Check Mount Type; Go To The Moon; Initial Star Alignment; Turn Off The Mount - iOptron SmartStarMiniTower II Instruction Manual

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Set local time:
2008-06-01 11:55:09
Daylight Saving Time Y
Use the ◄ or ► key to move the cursor to the bottom of the screen, use the ▲ or ▼ button to
toggle between "Y" and "N". Press ENTER to go back the previous screen. The local time also
can be manually entered in case of GPS malfunction or testing the mount inside.
The time and site information will be stored inside HC memory chip. If you are not
traveling to other observation site, they do not need to be changed.

4.3.3. Check Mount Type

Check the main information screen if the mount type is displayed as A/A. If not, refer to 5.4.9 to
change it to A/A.

4.3.4. Go to the Moon

Now the mount is ready to GOTO and track objects. One of the most common objects is the
Moon.
Press MENU button, move the cursor to "Select and slew" and press ENTER. Select "Planets,
Sun, Moon", and use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select Moon. Press ENTER. The telescope will
automatically slew to the Moon and begin to track. Use the arrow keys to center the Moon in
your eyepiece if it is not centered. Then use "Sync to Target" command to keep the Moon in the
center of eyepiece.

4.3.5. Initial Star Alignment

A simple star alignment/synchronization can be performed to improve the GOTO and tracking
accuracy. Press MENU button, scroll down to "Align", select "One Star Align" and press ENTER.
The screen will display a list of bright star for you to select from. Select an object using ▲ or ▼
key. Then press ENTER. Next use the arrow keys to center object in your eyepiece and press
ENTER.
You may need to use the number keys to change the slewing speed to make the centering
procedure easier.

4.4. Turn Off the Mount

If you do not disassemble and/or move the mount/OTA and want the mount be ready to go for
next observation session, park your mount before turn the power off. There is no initial set up is
needed when you turn on the mount next time. To park the telescope press the MENU button,
scroll down to "Park Telescope" and press ENTER. Once the telescope returns to Park Position
turn the power off.
Otherwise, just turn the mount power off.
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