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1. SmarStar
®
-G Series
Overview
1.1. SmartStar
®
-G Series
Features
Alt-Azimuth Mount– The Cube™
The SmartStar
®
-G series come with our
patented Alt-Azimuth (AltAzi) mount,
a.k.a
.
The Cube™. This compact mount design is
probably the most functional and flexible
unit on the market. It was named “Hot
Product 2008” by Sky and Telescope. Both
axis motors are built into a small single unit
with optical encoders which provides
accurate GOTO and tracking. The mount is
universally compatible with all telescopes
using a dove-tail connection. In addition,
there are no “dead spots” – so you can point
your telescope to ANYWHERE above the
horizon, whereas, other mounts block the
telescope tube at certain points of rotation.
This mount also comes standard with AC
connection. An optional DC adaptor is
available so you can plug your telescope
mount into your car if you’re camping or at
any remote location.
32-Channel GPS Module
All G-series telescopes come standard with
a 32-channel GPS module for fully
automated operation. Simply turn on the
GOTONOVA
TM
Hand Controller and the
GPS module will automatically synchronize
your telescope location and time with the
GOTONOVA
TM
computerized control
system. View celestial objects without
having to manually punch in the date, time,
latitude or longitude.
GOTONOVA
TM
Computerized Control
System
The revolutionary GOTONOVA
TM
computerized control system is by far the
most technologically advanced automated
tracking system available on the market
today. With a database over 50,000
celestial objects, including all of the most
famous galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, not
to mention the planets, you’ll be able to
enjoy star gazing with the simple push of a
button.
The easy to understand controller on
the market
The GOTONOVA
TM
hand 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.
More precise speed control for
viewing objects
The control system also allows you to slew
the telescope at 5 different drive speeds,
keeping the object within the telescope’s
viewfinder for as long as you wish.
Compatible with many OTAs
Most Optical Tube Assembles (OTAs) with
dovetail connection should be compatible
with the SmartStar
®
-G GOTO AltAzi mount.
The payload of a SmartStar
®
-G mount is
between 7 to 11 lbs, depending on OTAs
and observing condition. (If you do not have
a dovetail connection -- attach your OTA
using mounting rings and dovetail available
at your local telescope store or the OTA
manufacturer). Contact iOptron for expert’s
advice on compatibility issues.
