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General| Material | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Height | Adjustable |
| Mount Type | Alt-Azimuth |
| Compatibility | Telescopes |
| Tracking Modes | Sidereal, Solar, Lunar |
| Power Supply | DC12V |
| Weight | 6 kg |
Explains how an Altazimuth mount works and its basic tracking principle.
Detailed overview of the SKYPOD Mount and tripod components.
Explains the buttons, functions, and screen indicators of the STAR BOOK-S controller.
Lists technical specifications for both the SKYPOD Mount and STAR BOOK-S.
Outlines the sequence of steps for setting up and using the SKYPOD.
Details on battery types and installation for the STAR BOOK-S controller and SKYPOD mount.
Instructions for assembling the tripod and attaching the SKYPOD mount head.
Steps for securely mounting the telescope optical tube onto the mount.
Procedure for balancing the telescope for optimal tracking performance.
Guides for connecting the controller cable and external power supply.
Instructions for powering on and off the SKYPOD mount and STAR BOOK-S controller.
Select the desired language for the STAR BOOK-S interface.
Enter the correct date and local time for accurate operation.
Configure longitude, latitude, and time zone for the observation site.
Save configured settings for future use.
Learn to manually slew the telescope using the controller.
Practice using the telescope for daytime viewing to build familiarity.
Adjust telescope magnification using different eyepieces.
Align and use the finder scope to easily locate celestial objects.
Guide to observing the Moon, starting with a bright and easy-to-find object.
Set the initial reference position for the telescope mount.
Procedure to align the telescope with reference stars for accurate slewing.
Initiate automatic slewing to celestial objects after alignment.
Search for and select celestial objects from the built-in database.
Steps to properly power down the telescope after observation.
Configure star chart display options like mode and constellation lines.
Adjust the contrast of the STAR BOOK-S LCD screen.
Set screen backlight timeout duration or keep it always on.
Information about STAR BOOK-S features, saving settings, and standalone use.
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