iOptron ZEQ25GT instruction manual Set Guide Rate, To Zero Position

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Press ENTER to bring up user objects setting screen.

Add a New Record

Browse Records

Delete One Record

Delete All Records

Select “Add a New Record”. A screen will display asking to Enter R.A. DEC:

Enter R.A. DEC

R.A.: 00h00m00s

DEC: +00d00m00s

You may enter the R.A. and DEC coordinates of the star you want to watch, and press ENTER. A confirmation screen will show. Press ENTER to confirm storing your object under assigned user object number, or press BACK button to cancel it.

A more useful application of this function is to store your favorite viewing objects before heading to the filed. When “Enter R.A. DEC” screen showed, press the MENU button. It brings up the star catalogs that you can select the star from. Follow the screen to add your favorite objects. Press BACK button to go back one level.

Press BACK button few times to go back to Set User Objects. You may review the records or delete the ones you don’t want it anymore. Press BACK button to finish the operation. Now you can slew to your favorite stars from User Objects catalog using “Select and Slew.”

5.7. Set Guide Rate

This is an advanced function for autoguiding when a guiding camera is equipped either via a Guide Port or an ASCOM protocol. Before autoguiding, align the polar axis carefully. Select a proper guiding speed. The suppositional guiding speed can be selected from ±0.20X to ±1.00X. Follow the autoguiding software for detailed operation.

5.8. To Zero Position

This moves your telescope to its Zero Position. When the power is turned on, the mount assumes the Zero Position. This is its reference point for alignment and go to functions.

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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 Initial Star Alignment Setup the Mount and Polar AlignmentGetting Started Manual Operation of the MountGear Tension Adjustment Star Identifying FunctionTurn Off the Mount Slew to an Object Complete Functions of Go2Nova 8408 Hand ControllerSync to Target Set Up Controller Firmware Information Meridian Treatment Track Below Horizon Set Polar LightAlign PEC Playback PEC OptionSet User Objects Pole Star PositionTo Zero Position Set Guide RateBattery Replacement and Disposal Instructions Maintenance and ServicingMaintenance IOptron Customer ServiceGPS 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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