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4. Getting Started
In order to experience the full GOTO
capability of GOTONOVA technology, it is
very important to set up the mount correctly
before observation.
4.1. Level and Align the Mount
4.1.1. Level the Mount.
Leveling is critical for a good GOTO and
tracking accuracy.
Level the mount by observing the bubble
(shown) on the base of the mount by
adjusting tripod legs. The bubble should be
in the center of the circle. It is also
recommended to use additional levelers
(such as a torpedo leveler) to assure
precise leveling. Turn the mount around by
pressing
►
or
◄
button to make sure it is
always leveled.
4.1.2. Initial Positions
Each time the mount is turned on, the
default position is Park Position,
i.e.
,its
altitude is 90º0.0’ and azimuth is 180º0.0’,
which means the “SOUTH” mark is pointing
to south and the telescope is pointing
straight up at the zenith. To set the Park
Position, you can do one of the following:
1. Align the mount to south by turning the
mount so that the South mark facing
south. An additional compass is needed.
Unlock the altitude lock (#4) and rotate
the telescope to point straight up at the
Zenith. A torpedo level may help. Make
sure the mount is leveled. Then turn the
mount power on.
or
2. Turn the mount power on. Press the
SPEED button to select a slew speed
(MAX for fast slew and 2X for fine
tuning). Turn the SOUTH mark pointing
to south using
►
or
◄
button. An
additional compass may be needed.
Rotate the telescope point to the zenith
using
▲
or
▼
button. A torpedo level
may help. Then turn the mount power
off and turn it on. Or you can press
MENU, scroll down to “Set Telescope
Coord.”, press ENTER. The default
number is “Alt: 90º00.0’ and Azi:
180º00.0’”. Press ENTER to complete
the initialization.
4.2. Setting Up the Mount
A SmartStar-G
is equipped with
a GPS receiver,
which will
receive the local
time, longitude
and latitude
information from
a satellite after the link is established.
However, manual input is still needed for
time zone and Daylight Saving setting.
A clear sky outside is needed for GPS to
communicate well with the satellites.
4.2.1. Set Up Time and Site
Press MENU button, from the main menu,
scroll down and select “
Set up controller
”
Select and slew
Land Objects
Sync. to target
Electronic focuser
Set up controller
Align
User Object List
Watch List
1) South
2) Up
Alt lock (#4)
