iOptron 8507, 8506 instruction manual Mount/GPS Status

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Target Name

Mount/GPS Status

Right Ascension

Declination

Altitude

Azimuth

Local Date and Time

Slew Speed

Figure 2. 8405 Hand Controller LCD Information Screen

1.Target Name: displays the name of the target that telescope is currently pointed to.

•Park Position: A default position when the mount is turned on, i.e., the telescope is pointed to zenith (altitude reading is 90º) and the mount is facing south (azimuth reading is 180º);

•An object name, such as “Mercury” or “Andromeda Galaxy”: Name of the Star or celestial object currently that is currently slewing, gotoing or tracking;

•LandMark #: The telescope is working in Land mode and is pointing to a land mark #

(note: telescope does not track in land mode)

•User Position: The mount has been manually slewed to an object; or an R.A and DEC value of an object was manually entered; or a goto or tracking process has been interrupted.

2.Mount/GPS Status: display current status of the mount. If the mount equipped with a GPS (integrated GPS receiver or external GPS module), it also indicates GPS status, when the mount is turned on.

•Stop (Mount Status): the telescope is in a standby position;

•Slew (Mount Status): the telescope is manually slewing to the target;

•Goto (Mount Status): the telescope is going to the target;

•Track (Mount Status): the telescope is tracking a target;

•Align (Mount Status): the telescope is in align mode;

•G-ON (GPS Status): GPS is on and trying to lock on to a satellite (for mount with GPS receiver);

•G-OK (GPS Status): The connection between GPS receiver and satellites has been established (This status will be replaced by Mount Status after a few minutes).

3.R: Right Ascension of the telescope, or R.A.

4.D: Declination of the telescope, or DEC.

5.A: Altitude of the telescope (zenith is 90º).

6.Z: Azimuth of the telescope (north is 0º, east 90º, south 180º, and west 270º).

7.Local Date and Time: display local time in a format of YY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS.

8.Slew speed: There are 5 speeds: 2X, 8X, 64X, 256X (1º/sec), MAX(~4º/sec). Press the SPEED key to change the speed while slewing.

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Contents SmartStar Solar 60 Goto Telescope Table of Content Ioptron ONE Year Limited Warranty SmarStar Solar 60TM Overview SmartStar Solar 60TM FeaturesPackage Contents1 SmartStar Solar 60TM Assembly Terms#10 Telescope AssemblyAttaching telescope GoToNova 8405 Hand Controller Key DescriptionLCD Screen Mount/GPS Status Getting Started Using the telescopeGetting Familiar with Telescope Imaging OrientationMoving the Telescope using Hand Controller Focusing Telescope on a Land ObjectMoving the telescope Display an object on a computer screenSetting Up the Hand Controller Explore Goto and Tracking CapabilityLevel the Mount and Set Initial Position Set daylight saving time Set local timeSet site coordinates Set time zoneGo to the Sun Go to the Moon and other Celestial Objects Turn Off the MountSlew to an Object Complete Functions of GoToNova Hand ControllerEnter Position Land ObjectsWatch List Watch List AutoSet Up Controller Sync to TargetSet Display Info Reset All Set Azi Work ModeAlign Set Key BeepOne Star Align Modify Star CatalogTwo Star Alignment User RA&DEC JD2000Edit one data Add a new objectDelete one data Delete allAdd a new comet Delete one comet Reset all cometsWatch List Set Telescope CoordPark Scope IE1300 Driver Installation Using Electronic Eyepiece to Capture ImagesExample Using Future WinJoe For Image and Video Capture Install software of Future WinJoePage Operation of Future WinJoe Page Page Maintenance and Servicing MaintenanceStorage and Transport Error Message Warning! Motor driver overloaded TroubleshootingCannot seem to focus No image appears in the eyepiece Images through the eyepiece appear unfocused or distortedIOptron Customer Service Battery Replacement and Disposal InstructionsProduct End of Life Disposal Instructions Gotonova Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsMenu Appendix B. GoToNova 8405 HC Menu StructurePage Modern Constellations Appendix C. GoToNova Star ListMessier Gotonova Deep Sky Object List Page Gtonova Named Star List Gotonova Double Star List Ome For 10.8 167882 SAO Gtonova Comet List Loneos Gtonova Asteriod List Page GoToNova SAO Bright Star List Ioptron ONE Year Limited Warranty
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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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