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iOptron 8506 Complete Functions of GoToNova Hand Controller, Slew to an Object, Deep Sky Objects

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5. Complete Functions of GoToNova® Hand Controller

5.1. Slew to an Object

Press MENU button, from the main menu, select “Select and Slew.” Select an object you would like to observe and press ENTER key.

The GoToNova® 8405 hand controller has a database consists of over 10,000 objects. Use ► or ◄ button to move the cursor and ▼ or ▲ button to change the number. “”indicates the object is above the horizon, and “” means it is below the horizon. Only those objects above the horizon can be observed. In some catalogs, those stars below the horizon may not display.

5.1.1. Planets, Sun, Moon

There are 9 objects in Solar system.

5.1.2. Deep Sky Objects

•Named Deepsky Objects: It consists of 137 deep sky objects with their common names. More information will be available by pressing HELP key. A list of named deep sky objects is also attached in Appendix C.

•Messier Catalog: It consists of all 110 objects in Messier catalog. More information will be available by pressing HELP key.

•NGC Catalog: a few thousand objects in NGC catalog. Use ► or ◄ button to move the cursor and ▼ or ▲ button to change the number.

5.1.3. Comets

It contains up to 64 comets. This database is customer upgradeable.

5.1.4. Asteroids

It contains up to 64 asteroids. This database is customer upgradeable.

5.1.5. Stars

•Named Stars: It consists of 191 stars with their common names. They are listed alphabetically. A list is attached in Appendix C.

•Constellations: It consists of 88 modern constellations with their names. They are listed alphabetically. A list is attached in Appendix C.

•Double Stars: It consists of 211 double stars. A list is attached in Appendix C.

•SAO Bright Stars: It consists of the bright SAO catalog objects with their magnitudes greater than 6.

5.1.6. User RA&DEC JD2000 Objects

It can consist up to 256 user predefined objects. These objects need to be entered before they can be selected for slewing (Refer to 5.6.1 User RA&DEC JD2000).

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iOptron 8506, 8507 Complete Functions of GoToNova Hand Controller, Slew to an Object, Planets, Sun, Moon, Deep Sky Objects

Contents

SmartStar Solar 60 GOTO Telescope For Products #8506 & #8507Instruction Manual Table of Content 5.7. Watch List 1.1. SmartStar Solar 60TM Features 1. SmarStar Solar 60TM Overview1.2.SmartStar Solar 60TM Assembly Terms 1 SmartStar CubeTM –Emount1Refractor Telescope with glass solar filter 60mm 1GoToNova hand controller Part #2. Telescope Assembly Step 3. Installing batteries not includedStep 1. Preparing the Tripod Step 1aStep 4. Attaching telescope Step 6. Connecting hand controllerStep 5. Attaching optics 3.1. Key Description 3. GoToNova 8405 Hand Controller3.2. The LCD Screen Mount/GPS Status DeclinationAzimuth Slew Speed4. Getting Started 4.1.1. Using the telescope4.1. Getting Familiar with Telescope 4.1.2. Moving the telescope 4.1.3. Display an object on a computer screenFocusing Telescope on a Land Object Moving the Telescope using Hand Controller4.2. Explore GOTO and Tracking Capability 4.2.2. Setting Up the Hand Controller4.2.1. Level the Mount and Set Initial Position Set local time Set daylight saving timeSet site coordinates Set time zone4.2.3. Go to the Sun 4.3. Turn Off the Mount 4.2.4. Go to the Moon and other Celestial Objects5. Complete Functions of GoToNova Hand Controller 5.1. Slew to an Object5.1.1. Planets, Sun, Moon 5.1.2. Deep Sky Objects5.2. Land Objects 5.1.7. Enter Position5.1.8. Watch List 5.1.9. Watch List Auto5.3. Sync to Target 5.4. Set Up Controller5.4.1. Set Display Info 5.4.3. Set Azi Work Mode 5.4.4. Reset All5.5. Align 5.4.2. Set Key Beep5.6. Modify Star Catalog 5.5.2. One Star Align5.5.3. Two Star Alignment 5.6.1. User RA&DEC JD2000Add a new object Edit one data5.6.2. Comets Delete one dataDelete all Add a new comet5.6.3. Asteroids 6P d’Arrest6P d’Arrest 5.7. Watch List 5.8. Set Telescope Coord5.9. Park Scope Add a watch object Delete one data Delete all6. Using Electronic Eyepiece to Capture Images 6.1. iE1300 Driver InstallationInstall software of Future WinJoe 6.2. Use the iE1300 to Observe an Object3.Select your language, then click “OK” to confirm Operation of Future WinJoe 3.Click on “” to bring up the “Capture Settings” menu to select a camera, if your computer equipped more than one. In this case, select “MDA1300”. You can select where to store the captured videos and images. You may also change other settings in this menu. Click “OK” when done 6.Click on “” to capture a still image 7.1. Maintenance 7. Maintenance and Servicing7.2. Storage and Transport 7.3. Troubleshooting 7.4. iOptron Customer Service 7.5. Product End of Life Disposal InstructionsAppendix A. Technical Specifications Appendix B. GoToNova 8405 HC MENU STRUCTURE Align Solarsys Align One Star Align Two Star Align Modify Star CatalogUser RA&DEC JD2000 Comets Asteroids Watch List Add a Watch Object Delete One Data Delete AllAppendix C. GoToNova Star List Modern ConstellationsConstellation AbbreviationMessier GOTONOVA Deep Sky Object List ID NoOBJECT ID NoPraesepe GTONOVA Named Star List GOTONOVA Double Star List ObjectConst MagitudeObject ConstMagitude Comm. NameObject ConstMagitude ObjectGTONOVA Comet List NameYear MonthWild GTONOVA Asteriod List NameYear MonthPolyhymnia GoToNova SAO Bright Star List IOPTRON ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY