Vixen Sphinx SXP - Manual (Page 9)

BEFORE USE
Flow of Operation
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Take the following steps to set up and use the SXP equatorial mount series correctly.
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Set up the tripod on a level ground.
Balancing the mount.
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Set the Language (The first time only)
Turn on power to the STAR BOOK TEN and set your language.
Set date, time and time zone (The first time only)
Enter date, time of your observing site and time zone into your
STAR BOOK TEN.
Set longitude and latitude. Enter longitude and latitude of your
observing site into your STAR BOOK TEN.
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Begin with the Home Position
Run the motors of the SXP mount by the STAR BOOK TEN to
position the mount toward the home position.
Align the telescope
Choose two (or more) reference stars from the database to align
the telescope.
Automatic Go-To Slewing
Once the alignment is completed, enjoy your observing as the
STAR BOOK TEN will point you to your target object.
● Learn and understand the basic operations of the SXP mount.
● Use various functions and applications.
P10~19
P20~23
P24
P25~52
P53~98
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Preparation
Initial Setting
Basic Operation
Go-To Slewing to Celestial Objects
Application
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