iOptron 8900, 8903, 8920 Instruction Manual

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iOptron® AZ Mount Pro

Instruction Manual

Product #8900, #8903 and #8920

TM

Altazimuth Mount

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This product is a precision instrument. Please read the included QSG before assembling the

mount. Please read the entire Instruction Manual before operating the mount.

If you have any questions please contact us at [e-mail]

WARNING!

NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN WITHOUT A PROPER FILTER!

Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye.

Children should always have adult supervision while observing.

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Table of Content

Table of Content ......................................................................................................................................... 3

1. AZ Mount ProTM Altazimuth Mount Overview...................................................................................... 5

2. AZ Mount ProTM Mount Assembly ........................................................................................................ 6

2.1. Parts List .......................................................................................................................................... 6

2.2. Identification of Parts ....................................................................................................................... 7

2.3. Go2Nova® 8407 Hand Controller .................................................................................................... 8

2.3.1. Key Description ........................................................................................................................ 8

2.3.2. The LCD Screen ....................................................................................................................... 9

2.4. Check Hand Controller Battery ..................................................................................................... 10

3. AZ Mount ProTM Mount Assembly ...................................................................................................... 11

3.1. Un-package the Mount ................................................................................................................... 11

3.2. Tripod Setup................................................................................................................................... 11

3.3. Attach Mount ................................................................................................................................. 11

3.4. Level Mount ................................................................................................................................... 12

3.5. Lock Mount .................................................................................................................................... 12

3.6. Attach Telescope ............................................................................................................................ 12

3.7. Install Counterweight ..................................................................................................................... 13

3.8. Balance Payload ............................................................................................................................. 14

3.9. Connect Cable ................................................................................................................................ 15

3.10. Install Second Telescope.............................................................................................................. 15

4. AZ Mount ProTM Mount Operation ...................................................................................................... 16

4.1. Power the Mount and GO .............................................................................................................. 16

4.2. GOTO a Celestial Object ............................................................................................................... 16

4.3. Solar Observation........................................................................................................................... 16

4.4. Enter Initial Information ................................................................................................................ 16

4.5. Set Up the Mount Manually ........................................................................................................... 17

4.6. Manual Operation of the Mount .................................................................................................... 17

4.7. Position Memorization ................................................................................................................... 17

4.8. Star Identifying Function ............................................................................................................... 17

4.9. Turn Off the Mount ........................................................................................................................ 18

5. Complete Functions of Go2Nova® Hand Controller ............................................................................ 19

5.1. Slew to an Object ........................................................................................................................... 19

5.1.1. Solar System ........................................................................................................................... 19

5.1.2. Deep Sky Objects .................................................................................................................... 19

5.1.3. Stars......................................................................................................................................... 19

5.1.4. Comets .................................................................................................................................... 19

5.1.5. Asteroids ................................................................................................................................. 19

5.1.6. Constellations .......................................................................................................................... 19

5.1.7. Custom Objects ....................................................................................................................... 20

5.1.8. Custom R.A. DEC................................................................................................................... 20

5.2. Sync to Target ................................................................................................................................ 20

5.3. Alignment ...................................................................................................................................... 20

5.3.1. One Star Alignment ................................................................................................................ 20

5.3.2. Two Star Alignment ................................................................................................................ 20

5.3.3. Three Star Alignment .............................................................................................................. 20

5.3.4. Solar System Alignment ......................................................................................................... 20

5.3.5. Clear Alignment Data ............................................................................................................. 21

5.4. Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 21

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5.4.1. Set Time and Site .................................................................................................................... 21

5.4.2. Set Beep .................................................................................................................................. 23

5.4.3. Set Display .............................................................................................................................. 23

5.4.4. Set Tracking Rate .................................................................................................................... 23

5.4.5. Set Altitude Limit ................................................................................................................... 24

5.4.6. Set Heating OFF/ON............................................................................................................... 24

5.4.7. Wi-Fi Option ........................................................................................................................... 24

5.4.8. Language ................................................................................................................................. 24

5.5. Edit User Objects ........................................................................................................................... 24

5.5.1. Customer Comets .................................................................................................................... 24

5.5.2. Enter Other Objects or Observation List ................................................................................ 25

5.6. Firmware Information .................................................................................................................... 26

5.7. Zero Position .................................................................................................................................. 26

5.7.1. Goto Zero Position .................................................................................................................. 26

5.7.2. Set Zero Position ..................................................................................................................... 26

6. Wi-Fi Operation .................................................................................................................................... 27

6.1. Wi-Fi Connection........................................................................................................................... 27

6.1.1. For a Windows/Mac Operation System .................................................................................. 27

6.1.2. Tablet/SmartPhone with iOS .................................................................................................. 27

6.1.3. Tablet/SmartPhone with Other OS ......................................................................................... 27

6.2. Connect the Mount ......................................................................................................................... 27

6.2.1. Windows ................................................................................................................................. 27

6.2.2. Mac OS ................................................................................................................................... 28

6.2.3. Tablet/SmartPhone with Sky Safari ........................................................................................ 28

6.3. Wi-Fi Configuration....................................................................................................................... 29

7. Maintenance and Servicing ................................................................................................................... 30

7.1. Maintenance ................................................................................................................................... 30

7.2. iOptron Customer Service.............................................................................................................. 30

7.3. Product End of Life Disposal Instructions ..................................................................................... 30

7.4. Battery Replacement and Disposal Instructions ............................................................................ 30

Appendix A. Technical Specifications ..................................................................................................... 31

Appendix B. AZ Mount Pro Go2Nova® 8407 HC MENU ....................................................................... 32

Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................... 35

Appendix D. Computer Control an AZMP Mount ................................................................................... 36

Appendix E. Go2Nova® 8407 Hand Controller Star List ......................................................................... 37

IOPTRON WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................... 46

Rev. 2.0 2020.10
iOptron reserves the rights to revise this instruction without notice. Actual color/contents/design may differ from those described in this
instruction.

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1. AZ Mount ProTM Altazimuth Mount Overview

Introducing the AZ Mount ProTM altazimuth mount featuring "level and go" intuitive GOTO

setup.

We call it "level and go", the term used to describe iOptron new AZ Mount Pro's simple set up
routing. Using its built-in precision level indicator, the operator simply levels the mount and turns on the
power; this capable computerized alt-azimuth telescope mount takes it from there. Utilizing the on
board 32 channel GPS receiver and built-in position and angular detection sensors; the AZ mount Pro
calculates its global position as well as the telescope orientation. Automatically the mount slews the
instrument to an easily identifiable bright object in the night sky. The user need only confirm a bright
object is in the center of the view, to activate tracking and GOTO functionality.

Features:

 33lb primary payload and 10lb secondary payload capacity, with a mount weighing only 13lbs
 Whisper quiet low-power consumption stepper motors
 Go2Nova® 8407 hand controller featuring 212K+ object library with an 8 line illuminated LCD

screen

 Zero backlash driver system
 On board rechargeable lithium ion battery for up to 10 hours of use
 Built-in WIFI adapter for full ASCOM, iOptron CommanderTM and Sky Safari wireless control
 Serial port for computer control and firmware upgrades
 Retractable counter weight shaft
 Position memorization at power interruption
 Die-cast aluminum body
 3-Point easy level adjustment on tripod
 6 inch dual dovetail saddle (Losmandy/Vixen styles)
 Stands a mere 10 inches tall (mount head only)
 Built-in 32-channel GPS receiver
 Automatic position and angular detection sensors
 Aluminum carrying case

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2. AZ Mount ProTM Mount Assembly

2.1. Parts List1

The mount head (#8920) is shipped in an aluminum carrying case, which includes:

 iOptron AZ Mount Pro telescope mount

 6P6C RJ11 (6 pin connector, straight wired) coiled controller cables X1

 AC adapter for mount battery charging (100V~240V AC input, 12.6V/2000mA DC output)

 4P4C RJ9 (4 pin connector) to DB9 RS232 serial cable for firmware upgrade and computer

control.

If you are ordering a AZMP mount system (#8903), there will be another package with:

 LiteRoc 1.75 inch heavy duty stainless steel tripod

 4.5kg counterweight X1(#3006-10)

 Level adjustment screw X3 (#8340)

OPTIONAL PARTS

 #8953 Secondary Vixen-style dovetail saddle

 #3006-10 4.5kg counterweight

 #3006-05 2kg counterweigh

 #8034 Tri-Pier

 #8034-RC Tri-Pier with rolling case

 #8032 MiniPier

 #8340-Pier Level adjustment screw with center post (for using with Pier and Tri-Pier)

 #8345 USB to RS232 Converter with FTDI chipset

ONLINE RESOURCES (click on the “Support” menu at www.iOptron.com)

 Quick Start Guide

 This instruction manual

 Hand controller and mount firmware upgrades (check online for latest version)

 ASCOM and Commander

 Reviews and feedback from other customers

 Accessories

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US market only. Actual contents may vary.

