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5.1.7. User Objects
It can store up to 60 used entered objects, including comets.
5.1.8. Enter R.A. DEC
Here you can go to a target by entering its R.A. and DEC numbers.
5.2. Sync to Target
This operation will match the telescope's current coordinates to Target Right Ascension and
Declination. After slewing to an object, press
MENU
=>
“
Sync to Target
” =>
ENTER
. Follow the screen to
perform the sync. Using this function will re-calibrate the computer to the selected object. Multiple syncs can
be performed if needed. This operation is most useful to find a faint star or nebula near a bright star.
“
Sync to Target
” will only work after “
Select and Slew
” is performed. You can change the slewing
speed to make the centering procedure easier. Simply press a number (1 through 9) to change the speed.
The default slew speed is 64X.
“
Sync to Target
”
will improve the local goto accuracy around the synced star.
5.3. Alignment
5.3.1. Pole Star Position
This function displays the position of the Pole Star for
Quick Polar Alignment
using the iOptron
®
AccuAlign
TM
polar scope. In the Northern Hemisphere the position of Polaris is displayed, while in the
Southern Hemisphere the position of Sigma Octantis is shown.
5.3.2. Polar Iterate Align
This alignment method allows you to polar align the mount even if you cannot view the Celestial
Pole. Press the
MENU
=> “
Alignment
” => “
Polar Iterate Align
”. The HC will display a list of bright
alignment stars near the meridian as Alignment Star A. Follow the HC instructions to move Alignment Star A
to the center of the
eyepiece using a combination of the Latitude Adjustment Knob and the “◄” and “►”
buttons. Press
ENTER
to confirm the settings. Next, select a bright star that is close to the horizon as
Alignment Star B. Center it using the Azimuth Adjustment Knobs and the
“◄” and “►” buttons (
t
he “
▲”
and “
▼”
buttons will not function
). Press
ENTER
to confirm the settings.
The telescope will now slew back to Alignment Star A to repeat the above steps. The iteration can
be stopped when it is determined that the alignment error has been minimized. Press the
BACK
button to
exit the alignment procedure.
NOTE:
It is highly recommended to use an eyepiece with illuminated crosshairs for accurate
centering.
NOTE:
The movement of the alignment star in your eyepiece may not be perpendicular depending
on its location in the sky.
5.4. Settings
5.4.1. Set Time and Site
Refer to STEP 8 in Section 3.
