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meridian if an object is close to the meridian, within the angle limit. There will be no meridian flip when past
the meridian.
5.4.14. Enter AA/EQ Mode
This setting will switch the mount between AA/EQ mode.
5.5. Edit User Objects
Besides various star lists available in the hand controller, 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.
5.5.1. 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 hand controller will display the parameter entry screen:
Date: 2000-01-00.0000
q: 0.000000 e: 0.000000
ω: 000.0000 Ω: 000.0000
i: 000.0000
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.
5.5.2. 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:
Year
M
Day
2013
11
28.7960
0.0125050
q
e
1.0000030
345.5088
28
ω
Ω
295.7379
61.8570
I
H
G
6.0
4.0
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