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2.2. Identification of Parts

1. AZ Mount Pro Head

2. Altitude Lock

3. Counterweight Shaft Lock

4. Counterweight Shaft

5. Bubble Level

6. Dovetail Saddle

7. Dovetail Saddle Lock Screw

8. Hand Controller Hanger

9. Hand Controller

10. Altitude Lock Lever

11. Hand Controller Socket (HBX)

12. RS232 Socket

13. Battery Status LED

14. Power Switch

15. Battery Charging Socket

16. Level Adjustment Screw

17. Tripod Leg

18. Tripod Knob

19. Tripod Bolt

20. Tripod Support Spreader

21. Tripod Lock

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Figure 1. AZMP mount assembly

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2.3. Go2Nova® 8407 Hand Controller

HBX
Port

Serial
Port

RA+

RA-

DEC-

DEC+

Figure 2. Go2Nova® 8407 hand controller

The Go2Nova® 8407 hand controller (HC) shown in Figure 2 is the standard controllers that
used for the AZMP mount. It has an integrated temperature controller that ensures it can be operated
as low as -20ºC (-4ºF). It has a large LCD screen, function, direction and number keys on the front; a
red LED reading light on the back; and a HBX port (6-pin) and a RS232 serial port (4-pin) at the bottom.

2.3.1. Key Description

 MENU Key: Press “MENU” to enter the Main Menu.
 BACK Key: Move back to the previous screen, or end/cancel current operation, such as

slewing.

 ENTER Key: Confirm an input, go to the next menu, select a choice, or slew the telescope to

a selected object.

 Arrow (▲▼◄►) Keys: The arrow keys are used to control the movement of DEC and R.A.

axes. Press and hold ▲(DEC+),▼(DEC-) buttons to move a telescope along the DEC
direction, ◄(R.A.+), ►(R.A.-) to move a telescope along the RA direction. They are also used
to browse the menu or move the cursor while in the menu. Press and holding an arrow key for
a fast scrolling.

 Number Keys: Input numerical values. Also used to adjust speeds. The speed selections are

1: 1X; 2: 2X; 3: 8X; 4: 16X; 5: 64X; 6: 128X; 7: 256X; 8: 512X; 9: MAX(~10°/sec, 2400X)

 Light Key(☼): Turns on/off the red LED reading light on the back of the controller.
 Help (?) Key: Identify and display bright stars or objects where the telescope points to.
 STOP/0 Key: Stop the mount during GOTO. Also toggling between start and stop tracking.
 HBX (Handbox) port: connect the HC to the AZMP mount using a 6P6C RJ11 cable.

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 Serial port (i.e., RS232 port): connect the HC to a Computer for HC firmware upgrade via a

RS232-RJ9 cable.

2.3.2. The LCD Screen

The 8407 HC has a large 8-line, 21-character per line LCD screen, which displays all the
information as shown in Figure 3. The user interface is simple and easy to operate.

Figure 3. 8407+ HC LCD Information Screen

1. Target Name/Mount Position: displays the name of the target that telescope is currently pointed to
or the current mount position.

 Zero Position: The reference position for the mount. It will be displayed when moved to Zero

Position using “Goto Zero Position”;

 User Position: The mount is point to a user defined position, which could be a particular

celestial object or simply a position determined by pressing an arrow key;

 An object name, such as “Mercury” or “Andromeda Galaxy”: Name of the star or celestial

object that the mount is currently slewing to or tracking.

2. Target R.A.: Right Ascension (R.A.) of the target object.

3. Target Declination: Declination (DEC) of the target object.

4. Right Ascension: Current R.A. of the telescope.

5. Declination: Current DEC of the telescope.

6. Altitude: Altitude of the telescope (degrees vertical from the local horizon - zenith is 90º).

7. Azimuth: Azimuth of the telescope (north is 0º, east 90º, south 180º, and west 270º).

8. Local Date and Time: display local time in a format of YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS.

9. Mount Status: Display current operation status of the mount.

 Stop: mount is not moving;
 Slew: mount is moving with an arrow key is pressed or a GOTO command, such as “Select

and Slew” or “Goto Zero Position”;

 Tracking: mount is at a tracking status.

10. GPS status: When the power is turned on, the initial GPS status will be “GPS ON”, which means
that the mount is connected to its GPS receiver and is seeking a satellite signal. When the GPS
receiver finds the satellites and receives the GPS signal, the status will change to “GPS OK”.

11. Tracking speed: Display current tracking rates of the mount

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 SDRL: mount is tracking at a sidereal speed;
 Solar: mount is tracking at a solar speed;
 Lunar: mount is tracking at a lunar speed;
 King: mount is tracking at a King speed;
 CSTM: mount us tracking at a customer defined speed.

12. Slew speed: It has 9 speeds: 1X, 2X, 8X, 16X, 64X, 128X, 256X, 512X, MAX (2400X,~10º/sec).

13. Operation Mode: AA is for alt-azimuth mode.

2.4. Check Hand Controller Battery

The hand controller has a real time clock (RTC) which should display the correct time every time
the mount is turned on. If the time is incorrect, please check the battery inside the hand
controller and replace it if needed.

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3. AZ Mount ProTM Mount Assembly

3.1. Un-package the Mount

Remove the AZ Mount ProTM (AZMP) mount from the aluminum carrying case. Make sure that
the Altitude Lock is fully tightened. Charge the mount using the included AC battery charging to fully
charge the mount, until the LED indicator on the AC adapter changed to green.

Warning: Make sure use the included battery charger to charge the mount. DO NOT plug in

any standard AC/DC adapter. NEVER charge the battery when it is below 0°C.

A slowly flashing battery status LED indicates the battery is low, which you still have about 30
minutes of operation time. You may keep using the mount by plugging in the battery charger. NEVER
use the mount this way when it is below 0°C. iOptron is NOT responsible for any damages and
consequences caused by misuse.

If you are running out of the battery during an observation session, you may also plug in a 12V
DC power source for temporary use if the temperature is above 0°C.

Full charge the battery every 6 month if the mount is not used.

3.2. Tripod Setup

Evenly extend tripod legs to a desired length. Then lock legs using the locking knobs on sides.
Set the tripod upward. If set a tripod on an uneven surface, make sure the tripod head is leveled.

Figure 4 Set up tripod

Install three star-shaped adjustment screws onto the tripod head. Raise the screws up about
5mm.

3.3. Attach Mount

Carefully position telescope mount onto the tripod by aligning the three holes on the bottom of
the mount base to the three level adjustment screws on the top of the tripod.

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Figure 7 Lock mount

Figure 5 Attach mount

Thread the tripod bolt into the bottom of the mount while holding the mount with your hand.
Slightly tighten the tripod bolt by turning the tripod bolt lock knob.

3.4. Level Mount

Adjust level adjustment screws to level the mount using the bubble level on the base. You may
use a torpedo level on the opposite side of the bubble level to assist the leveling.

Figure 6 Level mount

3.5. Lock Mount

Tighten the bolt lock knob to secure the mount. Slide tripod
support spreader onto the bottom of bolt. Position the three edges to
fit against the three tripod legs. Then hand tighten tripod lock knob to
secure the tripod support spread in place.

3.6. Attach Telescope

Attach a telescope to dual dovetail saddle. Make sure that
the telescope objective end is pointing to the direction as the arrow
mark on the dovetail pointed to. The dovetail saddle can be rotated freely when the altitude lock knob is
released. Fully tighten the altitude lock knob afterwards. Tighten two dovetail saddle lock screws to
secure the telescope.

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Groove

Figure 8 Install the telescope along the arrow direction on dovetail saddle

NOTE: Push the CW shaft out first if a counterweight is needed.

3.7. Install Counterweight

Make sure the altitude lock knob is tightened. Back out CW shaft lock screw slightly. Push the
CW shaft out of the mount from the center of the dovetail saddle. Retighten the CW shaft lock screw.

Figure 9 Push the counterweight shaft out from the mount

Slide the counterweight onto the CW shaft, with large opening hole facing inward, if the CW
has a stepped CW shaft hole. Insert the brass pin into the hole on the CW. Secure the CW by
tightening the CW lock knob. (The groove on the CW shaft is designed for secondary dovetail saddle
use.)

Figure 10 Install CW and CW lock

Warning: Counterweight is heavy. Please handle with care to avoid injury.

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3.8. Balance Payload

After attaching scope and accessories, the mount needs to be balanced. To balance in altitude
direction, release the altitude lock knob, rotate the scope to horizontal position. Move the telescope
back and forth to find the balance point and lock the altitude lock knob.

CAUTION: The telescope may swing freely when the altitude lock knob is released.

Extend the CW shaft and add CWs onto it. Adjust the CW shaft position or number of CWs
based on the telescope weight ad size. A simple and safe method to estimate the CW and its position is
by calculating the torques (weight times the distance to the center) of the payload and CW, and making
them equal or close.

If you have a small and light scope ( a few pounds), you may operate the mount without attach a
CW. However, a CW is always helpful to balance the OTA in order to have smooth and accurate GOTO
and tracking.

Figure 11 Heavy/large scope with two CWs

NOTE: Please re-check leveling before operation the mount.

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3.9. Connect Cable

M6 set screws

Connect the Go2Nova® 8407 Hand Controller to the HBX port on the mount panel using the
supplied coiled control cable. Put the hand controller onto the hand controller hanger.

3.10. Install Second Telescope

An optional secondary saddle (#8953) is available for dual balanced OTAs. To install a
secondary dovetail saddle, loose the CW shaft lock and push the CW shaft out to a desired length.
Lock the CW shaft lock. Slide the secondary CW onto the CW shaft and tighten the secondary dovetail
saddle lock.

