iOptron ZEQ25GT instruction manual Named Star List

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Named Star List

001

Acamar

050

Asellus Australis

099

Kaus Media

148

Rastaba

002

Achernar

051

Asellus Borealis

100

Keid

149

Regulus

003

Acrux

052

Aspidiske

101

Kitalpha

150

Rigel

004

Acubens

053

Atik

102

Kochab

151

Rigel Kentaurus

005

Adhafera

054

Atlas

103

Kornephoros

152

Ruchbah

006

Adhara

055

Atria

104

Kurhah

153

Rukbat

007

Al Na’ir

056

Avoir

105

Lesath

154

Sabik

008

Albali

057

Azha

106

Maia

155

Sadachbia

009

Alberio

058

Baten Kaitos

107

Marfik

156

Sadalbari

010

Alchibar

059

Beid

108

Markab

157

Sadalmelik

011

Alcor

060

Bellatrix

109

Matar

158

Sadalsuud

012

Alcyone

061

Betelgeuse

110

Mebsuta

159

Sadr

013

Aldebaran

062

Biham

111

Megrez

160

Saiph

014

Alderamin

063

Canopus

112

Meissa

161

Scheat

015

Alfirk

064

Capella

113

Mekbuda

162

Schedar

016

Algedi

065

Caph

114

Menkalinan

163

Seginus

017

Algenib

066

Castor

115

Menkar

164

Shaula

018

Algiebra

067

Celabrai

116

Menkent

165

Sheiak

019

Algol

068

Celaeno

117

Menkib

166

Sheratan

020

Algorab

069

Chara

118

Merak

167

Sirius

021

Alhena

070

Chertan

119

Merope

168

Skat

022

Alioth

071

Cor Caroli

120

Mesartim

169

Spica

023

Alkaid

072

Cursa

121

Miaplacidus

170

Sterope

024

Alkalurops

073

Dabih

122

Mintaka

171

Sulafat

025

Alkes

074

Deneb

123

Mira

172

Syrma

026

Almach

075

Deneb Algedi

124

Mirach

173

Talitha

027

Alnasl

076

Deneb Kaitos

125

Mirfak

174

Tania Australis

028

Alnilam

077

Denebola

126

Mirzam

175

Tania Borealis

029

Alnitak

078

Dubhe

127

Mizar

176

Tarazed

030

Alphard

079

Edasich

128

Muphrid

177

Taygeta

031

Alphecca

080

Electra

129

Muscida

178

Thuban

032

Alpheratz

081

Elnath

130

Nashira

179

Unukalhai

033

Alrakis

082

Eltanin

131

Nekkar

180

Vega

034

Alrescha

083

Enif

132

Nihal

181

Vindemiatrix

035

Alshain

084

Errai

133

Nunki

182

Wasat

036

Altair

085

Fomalhaut

134

Nusakan

183

Wazn

037

Altais

086

Furud

135

Peacock

184

Yed Posterior

038

Alterf

087

Gacrux

136

Phact

185

Yed Prior

039

Aludra

088

Giausar

137

Phecda

186

Zaniah

040

Alula Australis

089

Gienah

138

Pherkad

187

Zaurak

041

Alula Borealis

090

Gomeisa

139

Pleione

188

Zavijava

042

Alya

091

Graffias

140

Polaris

189

Zosma

043

Ancha

092

Groombridge 1830

141

Pollux

190

Zubenelgenubi

044

Ankaa

093

Grumium

142

Porrima

191

Zubeneschamali

045

Antares

094

Hamal

143

Procyon

192

Barnard's Star

046

Arcturus

095

Homan

144

Propus

193

Kapteyn's Star

047

Arkab

096

Izar

145

Rassalas

194

Kruger 60

048

Arneb

097

Kaus Australis

146

Rasagethi

195

Luyten's Star

049

Ascella

098

Kaus Borealis

147

Rasalhague

 

 

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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 Introduction ZEQ25GT Mount AssemblyZEQ25 Mount Assembly Select Mount Latitude Range Tripod SetupAttach the ZEQ25 Mount Adjust LatitudeInstall Counterweight CW Shaft Attach and Balance an OTA on the Mount Connect Cables Install CounterweightConnect Cables Important Notes on Tension AdjustersSetup Hand Controller 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 MountTurn Off the Mount Gear Tension AdjustmentStar Identifying Function Slew to an Object Complete Functions of Go2Nova 8408 Hand ControllerSync to Target Set Up ControllerFirmware Information Meridian TreatmentTrack 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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ZEQ25GT specifications

The iOptron ZEQ25GT is a highly regarded telescope mount that integrates advanced technologies and user-friendly features, making it a top choice for both amateur astronomers and seasoned stargazers. Its design focuses on portability, versatility, and precision, which are essential for anyone looking to explore the night sky.

One of the standout characteristics of the ZEQ25GT is its exceptionally lightweight and compact design. Weighing just 27 pounds, it is one of the lightest mounts in its class, allowing for easy transport and setup at various observing locations. Despite its lightweight form, the mount supports a significant payload capacity of up to 28 pounds, allowing users to attach a variety of telescopes and imaging equipment.

The mount's innovative design incorporates a unique "Hybrid" mount architecture, which combines features of both German and fork mounts. This enables a more streamlined setup and better balance during observation sessions. Additionally, the ZEQ25GT employs a patented design where the counterweight shaft is positioned above the mount. This design eliminates the need for a long counterweight bar, further enhancing portability and reducing setup time.

In terms of technology, the ZEQ25GT features iOptron’s renowned GoTo system, which provides users with access to a database of over 200,000 celestial objects. The system is equipped with dual-axis tracking and ultra-quiet servo motors, ensuring smooth and precise movement when tracking celestial objects. The built-in GPS allows for quick and accurate location setup, making it easy for users to begin their astronomical adventures with minimal delay.

Moreover, the ZEQ25GT includes an innovative SmartStar technology, enabling automatic alignment and calibration. This feature is particularly beneficial for newcomers, as it simplifies the setup process and reduces the learning curve associated with equatorial mounts. Users can control the mount via a hand controller or through a computer interface using iOptron's iControl app for smart devices, offering additional flexibility and convenience.

Durability is another important aspect of the ZEQ25GT, constructed from high-quality materials that ensure longevity and reliability. Its solid aluminum body not only contributes to its lightweight nature but also assures stability during use, which is crucial for astrophotography and high-magnification observations.

In conclusion, the iOptron ZEQ25GT is a cutting-edge telescope mount that combines portability, advanced technology, and user-friendly features, making it an excellent choice for astronomers at all levels. Its innovative design, robust performance, and ease of use truly set it apart in the competitive landscape of astronomical equipment.