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Enter the parameters using the arrow buttons and number keys. Press ENTER and a confirmation
screen will be displayed. Press ENTER again to store the object under the assigned user object number, or
press BACK button to cancel.
4.8.5.2. Enter Other Objects or Observation List
Press MENU => "Edit User Objects" to set user objects.
User Defined Comet
Other Objects
Select "Other Objects" to enter you own object:
Add a New Object
Browse Objects
Delete an Object
Clear All Objects
Select "Add a New Object". A screen will be displayed asking you to Enter R.A. and DEC
coordinates:
Enter RA and DEC
RA
07h57m22.7
DEC
+90°00'00"
Alt
42°21'24"
Azi
000°00'00"
You may enter the R.A. and DEC coordinates of the object you want to store, and press ENTER to
confirm.
A more useful application of this function is to store your favorite viewing objects before heading to
the field. When the "Enter R.A. and DEC" screen appears, press the MENU button. It brings up the
catalogs that you can select the object from. Follow the screen instructions to add your favorite objects.
Press BACK button to go back one level.
Press the BACK button to go back to the object entry submenu. You may review the records or
delete those that are no longer wanted. Press the BACK button to finish the operation. Now you can slew to
your favorite stars from "Custom Objects" catalog using "Select and Slew."
4.8.6. Firmware Information
This option will display the mount type, firmware version information for the handset (HC), Main
Board (Main), R.A. board (RA), and DEC board (DEC).
4.8.7. Zero Position
4.8.7.1. GoTo Zero Position
This moves your telescope to its Zero Position what the handset thinks it should be. At the end of
move, the mount needs be adjusted if the mount is not at Zero Position physically.
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