After you mount a secondary OTA onto the secondary dovetail holder, make sure you align it
with the primary OTA. This alignment is easier to be done during the daytime. Point the primary
telescope to a target at a remote building or flagpole and center the target in the eyepiece. Loosen the
secondary dovetail saddle lock. Rotate the secondary OTA around the counterweight shaft. Center the
object in the eyepiece of the secondary OTA. If the secondary OTA is tilted, it can be adjusted by
adjusting two tilting adjustment screws as shown in Figure 12 (M6 x 12mm Allen set screws). The
maximum payload on secondary side is 5kg (11lbs).

Figure 12. Secondary dovetail saddle and set screws

A combination of a light OTA and a CW can be used to balance a heavier primary OTA.

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4. AZ Mount ProTM Mount Operation

4.1. Power the Mount and GO

Assemble your mount. Make sure the mount is leveled.

Just flip the power switch ON and wait! The mount will first perform an Assistant Alignment
Wizard which will determine the Zero Position, i.e. the South and Zenith. Then the mount will pick up
GPS signal. Lastly the mount will GOTO a bright star for a Star Calibration. Follow the instruction on the
hand controller screen to center the bright star. If the star displayed is blocked by a tree or building, just
press the BACK button to go to next one.

Now you can use “Select and Slew” to go to any objects!

Note: The date and time displayed on the hand controller may differ from your local time. Just ignore it.
You can change it later.

4.2. GOTO a Celestial Object

Press MENU on the hand controller and select “Select and Slew”. Select a category, such as

“Named Star”, and then select a star of interest, and press ENTER. The telescope will slew to the
object and automatically start tracking. If the target is not centered in your eyepiece, use “Sync to
Target” to improve the performance. Press MENU => “Sync to Target” and enter the star you are
observing. Use the arrow keys (►, ◄, ▼, and ▲) to center it, press a number key to change the star
moving speed.

4.3. Solar Observation

Press MENU => “Sync to Target” on the hand controller, then follow the instruction on the hand
controller screen to select a catalog, here is “Solar System”, and then select “Sun” and use the arrow
keys to center it and press ENTER.

Change the tracking rate to Solar by press MENU => “Settings” => “Set Tracking Rate” =>

“Solar”

4.4. Enter Initial Information

After turn on the mount power, the mount will ask if you want to run the “assist alignment
wizard,” as shown in LEFT screen in Figure 13. Press ENTER or do nothing to start the wizard. Or

press BACK to cancel.

Figure 13 Initial hand controller screen

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The mount will start to perform self calibration by rotating in both altitude and azimuth
directions to find the Zero Position, i.e., the mount’s “S” (bubble level) facing south and the telescope
tube pointing up at the zenith.

When it stops, the hand controller will display your current time and site info (RIGHT screen of
Figure 13).

If all the information is correct, you may press ENTER to confirm and skip waiting for GPS

signal. Or if the mount could not pick up the GPS signal (the mount won’t advance to next step to start

slewing), you can manually change it by setting Daylight Saving Time (DST) to Y(es) or N(o); adjusting
the date and time; inputting your location coordinates; entering the time zone offset to the UTC.

Warning: If you enter your data, make sure they are complete and correct. Or just let the mount
computer and GPS do the job for you.

4.5. Set Up the Mount Manually

In the event that the mount does not perform well for assistant align wizard and/or star
calibration, or you would like to set up the mount quickly as a MiniTower mount, you may do the
following:

1. Assemble the tripod and install the mount onto the tripod;

2. Level the mount;

3. Attach OTA, accessories and CW(s), balance the mount;

4. Turn on the mount. Press BACK button to skip the Alignment Wizard when the HC asks;

5. Press number 9 button to change the slew speed to MAX;

6. Slew the mount in azimuth to double check the leveling;

7. Slew the bubble level side facing south. Slew the telescope to point to Zenith;

8. Press MENU=> “Zero Position”=> “Set Zero Position”=>ENTER to set the current
position as zero Position;

9. Press MENU=”Settings”=>”Set Time and Site” to set the Daylight Saving Time (Y/N),
UTC, as well as current time and location info. The press ENTER.

10. Do a Star Alignment, or “Select and Slew” followed by “Sync to Target” to align the mount.

11. Now happy GOTO!

4.6. Manual Operation of the Mount

The mount can now be used to observe astronomical objects using the HC. Use the arrow keys
to point the telescope to the desired part of the sky. Use the number keys to change the slewing speed.
Press the STOP/0 button to start tracking.

4.7. Position Memorization

The AZMP mount can memorize its current position if the power is interrupted, either during
tracking or slewing. You only need to use “Select and Slew” to go to the same object after power is
restored if the mount is not physically moved. No alignment is needed.

4.8. Star Identifying Function

The 8407+ hand controller has a star identification function. After setting the correct local time
and location and completing polar alignment, slew the telescope to a bright star manually or using the
GOTO function. Press the ? key to identify the star that the telescope is pointing to, as well as nearby
bright stars if there is any.

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4.9. Turn Off the Mount

When you have finished your observation, simply turn the mount power off and disassemble the
mount and tripod.

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5. Complete Functions of Go2Nova® Hand Controller

5.1. Slew to an Object

Press MENU => “Select and Slew.” Select an object that you would like to observe and press
the ENTER key.

The Go2Nova® 8407 hand controller (HC V2 with 150429 Catalog) for an AZMP mount has a
database of over 212,000 objects. Use the ► or ◄ button to move the cursor. Use the number buttons
to enter the number, or the ▼ or ▲ button to change a number. Hold a button to fast scroll through the
list. The “ ” symbol indicates that the object is above the horizon, and the “ ” symbol means it is
below the horizon. In some catalogs the stars below the horizon will not be displayed on the hand
controller.

5.1.1. Solar System

There are 9 objects in the Solar System catalog.

5.1.2. Deep Sky Objects

This menu includes objects outside our Solar System such as galaxies, star clusters, quasars,
and nebulae.

 Named Objects: consists of 92 popular deep sky objects with their common names. A list of

named deep sky objects is included in Appendix E.

 Messier Catalog: consists of all 110 Messier objects.

 NGC Catalog: consists of 7,840 objects

 IC Catalog: consists of 5,386 objects.

 PGC Catalog: consists of 73,197 objects.

 Caldwell Catalog: consists of 109 objects.

 Abell Catalog: consists of 4,076 objects.

 Herschel Catalog: consists of 400 objects.

5.1.3. Stars

 Named Stars: consists of 259 stars with their common names. They are listed alphabetically;

a list is included in Appendix E.

 Double/Multi Stars: consists of 208 binary stars; a list is attached in Appendix E.

 Hipparcos (HIP) Catalog: consists of 120,404 records.

5.1.4. Comets

This list contains 15 comets.

5.1.5. Asteroids

This list contains 116 asteroids.

5.1.6. Constellations

This catalog consists of 88 modern constellations with their names. They are listed
alphabetically; a list is attached in Appendix E.

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5.1.7. Custom Objects

This allows the storage of up to 60 user-defined objects, including comets.

5.1.8. Custom R.A. DEC

Here you can go to a target by entering its R.A. and DEC coordinates.

5.2. Sync to Target

This operation will match the telescope's current coordinates to Target Right Ascension and
Declination. After slewing to an object, press MENU => “Sync to Target” => ENTER. Follow the screen
to perform the sync. Using this function will re-calibrate the computer to the selected object. Multiple
syncs can be performed if needed. This operation is most useful to find a faint star or nebula near a
bright star.

You can change the slew rate to make the centering procedure easier. Simply press a number
(1 through 9) key to change the speed. The default moving rate is 64x.

5.3. Alignment

This function is used to align the telescope mount. Please keep in mind that LEVELING is the
most critical part of goto and tracking accuracy.

5.3.1. One Star Alignment

Press MENU => “Alignment” => “One Star Align”. A list of alignment stars that are above the
horizon is computed based on your local time and location. With the mount in the Zero Position, use
the▲ and ▼ buttons to select a star and press ENTER. Center the target in your eyepiece using the
arrow keys. Press ENTER when finished. If your mount is well leveled, one star alignment should be
sufficient for good GoTo accuracy. To increase the pointing accuracy over the sky, you may choose to
do a two star and three star alignment.

5.3.2. Two Star Alignment

Two Star Align can improve the mount’s average goto pointing accuracy. Two star alignment
requires a wider view of the sky, since the two align stars need to be far apart. Press MENU =>

“Alignment” => “Two Star Align.” A list of alignment stars that are above the horizon is computed
based on your local time and location. With the mount at the Zero Position, use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to
select the first alignment star and press ENTER. Center the target in your eyepiece using the arrow
keys after the mount slews to it. Press ENTER when finished. The hand controller will prompt you to
choose a second star. After selecting and centering the second star, the two-star alignment is finished.

5.3.3. Three Star Alignment

The three-star alignment will further improve the average pointing accuracy based on 3-point
sky model.

Press MENU => “Alignment” => “Three Star Align.” A list of alignment stars that are above the
horizon is computed based on your local time and location. With the mount at the Zero Position, use
the▲ and ▼ buttons to select the first alignment star and press ENTER. Center the target in your
eyepiece using the arrow keys. Press ENTER when finished. The hand controller will prompt you to
choose a second star. Select third star after the mount aligned to the second star.

