Software Bisque Paramount MX - Table of Contents

Paramount MX User Guide
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Table of Contents
Telescope Operation Disclaimer ................................................................................................................... 7
Sun Warning .................................................................................................................................................. 7
The Paramount MX ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................................... 10
Getting Help ............................................................................................................................................ 10
What You Need to Know ............................................................................................................................. 11
Polar Alignment Basics ............................................................................................................................ 11
Coordinate Systems ................................................................................................................................ 12
The Horizon Coordinate System ......................................................................................................... 12
The Equatorial Coordinate System ..................................................................................................... 13
Hour Angle .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Local Sidereal Time ................................................................................................................................. 15
Atmospheric Refraction .......................................................................................................................... 16
Homing .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Labeling the Home Position ................................................................................................................ 18
Synchronization ...................................................................................................................................... 19
The Local Celestial Meridian ............................................................................................................... 20
Best Synchronization Practices ........................................................................................................... 21
Step by Step Synchronization ............................................................................................................. 21
Session to Session Pointing Repeatability ........................................................................................... 22
Making Sure Synchronization Is Correct ............................................................................................. 22
Setting the Computer’s Clock ................................................................................................................. 25
Parking the Paramount MX ..................................................................................................................... 25
Parking from TheSkyX Professional Edition ........................................................................................ 25
Defining the Park Position ................................................................................................................... 25
Park Position Rules .............................................................................................................................. 26
Audible Control System Feedback ...................................................................................................... 26
Visual Control System Feedback ......................................................................................................... 28
Through the Mount Cabling ................................................................................................................ 28
Packing List .................................................................................................................................................. 33