iOptron CEM25 User Manual

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5.7. Edit User Objects
Besides various star lists available in the hand controller, you can add, edit or delete your own user-
defined objects. This is especially useful for newly found comets. You can also add your favorite
observation object into the user object list for easy sky surfing. Up to 60 comets and other user objects can
be stored.
5.7.1. Enter a New Comet
Press MENU => “Edit User Objects” to set user objects.
Select “User Defined Comet” to add/browse/delete the user-defined comet list. Find the orbit
parameters of a comet in the SkyMap format. For example, the C/2012 ISON has an orbit parameter:
No. Name Year M Day q e ω Ω I H G
C/2012 S1 ISON 2013 11 28.7960 0.0125050 1.0000030 345.5088 295.7379 61.8570 6.0 4.0
Select “Add a New Comet” to add a new one:
The hand controller will display the parameter entry screen:
Enter the parameters using the arrow buttons and number keys. Press ENTER and a confirmation
screen will be displayed. Press ENTER again to store the object under the assigned user object number, or
press BACK button to cancel.
5.7.2. Enter Other Objects or Observation List
Press MENU => “Edit User Objects” to set user objects.
Select “Other Objects” to enter you own object:
User Defined Comet
Other Objects
Date: 2000-01-00.0000
q: 0.000000 e: 0.000000
ω: 000.0000 Ω: 000.0000
i: 000.0000
Add a New Comet
Browse Comets
Delete a Comet
Clear All Comets
User Defined Comet
Other Objects

iOptron CEM25 Specifications

General

Brand	iOptron
Model	CEM25
Category	Racks & Stands
Language	English