Vixen Sphinx SXP User Manual

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Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWING

Allows you to return the telescope to the initial setting position without loosening the RA and DEC lock levers on the mount, and assures
that the mount retains all the alignments. The telescope slews back to the initial setting position where the telescope tube is level and
points to the west

Note: The telescope may not return to the initial setting position if the lock levers are loosened during observation

Change Data: Choose “Change Data” to rewrite the set points.

To change the set point, display the entry dialog box and choose “Change Data” with the or
direction key. Then, press the key.

Delete: Choose “Delete” to clear the orbital elements

To delete the set point, display the entry dialog box and choose “Delete” with the or direction key. Then, press the key.

Note: If your STAR BOOK TEN is connected to a PC with LAN, the orbital elements can be input, changed or deleted through the PC.

Call up “Object Menu” and choose “Home Position” with the or direction key.

Press the (or )key and the dialog box appears to confirm if you slew the telescope to
the home position. Choose OK or Cancel with the or direction key and press the
key.

Home Position

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