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®
SmartStar -G Series Mount and Telescopes
(For 8800, 8802, 8803 and 8804)
Instruction Manual
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Table of Content Table of Content .............................................................................................................. 2 ® 1. SmarStar -G Series Overview .................................................................................... 4 ® 1.1. SmartStar -G Series Features .............................................................................. 4 1.2. Assembly Terms ..........................................................................................
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5.8.2. Comets ......................................................................................................... 20 5.8.3. Asteroids ...................................................................................................... 21 5.9. Watch List ........................................................................................................... 21 5.10. Set Telescope Coord. ....................................................................................... 22 5.11.
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® most technologically advanced automated 1. SmarStar -G Series tracking system available on the market Overview today. With a database over 50,000 celestial objects, including all of the most ® famous galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, not 1.1. SmartStar -G Series to mention the planets, you’ll be able to Features enjoy star gazing with the simple push of a button. Alt-Azimuth Mount– The Cube™ The easy to understand controller on ® The SmartStar -G series come with our th
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control. With ASCOM protocol, you can USB Port control your telescope with most ASCOM The 8402 hand controller comes with a USB compatible software. This enables you to utilize the CPU, large screen, and disk port that tremendously expands the space of your PC/laptop. With a wide functionalities of the already powerful system. With the USB2COM driver installed, selection of software, your star gazing experience will never be the same again. the USB port works as an RS232 serial port.
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1.2. Assembly Terms 1. Telescope tube 2. Dovetail lock 3. Hand controller 4. Altitude lock 5. Mount 6. Tripod 7. Tripod bolt 8. Tray 9. Tray lock 6
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2. Telescope Assembly Step 1. Preparing the Tripod Extend tripod legs to full extension. Step 2. Attaching the Mount Attach mount to tripod using the long bolt (#7). Slide tray on bottom of shaft. Then screw on round black knob (#9). Step 3a. Installing Batteries (not included) Note: you may use 8 AA batteries (Step 3) or the AC adaptor (Step 5) to operate the mount. Pull the batteries compartment cover (shown) open. Gently pull the batteries holder (shown next) out of the
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Step 5. Plug in hand controller and AC adaptor. Plug hand controller into either one of the two HBX ports on the mount. Next plug in AC adaptor. (Or use batteries—see step 3). Turn on power (the red light should go on). At this point you can begin observing manually. Use the 4 Arrow keys (▲▼◄►) to rotate the scope Up, Down, Left, and Right. Use the SPEED key to change the slew rate from the slowest (2X) to the fastest (MAX). The other HBX is reserved for accessories, such as exte
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Install the Finderscope by sliding the dovetail plate onto the Eyepiece sleeve (see arrow) and tightening the side screw. The eyepiece can be placed on the end of the scope or on the side (see next step). Secure the eyepiece using the side screw. Use the focus knob to adjust the focus. Flip This picture shows the eyepiece on the side. Remove the switch protective cap to insert the eyepiece. The diagonal is not used for side viewing. Use the flip switch to flip the internal
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TM 3. GOTONOVA 8402G Hand Controller HBX USB Port Port Figure 1. GOTONOVA 8402 Hand Controller TM GOTONOVA 8402G hand controller (HC) • Arrow ( ▲▼ ►◄): Press ▲▼ buttons to ® is the standard controller for a SmartStar -G move a telescope along the altitude series mount and telescope, as shown in direction, ►◄ to move a telescope Figure 1. along the azimuth direction. Brows the menu or move the cursor in operating menu. • SPEED Key: To select slew speed (2X, 3.1.
