iOptron ZEQ25GT Star Identifying Function, Gear Tension Adjustment, Turn Off the Mount

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4.5. Star Identifying Function

The 8408 hand controller has a star identifying function. After Polar Alignment and Set Up Time and Site, slew the telescope to an bright star, manually or using GOTO. Press ? (Help) button to identify the star name telescope is pointing to, as well as nearby bright stars if there are any.

4.6. Gear Tension Adjustment

Never fully tighten them during operations. The rule of thumb is to fully screw in the Tension Adjuster and then back out by about 2 turns. The optimum spot varies with actual conditions, but is mostly within 1-3 turns from the fully tightened position. Ideally, it should be at a position just deep enough to rid any free movements (plays), while force on the worm assembly is kept at a minimum.

4.7. Turn Off the Mount

When you have finished your observation, just simply turn the mount power off and disassemble the mount and tripod. If the mount is set up on a pier or inside an observatory, it is recommended that you return the mount to Zero Position. This will ensure that there is no need for you to perform the initial setup again when you power up the mount subsequently, if the mount is not moved. To return the mount to its Zero Position, press the MENU button, scroll down to “To Zero Position” and press ENTER. Once the telescope returns to Zero Position turn the power off.

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Contents IOptron ZEQ25GT Balanced GoTo Equatorial Mount Table of Content Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty ZEQ25GT Overview FeaturesZEQ25 Terms Parts List1ZEQ25 assembly terms mount and tripod Assembly TermsGo2Nova 8408 Hand Controller ZEQ25 PortsLCD Screen Key DescriptionSlew Speed Current Time ZEQ25GT Mount Assembly ZEQ25 Mount AssemblyIntroduction Select Mount Latitude Range Tripod SetupAdjust Latitude Install Counterweight CW ShaftAttach the ZEQ25 Mount Attach and Balance an OTA on the Mount Connect Cables Install CounterweightImportant Notes on Tension Adjusters Setup Hand ControllerConnect Cables Set Local Time Polar Alignment Set Observation Site CoordinateQuick Polar Alignment Return Mount to Zero Position BrightStar Polar AlignmentZero position Getting Started Setup the Mount and Polar AlignmentManual Operation of the Mount Initial Star AlignmentGear Tension Adjustment Star Identifying FunctionTurn Off the Mount Slew to an Object Complete Functions of Go2Nova 8408 Hand ControllerSync to Target Set Up ControllerTrack Below Horizon Meridian TreatmentSet Polar Light Firmware InformationAlign Set User Objects PEC OptionPole Star Position PEC PlaybackTo Zero Position Set Guide RateMaintenance Maintenance and ServicingIOptron Customer Service Battery Replacement and Disposal InstructionsGPS Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsMenu Appendix B. Go2Nova 8408 HC Menu StructurePage Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade Appendix D. Computer Control an ZEQ25GT Mount Messier Catalog Appendix E. Go2Nova Star ListNamed Star List Modern Constellations Deep Sky Object List Double Star List SAO Atik Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty

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