4
1.2. 8401 Hand Controller Features
This is an advanced version of iOptron’s flagship product. The revolutionary
GoToNova
TM
computerized control system that is one of the most technologically advanced
automated tracking systems available on the market today. With a database of over 130,000
celestial objects and 256 user-defined objects, this GoToNova
TM
computerized control system
allows even amateur astronomers to become masters of the night sky while being a perfect fit
for the serious astronomer as well.
Using the easy-to-use hand controller and its large LCD screen, you can easily set up
the telescope and select where you want to go with the very friendly user-interface. The control
system also allows you the user to slew the telescope at 9 different drive speeds, keeping the
object within the telescope’s viewfinder for as long as you wish.
The GoToNova
TM
Controller is much easier to use than other similar products. The hand
controller is more intuitive with menu categories better organized. It also has a larger LCD
screen with more lines of content compared with the competition. Using the easy-to-use hand
controller and its large LCD screen, you can easily set up your telescope and select where you
want to go.
