Vixen SPHINX SXD Mount - Manual (Page 32)

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- The Messier catalog is displayed. Only
those objects above the horizon will be shown. Move the cursor to the target object (M17
here) with the
keys and press Select to enter.
- Some brief data about this celestial object (M17) is displayed. Choose OK and press
Select to enter.
If you decide you wish to select a different object, choose Cancel instead to go back to the
Messier catalog.
- When the GOTO key is pressed, the telescope starts moving to point to the target object
(M17).
Note 1: The STAR BOOK Object Menu list will display only those celestial objects which are
in the sky above the horizon at the current time and location.
Note 2: The object label may appear twice next to the selected object.
Note 3: The Object Menu also includes the Sun, Moon, planets, constellations, NGC/IC
objects and well-known celestial objects. You can search for them in the same way.
Warning!
Never look directly at the sun with your naked eyes or through the telescope without the
proper filter attached. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. Do not leave
the telescope unattended while it is pointed at the sun. It may cause a fire.
Example 2: Search for NGC/IC objects (Find a celestial object in the NGC/IC catalog.)
- Pressing the Chart key will change the screen to CHART MODE when you are in SCOPE
MODE.
Press Object to display the Object Menu.
- The Object Menu is displayed. Move the cursor to NGC/IC with the
keys and press
Select to enter.
- Enter the catalog number of the target object (NGC7000here). Move the cursor to the
head of the 4-digit number boxes with the
keys and fill in the boxes with the Value+,
Value- keys.