Contents
SmartStarCubeTM-ASeries Mount and Telescopes
For 8600, 8602, 8603 and Instruction Manual
Table of Content
NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN
32-ChannelGPS Module
1.1. SmartStar CubeTM-ASeries Features
1. SmarStar CubeTM-ASeries Overview
GoToNova Computerized Control System
For Model 8602 SmartStar CubeTM-AR80
Package Contents1
USB Port
For Model 8603 SmartStar CubeTM-AN114
1.2. Assembly Terms
11 12
Step 1. Preparing the Tripod
2. Telescope Assembly
Step 3a. Installing Batteries not included
Step 2. Attaching the Mount
Step 5. Plug in hand controller and AC adaptor
Switch
the battery underneath
adaptor
Diagonal
switch
For 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain#8504…………………………………
Eyepiece
3. GoToNova 8401 Hand Controller
3.1.Key Description
3.2.The LCD Screen
4.1. Level and Align the Mount
4.2. Setting Up the Mount
4. Getting Started
4.1.1. Level the Mount
4.2.1. Set Up Local Time and Site Info
4.2.2. Set Mount Type
4.2.3. Set Anti-backlash
Focusing Telescope
4.2.4. Using your telescope
4.2.5.Go to the Moon
Selecting an Eyepiece
4.3. Turn Off the Mount
4.2.6. Initial Star Alignment
5. Operate SmartStar CubeTM-Amount in EQ Mode
mode
9.Turn off the mount power
6.2. Slew to an Object
6. Use SmartStar CubeTM-ATelescopes
6.1. Manual Operation of a Telescope
6.2.1. Planets, Sun, Moon
6.2.4. Asteroids
6.3. Sync to Target
6.4. Electric Focuser
6.2.5.Stars
6.5.2.Set Up Site
6.5. Set Up Controller
6.5.1.Set Up Local Time
6.5.10. Reset All
6.5.13.Set Language
6.6.4.Dis R.A axis error
6.6. Align
6.6.1. One Star Align
6.9. User Object List
6.8. Set Up Tracking
6.7. PEC Option
6.10. Auto Guide
7. Maintenance and Servicing
7.1. Maintenance
7.2. Storage and Transport
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
Refractor Telescope
Appendix A. Technical Specifications
SmartStar CubeTM-AGOTO Mount
Newtonian Reflector Telescope
Appendix B. GoToNova 8401 HC MENU STRUCTURE
Set Up Controller Set Up Local Time Set Up Site
ID No
Appendix C. GoToNova Star List
GoToNova Deep Sky Object List
OBJECT
Lagoon Nebula
Messier
Wikipedia article List of Messier objects
Abbreviation
Modern Constellations
Constellation
Constellation
GoToNova Named Star List
GoToNova Double Star List
Name
Appendix D. Set Up USB-PCConnection
2.Install CP210x usb2com driver
Select “I accept the terms of license agreement”, and click “Next”
When finished installation, click “Finish”
4.Install the Hardware
Select “No, not this time” and click “Next”
Select “Install from a list or specific location” and click “Next”
Page
Click “Hardware”, click “Device Manager”
Page
Appendix E. Firmware Upgrade
2.Double click and open “iOptron Downloader”
Click “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
