Bresser MCX Goto Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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6. Press ENTER. The telescope now moves to the previously stored object coordinates.
The object is automatically tracked by the controller. After positioning, the object may
not appear in the middle of the field of view of the telescope (eyepiece). Then center
this object with the direction keys in the field of view.
Land objects
Unfortunately, this function is not yet available in the current software version!
Accessories menu
Here you can learn more about the additional functions of the telescope control.
Current events
Planets currently visible for your location with currently calculated rise and set times as
well as the time of culmination (highest position in the south = best visibility) can be
displayed here. Press the MODE button to return to the main menu.
NOTE!
Make sure that the telescope controls have been successfully initialized beforehand.
Rise and fall times
If you would like to know the rise and fall times as well as the time of culmination (highest
position in the south = best visibility) of any object with known coordinates for your location,
you can calculate this under this menu item. Press the MODE button to return to the main
menu.
NOTE!
Make sure that the telescope controls have been successfully initialized beforehand.
Moon phase
The moon phases of the currently set month are graphically displayed here. The numbers
indicate the tag belonging to the graphic. Use the arrow keys to change the year and
month. This will immediately recalculate and display the moon phases. Press the MODE
button to return to the main menu.
NOTE!
Make sure that the telescope controls have been successfully initialized beforehand.
Time (Timer)
The timer function sounds a signal tone after an arbitrarily adjustable time in seconds.
Thus, for example, exposure times in astrophotography can be maintained to the second.
Enter the desired time in seconds and press ENTER to start the timer. Press the MODE
button to return to the main menu.
Alarm
The alarm function sounds a signal tone at any time that can be set. So you can plan
sky events to not miss them. To do this, enter the desired time in 24-hour format and
press ENTER when the alarm is to be activated. Press the MODE button to return to the
main menu. If you want to deactivate the alarm prematurely, select the menu item "Alarm"
again and confirm "Close Alarm ?
Eyepiece FOV (field of view)
The eyepiece FOV (Field of view) function can calculate the field of view of a particular
eyepiece. After entering the focal length of the telescope used (MF), the focal length of
the eyepiece (SF) and the apparent field of view of the eyepiece (E-FOV), press ENTER.
The size of the field of view in degrees is then displayed in the lower line of the LCD.
Eyepiece Magnification
The Eyepiece Magnification function can calculate the magnification of a specific
eyepiece. After entering the focal length of the telescope used (MF) and the focal length
of the eyepiece (SF), press ENTER. The calculated magnification is then displayed in the
bottom line of the LCD. Press the MODE button to return to the main menu.
Computerised Handset with LED display
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NOTE!
Make sure that the telescope
controls have been successfully
initialized beforehand.