Tasco Space Station, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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MODE OVERVIEW OF PRODUCT
Explore: The Explore Mode of SpaceStation provides the ability to explore various astronomical objects categorized
by object type. These objects would fall under one or more of the following types of objects: Deep Sky, Planets,
Constellations, and Stars. Each of these subheadings would also have subcategories of objects beneath their menu
structure. (See Menu Tree for full list of menu functions and options.)
Sky Tour: The Sky Tour Mode of SpaceStation provides the ability to take a quick tour of the best and brightest objects for
any given month of the year. If the date has been input into the system, the Sky Tour Mode will automatically default to that
month. Objects can be chosen by using the scroll
up
or
down
arrows and pressing ENTER. To find out more information
about any given object press the ENTER button while that object is displayed to see the scrolling text message.
Telescope: The Telescope Mode of SpaceStation provides real-time data on where the telescope is pointing. Astronomical
Coordinates for Right Ascension (RA) and Declination (DEC) as well as Altitude (ALT) and Azimuth (AZ) are displayed
simultaneously. In addition, in the lower right-hand corner will be the abbreviation for the current constellation that the
telescope is pointed at.
Identify: The Identify Mode of SpaceStation provides the ability to identify any object within your telescope field of view
Subcategories for different classes of identifiable objects are included as well as an Identify Any option.
Align Earth:
The Align Earth Mode of SpaceStation provides the ability to easily align your telescope utilizing common
information non-astronomers would readily know. By entering simple information such as time, date, city, etc. a first time
telescope user can explore the immense SpaceStation database of astronomical objects within minutes.
Align Star: The Align Star Mode of SpaceStation provides the ability to align your telescope utilizing some astronomical
knowledge. By knowing where two stars are located in the sky, a novice user can circumvent the city, date, and time input
and quickly start utilizing the SpaceStation database to locate amazing astronomical objects.
Align Object: The Align Object Mode of SpaceStation provides the ability to refine your telescope alignment during the
middle of your observing session. This might come in very handy if the family dog has just bumped the telescope out of
alignment. By using this mode you can center the telescope on any known object and select align object to quickly recalibrate
the SpaceStation alignment allowing continued enjoyment for the duration of the evening.
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1. On/Off Button (On SpaceStation Base)
2. Back Button
3. Enter Button
4. Scroll Up Button
5. Scroll Down Button
6. LCD Display
7. “GO” Button
8. Motorized Movement Buttons (4)
9. Battery Door (On SpaceStation Base)
SPACESTATION COMPUTER
INTERFACE DIAGRAM
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is a two-line, sixteen character display. The LCD is illuminated for use during nighttime viewing
just like the buttons.
BUTTON FUNCTIONS
ALL BUTTONS ARE ILLUMINATED FOR NIGHTTIME USE.
On/Off Button: The On/Off Button will turn the SpaceStation Computerized Star Locator on and off. This button flashes or
strobes on and off during normal use. To turn the unit off, simply depress and hold the On/Off button for three seconds and release.
(Note: The SpaceStation Computerized Star Locator will automatically turn itself off after 10 minutes of inactivity.)
Back Button: This button functions to navigate to the previous level within the operating framework and/or back to the previous
level of input.
Enter Button: This button functions to select certain menu choices. By pressing the ENTER button SpaceStation will advance to
the selected level.
Scroll Up Button: This button functions to scroll up through various menus within SpaceStation. Anytime you encounter a
blinking text/number option, the scroll button will display the various choices within that menu. (Note: To select an option that you
have scrolled to, just press the ENTER button.)
Scroll Down Button: This button functions to scroll down through various menus within SpaceStation. Anytime you encounter
a blinking text/number option, the scroll button will display the various choices within that menu. (Note: To select an option that
you have scrolled to, just press the ENTER button.)
“GO” Button: The GO button will automatically center any object displayed on the LCD display. By pushing the “GO” button,
the telescope will automatically find and follow the selected object until another object is selected and the “GO” button is pushed
again.
Motorized Movement Buttons: These four multi-directional buttons will allow the user to override the tracking system and move
the telescope utilizing the motors manually to another desired location. The longer these buttons are depressed, the faster the
SpaceStation will move until it reaches its maximum speed.
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