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Mounting
Field rotation
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30”
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Operation menu
The operation menu is the most used menu. When changing from
the operation screen to the menu system the operation menu is
always displayed first. The operation menu contains the following functions:
Goto Object Menu
Select this function to perform a GOTO. The Goto Menu is described later.
Set Distance Step size
Use this function to set the size of the steps
the mounting moves when distance mode is
selected.
Synchronize
This function synchronizes the mounting coordinates with the
coordinates of the last goto-object. The function is used like this:
If an object is not precisely centered after a GOTO - center it
manually using the hand pad. When the object is centered
select the Synchronize function. Now the mounting coordinates
match the sky exactly.
Performing a synchronization will improve GOTO accuracy
in the part of the sky where the synchronization is made. It is
not certain that GOTO to other far parts of the sky will be improved.
The function can be used with advantage to make a very precise
GOTO. First make a GOTO to a nearby star. Synchronize on this
star and then make the GOTO to the final object.
Tracking on/off
Select this function to toggle tracking on/off.
Select displayed coordinates
Select this function to choose the coordinates
displayed on the operation screen: (and to
start the telescope rOTAtor):
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Right Ascension, Declination
Ordinary celestial coordinates
