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5.1.6. Constellations
This catalog consists of 88 modern constellations. They are listed alphabetically. A list is attached in
Appendix E.
5.1.7. Custom Objects
It can store up to 60 user-defined objects, including comets.
5.1.8. Enter R.A. DEC
Here you can go to a target by entering its R.A. and DEC numbers.
5.2. Sync to Target
This operation will match the telescope's current coordinates to Target Right Ascension and
Declination. It can be used to correct GOTO pointing error. After slewing to an object, press MENU - then
scroll to “Sync to Target” and press ENTER. Follow the screen to do the sync. Using this function will re-
align the telescope to the selected object. Multiple syncs can be performed if needed. This operation is most
useful to find a faint star or nebula near a bright star.
“Sync to Target” will only work after “Select and Slew” is performed. You can change the moving
speed to make the centering procedure easier. Simply press a number (1 through 9) key to change the
speed. The default moving speed is 64X.
“Sync to Target” is similar to “One Star Align”, except that you choose the object to “sync” to. “One
Star Align” chooses the star/object for you.
5.3. Align
This function is used for aligning the telescope. The hand controller provides two polar alignment
methods. “Polar Align” uses a set of 2 bright stars for polar alignment. This provides a viable polar
alignment approach for those who can’t see the polar. The “Two Star Polar Align” is used to refine the
polar alignment using the AccuAlign
TM
polar scope. The system also provides three star alignment methods:
“SolarSys Align”, “One Star Align”, and “Multi-Star Align”. The mount has to be at Zero Position before
performing any star alignment.
5.3.1. Pole Star Position
This function displays the position of the Pole Star for Quick Polar Alignment using iOptron
®
AccuAlign
TM
polar scope. The position of Polaris is displayed in northern hemisphere or Sigma Octantis in
southern hemisphere.
5.3.2. Polar Align
This BrightStar Polar Alignment allows you do a polar alignment without seeing the Pole Star.
Press the MENU button, then select “Align” and “Polar Align”. The HC will display a list of bright alignment
stars near the meridian, with name, magnitude, azimuth and altitude position. Select one that is visible and
high in altitude as the Alignment Star A. Follow the HC instruction to move the Star A to the center of the
eyepiece with the combination of using Latitude Adjustment Knob and “◄” or “►” button. Press ENTER to
confirm the settings. Next, select a bright star that is close to the horizon as the Alignment Star B. Center it
using the Azimuth Adjustment Knob and “◄” or “►” button (The “
▲”
and “
▼”
buttons are not used here).
Press ENTER to confirm the settings.