iOptron 70E User Manual

AstroBoy

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-70e Computerized Telescope

Instruction Manual

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Table of Content

Table of Content ............................................................................................................................. 2

1. AstroBoy®-70e Overview........................................................................................................... 4

1.1. AstroBoy® features .............................................................................................................. 4

1.2. AstroBoy®-70e Assembly Terms......................................................................................... 5

2. Telescope Assembly ...................................................................................................................6

3. GoToNova® 8404 Hand Controller ............................................................................................ 8

3.1. Key Description................................................................................................................... 8

3.2. The LCD Screen .................................................................................................................. 8

4. Getting Started.......................................................................................................................... 10

4.1. Set the Telescope to PARK POSITION ............................................................................ 10

4.2. Setting Up the Hand Controller .........................................................................................10

4.3. Using Your Telescope........................................................................................................ 12

4.3.1. Getting Familiar with Your Telescope ....................................................................... 12

4.3.2. Go to the Moon........................................................................................................... 12

4.3.3. Initial Star Alignment ................................................................................................. 13

4.4. Turn Off the Mount............................................................................................................ 13

5. More Functions of GoToNova® Hand Controller..................................................................... 14

5.1. Manual Operation of the Telescope...................................................................................14

5.2. Slew to an Object...............................................................................................................14

5.2.1. Planets, Sun, Moon..................................................................................................... 14

5.2.2. Deep Sky Objects........................................................................................................ 14

5.2.3. Comets ........................................................................................................................14

5.2.4. Asteroids..................................................................................................................... 14

5.2.5. Stars............................................................................................................................. 14

5.2.6. User RA&DEC JD2000 Objects................................................................................. 15

5.2.7. Enter Position.............................................................................................................. 15

5.2.8. Watch List................................................................................................................... 15

5.2.9. Watch List Auto.......................................................................................................... 15

5.3. Land Objects...................................................................................................................... 15

5.4. Sync to Target.................................................................................................................... 16

5.5. Set Up Controller............................................................................................................... 16

5.5.1. Set Up Time and Site.................................................................................................. 16

5.5.2. Set Display Info .......................................................................................................... 16

5.5.3. Set Key Beep............................................................................................................... 17

5.5.4. Set Azi Work Mode.................................................................................................... 17

5.5.5. Reset All...................................................................................................................... 17

5.6. Align .................................................................................................................................. 17

5.6.1. Solarsys Align............................................................................................................. 17

5.6.2. One Star Align ............................................................................................................ 18

5.6.3. Two Star Alignment.................................................................................................... 18

5.7. Modify Star Catalog........................................................................................................... 18

5.7.1. User RA&DEC JD2000.............................................................................................. 18

5.7.2. Comets ........................................................................................................................20

5.7.3. Asteroids..................................................................................................................... 21

5.8. Watch List.......................................................................................................................... 22

5.9. Set Telescope Coord.......................................................................................................... 22

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5.10. Park Scope ....................................................................................................................... 22

6. Using Electronic Eyepiece to Capture Images.......................................................................... 23

6.1. iE1300 Driver Installation.................................................................................................. 23

6.2. Use the iE1300 to Observe an Object................................................................................ 23

6.3. Example: Using Future WinJoe For Image and Video Capture........................................ 23

7. Maintenance and Servicing....................................................................................................... 28

7.1. Maintenance....................................................................................................................... 28

7.2. Storage and Transport........................................................................................................ 28

7.3. Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 29

7.4. iOptron Customer Service.................................................................................................. 30

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

Appendix B. GoToNova® 8404 HC MENU STRUCTURE ........................................................ 32

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Appendix C. GoToNova

Star List .............................................................................................. 34

IOPTRON ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY....................................................................... 47

WARNING!

NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN!

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

Children should always have adult supervision while observing.

July 2011 V1.2
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. AstroBoy®-70e Overview

1.1. AstroBoy® features

iOptron’s AstroBoy® portable telescope is easy to use and easy to carry! Just click and it
finds stars for you. Simply select a star or planet and the built-in computer moves the telescope
for you! Plus, it stays on target as the earth rotates. Functions in both celestial and land modes
for watching stars, birds, or landscapes. Take it with you camping, school, anywhere. It sits on a
desk or can be attached to a tripod.

