the number keys to change the slewing speed. Simply press a number while slewing to change the slew speed.
6.2. Slew to an Object
Press the MENU button. From the main menu, select “Select and Slew.” Select an object that you would like to observe and press the ENTER key.
The GOTONOVATM 8401 hand controller has a database of about 130,000 objects. Use the ► or ◄ buttons to move the cursor and the ▼▲ buttons to change the individual number. The check mark (√) indicates the object is above the horizon, and a cross mark (X) means it is below the horizon. In some catalogs those stars below the horizon will not display on the hand controller.
6.2.1. Planets, Sun, Moon
There are 10 objects in the Solar system catalog.
6.2.2. Deep sky objects
This menu includes objects outside our Solar system such as galaxies, star clusters, quasars, and nebulae.
•Named Deepsky Objects: consists of 60 deep sky objects with their common names. A list of named deep sky objects is attached in Appendix C.
•Messier Catalog: consists of all 110 objects.
•NGC IC Catalog: consists of 7840 objects in NGC catalog and 5386objects 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 12939 objects.
•MCG Catalog: consists of 29004 objects. They are listed numerically from MCG+15 to
•Caldwell Catalog: consists of 109 objects.
•Abell Catalog: consists of 2712 objects.
•Herschel Catalog: consists of 400 objects.
6.2.3. Comets
This catalog contains up to 190 comets. This database is customer upgradeable.
6.2.4. Asteroids
This catalog contains up to 4096 asteroids. This database is customer upgradeable.
6.2.5. Stars:
•Named Stars: consists of 191 stars with their common names. They are listed alphabetically. A list is attached in Appendix C.
•Double Stars: consists of 40 double stars. A list is attached in Appendix C.
•GCVS Variable Stars: consists of 38624 GCVS variable stars. They are listed numerically.
•SAO Catalog: consists of 26584 SAO catalog objects. They are listed numerically.
6.2.6. Constellations
This catalog consists of 88 modern constellations with their names. They are listed alphabetically. A list is attached in Appendix C.
6.2.7. User Objects
This catalog can consist up to 256 user predefined objects. These objects need to be entered before they can be selected for slewing.
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