5.3.4. Solar System Alignment

This function uses a planet or the moon as an alignment object. Press MENU => “Alignment”
=> “Solar System Align” for a list of available alignment objects.

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5.3.5. Clear Alignment Data

Daylight Saving Time Y
UTC +480 Minute(s)
2016-03-09 10:19:18

Longitude:W071d08m50s
Latitude: N42d30m32s

Northern Hemisphere

Set Time and Site
Set Beep
Set Display
Set Tracking Rate
HBX Heating ON/OFF
Wi-Fi Option
Language

Select and Slew
Sync. to Target
Alignment
Settings
Edit User Objects
Firmware Information
Zero Position

The alignment data will be kept for your next observation session. This function will clear all
alignment data created during one star, two star or three star alignment process.

5.4. Settings

5.4.1. Set Time and Site

The AZ Mount Pro mount is equipped with a GPS receiver which will receive the time, longitude
and latitude information for your current location from satellites after a link is established. However,
there are still some parameters which need to be entered to reflect your location, such as time zone
information and whether daylight saving time is currently in effect. This information will be stored in the
hand controller memory along with longitude and latitude coordinates until they need to be updated.

NOTE: you don’t need to do anything if the mount is in an automatic mode, even the time zone

is wrong.

A clear sky and open space outside is needed for the GPS to establish a link with the satellites.
The GPS is installed on the top of the main board under main control board cover. If the GPS module
has difficulty receiving the satellite signal, you may rotate the R.A. axis to one side to exposure the
GPS module.

To set up the controller, press MENU =>“Settings”

Press ENTER and select “Set Time and Site”

Press ENTER. A time and site information screen will be displayed:

Set Local Time

The time will be updated automatically when the GPS receiver has established its link with the
GPS satellites. In the event that the GPS module is unable to establish a link to the satellites, local time

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can be entered manually. Use the ◄ or ► key to move the cursor _ and use the number keys to

Time Zone

Hawaii

Alaska

Pacific

Mountain

Central

Eastern

Hour behind UT

-10

-9

-8

-7

-6

-5

Enter UTC

-600

-540

-480

-420

-360

-300

change the numbers. Use the ▲ or ▼ button to toggle between “Y” and “N” for Daylight Saving Time,
or “+” and “-“ for UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) setting. Hold the arrow key to fast forward or
rewind the cursor.

In order to make the Hand Controller reflect your correct local time, time zone information has
to be entered. Press the ◄ or ► key, move the cursor to the third line “UTC -300 Minute(s)” to set the
time zone information (add or subtract 60 minutes per time zone). For example:

 Boston is “UTC -300 minutes”
 Los Angeles is “UTC -480 minutes”
 Rome is “UTC +60 minutes”
 Beijing is “UTC +480 minutes”
 Sydney is “UTC +600 minutes”

All the time zones in North America are “UTC –“, as shown in the following table, so ensure the
display shows “UTC -” instead of “UTC +” if in North or South America.

To adjust minutes, move the cursor to each digit and use the number keys to input the number
directly. Use ▲ or ▼ key to toggle between “+” and “-”. After the time zone information is entered, press
ENTER and go back to the previous screen. Note that fractional time zones can be entered.

Do not manually add or subtract an hour from displayed time to reflect Daylight Saving Time

(DST). Only select “Y” after DST begins.

For other parts of the world you can find your “time zone” information from the internet.

Set Observation Site Coordinate

The third and fourth lines display the longitude and latitude coordinates respectively. The
longitude and latitude coordinates will be automatically updated when the GPS picks up a satellite

signal. “W/E” means Western/Eastern Hemisphere; “N/S” means Northern/Southern Hemisphere; “d”
means degree; “m” means minute; and “s” means second.

If, for any reason, your GPS does not pick up the satellite signal, you can manually enter your
longitude and latitude coordinates. Press the ◄ or ► key to move the cursor, use the ▲ or ▼ key to

toggle between “W” and “E”, and “N” and “S”, and use the number keys to change the numbers. It is

always a good idea to do your homework and get longitude and latitude coordinates before traveling to
a new observation site.

The site coordinates information can be found from your smart phone, GPS receiver or via the
internet. Site information in decimal format can be converted into d:m:s format by multiplying the
decimal numbers by 60. For example, N47.53 can be changed to N47º31'48”: 47.53º = 47º +0.53º,

0.53º=0.53x60'=31.8', 0.8'=0.8x60"=48". Therefore, 47.53º=47º31'48" or 47d31m48s.

Select N/S Hemisphere

This option is active only if the latitude of observation site is below 10°. If polar axis is aligned to
the North Celestial Pole, then set the mount to Northern Hemisphere. If the polar axis is pointing to the
South Celestial Pole, set the mount to Southern Hemisphere. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to toggle between
“Northern Hemisphere” and “Southern Hemisphere”.

not traveling to another observation site, they do not need to be changed.

The time and site information will be stored inside the hand controller’s memory chip. If you are

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Check Hand Controller Battery

Set Time and Site
Set Beep
Set Display
Set Tracking Rate
HBX Heating ON/OFF
Wi-Fi Option
Language

Set Time and Site
Set Beep
Set Display
Set Tracking Rate
HBX Heating ON/OFF
Wi-Fi Option
Language

Set Time and Site
Set Beep
Set Display
Set Tracking Rate
HBX Heating ON/OFF
Wi-Fi Option
Language

The hand controller has a real time clock (RTC) which should display the correct time every time
the mount is turned on. If the time is incorrect, please check the battery inside the hand
controller and replace it if needed.

5.4.2. Set Beep

The Hand Controller allows a user to turn off the beep partially, or even go to a silent mode. To
change this setting press MENU => “Settings” => “Set Beep”,

Select one of three available modes:

"Always On” – a beep will be heard on each button operation or mount movement;

“On but Keyboard” – a beep will be heard only when the mount is slewing to the object or there
is a warning message;

“Always Off” – all sounds will be turned off, including the SUN warning message.

5.4.3. Set Display

Press MENU => “Settings” => “Set Display”,

Use the arrow keys to adjust LCD display contrast, LCD backlight intensity, and keypad’s
backlight intensity.

5.4.4. Set Tracking Rate

You can set up the mount tracking rate by selecting “Set Tracking Rate”.

Defined Speed”. The “User defined speed” can be adjusted from 0.9900X to 1.0100X of sidereal.

Then the user can select “Sidereal Rate”, “Lunar Rate”, “Solar Rate”, “King Rate”, and “User

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When use “Select and Slew” to Moon or Sun, “Lunar Rate” or “Solar Rate” will be used

Set Time and Site
Set Beep
Set Display
Set Tracking Rate
HBX Heating ON/OFF
Wi-Fi Option
Language

automatically. “Sidereal Rate” will be used for other object tracking.

The “King Rate”, developed by Edward S. King, corrects the tracking rate of a telescope to

account for atmospheric refraction. This is more useful for unguided tracking.

5.4.5. Set Altitude Limit

Set the tracking limit in altitude, a useful function for tracking an object all the way to below the
horizon when set it at a minus number (degree). The default setting is 0. The mount will stop tracking
when the telescope is point to horizon. Use this function at your own risk.

5.4.6. Set Heating OFF/ON

Turn on/off the controller LCD back heater. When “Heating” is set to ON, the heater will
automatically be turned on when the ambient temperature reaches 0°C (32°F) and shut off at 10°C.

5.4.7. Wi-Fi Option

AZ Mount Pro mount has a built-in Wi-Fi adapter that allows a user to wirelessly control the
mount via SmartPhone/Tablet/Computer.

 Wi-Fi Status: indicates if the Wi-Fi is turned on and password pretected. Password can be

set after internet login

 IP Addess & Socket: the parameters needed for settiing up a manual WI-Fi access, such as

SkySafari

 SSID: Wi-Fi broadcast ID, which can be changed.

 Wi-Fi ON/OFF: turn ON/OFF Wi-Fi connection

 Restart: restart the Wi-Fi adapter

 Restore to Factory: restore the Wi-Fi factory setting

5.4.8. Language

Select one of supported menu languages.

5.5. 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.

5.5.1. Customer Comets

Press MENU => “Edit User Objects” to set user objects.

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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

Enter R.A. and DEC

R.A.: 00h00m00s
DEC: +00d00m00s

Add a New Object
Browse Objects
Delete One Object
Delete All Objects

Custom Comets
Other Objects

Enter Comet Parameter
Date: 0000-00-00.0000
q: 0.000000
e: 0.000000

ω: 000.0000
Ω: 000.0000

i: 000.0000

Add a New Comet
Browse Comets
Delete a Comet
Delete All Comets

Custom Comets
Other Objects

Select “Custom Comets” 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:

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.

5.5.2. Enter Other Objects or Observation List

Press MENU => “Edit User Objects” to set user objects.

Select “Other Objects” to enter you own object:

Select “Add a New Object”. A screen will be displayed asking you to Enter R.A. and DEC

coordinates:

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You may enter the R.A. and DEC coordinates of the object you want to store, and press ENTER
to confirm.

A more useful application of this function is to store your favorite viewing objects before heading
to the field. When the “Enter R.A. and DEC” screen appears, press the MENU button. It brings up the
catalogs that you can select the object from. Follow the screen instructions to add your favorite objects.
Press BACK button to go back one level.

