iOptron Astroboy 9403 (Green) [13/41] More functions of gotonova hand controller

5. More Functions of GoToNova Hand Controller

5.1. Manual Operation of the Telescope

You may observe land and astronomical objects using GoToNova’s arrow keys.

After the telescope was assembled (referring to Section 2. Telescope Assembly), flip the

ON/OFF switch on the telescope mount to the ON position. Use ►,◄,▼ or ▲ buttons to point

the telescope to desired object. You may need using SPEED key to change the slewing speed.

5.2. Slew to an Object

Press MENU button, from the main menu, select “Select and Slew.” Select an object you

would like to observe and press ENTER key.

The GoToNova

hand controller has a database consists of over 4,000 objects. Use ►

or ◄ button to move the cursor and ▼ or ▲ button to change the number. “

”indicates the

object is above the horizon, and “

” means it is below the horizon. Only those objects above

the horizon can be observed. In some catalogs, those stars below the horizon may not display.

5.2.1. Planets, Sun, Moon

There are 9 objects in Solar system.

5.2.2. Deep Sky Objects

• Named Deepsky Object: It consists of 137 deep sky objects with their common

names. More information will be available by pressing HELP key. A list of named

deep sky objects is also attached in Appendix C.

• Messier Catalog: It consists of all 110 objects in Messier catalog. More information

will be available by pressing HELP key.

• NGC Catalog: It consists a few thousand objects in NGC catalog. Use ► or ◄ button

to move the cursor and ▼ or ▲ button to change the number.

5.2.3. Comets

It contains up to 64 comets. This database is customer editable.

5.2.4. Asteroids

It contains up to 64 asteroids. This database is customer editable.

5.2.5. Stars

• Named Stars: It consists of 191 stars with their common names. They are listed

alphabetically. A list is attached in Appendix C.

• Constellations: It consists of 88 modern constellations with their names. They are

listed alphabetically. A list is attached in Appendix C.

• Double Stars: It consists of 211 double stars. A list is attached in Appendix C.