Astroboy ® Overview; Astroboy Features - iOptron AstroBoy Instruction Manual

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1. AstroBoy Overview
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1.1. AstroBoy Features
iOptron's Astroboy
finds stars for you. Simply select a star or planet and the built-in computer moves the telescope
for you! Plus, it stays on target as the earth rotates. Functions in both celestial and land modes
for watching stars, birds, or landscapes. Take it with you camping, school, anywhere. It sits on a
desk or can be attached to a tripod.
Alt-Azimuth Mount
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The AstroBoy
mount design is probably the most functional and flexible unit on the market. Both axis motors
are built into a small single unit with optical encoders which provides accurate GOTO and
tracking. The proprietary GoToNova
can point your telescope to ANYWHERE above the horizon. With an optional DC adaptor, you
can plug your telescope mount into your car if you're camping or at any remote location.
The easy to understand controller on the market
The GoToNova
hand controller is more intuitive with menu categories well organized. It also has a larger LCD
screen with more lines of content compared with the competition. Using the easy-to-use hand
controller and its large LCD screen, you can easily set up your telescope and select where you
want to go.
More precise speed control for viewing objects
The control system also allows you to slew the telescope at 5 different drive speeds,
keeping the object within the telescope's viewfinder for as long as you wish.
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GoToNova Computerized Control System
The revolutionary GoToNova
technologically advanced automated tracking system available on the market today. With a
database of more than 4,000 celestial objects, including all of the most famous galaxies,
nebulae, star clusters, not to mention the planets, you'll be able to enjoy star gazing with the
simple push of a button.
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portable telescope is easy to use and easy to carry! Just click and it
refractor telescope comes with our Alt-Azimuth Mount. This compact
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technology ensures there are no "dead spots" – so you
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hand controller is much easier to use than other similar products. The
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computerized control system is by far the most
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