Press the BACK button to go back to the object entry submenu. You may review the records or
delete those that are no longer wanted. Press the BACK button to finish the operation. Now you can

slew to your favorite stars from “Custom Objects” catalog using “Select and Slew.”

5.6. Firmware Information

This option will display the mount type, firmware version information for the hand controller
(HC), Main board (Main), Azimuth motor board (Azi), and Altitude motor board (Alt).

5.7. Zero Position

5.7.1. Goto Zero Position

This moves your telescope to its Zero Position. The mount memorizes its Zero Position. The
power on position is not necessary the zero position.

5.7.2. Set Zero Position

This set the Zero Position for the firmware.

The Zero Position reference will be an undefined value after firmware upgrade or HC battery
replacement. You can use this function to set the zero position reference.

Press the ENTER after moving the mount to Zero Position with the hand controller.

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6. Wi-Fi Operation

6.1. Wi-Fi Connection

6.1.1. For a Windows/Mac Operation System

Open the Wi-Fi connection panel on your device, Find a Wi-Fi SSID called “AZMP_XXXXXX”,
as shown in Figure 14(a), then connect.

(a) (b)

Figure 14. Wi-Fi connection panel (a) PC and Mac, (b) iOS

6.1.2. Tablet/SmartPhone with iOS

Connect the iOS Tablet/SmartPhone to the AZMP_XXXXXX wireless network, as shown in
Figure 14(b).

6.1.3. Tablet/SmartPhone with Other OS

Open the Wi-Fi connection panel on your device, Find a Wi-Fi SSID called “AZMP_XXXXXX”,
then connect.

6.2. Connect the Mount

6.2.1. Windows

After connecting a computer to AZMP Wi-Fi network, launch the iOptron Commander. Select
iOptron StarFi/Built-in Wi-Fi to connect the mount to your computer via Wi-Fi/Ethernet connection
(Figure 15). Check the Mount Panel, as shown in Figure 15, to open iOptron Commander Mount Panel
(Figure 16).

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Figure 15 iOptron Commander Connection

Figure 16 iOptron Commander Mount Panel

Now you can use iOptron Commander to direct control the AZMP mount, or use your favorite
ASCOM compatible software to control the mount.

6.2.2. Mac OS

You need planetarium software that runs on Mac OS and has an embedded AZMP mount drive,
such as Sky Safari. Check the software for support information.

If the software support INDI driver, please choose INDI iEQ.

6.2.3. Tablet/SmartPhone with Sky Safari

The App needs be configured first.

 Click on Settings.

 Click on Setup.

 Select Scope Type as iOptron CEM/iEQPro/AZ Mount Pro and Mount Type should be

Alt-Az. GoTo.

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 Turn off Auto-Detect SkyFi. Change the IP Address to 10.10.100.254 and Port Number to

8899. Click Done.

Figure 17 Using Sky Safari on a SmartPhone/Tablet

This procedure only needs to be performed once unless you have changed your AZMP Wi-Fi
settings.

Then click on the Scope icon and tap on Connect to connect the mount. Now you can perform
GOTO and Slew from your SmartPhone/Tablet.

6.3. Wi-Fi Configuration

The AZMP Wi-Fi is shipped with no password protection. You can change the SSID and enable
password protection so only you can make the connection.

To change the Wi-Fi settings:

 Connect the computer/tablet/SmartPhone to AZMP Wi-Fi;

 Open the internet browser and type in http://10.10.100.254;

 A login window will open. Enter “admin” as both User Name and Password;

 Go to AP Settings;

 Now you can change the SSID name from AZMP_XXXXXX to Your Name, enable WPA2

encryption, etc.;

 You may also go to account to change login name and password;

 Restart the mount.

Note:

1. Please keep the Wi-Fi at AP (access point) mode, unless you know how to setup the ST

mode.

2. If ever you forgot your password, use the hand controller “Restore to Factory” to reset the

WI-FI adapter to factory default settings.

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7. Maintenance and Servicing

7.1. Maintenance

Do not overload the mount. Do not drop the mount as this will damage the mount and / or
permanently degrade GOTO performance and tracking accuracy. Use a wet cloth to clean the mount
and hand controller. Do not use solvent.

If your mount is not to be used for an extended period, dismount the OTAs and
counterweight(s). Remove the battery.

7.2. iOptron Customer Service

If you have any question concerning your mount contact iOptron Customer Service Department.
Customer Service hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. In the unlikely
event that the mount requires factory servicing or repairing, write or call iOptron Customer Service
Department first to receive an Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA#) before returning the
mount to the factory. Please provide details as to the nature of the problem as well as your name,
address, e-mail address, purchase information and daytime telephone number. We have found that
most problems can be resolved by e-mails or telephone calls. So please contact iOptron first to avoid
returning the mount for repair.

It is strongly suggested that to send technical questions to [e-mail]. Call in the
U.S. 1.781.569.0200.

7.3. Product End of Life Disposal Instructions

This electronic product is subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary by
country and region. It is your responsibility to recycle your electronic equipment per your
local environmental laws and regulations to ensure that it will be recycled in a manner
that protects human health and the environment. To find out where you can drop off your
waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local waste recycle/disposal service
or the product representative.

7.4. Battery Replacement and Disposal Instructions

Battery Disposal: Batteries contain chemicals that, if released, may affect the
environment and human health. Batteries should be collected separately for recycling,
and recycled at a local hazardous material disposal location adhering to your country and
local government regulations. To find out where you can drop off your waste battery for
recycling, please contact your local waste disposal service or the product representative.

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Appendix A. Technical Specifications

Mount

Altazimuth Mount

Body material

Die-cast aluminum

System

GOTONOVA®

Primary payload

33 lb

Secondary payload

10 lb

Mount weight

13 lb (including CW shaft and battery)

Gear

Aluminum worm wheel/Brass worm gear

Motor

128X microstep stepper motor

Resolution

0.1 arc seconds

Transmission

Synchronous belt

Tracking

Automatic

Tracking rate

sidereal, solar, lunar, King and user defined

Hand Controller

Go2Nova® 8407 with 212,000+ object database

Slew speed

1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(~10 º /sec, 1400X)

GPS

Built-in 32-channel GPS

Sensors

Position and angular detection

Level indicator

Precision bubble

Dovetail saddle

6" VIXEN/LOSMANDY-D dual saddle

Optional secondary Vixen saddle

Battery

Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery (11.1V, 4.4AH)

Battery running time

Up to 10 hour at 20ºC when new

Battery charger

100-240V AC input /12.6V DC 2000mA output (Included)

Wireless control

Yes, full control via built-in WIFI adapter

Firmware upgrade

Yes, via serial (RS232) port on mount and hand controller

Computer control

Yes. PC (ASCOM) and Mac/Tablet/SmartPhone

Counterweight

10 lb (optional for #8920)

Tripod/Pier/Tri-Pier

Optional for #8920

Operation temperature

-10ºC ~ 40ºC

Warranty

Two year limited for mount

90 day limited for battery

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Appendix B. AZ Mount Pro Go2Nova® 8407 HC MENU

MENU

Select and Slew

Solar System

Comets

Asteroids

Stars

Mercury

Venus

Mars

Jupiter

Saturn

Uranus

Neptune

Sun

Moon

Named Stars

Double/Multi Stars

Hipparcos Catalog

Constellations

Custom Objects

Custom R.A. and DEC

Other Objects

User Defined Comets

Deep Sky Objects

Named Objects

Messier Catalog

NGC Catalog

PGC Catalog

Caldwell Catalog

Abell Catalog

Herschel Catalog

IC Catalog

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Settings

Set Time and Site

Set Display

Set Altitude Limit

Alignment

One Star Alignment

Three Star Alignment

Two Star Alignent

Set Tracking Rate

Sidereal Rate

Lunar Rate

SolarRate

User Defined Speed

King Rate

Always On.

On but Keyboard.

Restore to Factory

Solar System Align

Clear Alignment Data

Set Beep

Always Off.

Language

Wi-Fi Options

Wi-Fi Status

IP Address & Socket

SSID

Restart

WI-Fi ON/OFF

Sync. To Target

Set Heating OFF/ON

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Firmware Information

Zero Position

Add a New Comet

Browse Comets

Delete a Comet

Clear All Comets

Custom Comets

Edit User Objects

Add a New Object

Browse Objects
Delete an Object
Clear All Objects

Other Objects

Set Zero Position

Goto Zero Position

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Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade

The firmware in the 8407 Hand Controller and control board can be upgraded by the customer.
Please check iOptron’s website, http://www.iOptron.com, under Support > Firmware/Software for
details.

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Appendix D. Computer Control an AZMP Mount

The AZ Mount Pro mount can be controlled by a SmartPhone, a tablet or a computer. It is supported by
two types of computer connections:

 Connect to a computer via RS232 serial port. An optional RS232 to USB adapter (iOptron

part #8435) is needed if your computer does not have a serial port, like most of the laptops
on the market today. Follow the adapter instructions to install the adapter driver. The mount
can be controlled via ASCOM protocol (Windows OS), or directly by some software, such as
Sky Safari (Mac OS)

 Connect wirelessly via built-in Wi-Fi connection. The mount can be controlled via ASCOM

protocol (Windows OS), SmartPhone/tablet and Mac OS wirelessly (with supported
software, such as Sky Safari.

