BasIc oPeratIon / aBout latItuDe/longItuDe coorDInates
InItIal setuP anD BasIc oPeratIon
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Set up your assembled telescope on a stable level surface. Your back yard is preferred to your back deck.
1.
Turn on the altitude and azimuth dial light switches to illuminate your telescope mount.
2.
Refer to the direction indicated by "0" on the included compass to align your telescope properly (Zero
3.
degrees=north). To orient your telescope to the same "0" reference, follow these steps (refer to the
"Telescope Mount parts Key" on the parts illustration page) :
Find the black arrow index mark, located just below the azimuth dial on the mount.
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Move the tripod (or entire telescope) until this arrow index mark is aimed in the direction indicated
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by "0" on the compass.
Loosen the azimuth lock knob and rotate the telescope tube until it is lined up in the same direction
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as the arrow index mark (and "0" on the compass). On refractor style telescopes, the large objective
lens should be pointed in the same direction as the arrow index mark. On reflector style telescopes,
the "open" end of the telescope tube should be pointed in this direction.
Finally, with the azimuth lock knob still loosened, rotate the illuminated azimuth dial so that "0" on
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the dial is lined up with the arrow index mark, telescope tube, and "0" compass heading.
Make sure batteries are inserted in the Sky Tour handset and the language is set to your preference (see
4.
"Battery Installation" on the previous page). push and hold the “Constellation” mode button until the
display comes on. Be sure the volume dial on the right side of the handset is turned up so the voice can
be easily understood. The voice and display will guide you through the setup process, as you make your
settings using the Arrow keys (next/Back).
5. You will first set the year, month and date. Once you’ve finished making the setting for the year, simply
wait for a few seconds. The handset will automatically accept your setting and prompt you to make the
next setting. Finally, set the correct latitude and longitude for your location.
Once the setup is complete, the handset will confirm that your settings are saved. The handset will retain
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that information until the batteries are replaced. If you want to use your telescope in a different location
at a later date, and therefore need to change the latitude/longitude, time, or other settings, see " Re-
Initialization" in the Troubleshooting section.
BasIc oPeratIon
After (A) completing the setup as described above,
or
(B) turning on the handset the next time you're ready to
use the telescope (by holding the constellation mode button):
The handset will speak the current time and date, then the four tour mode buttons (Constellation,
1.
Mythology, Amazing Facts, and planets) will flash. Choose your desired mode of operation by pressing the
corresponding button: Constellations, Mythology, Amazing Facts, or planets. The tour for that mode will
start, with the voice and display informing and guiding you.
The Sky Tour handset will provide an altitude number (this corresponds to the top dial) and an azimuth
2.
number (this corresponds to the bottom dial) for the first tour object. These coordinates will be both
spoken and displayed on the LCD. Don’t worry if you miss the numbers, you can repeat them by pressing
the
Back
button.
Move the telescope in altitude and azimuth to the corresponding numbers on the dials and the telescope
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will be pointed at your tour object!
