Sky-Watcher AutoTracking114(old) - Manual (Page 8)

GUIDE
SET GO
SLOW
FAST
1
2
3
4
6
5
CRUISE
TRAC
SET LAT
Fig.m
The telescope does not require setup for terrestrial use. The telescope can
start from any position. However, if the telescope is positioned in one spot and
the Cruise function is utilized, setting a Reference Point to start and end a
viewing session will save a lot of time for you --- you will not need to reset the 6
Cruising positions before every viewing session. The Reference Point is
defined as the point to which the optical tube is pointing when the power switch
is turned on. (See below for information on the Cruise function.)
FOR TERRESTRIAL (LAND) USAGE
The Auto-Tracking Telescope can be set to automatically CRUISE between up
to 6 stored positions, or GOTO any stored position.
STORING POSITIONS
You can store up to 6 positions. After slewing to a desired position using the
directional keys, press "SET" and one of the 6 numeric keys (Fig.m). The
location of each selected position will be stored in the system memory of the
hand control until the data is overwrite by the user.
Make sure to turn off "Tracking" when using the Auto-tracking mount for
terrestrial use.
S
etting up the telescope
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and control operation
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GUIDE
SET GO
SLOW
FAST
1
2
3
4
6
5
CRUISE
TRAC
SET LAT
Fig.l
To activate the TRACKING FUNCTION, you must first find the astronomical
object you are seeking. The preferred method of finding objects is called
"star-hopping" and there is much written on this method. Remember, you must
used the Hand Control unit to move the telescope as you cannot move it
manually. When you are ready to track (when the object is in the center of the
field of view), press the "Guide" and "Slow" buttons in combination and tracking
will be activated (Fig.l). When you want to cancel "tracking" and slew in higher
speed, press the same button combination. Note that when tracking is
activated, one of the "Guide", "Slow" or "Fast" buttons will flash.
When the tracking is "on", use the Slow (4x) and Fast (8x) speeds to
center objects in the eyepiece for astronomical objects. With tracking
"off", use the Guide (32x) and Slow (64x) speeds to center astronomical
objects in the finderscope, and the Fast (800x) for general slewing to get
to objects quickly.
To ensure the best accuracy of your position choices, it is important that
before the actual setting you do the final direction adjustments using the
and keys.
"GOTO" A STORED POSITION
Once the stored positions are set you can GOTO them. Press "GO" and then
the corresponding numeric key for the position desired (Fig.n). The mount will
automatically slew to the stored position. Once the GOTO function is
activated, both "GO" and the corresponding numeric key will light up.
GUIDE
SET GO
SLOW
FAST
1
2
3
4
6
5
CRUISE
TRAC
SET LAT
Fig.n