To control the mount via ASCOM protocol, you need:

1. Download and install the latest ASCOM Platform, currently 6.5 SP1, from http://www.ascom-

standards.org/. Make sure your PC meets the software requirement.

2. Download and install the latest iOptron ASCOM drive for AZMP from iOptron website.

3. Planetarium software that supports ASCOM protocol. Follow software instructions to select
the iOptron Telescope.

Please refer to iOptron website, www.iOptron.com, under Support > iOptron ASCOM Driver for more
detail.

Appendix E. Go2Nova® 8407 Hand Controller Star List

1 47 Tucanae 47 Integral Sign Galaxy
2 Andromeda Galaxy 48 Iris Nebula
3 Antennae Galaxies 49 Jellyfish Nebula
4 Barnard's Galaxy 50 Jewel Box Cluster
5 Bear-Paw Galaxy 51 Lagoon Nebula
6 Beehive Cluster 52 Lambda Centauri Nebula
7 Black Eye Galaxy 53 Large Magellanic Cloud
8 Blinking Planetary 54 Leo Triplet

9 Blue Flash Nebula 55 Little Dumbbell Nebula
10 Blue Planetary 56 Little Gem Nebula
11 Blue Snowball Nebula 57 Little Ghost Nebula
12 Bode's Galaxy 58 Mice Galaxies
13 Box Nebula 59 Monkey Head Nebula
14 Bubble Nebula 60 North America Nebula
15 Bug Nebula 61 Northern Jewel Box
16 Butterfly Cluster 62 Omega Nebula
17 Butterfly Galaxies 63 Orion Nebula
18 California Nebula 64 Owl Nebula
19 Carina Nebula 65 Pacman Nebula
20 Cat's Eye Nebula 66 Pelican Nebula
21 Cave Nebula 67 Phantom Streak Nebula
22 Christmas Tree Cluster 68 Pinwheel Galaxy
23 Cigar Galaxy 69 Pleiades
24 Cocoon Nebula 70 Ring Nebula
25 Coma Pinwheel 71 Rosette Nebula
26 Copeland Septet 72 Saturn Nebula
27 Crab Nebula 73 Sextans B
28 Crescent Nebula 74 Small Magellanic Cloud
29 Draco Dwarf Galaxy 75 Sombrero Galaxy
30 Dumbbell Nebula 76 Soul Nebula
31 Eagle Nebula 77 Southern Pinwheel Galaxy
32 Eight-Burst Nebula 78 Spindle Galaxy(3115)
33 Elephant Trunk Nebula 79 Spindle Galaxy(5866)
34 Eskimo Nebula 80 Stephan's Quintet
35 Eyes Galaxies 81 Sunflower Galaxy
36 Flame Nebula 82 Tarantula Nebula
37 Flaming Star Nebula 83 The Witch Head Nebula
38 Ghost of Jupiter 84 The Wizard Nebula
39 Heart Nebula 85 Thor's Helmet
40 Helix Nebula 86 Triangulum Galaxy
41 Hercules Globular Cluster 87 Trifid Nebula
42 Hind's Variable Nebula 88 Ursa Minor Dwarf Galaxy
43 Hockey Stick Galaxies 89 Veil Nebula
44 Horsehead Nebula 90 Whale Galaxy
45 Hubble's Variable Nebula 91 Whirlpool Galaxy
46 Hyades Cluster 92 Wild Duck Cluster

Deep Sky Object

Messier Catalog

This table is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia

article List of Messier objects

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001 Acamar 050 Alrescha 099 Deneb el Okab 148 Lesath
002 Achernar 051 Alshain 100 Deneb Kaitos 149 Mahasim
003 Achird 052 Altair 101 Denebakrab 150 Maia
004 Acrab 053 Altais 102 Denebola 151 Marfik
005 Acrux A 054 Alterf 103 Dschubba 152 Marfikent
006 Acrux B 055 Aludra 104 Dubhe 153 Markab
007 Acubens 056 Alula Australis 105 Edasich 154 Markeb
008 Adhafera 057 Alula Borealis 106 Electra 155 Matar
009 Adhara 058 Alya 107 Elnath 156 Mebsuta
010 Al Dhanab 059 Ancha 108 Eltanin 157 Megrez
011 Al Dhibain Prior 060 Ankaa 109 Enif 158 Meissa
012 Al Kab 061 Antares 110 Epsilon Persei 159 Mekbuda
013 Al Mizan 062 Apollyon 111 Errai 160 Menkalinan
014 Al Nair 063 Arcturus 112 Fomalhaut 161 Menkar
015 Al Niyat 064 Arkab 113 Furud 162 Menkent
016 Albaldah 065 Arneb 114 Gacrux 163 Menkib
017 Albali 066 Ascella 115 Gamma Lupi 164 Merak
018 Albireo 067 Asellus Australis 116 Gatria 165 Merope
019 Alchiba 068 Asellus Borealis 117 Giausar 166 Mesartim
020 Alcor 069 Aspidiske 118 Gienah 167 Miaplacidus
021 Alcyone 070 Atik 119 Gienah Cygni 168 Mimosa
022 Aldebaran 071 Atlas 120 Girtab 169 Mintaka
023 Alderamin 072 Atria 121 Gliese 1 170 Mira
024 Alfirk 073 Avior 122 Gomeisa 171 Mirach
025 Algenib 074 Azha 123 Graffias 172 Mirfak
026 Algenubi 075 Barnard's Star 124 Groombridge 1830 173 Mirzam
027 Algieba 076 Baten Kaitos 125 Grumium 174 Mizar
028 Algiedi Secunda 077 Beid 126 Hadar 175 Mu Leporis
029 Algol 078 Bellatrix 127 Hamal 176 Mu Velorum
030 Algorab 079 Beta Gruis 128 Hatsya 177 Muphrid
031 Alhakim 080 Beta Hydri 129 Head of Hydrus 178 Muscida
032 Alhena 081 Betelgeuse 130 Homam 179 Naos
033 Alioth 082 Betria 131 Iritjinga 180 Nasak Yamani
034 Alkaid 083 Biham 132 Iritjinga 181 Nashira
035 Alkalurops 084 Birdun 133 Izar 182 Navi
036 Alkes 085 Canopus 134 Kapteyn's Star 183 Nekkar
037 Almaaz 086 Capella 135 Kaus Australis 184 Nihal
038 Almach 087 Caph 136 Kaus Borealis 185 Nunki
039 Alnair 088 Castor A 137 Kaus Media 186 Nusakan
040 Alnasl 089 Castor B 138 Keid 187 Peacock
041 Alnilam 090 Cebalrai 139 Kekouan 188 Phact
042 Alnitak 091 Chara 140 Kitalpha 189 Phecda
043 Alniyat 092 Chertan 141 Kochab 190 Pherkad
044 Alpha Lupi 093 Choo 142 Koo She 191 Pi Puppis
045 Alpha Muscae 094 Cor Caroli 143 Kornephoros 192 Pi Scorpii
046 Alpha Tucanae 095 Cursa 144 Kraz 193 Polaris
047 Alphard 096 Dabih 145 Kurhah 194 Pollux
048 Alphecca 097 Deneb 146 Lacaille 9352 195 Porrima
049 Alpheratz 098 Deneb Algedi 147 Lalande 21185 196 Procyon

Named Star List

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197 Propus 213 Sadachbia 229 Suhail 245 Vindemiatrix
198 Proxima Centauri 214 Sadalbari 230 Sulafat 246 Wasat
199 Rasalas 215 Sadalmelik 231 Syrma 247 Wazn
200 Rasalgethi 216 Sadalsuud 232 Talitha 238 Wei
201 Rasalhague 217 Sadr 233 Tania Australis 249 Wezen
202 Rastaban 218 Saiph 234 Tania Borealis 250 Yed Posterior
203 Regor 219 Sargas 235 Tarazed 251 Yed Prior
204 Regulus 220 Scheat 236 Tau Puppis 253Zaniah
205 Rigel 221 Schedar 237 Taygeta 253 Zaurak
206 Rigel Kentaurus B 222 Seginus 238 Tejat Posterior 254 Zavijava
207 Rigil Kentaurus A 223 Shaula 239 Theta Carinae 255 Zeta Persei
208 Ruchbah 224 Sheliak 240 Thuban 256 Zeta Tauri
209 Rukbat 225 Sheratan 241 Turais 257 Zosma
210 Rukh 226 Sirius 242 Unukalhai 258 Zubenelgenubi
211 Rutilicus 227 Skat 243 Vasat-ul-cemre 259 Zubeneschamali
212 Sabik 228 Spica 244 Vega

No.

Constellation Abbreviation

No.

