Vixen Sphinx SXP - Manual (Page 51)

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWING
STAR BOOK TEN allows you to add 10 new objects to the database by using celestial coordinates. It is possible to define and store
terrestrial objects with altitude and azimuth for terrestrial objects. The tracking will be off if you choose an object in the altitude and
azimuth setting.
In the "New Object" dialog box of "User Coordinates", the position that your telescope is pointing is indicated in RA and DEC and it can be
stored in the database. For terrestrial objects, bring the cursor to "RADEC" with the or zoom key to switch the indication to "AltAz"
with the or direction key.
Access the "User Coordinates" dialog box and move the cursor to an available entry space
with the • direction key.
Press the key to display the "New Object" dialog box and move the cursor to an available
entry space with the • • • direction key.
Enter the name and its location of the point by alphabet and number with the or direction key.
Press the key to complete the entry. Then, press the again to leave this menu.
Note: Use the or zoom key to shift the cursor in the vertical direction while you enter
alphabets and numbers. (The • direction keys are not allocated for moving the cursor.)
If a wrong number is entered, the item for the entry will be highlighted in red color to alert you.
Access the “User Coordinates” dialog box and move the cursor to the point you slew to with the • direction key.
Press the (or )key to display the entry dialog box. Choose OK or “Change Data” or
“Cancel” at your option with the or direction key.
OK: Choose OK to slew the telescope to the point you chose.
Press the key to start the Go-To slewing. To stop, shift the cursor to Cancel with the
(or • )direction key and press the (or ) key. The entry dialog box disappears
and you are ready to choose another.
Call up “Object Menu” and choose “User Coordinates” with the or direction key. Press the (or ) key to access the entry dialog
box.
With the or direction key, move the cursor to an available entry space where no user coordinates are set. (The third line is chosen here.)
Press the key to display the “New Object” dialog box to make your option.
User Coordinates
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Setting a Point by Coordinates
Slewing to the Set Point, Changing or Deleting the Point
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