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3.2. The LCD Screen The 8402 HC consists of a large 4-line LCD screen, which displays all the information as shown in Figure 2. The user interface is simple and easy to learn. Target Name GPS Status Target R.A. Target DEC. Slew Speed Right Ascension Declination Tracking Speed Altitude Azimuth Local Date and Time N/S Hemisphere Figure 2. 8402G HC LCD Information Screen 1. Target Name: display the name of the 4. Tracking speed: display current target that telescope is curre
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sure the mount is leveled. Then turn the 4. Getting Started mount power on. In order to experience the full GOTO or capability of GOTONOVA technology, it is very important to set up the mount correctly 2. Turn the mount power on. Press the before observation. SPEED button to select a slew speed (MAX for fast slew and 2X for fine 4.1. Level and Align the Mount tuning). Turn the SOUTH mark pointing to south using ► or ◄ button. An 4.1.1. Level the Mount. additional compass may be
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Press ENTER. Select “Set Up Time and Site” Time Zone Hours Enter Set Up Time and Site behind UT Minutes Set Display Info Set Key Beep Reset All Hawaii -10 600 Upgrade Firmware Alaska -9 540 Pacific -8 480 Press ENTER. The “Set Local Time” screen will show: Mountain -7 420 Set Local Time: Central -6 360 2009-06-01 11:55:09 Eastern -5 300 300 Min. behind UT Daylight Time Saving √ To adjust minutes, move the cursor to each digit and use the n ▲ or ▼ key to change t
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If for any reason your GPS can’t pick up a Focusing Telescope: signal you can manually enter the GPS 1. After selecting the desired eyepiece aim coordinates. Press ◄ or ► key to move the cursor and using ▲ or ▼ key to toggle the telescope tube at a land-based target at least 200 yards away (e.g. A telephone pole between “W” and “E”, “N” and “S”, or to or building). Fully extend focusing tube by change the numbers. It is always a good idea to do your home work to get the GPS turning the
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tracking accuracy. To do so, press MENU telescope mount to turn on the mount. Use button, scroll down to “Align”, select “Easy ►, ◄, ▼ or ▲ buttons to point the telescope One Star Align” and press ENTER. A list of to desired object. You may need using three bright objects, such as Moon, Venus, SPEED key to change the slewing speed. and other stars, will be displayed for you to select from. Select an object using ▲ or ▼ 5.2. Slew to an Object key. Then press ENTER. Use ◄ ► ▲ or ▼ key to c
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and use the number button to select the browse the watch list. (Refer to 5.9 Watch object. List). • UGC Catalog: consists of 12939 5.2.9. Watch List Auto objects. This function will set the mount automatically slew to all the objects listed in 5.2.3. Comets Watch List at a preset time interval. The time interval can be set to from 10 seconds It contains up to 64 comets, with 16 pre- to 1200 seconds by using ▼ or ▲ button. loaded comets. This database is customer upgradeable. 5.3. La
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Record New Landmark Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to No: 01 “Record New Landmark” line, and press Name: Z0 Alt. 23º33.1’ ENTER. A landmark screen will show: Azi. 225º58.8’ Alt. 13º 0.0’ Azi. 25º58.8’ Use arrow keys to Move. Press “ENTER” Use ► or ◄ button to move the cursor and To modify. 64X ▼ or ▲ button to change the number, then press ENTER. You can change the name and Alt/Azi coordinates accordingly. Use ◄ ► ▲ and ▼ keys to slew the Delete One
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the GOTO accuracy in nearby sky. Multiple • Keypad Backlight. syncs can be performed if needed. Use arrow keys to adjust keypad backlight. “Sync to Target” will only work after “Select Press ENTER. and slew” was performed. You may need using SPEED key to change the slewing LCD Back Light speed to make the centering procedure easier. A default slew speed is 2X. 5.5. Electric Focuser 5.6.3. Set Key Beep If you have an electric focuser in your system and it is supported by GOT
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or modified. For comets or asteroids, the 5.7.2. One Star Align maximum number is 64, which includes the From the main menu, select “Align”. Select preloaded objects. “One Star Align” and press ENTER. A list of To edit a user object, press MENU, use ▲ align stars that are above the horizon is computed based on your local time and or ▼ button move the cursor to “User Object List” and press ENTER. A following location. Use ▲ or ▼ button to select an screen will show: alignment star and
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Use ◄ or ► key to move the cursor and ▲ or ▼ key to change the numbers of your object. RA ranges from 0 hour to 24 hour No: 003 and DEC from -90 degree to +90 degree. Name: SAO2940 R.A. 17h30.7m Press ENTER when it is done. A DEC 86º58.1’ confirmation screen will show: Save to No. 003 ? Press “ENTER” to Use ► or ◄ button to move the cursor, and Confirm ▼ or ▲ button to change the number. Press Press, “BACK” to ENTER to delete selected object. Cancel Delete all U