Constellation Abbreviation

1

Andromeda And

45

Lacerta Lac

2

Antlia Ant

46

Leo Leo

3

Apus Aps

47

Leo Minor LMi

4

Aquarius Aqr

48

Lepus Lep

5

Aquila Aql

49

Libra Lib

6

Ara Ara

50

Lupus Lup

7

Aries Ari

51

Lynx Lyn

8

Auriga Aur

52

Lyra Lyr

9

Boötes Boo

53

Mensa Men

10

Caelum Cae

54

Microscopium Mic

11

Camelopardalis Cam

55

Monoceros Mon

12

Cancer Cnc

56

Musca Mus

13

Canes Venatici CVn

57

Norma Nor

14

Canis Major CMa

58

Octans Oct

15

Canis Minor CMi

59

Ophiuchus Oph

16

Capricornus Cap

60

Orion Ori

17

Carina Car

61

Pavo Pav

18

Cassiopeia Cas

62

Pegasus Peg

19

Centaurus Cen

63

Perseus Per

20

Cepheus Cep

64

Phoenix Phe

21

Cetus Cet

65

Pictor Pic

22

Chamaeleon Cha

66

Pisces Psc

23

Circinus Cir

67

Piscis Austrinus PsA

24

Columba Col

68

Puppis Pup

25

Coma Berenices Com

69

Pyxis Pyx

26

Corona Australis CrA

70

Reticulum Ret

27

Corona Borealis CrB

71

Sagitta Sge

28

Corvus Crv

72

Sagittarius Sgr

29

Crater Crt

73

Scorpius Sco

30

Crux Cru

74

Sculptor Scl

31

Cygnus Cyg

75

Scutum Sct

32

Delphinus Del

76

Serpens Ser

33

Dorado Dor

77

Sextans Sex

34

Draco Dra

78

Taurus Tau

35

Equuleus Equ

79

Telescopium Tel

36

Eridanus Eri

80

Triangulum Tri

37

Fornax For

81

Triangulum Australe TrA

38

Gemini Gem

82

Tucana Tuc

39

Grus Gru

83

Ursa Major UMa

40

Hercules Her

84

Ursa Minor UMi

41

Horologium Hor

85

Vela Vel

42

Hydra Hya

86

Virgo Vir

43

Hydrus Hyi

87

Volans Vol

44

Indus Ind

88

Vulpecula Vul

Modern Constellations

42

Double/Multi Stars

No. HC Item Constellation Name HIP WDS SAO

1 Rigel Kentaurus A Alpha Centauri Centaurus 71683 14396-6050 252838

2 Rigel Beta Orionis Orion 24436 05145-0812 131907

3 Gacrux Gamma Crucis Crux 61084 12312-5707 240019

4 Sargas Theta Scorpii Scorpius 86228 17373-4300 228201

5 Castor A Alpha Geminorum Gemini 36850 07346+3153 60198

6 Mizar Zeta Ursae Majoris Ursa Major 65378 13239+5456 28737

7 Almach Gamma Andromedae Andromeda 9640 02039+4220 37735

8 Algieba Gamma Leonis Leo 50583 10200+1950 81298

9 Aludra Eta Canis Majoris Canis Major 35904 07241-2918 173651
10 Iritjinga (Cen) Gamma Centauri Centaurus Muhlifain 61932 12415-4858 223603
11 Zubenelgenubi Alpha Librae Libra 72603 14509-1603 158836
12 Alcyone Eta Tauri Taurus 17702 03475+2406 76199
13 Cor Caroli

Alpha Canum Venaticorum

Canes Venatici 63125 12560+3819 63257
14 Acamar Theta Eridani Eridanus 13847 02583-4018 216113
15 Adhafera Zeta Leonis Leo 50335 10167+2325 81265
16 Rasalgethi Alpha Herculis Hercules 84345 17146+1423 102680
17 Meissa Lambda Orionis Orion 26207 05351+0956 112921
18 Graffias Beta1 Scorpii Scorpius 78820 16054-1948 159682
19 Alya Theta Serpentis Serpens 92946 18562+0412 124068
20 HIP 48002 Upsilon Carinae Carina Vathorz Prior 09471-6504 250695
21 HIP 95947 Beta1 Cygni Cygnus Albireo 19307+2758 87301
22 HIP 20894 Theta2 Tauri Taurus 04287+1552 93957
23 HIP 74395 Zeta Lupi Lupus 15123-5206 242304
24 HIP 27072 Gamma Leporis Lupus 05445-2227 170759
25 HIP 26549 Sigma Orionis Orion 05387-0236 132406
26 HIP 85667 HD 158614 Ophiuchus 17304-0104 141702
27 HIP 74376 Kappa1 Lupi Lupus 15119-4844 225525
28 HIP 34481 Gamma2 Volantis Carina 07087-7030 256374
29 HIP 53253 u Carinae Carina 10535-5851 238574
30 HIP 99675 Omicron1 Cygni Cygnus 31 Cyg 20136+4644 49337
31 HIP 63003 Mu1 Crucis Crux 12546-5711 240366
32 HIP 43103 Iota Cancri Cancer 48 Cnc 08467+2846 80416
33 HIP 110991 Delta Cephei Cepheus 27 Cep 22292+5825 34508
34 HIP 20635 Kappa1 Tauri Taurus 65 Tau 04254+2218 76601
35 HIP 88601 70 Ophiuchi Orion 18055+0230 123107
36 HIP 2484 Beta1 Tucanae Horologium 00315-6257 248201
37 HIP 91971 Zeta1 Lyrae Cygnus 6 Lyr 18448+3736 67321
38 HIP 79374 Nu Scorpii Scorpius Jabbah 16120-1928 159764
39 HIP 102532 Gamma2 Delphini Pegasus 12 Del 20467+1607 106476
40 HIP 52154 x Velorum Vela 10393-5536 238309
41 HIP 37229 HD 61555 Canis Major 07388-2648 174198
42 HIP 30419 Epsilon Monocerotis Orion 8 Mon 06238+0436 113810
43 HIP 108917 Xi Cephei Cepheus. Al kurhah 22038+6438 19827
44 HIP 53417 54 Leonis Leo 10556+2445 81584
45 HIP 65271 J Centauri Centaurus 13226-6059 252284
46 HIP 67669 3 Centauri Centaurus 13518-3300 204916
47 HIP 105319 Theta Indi Indus 21199-5327 246965
48 HIP 80582 Epsilon Normae Norma 16272-4733 226773
49 HIP 8832 Gamma Arietis Aries 01535+1918 92680
50 HIP 69483 Kappa Boötis Boötes Asellus Tertius 14135+5147 29045
51 HIP 92946 Theta Serpentis Serpens 18562+0412 124068
52 HIP 86614 Psi1 Draconis Draco 31 Draconis 17419+7209 8890

43

No. HC Item Constellation Name HIP WDS SAO

53 HIP 95771 Alpha Vulpeculae Vulpecula Anser 19287+2440 87261
54 HIP 30867 Beta Monocerotis Monoceros 06288-0702 133316
55 HIP 35363 NV Puppis Puppis 07183-3644 197824
56 HIP 94761 Gliese 752 Aquila Wolf 1055, Ross 652 19169+0510
57 HIP 21683 Sigma2 Tauri Taurus 04393+1555 94054
58 HIP 8497 Chi Ceti Cetus 53 Cet 01496-1041 148036
59 HIP 26199 HD 36960 Orion 05350-0600 132301
60 HIP 104521 Gamma Equulei Equuleus 5 Equ 21103+1008 126593
61 HIP 116389 Iota Phoenicis Phoenix 23351-4237 231675
62 HIP 17797 HD 24071 Eridanus 03486-3737 194550
63 HIP 21036 83 Tauri Taurus 04306+1343 93979
64 HIP 107310 Mu1 Cygni Cygnus 78 Cyg 21441+2845 89940
65 HIP 72659 Xi Boötis Boötes 37 Boo 14514+1906 101250
66 HIP 21029 HD 28527 Taurus 04306+1612 93975
67 HIP 42726 HY Velorum Vela 08424-5307 236205
68 HIP 18255 32 Eridani Eridanus 03543-0257 130806
69 HIP 9153 Lambda Arietis Aries 01580+2336 75051
70 HIP 88267 95 Herculis Hercules 18015+2136 85648
71 HIP 85829 Nu2 Draconis Draco 25 Dra 17322+5511 30450
72 HIP 43937 V376 Carinae Carina b1 Carinae 08570-5914 236436
73 HIP 71762 Pi2 Boötis Boötes 29 Boo 14407+1625 101139
74 HIP 80047 Delta1 Apodis Apus 16203-7842 257380
75 HIP 58484

Epsilon Chamaeleontis

Chamaeleon 11596-7813 256894
76 HIP 25142 23 Orionis Orion 05228+0333 112697
77 HIP 54204 Chi1 Hydrae Hydra 11053-2718 179514
78 HIP 76669 Zeta Coronae Borealis Corona Borealis 7 CrB 15394+3638 64833
79 HIP 99770 b3 Cygni Cygnus 29 Cyg 20145+3648 69678
80 HIP 101027 Rho Capricorni Capricornus 11 Cap 20289-1749 163614
81 HIP 74911 Nu Lupi Lupus 15185-4753 225638
82 HIP 35210 HD 56577 Canis Major 07166-2319 173349
83 HIP 26235 Theta2 Orionis Orion 43 Ori 05354-0525 132321
84 HIP 40321 OS Puppis Puppis 08140-3619 198969
85 HIP 70327 HD 126129 Boötes 14234+0827 120426
86 HIP 26221 Theta1 Orionis Orion Trapezium 05353-0523 132314
87 HIP 80473 Rho Ophiuchi Ophiuchus 5 Oph 16256-2327 184381
88 HIP 78105 Xi1 Lupi Lupus 15569-3358 207144
89 HIP 79043 Kappa Herculis Hercules 7 Her 16081+1703 101951
90 HIP 61418 24 Comae Berenices Coma Berenices 12351+1823 100160
91 HIP 91919 Epsilon Lyrae Lyra 4 Lyr 18443+3940 67309
92 HIP 41639 HD 72127 Vela 08295-4443 219996
93 HIP 104214 61 Cygni Cygnus 21069+3845 70919
94 HIP 23734 11 Camelopardalis Camelopardalis 05061+5858 25001
95 HIP 60189 Zeta Corvi Corvus 5 Crv 12206-2213 180700
96 HIP 66821 Q Centauri Centaurus 13417-5434 241076
97 HIP 14043 HD 18537 Perseus 03009+5221 23763
98 HIP 5737 Zeta Piscium Pisces 86 Psc 01137+0735 109739
99 HIP 84626 Omicron Ophiuchi Ophiuchus 39 Oph 17180-2417 185238

