

Press ENTER to confirm. The user object will be stored in previous deleted comet position. It can be selected and slewed from Comets menu. Press BACK to back to Modify Star Catalog menu.

Edit one comet

8507, 8506 specifications

The iOptron 8506 is a highly regarded telescope mount that has garnered attention among both amateur and professional astronomers due to its advanced features and robust performance. This precision-engineered mount is designed to offer stability, ease of use, and remarkable tracking capabilities, making it an ideal choice for astrophotography and visual astronomy alike.

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