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Appendix:
Check Appendix A for
complete menu
structures
TIP:
In Equatorial mode, one
axis of the motors is
parallel with the earth’s
axis of rotation.
Chapter. 3 Other Functions
3.1 Sync To Target
Matches the telescope's current equatorial coordinates to
Target Right Ascension and Declination.
3.2 Electric Focuser
If you have an electric focuser in your system, use this option
to adjust the focuser.
3.3 PEC option
If you telescope is equipped with Periodic Error Correction,
use this option to adjust Periodic Error Correction.
3.4 Set up tracking
Set up tracking speed.
3.5 User objects
Add, edit or delete user objects.
3.6 Auto guide
If your telescope is equipped with auto guide use this option.
3.7 Park Scope
Park your telescope.
3.8 To Park position
Move your telescope to park position.
3.9 The Equatorial Mode
For more advanced users you can set the mount to equatorial
mode.
To change from alt-az mode to equatorial mode refer to FIG.
4. First, lock your telescope into vertical position. Make sure
the optical axis of your telescope is parallel with the height of
the mount. Put on appropriate counter weight. Loosen the tilt
lock. Point your telescope to the north. Adjust the tilt. Find
Polaris in your finder scope. Center it. Then center Polaris in
your telescope. Lock the tilt into position.
In the main menu of your hand held controller, select “Set up
GOTONOVA”, then select “Set Mount Type”, and select
Equatorial mode.