100 HIP 60904 17 Comae Berenices Coma Berenices 12289+2555 82330
101 HIP 58684 67 Ursae Majoris Ursa Major 12021+4303 44002
102 HIP 5131 Psi1 Piscium Pisecs 74 Psc 01057+2128 74482
103 HIP 115126 94 Aquarii Aquarius 23191-1328 165625
104 HIP 62572 HD 112028 Camelopardalis 12492+8325 2102

44

No. HC Item Constellation Name HIP WDS SAO

105 HIP 40167 Zeta1 Cancri Cancer Tegmen 08122+1739 97645
106 HIP 40817 Kappa Volantis Volans 08198-7131 256497
107 HIP 81292 17 Draconis Draco 16362+5255 30013
108 HIP 80197 Nu1 Coronae Borealis Corona Borealis 16224+3348 65257
109 HIP 88060 HD 163756 Sagittarius 17591-3015 209553
110 HIP 42637 Eta Chamaeleontis Chamaeleon 08413-7858 256543
111 HIP 21039 81 Tauri Taurus 04306+1542 93978
112 HIP 100965 75 Draconis Draco 20282+8125 3408
113 HIP 25768 HD 36553 Pictor 05302-4705 217368
114 HIP 93717 15 Aquilae Aquila 19050-0402 142996
115 HIP 79980 HD 148836 Scorpius 16195-3054 207558
116 HIP 12086 15 Trianguli Triangulum 02358+3441 55687
117 HIP 90968

Kappa2 Coronae Australis

Corona Australis 18334-3844 210295

118 HIP 22531 Iota Pictoris Pictor 04509-5328 233709
119 HIP 34065 HD 53705 Puppis 07040-4337 218421
120 HIP 79607

Sigma Coronae Borealis

Corona Borealis 16147+3352 65165

121 HIP 109786 41 Aquarii Aquarius 22143-2104 190986
122 HIP 56280 17 Crateris Hydra 11323-2916 179968
123 HIP 51561 HD 91355 Vela 10320-4504 222126
124 HIP 107930 HD 208095 Cepheus 21520+5548 33819
125 HIP 97966 57 Aquilae Aquila 19546-0814 143898
126 HIP 117218 107 Aquarii Aquarius. 23460-1841 165867
127 HIP 82676 HD 152234 Scorpius 16540-4148 227377
128 HIP 111546 8 Lacertae Lacerta 22359+3938 72509
129 HIP 29151 HD 42111 Orion 06090+0230 113507
130 HIP 107253 79 Cygni Cygnus 21434+3817 71643
131 HIP 88136 41 Draconis Draco 18002+8000 8996
132 HIP 81702 HD 150136 Ara 16413-4846 227049
133 HIP 97423 HD 186984 Sagittarius 19480-1342 162998
134 HIP 30444 HD 45145 Columba 06240-3642 196774
135 HIP 66400 HD 118349 Hydra 13368-2630 181790
136 HIP 17579 21 Tauri Taurus Asterope 03459+2433 76159
137 HIP 35785 19 Lyncis Lynx 07229+5517 26312
138 HIP 81641 37 Herculis Hercules 16406+0413 121776
139 HIP 7751 p Eridani Eridanus 01398-5612 232490
140 HIP 21148 1 Camelopardalis Camelopardalis 04320+5355 24672
141 HIP 9021 56 Andromedae Andromeda 01562+3715 55107
142 HIP 97816 HD 187420 Telescopium 19526-5458 246311
143 HIP 88818 100 Herculis Hercules 18078+2606 85753
144 HIP 36817 HD 60584 Puppis 07343-2328 174019
145 HIP 25695 HD 35943 Taurus 05293+2509 77200
146 HIP 98819 15 Sagittae Sagitta 20041+1704 105635
147 HIP 61910 VV Corvi Corvus 12413-1301 157447
148 HIP 111643 Sigma2 Gruis Grus 22370-4035 231217
149 HIP 80399 HD 147722 Scorpius 16247-2942 184368
150 HIP 83478 HD 154228 Hercules 17037+1336 102564
151 HIP 101123 Omicron Capricorni Capricornus 20299-1835 163626
152 HIP 28271 59 Orionis Orion 05584+0150 113315
153 HIP 64246

17 Canum Venaticicorum

Canes Venatici 13101+3830 63380

154 HIP 96895 16 Cygni Cygnus 19418+5032 31898
155 HIP 35564 HD 57852 Carina 07204-5219 235110
156 HIP 37843 2 Puppis Puppis 07455-1441 153363

45

No. HC Item Constellation Name HIP WDS SAO

157 HIP 28790 HD 41742 Puppis 06047-4505 217706
158 HIP 4675 HD 5788 Andromeda 01001+4443 36832
159 HIP 31676 8 Lyncis Lynx 06377+6129 13897
160 HIP 10176 59 Andromedae Andromeda 02109+3902 55330
161 HIP 25950 HD 36408 Taurus 05322+1703 94630
162 HIP 117931 AL Sculptoris Sculptor 23553-3155 214860
163 HIP 81914 HD 150591 Scorpius 16439-4107 227123
164 HIP 21242 m Persei Perseus 04334+4304 39604
165 HIP 86831 61 Ophiuchi Ophiuchus 17446+0235 122690
166 HIP 115272 HD 220003 Grus 23208-5018 247838
167 HIP 46657 Zeta1 Antliae Antlia 09308-3153 200444
168 HIP 41404 Phi2 Cancri Cancer 08268+2656 80188
169 HIP 29388 41 Aurigae Auriga 06116+4843 40925
170 HIP 49321 HD 87344 Hydra 10040-1806 155704
171 HIP 84054 63 Herculis Hercules 17111+2414 84896
172 HIP 39035 HD 66005 Puppis 07592-4959 219249
173 HIP 25303 Theta Pictoris Pictor 05248-5219 233965
174 HIP 52520 HD 93344 Carina 10443-7052 256750
175 HIP 95398 2 Sagittae Sagitta 19244+1656 104797
176 UCAC4 277-135548
177 HIP 32609 HD 48766 Lynx 06482+5542 25963
178 HIP 101765 48 Cygni Cygnus 20375+3134 70287
179 HIP 24825 YZ Leporis Lepus 05193-1831 150335
180 HIP 31158 21 Geminorum Gemini 06323+1747 95795
181 HIP 3885 65 Piscium Pisces 00499+2743 74295
182 HIP 93371 HD 176270 Australis 19011-3704 210816
183 HIP 36345 HD 59499 Puppis 07289-3151 198038
184 HIP 108364 HD 208947 Cepheus 21572+6609 19760
185 HIP 50939 HD 90125 Sextans 10242+0222 118278
186 HIP 76603 HD 139461 Libra 15387-0847 140672
187 HIP 32269 HD 49219 Carina 06442-5442 234683
188 HIP 42516 39 Cancri Cancer 08401+2000 80333
189 HIP 62807 32 Comae Berenices Coma Berenices 12522+1704 100309
190 UCAC4 226-128246
191 HIP 94913 24 Aquilae Aquila 19188+0020 124492
192 HIP 94336 HD 179958 Cygnus 19121+4951 48193
193 HIP 107299 HD 206429 Indus 21440-5720 247151
194 HIP 59984 HD 106976 Virgo 12182-0357 138704
195 HIP 16411 HD 21743 Taurus 03313+2734 75970
196 HIP 23287 HD 32040 Orion 05006+0337 112305
197 HIP 105637 HD 203857 Cygnus 21238+3721 71280
198 HIP 108925 HD 209744 Cepheus 22039+5949 34016
199 HIP 103814 HD 200011 Microscopium 21022-4300 230492
200 HIP 58112 65 Ursae Majoris Ursa Major 11551+4629 43945
201 HIP 109354 V402 Lacertae Lacerta 22093+4451 51698
202 HIP 43822 17 Hydrae Hydra 08555-0758 136409
203 HIP 21986 55 Eridani Eridanus 04436-0848 131442
204 HIP 17470 HD 23245 Taurus 03446+2754 76122
205 HIP 35960 V368 Puppis Puppis 07248-3717 197974
206 HIP 42936 HD75086 Carina 08451-5843 236241
207 HIP 19272 SZ Camelopardalis Camelopardalis 04078+6220 13031
208 HIP 76143 HD 138488 Libra 15332-2429 183565

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