6. Use SmartStar® CubeTM-A Telescopes

6.1. Manual Operation of a Telescope

You may observe land and astronomical objects using GoToNova’s arrow keys.

After the telescope was assembled (referring to Section 2. Telescope Assembly), flip the I/O switch on the telescope mount to turn on the mount. Use ►,◄,▼ or ▲ buttons to point the telescope to desired object. You may need using SPEED key to change the slewing speed.

6.2. 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® 8401 hand controller has a database consists of over120,000 objects. Use ► or ◄ button to move the cursor and ▼ or ▲ button to change the number. A check mark “√” indicates the object is above the horizon, and cross mark “Xmeans it is below the horizon. Only those objects above the horizon can be observed. In some catalogs, those stars below the horizon may not be displayed.

6.2.1. Planets, Sun, Moon

There are 9 objects in Solar system.

6.2.2. Deep Sky Objects

This menu includes objects outside our Solar system such as galaxies, star clusters, quasars, nebulae.

Named Deepsky Objects: It consists of 60 deep sky objects with their common names. A list of named deep sky objects is also attached in Appendix C.

Messier Catalog: It consists of all 110 objects in Messier catalog.

NGC IC Catalog: consists of 7,840 objects in NGC catalog and 5,386 objects in IC catalog. To select an object from NGC or IC catalog, move the cursor to NGC, using▲ or ▼ button to toggle between NGC and IC. Then move the cursor to numerical position and use the number button to select the object.

UGC Catalog: consists of 12,939 objects.

MCG Catalog: consists of 29,004 objects. They are listed numerically from MCG+15 to MCG-05.

Caldwell Catalog: consists of 109 objects.

Abell Catalog: consists of 2,712 objects.

Herschel Catalog: consists of 400 objects.

6.2.3.Comets

This catalog contains 190 comets. This database is customer upgradeable.

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iOptron 8603 and 8604, 8600, 8602 Use SmartStar CubeTM-A Telescopes, Manual Operation of a Telescope, Slew to an Object

8603 and 8604, 8602, 8600 specifications

The iOptron 8604, 8602, 8603, and 8600 series are innovative telescopes designed to enhance the stargazing and astrophotography experience for both amateur astronomers and seasoned enthusiasts. Each model in this series boasts distinct features and advanced technologies, making them suitable for a variety of applications in the field of astronomy.

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