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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Please read before using this equipment.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Features ..........................3 A Quick Look at Your Star Navigator ................... 3 Preparation ..........................4 Installing Batteries ......................4 Turning On the Star Navigator ..................4 Selecting a Latitude ......................4 Selecting a Time Correction Zone ..................5 Setting Up the Star Navigator ................... 5 Clearing the Star Navigator’s Memory ............... -
Page 3: Features
This helps Built-in Compass — helps you find the cor- you easily identify celestial objects and use rect direction to point the Star Navigator. them as a reference to locate planets in the night sky. -
Page 4: Preparation
When the display dims or the Star Navigator stops operating properly, wait about 1 minute for the Star Navigator to turn off, then replace the batteries. Europe Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. -
Page 5: Selecting A Time Correction Zone
Asia Europe Note: If your location is not shown on the maps, choose the closest latitude to your lo- cation. If your location lies between any two Asia latitudes, choose either latitude. SELECTING A TIME CORRECTION ZONE The time zone in which you reside can affect your observations. -
Page 6: Clearing The Star Navigator's Memory
(to show Daylight Sav- Important: ing Time is not in effect) or until pears (to show Daylight Saving Time is • If the Star Navigator is turned off, it in effect), then press FIND SELECT saves information stored in its memory READY appears. -
Page 7: Using The Stand
Although you will usually hold the Star Navi- Notes: gator in front of you when you use it, you can also use the Star Navigator’s built-in stand to • All information in the Star Navigator’s place it on a flat surface such as a desk,... -
Page 8: Seasons When Constellations Appear
Object Abbreviation Object Abbreviation Corona Altair CORONA ALTAIR Corvus Antares CORVUS ANTARE Crater Arcturus CRATER ARCTUR Cygnus Betelgeuse CYGNUS BETELG Delphinus Capella DELPHI CAPELA Draco Castor DRACO CASTOR Eridanus Deneb ERIDAN DENEB Gemini Fomalhaut GEMINI FOMALH Hercules Hamal HERCUL HAMAL Polaris POLARI Leo Minor... -
Page 9: Selecting An Observation Location
IDENTIFY tor flashes, one of the star map indica- until desired abbreviation tors on the back of the Star Navigator pears. appears if the constellation or flashes, and and a map number star is currently visible or will be visible appear. -
Page 10: Finding A Planet
Then insert the star map into the rotation Compare the stars in the sky with the ring on the front panel between the body stars on the star map. of the Star Navigator and the back of the ring. Notes: Note: Make sure the star map’s notch •... - Page 11 2. Refer to “Planets” on Page 8 to find the 5. Turn the Star Navigator over and care- abbreviation for the planet you want to fully remove the star map whose num- find. ber is flashing from the holder. Then insert the star map into the rotation ring 3.
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Page 12: Identifying Astar Or Constellation
Note: If you try to use your Star Navigator 8. Slowly turn your body until the compass’ during the day (when celestial objects are arrow points to the flashing directional... -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting REDUCING COMPASS Note: Your Star Navigator’s compass is de- signed so the letter closest to you (in the six INACCURACY o’clock position) indicates the direction you are facing. The magnetic variations that naturally occur at different locations on earth can affect your Star Navigator’s compass readings, making... -
Page 14: Care
If your location lies between any two magnetic correction zones, choose either zone. CARE Keep the Star Navigator dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the Star Navigator only in normal temperature environments. Handle the Star Navigator carefully;... -
Page 15: Specifications
Specifications Operating Voltage ........................3.3 – 4.8 Vdc Power Source ......................3 AAA alkaline batteries Battery Life (Approx.) ........................50 hours Automatic Shutoff ......................... About 1 minute Dimensions (HWD) ......................6 × 6 × 1 (165 × 157 × 33 mm) Weight .............................. - Page 16 Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship un- der normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANT- ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURA- TION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN.