iOptron 7200, 7201 Complete Functions of Go2Nova 8407Hand Controller, Select and Slew

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5. Complete Functions of Go2Nova® 8407Hand Controller

5.1. Select and Slew

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® 8407 hand controller has a database of about 358,000 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 “ ” means it is below the horizon. In some catalogs those stars below the horizon will not be displayed 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 the NGC catalog and 5,386 objects in the IC catalog. To select an object from the 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.

∙MCG Catalog: consists of 30,642 objects.

∙Caldwell Catalog: consists of 109 objects.

∙Abell Catalog: consists of 4,076 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 210binary stars. A list is attached in Appendix E.

∙GCVS: consists of 38,528 variable stars in the catalog.

∙SAO Catalog: consists of 258,997SAO catalog objects. They are listed numerically.

5.1.4.Comets

This catalog contains 15 comets.

5.1.5. Asteroids

This catalog contains 116 asteroids.

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Contents IOptron CEM60 Center-Balanced Equatorial Mount Page Table of Content Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty Features CEM60 OverviewParts List1 CEM60 TermsAssembly Terms CEM60 Mount PortsCEM60 Gear Switches CEM60 Cable ManagementGo2Nova 8407 Hand Controller Key DescriptionLCD Screen Serial port pin out on an 8407 hand controllerPage CEM60Mount Assembly CEM60Mount AssemblyIntroduction Removing the Mount from the Carrying Case Attaching the MountSetting the Latitude Installing the Counterweight CW ShaftTilt the counterweight shaft for low Installing the CounterweightsConnecting Cables Setting Hand ControllerBalancing the Payload Press Enter and select Set Time & Site Set Local TimeSet Observation Site Coordinates Performing Polar AlignmentQuick Polar Alignment BrightStar Polar Alignment Returning Mount to Zero PositionZero position Setting the Mount and Performing Polar Alignment Getting StartedManual Operation of the Mount One Star AlignmentStar Identification Function Turning Off the MountPutting the Mount Back into the Carrying Case Gear system for transportationComplete Functions of Go2Nova 8407Hand Controller Select and SlewSync to Target AlignDisplay Axes Error One Star AlignmentSolar System Align Multi-Star AlignSettings Set Time & SiteSet Beep Set DisplayElectric Focuser PEC Option Telescope MotionEdit User Objects Enter a New CometEnter Other Objects or Observation List Firmware Information Goto Zero PositionMaintenance and Servicing MaintenanceIOptron Customer Service Battery Replacement and Disposal InstructionsAppendix A. Technical Specifications PECAppendix B. Go2Nova 8407HC Menu Structure MenuPage Page Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade Appendix D. Computer Control a CEM60 Mount Appendix E. Go2NovaStar 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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