iOptron 8401 manual Chapter. 3 Other Functions, Check Appendix A for complete menu structures

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In Equatorial mode one axis of the motor is parallel with the earth’s axis of rotation.

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Chapter. 3 Other Functions

3.1Sync To Target

Matches the telescope's current equatorial coordinates to Target Right Ascension and Declination.

3.2Electric Focuser

If you have an electric focuser in your system use this option to adjust the focuser.

3.3PEC option

If your telescope is equipped with Periodic Error Correction use this option to adjust Periodic Error Correction.

3.4Set up tracking Set up tracking speed.

3.5User objects

Add, edit or delete user objects.

3.6Auto guide

If your telescope is equipped with auto guide use this option.

3.7Park Scope Park your telescope.

3.8To Park position

Move your telescope to park position.

3.9The Equatorial Mode

For more advanced users you can set the mount to equatorial mode.

To change from alt-az mode to equatorial mode refer to FIG.

4.First, lock your telescope into vertical position. Make sure the optical axis of your telescope is parallel with the height of the mount. Put on appropriate counter weight. Loosen the tilt lock. Point your telescope to the north. Adjust the tilt. Find Polaris in your finder scope. Center it. Then center Polaris in your telescope. Lock the tilt into position.

In the main menu of your hand held controller, select “Set up GOTONOVA”, then select “Set Mount Type”, and select Equatorial mode.

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iOptron 8401 Chapter. 3 Other Functions, Check Appendix A for complete menu structures, Sync To Target, PEC option