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4.8.4.11. Set RA Guiding (EC mount Only)
You can turn off R.A. guiding by selecting "Filter R.A. Guiding" to allow the high precision encoder
to correct the tracking error, or turn the R.A. guiding on by selecting "Allow RA Guiding" to allow the mount
to receive guiding corrections from the autoguiding software.
4.8.4.12. Language
Select one of supported menu languages. Currently it has English and Chinese.
4.8.4.13. Enable CW Up Position
This setting will allow the CW moving to an up position. The upward angle limit is same as the
meridian flipping setting, or 20 degree at maximum. When this set is enabled, the mount will GOTO past the
meridian if an object is close to the meridian, within the angle limit. There will be no meridian flip when past
the meridian.
4.8.4.14. Enter AA/EQ Mode
This setting will switch the mount between AA/EQ mode.
4.8.5. Edit User Objects
Besides various star lists available in the handset, you can add, edit or delete your own user-defined
objects. This is especially useful for newly found comets. You can also add your favorite observation object
into the user object list for easy sky surfing. Up to 60 comets and other user objects can be stored.
4.8.5.1. Enter a New Comet
Press MENU => "Edit User Objects" to set user objects.
User Defined Comet
Other Objects
Select "User Defined Comet" to add/browse/delete the user-defined comet list. Find the orbit
parameters of a comet in the SkyMap format. For example, the C/2012 ISON has an orbit parameter:
No.
Name
C/2012
S1 ISON
Select "Add a New Comet" to add a new one:
Add a New Comet
Browse Comets
Delete a Comet
Clear All Comets
The handset will display the parameter entry screen:
Comet Parameter
Date: 0000-00-00.0000
q: 0.000000
e: 0.000000
ω: 000.0000
Ω: 000.0000
i: 000.0000
Year
M
Day
2013
11
28.7960
0.0125050
q
e
1.0000030
345.5088
25
ω
Ω
295.7379
61.8570
I
H
G
6.0
4.0
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