Select “Add a New Record”. A screen will display asking to Enter R.A. and DEC:
Enter R.A. and 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 to confirm.
A more useful application of this function is to store your favorite viewing objects before heading to the field. When the “Enter R.A. and DEC” screen appears, 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 the BACK button few times to go back to object entry submenu. You may review the records or delete the one you don’t want it anymore. Press BACK button to finish the operation. Now you can slew to your favorite stars from “Custom Objects” catalog using “Select and Slew.”
5.9. Firmware Information
This option will display firmware version information of Main board, R.A. board, DEC board and hand controller.
5.10. Goto Zero Position
This moves your telescope to its Zero Position. When the power is turned on, the mount assumes the Zero Position. This is the reference point for alignment and GOTO functions.
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