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The MiniTower™ GOTO AltAz Mount 
with GPS and dual Mount set-up 
#8300 

 

FEATURES 

  25 lb Payload 

  8 lbs of additional payload on the balancing side 

  All metal (aluminum alloy and stainless steel) heavy duty tripod 

  1.5”/1.25” stainless steel legs 

 Internal 

GPS 

  #8401 controller with USB port and 130,000 objects in database 

  Accurate SmartStar® GoTo and auto-tracking 

  Conical bearings, 4 steel ball bearings 

 Metal 

worm/gears 

  Automatic over-current protection 

  Automatic clutch protection for both axes 

  Typical GoTo accuracy: 1 Arc Min. 

  Resolution: 1 Arc Sec. 

  Dual scope setup with two dovetails 

  High accuracy level indicator 

  3-point easy level adjustment system 

  Manual push-to for both Axes 

PACKAGE CONTENTS 

  Telescope Mount (with built-in GPS) 

  #8401 Hand Controller 

 Controller 

Cable 

 1.75-inchTripod 

 Tripod 

bolt 

 

 Tripod 

Support 

  3 kg Counterweight 

 Tripod 

Lock 

 

  Tripod Support  

 Tripod 

Rod 

 Primary 

Dovetail 

Lock 

 

 Primary 

Dovetail 

Holder 

  Azimuth Lock  

 Altitude 

Lock 

  Counter Balance Arm Lock 

  Secondary Dovetail Holder Lock 

  Secondary Dovetail Holder 

  Secondary Dovetail Lock 

  Counter Balance Arm 

 AC 

adapter 

 USB 

cable 

  12V DC adaptor cable with car 

lighter plug 

 Hard 

travel 

case

ONLINE CONTENTS (click under “Support” menu) www.iOptron.com 

 Manuals 

(you will need to refer to the full manual for details on set-up and operation). 

  Tips for set up 

  Hand controller firmware upgrades (check online for latest version) 

  Reviews and feedback from other customers 

Summary of Contents for MiniTower GOTO

Page 1: ...p with two dovetails High accuracy level indicator 3 point easy level adjustment system Manual push to for both Axes PACKAGE CONTENTS Telescope Mount with built in GPS 8401 Hand Controller Controller Cable 1 75 inchTripod Tripod bolt Tripod Support 3 kg Counterweight Tripod Lock Tripod Support Tripod Rod Primary Dovetail Lock Primary Dovetail Holder Azimuth Lock Altitude Lock Counter Balance Arm L...

Page 2: ...nob 1 to secure the tripod support in place Step 4 Attach telescope to primary dovetail holder 10 using primary dovetail lock 9 Step 5 Set telescope to PARK POSITION 1 Position the mount so that the S is facing south 2 The telescope tube should be pointed directly up at the zenith If it is not perfectly straight then loosen the altitude lock 13 to adjust telescope Once it is straight re tighten th...

Page 3: ... the counterweight should fit over the groove of the arm so that the brass rod fits into the groove when tightened Next Skip to step 10 This step is for attaching a second scope Go to steps 7 and 8 if you are attaching the counterweight Step 9 Attach Secondary Dovetail Holder 16 by tightening the holder lock 15 onto the counterweight arm 18 After sliding your scope into the dovetail holder secure ...

Page 4: ... Latitude Longitude and current time only If you are not receiving a signal due to clouds or buildings you can manually enter the lat and long in step 15 Step 13 Go to Set up controller Press ENTER Step 14 Go to Set up Local Time Press ENTER Enter date and day light savings Y yes N no Then press ENTER Note use numbered keypad to change numbers Step 15 Go to Set Up Site Press ENTER Enter time zone ...

Page 5: ...MENU Sync To Target Press ENTER Next use the arrow keys to slew to the object until it is centered in your eyepiece Then press ENTER again on the hand controller To slew to other objects repeat steps 16 and 17 You do not need to repeat step 18 except for adjustments Refer to the online manual for 1 star and 2 star alignments Sync to Target is similar to 1 star Alignment except that you choose the ...

Page 6: ...el Adjustment Screw 7 Tripod 8 Mount Base 9 Primary Dovetail Lock 10 Primary Dovetail Holder 11 Azimuth Lock 12 South Mark 13 Altitude Lock 14 Counter Balance Arm Lock 15 Secondary Dovetail Holder Lock 16 Secondary Dovetail Holder 17 Secondary Dovetail Lock 18 Counter Balance Arm 19 Bubble Indicator 20 8401 Hand Controller 21 DC Adapter 22 AC Adapter 23 Coiled Cable 24 USB Cable 25 Counter Weight ...

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