iOptron 8603 and 8604, 8600, 8602 instruction manual Turn Off the Mount, Initial Star Alignment

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4.2.6. Initial Star Alignment

A simple alignment/synchronization can be performed to improve the GOTO and tracking accuracy. To do so, press MENU button, scroll down to “Align”, select “One Star Align” and press ENTER. A list of three bright objects, such as Moon, Venus, and other stars, will be displayed for you to select from. Select an object using ▲ or ▼ key. Then press ENTER. Use ◄

►▲ or ▼ key to center the object in your eyepiece. Press SPEED button to change the slew speed if needed. Then press ENTER to complete the alignment. Or press the BACK key to cancel the process.

You may need to use SPEED key to change the slewing speed to make the centering procedure easier.

An alternate way is performing “Sync to Target”. To do so, press MENU button, select “Select and Slew” and press ENTER. Then select a known sky object, such as Moon from “Planets, Sun, Moon” menu and press ENTER. The mount will slew to the Moon. When the mount stopped slewing, the Moon could be just inside your eyepiece or way off. Press MENU button and scroll down the menu to “Sync to Target” and press ENTER. Follow the instruction, use ◄ ► ▲ and ▼ keys to move the Moon in the center of your eyepiece and press ENTER.

4.3. Turn Off the Mount

When finishing observing, always move the mount to Park Position. If the mount is not moved, no initial set up is needed when powered on the next time. To do so, press the MENU button, scroll down to “Park Telescope” and press ENTER. Turn the power off.

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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 Preparing 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 Getting Started Setting Up the MountLevel and Align the Mount Level 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 Align Three-Star Align Dis R.A axis errorSet Language One Star AlignPEC Option Set Up TrackingUser Object List Auto GuideStorage and Transport Maintenance and ServicingMaintenance Cannot seem to focus No image appears in the eyepiece TroubleshootingIOptron Customer Service Page SmartStar CubeTM-A Goto Mount Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsRefractor Telescope Newtonian Reflector TelescopeMenu Appendix B. GoToNova 8401 HC Menu StructurePage GoToNova Deep Sky Object List Appendix C. GoToNova Star List5373 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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