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5.1.7. User Objects
It can store up to 60 used entered objects, including comets.
5.1.8. Enter R.A. DEC
Here you can go to a target by entering its R.A. and DEC numbers.
5.2. Sync to Target
This operation will match the telescope's current coordinates to Target Right Ascension and
Declination. After slewing to an object, press MENU => "Sync to Target" => ENTER. Follow the screen to
perform the sync. Using this function will re-calibrate the computer to the selected object. Multiple syncs can
be performed if needed. This operation is most useful to find a faint star or nebula near a bright star.
"Sync to Target" will only work after "Select and Slew" is performed. You can change the slewing
speed to make the centering procedure easier. Simply press a number (1 through 9) to change the speed.
The default slew speed is 64X.
"Sync to Target" will improve the local GOTO accuracy around the synced star.
5.3. Settings
5.3.1. Set Time and Site
The HAZ mount is equipped with a GPS receiver which will receive the time, longitude and latitude
information for your current location from satellites after a link is established. However, there are still some
parameters which need to be entered to reflect your location, such as time zone information and
whether daylight saving time is currently in effect. This information will be stored in the hand controller
memory along with longitude and latitude coordinates until they need to be updated.
NOTE: you don't need to do anything if the mount is in an automatic mode, even the time zone is
wrong.
A clear sky and open space outside is needed for the GPS to establish a link with the satellites. The
GPS is installed on the top of the main board under main control board cover.
To set up the controller, turn the mount power ON. Press MENU=> "Settings":
Select and Slew
Sync. to Target
Alignment
Settings
Press ENTER and select "Set Time and Site"
Set Time and Site
Set Beep
Set Display
Set Guiding Rate
Press ENTER. A time and site information screen will be displayed:
2020-10-01 12:01:36
UTC -300 Minute(s)
W071d08m50s
N42d30m32s
DST:
N
Northern
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