iOptron ZEQ25GT Complete Functions of Go2Nova 8408 Hand Controller, Slew to an Object

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5. Complete Functions of Go2Nova® 8408 Hand Controller

5.1. Slew to an Object

Press the MENU button. From the main menu select “Select and Slew.” Select an object that you would like to observe and press the ENTER key.

The Go2Nova® 8408 hand controller has a database of about 50,000 objects. Use the ► or ◄ buttons to move the cursor. Use the number buttons to enter the number, or the ▼ or ▲ buttons to change the individual number. Hold on a button to fast scroll through the list. The “” indicates the object is above the horizon, and a cross mark “” means it is below the horizon. In some catalogs those stars below the horizon will not display on the hand controller.

5.1.1. Solar System

There are 9 objects in the Solar system catalog.

5.1.2. Deep Sky Objects

This menu includes objects outside our Solar system such as galaxies, star clusters, quasars, and nebulae.

•Named Objects: consists of 60 deep sky objects with their common names. A list of named deep sky objects is included in Appendix E.

•Messier Catalog: consists of all 110 Messier objects.

•NGC IC Catalog: consists of 7,840 objects in NGC catalog and 5,386 objects in IC catalog. To select an object from NGC or IC catalog, move the cursor to NGC, using▲ or ▼ button to toggle between NGC and IC. Then move the cursor to a numerical position and use the number button to select the object.

•UGC Catalog: consists of 12,921 objects.

•Caldwell Catalog: consists of 109 objects.

•Herschel Catalog: consists of 400 objects.

5.1.3.Stars:

•Named Stars: consists of 195 stars with their common names. They are listed alphabetically. A list is included in Appendix E.

•Binary Stars: consists of 210 binary stars. A list is attached in Appendix E.

•GCVS: consists of 5,553 bright variable stars in the catalog.

•SAO Catalog: consists of 26,584 bright SAO catalog objects. They are listed numerically.

5.1.4.Constellations

This catalog consists of 88 modern constellations with their names. They are listed alphabetically. A list is attached in Appendix E.

5.1.5. Comets

This catalog contains 15 comets.

5.1.6. Asteroids

This catalog contains 116 asteroids.

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Contents IOptron ZEQ25GT Balanced GoTo Equatorial Mount Table of Content Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty Features ZEQ25GT OverviewParts List1 ZEQ25 TermsAssembly Terms ZEQ25 assembly terms mount and tripodZEQ25 Ports Go2Nova 8408 Hand ControllerKey Description LCD ScreenSlew Speed Current Time ZEQ25 Mount Assembly ZEQ25GT Mount AssemblyIntroduction Tripod Setup Select Mount Latitude RangeInstall Counterweight CW Shaft Adjust LatitudeAttach the ZEQ25 Mount Install Counterweight Attach and Balance an OTA on the Mount Connect CablesSetup Hand Controller Important Notes on Tension AdjustersConnect Cables Set Local Time Set Observation Site Coordinate Polar AlignmentQuick Polar Alignment BrightStar Polar Alignment Return Mount to Zero Position Zero position Manual Operation of the Mount Setup the Mount and Polar AlignmentGetting Started Initial Star AlignmentStar Identifying Function Gear Tension AdjustmentTurn Off the Mount Complete Functions of Go2Nova 8408 Hand Controller Slew to an ObjectSet Up Controller Sync to TargetSet Polar Light Meridian TreatmentTrack Below Horizon Firmware InformationAlign Pole Star Position PEC OptionSet User Objects PEC PlaybackSet Guide Rate To Zero PositionIOptron Customer Service Maintenance and ServicingMaintenance Battery Replacement and Disposal InstructionsAppendix A. Technical Specifications GPSAppendix B. Go2Nova 8408 HC Menu Structure MenuPage Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade Appendix D. Computer Control an ZEQ25GT Mount Appendix E. Go2Nova Star List Messier CatalogNamed 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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