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iOptron 8603 and 8604, 8600 Appendix A. Technical Specifications, SmartStar CubeTM-AGOTO Mount

Models: 8603 and 8604 8602 8600

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Appendix A. Technical Specifications

Appendix A. Technical Specifications

SmartStar® CubeTM-A GOTO Mount

	Mount	AltAzimuth/Equatorial Dual Mount
	Body Materials	Die-cast Aluminum
	Motor	Dual-Axis DC Servo motor with encoders
	Gear	Acetal worm wheel/Nylon 6 worm gear
	Bearing	4 steel ball bearings
	Slew Speed	Dual-Axis, 9-Gear, Electronic
	Slew Speed	(1X,2X,8X,16X,64X,128X,256X,512X,MAX)
		(1X,2X,8X,16X,64X,128X,256X,512X,MAX)
	GOTO System	GoToNova® 8401
	Processor	32bit ARM
	Object in Database	120,000 +
	GOTO accuracy	1 Arc Min. (Typical)
	Tracking	Automatic
	Payload	7 lbs
	Battery	AA x 8（Not Included）
	Power Requirement	DC 12V±2V, >1.2A
	Operating Temperature	0 ~ 40ºC
	Weight with tripod	5.5 lbs (without OTA)

Refractor Telescope

Optical Design	Achromatic Refractor
Clear Aperture	80 mm
Focal Length	400 mm
Focal Ratio	f/5
Resolving Power	1.4 arc sec
Weight	2.2 lbs

Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Optical Design	Reflector
Clear Aperture	114 mm
Focal Length	1000 mm
Focal Ratio	f/8.8
Resolving Power	1 arc sec
Finderscope	Red dot
Weight	4 lbs

Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

Optical Design	Maksutov-Cassegrain
Clear Aperture	90 mm
Focal Length	1200 mm
Focal Ratio	f/13.3
Resolving Power	1.3 arc sec
Finderscope	Red dot
Weight	4 lbs

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Contents

For 8600, 8602, 8603 and Instruction Manual SmartStarCubeTM-ASeries Mount and TelescopesTable of Content NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN 1. SmarStar CubeTM-ASeries Overview 1.1. SmartStar CubeTM-ASeries Features32-ChannelGPS Module GoToNova Computerized Control SystemUSB Port Package Contents1For Model 8602 SmartStar CubeTM-AR80 For Model 8603 SmartStar CubeTM-AN11411 12 1.2. Assembly TermsStep 3a. Installing Batteries not included 2. Telescope AssemblyStep 1. Preparing the Tripod Step 2. Attaching the Mountthe battery underneath SwitchStep 5. Plug in hand controller and AC adaptor adaptorFor 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain#8504………………………………… switchDiagonal Eyepiece3.1.Key Description 3. GoToNova 8401 Hand Controller3.2.The LCD Screen 4. Getting Started 4.2. Setting Up the Mount4.1. Level and Align the Mount 4.1.1. Level the Mount4.2.1. Set Up Local Time and Site Info 4.2.2. Set Mount Type 4.2.3. Set Anti-backlash 4.2.5.Go to the Moon 4.2.4. Using your telescopeFocusing Telescope Selecting an Eyepiece4.2.6. Initial Star Alignment 4.3. Turn Off the Mountmode 5. Operate SmartStar CubeTM-Amount in EQ Mode9.Turn off the mount power 6.1. Manual Operation of a Telescope 6. Use SmartStar CubeTM-ATelescopes6.2. Slew to an Object 6.2.1. Planets, Sun, Moon6.4. Electric Focuser 6.3. Sync to Target6.2.4. Asteroids 6.2.5.Stars6.5.1.Set Up Local Time 6.5. Set Up Controller6.5.2.Set Up Site 6.5.10. Reset All6.6. Align 6.6.4.Dis R.A axis error6.5.13.Set Language 6.6.1. One Star Align6.7. PEC Option 6.8. Set Up Tracking6.9. User Object List 6.10. Auto Guide7.2. Storage and Transport 7. Maintenance and Servicing7.1. Maintenance 7.3. Troubleshooting 7.4.iOptron Customer Service daytime telephone number. The great majority of servicing issues can be resolved by telephone, avoiding return of the telescope to the factory SmartStar CubeTM-AGOTO Mount Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsRefractor Telescope Newtonian Reflector TelescopeAppendix B. GoToNova 8401 HC MENU STRUCTURE Set Up Controller Set Up Local Time Set Up Site GoToNova Deep Sky Object List Appendix C. GoToNova Star ListID No OBJECTLagoon Nebula Wikipedia article List of Messier objects MessierConstellation Modern ConstellationsAbbreviation ConstellationGoToNova Named Star List Name GoToNova Double Star List2.Install CP210x usb2com driver Appendix D. Set Up USB-PCConnectionSelect “I accept the terms of license agreement”, and click “Next” Select “No, not this time” and click “Next” When finished installation, click “Finish”4.Install the Hardware Select “Install from a list or specific location” and click “Next” Page Click “Hardware”, click “Device Manager” Page 2.Double click and open “iOptron Downloader” Appendix E. Firmware UpgradeClick “Open Data File”, and select appropriate “.bin” file that matches your hand controller, and click “Open”. Select “Main Program” ONLY in Update Type Typical Errors Appendix F. Use a PC to Control an iOptron Mount