Alt-Azimuth mount

The AstroBoy® refractor telescope comes with our Alt-Azimuth Mount. This compact
mount design is probably the most functional and flexible unit on the market. Both axis motors
are built into a small single unit with optical encoders which provides accurate GOTO and
tracking. The proprietary GoToNova
can point your telescope to ANYWHERE above the horizon. With an optional DC adaptor, you
can plug your telescope mount into your car if you’re camping or at any remote location.

The easy to understand controller on the market

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technology ensures there are no “dead spots” – so you

The GoToNova® hand controller is much easier to use than other similar products. The
hand controller is more intuitive with menu categories well organized. It also has a larger LCD
screen with more lines of content compared with the competition. Using the easy-to-use hand
controller and its large LCD screen, you can easily set up your telescope and select where you
want to go.

More precise speed control for viewing objects

The control system also allows you to slew the telescope at 5 different drive speeds,
keeping the object within the telescope’s viewfinder for as long as you wish.

GoToNova® computerized control system

The revolutionary GoToNova® computerized control system is by far the most
technologically advanced automated tracking system available on the market today. With a
database of more than 4,000 celestial objects, including all of the most famous galaxies,
nebulae, star clusters, not to mention the planets, you’ll be able to enjoy star gazing with the
simple push of a button.

Megapixel electronic eyepiece for video and image capture

With a 1.3 megapixel camera, you can experience astro-video and astrophotography for
yourself! The iOptron electronic eyepiece allows you to view real-time images from your
telescope on a computer screen. It transmits live video images of the Moon, Sun, planets and
terrestrial objects through a USB cable to your computer. Images can be recorded for later
playback or frame imaging.

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FEATURES

• Alt-Azimuth mount with GoToNova® computer control technology

• Real-time GOTO and tracking features

• 4,000+ object database with 256 user-definable objects.

• 4 line, 20-character LCD hand controller with backlit LED buttons for easy operation

• Dual-axis servomotor with optical encoders

• Drive motor with 5-speed setting for precise tracking

• Push-to alignment

• 70mm achromatic refractor telescope for land and celestial objects observation

• 1.3 megpixel camera with USB port

• Also exchangeable to photo tripods with ¼” camera screw

1.2. AstroBoy®-70e Assembly Terms

1. Telescope

2. Dovetail Lock

3. Altitude Lock

4. Mount

5. Hand Controller

6. Focuser

7. Diagonal

8. Eyepiece

9. Tabletop

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2. Telescope Assembly

Step 1. Preparing the Tripod

Unlock the tripod leg locks.
Extend tripod legs.
Lock the leg locks afterwards.

Step 1a.

Pull tripod legs apart to a fully opened position.
Tighten the center tripod lock knob to a firm feel to secure the
tripod legs.

Tapered dovetail

Caution
collapsing the tripod to store away.

: Make sure you loosen this lock knob before

Step 2. Attach the mount

Attach mount to tripod by aligning base of mount onto screw on top of

tripod and then hand tightening until secure.

Step 3. Install Batteries

Lift the battery cover. Carefully pull out the battery holder from the
compartment. Be sure not to accidentally disconnect the wires.

Step 3a.

Insert 6 AA batteries (not included) in the holder. Refer to the
diagram on the holder to orient the batteries properly. Replace
the holder back into the battery compartment and replace the lid.

Use only fresh batteries. Using old or low batteries may cause
error messages.

An optional AC adapter and 12V car plug cable are also
available for purchase at www.iOptron.com.

Step 4. Attach the telescope

Slide the telescope into the dovetail slot on mount along the
arrow direction on the slot and secure the telescope using
dovetail lock knob (#2). Note that the dovetail is tapered and
slides in one direction only (see arrow in photo). Don’t force the

telescope into the dovetail slot!

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45º diagonal (#7)

Eyepiece (#8)

Focus knob (#6)

Step 5. Attaching Optics

Insert 45º diagonal: Insert diagonal (#7) into the eyepiece side

of the telescope. Tighten the thumbscrews to a firm feel only.
Insert the eyepiece: Remove the supplied 25mm eyepiece (#8)
from its container and slide it into the open end of the diagonal.
Tighten the thumbscrews to a firm feel only.
Remove the round dust cover lid from the end of telescope.
Use the focus knob to bring objects into focus. You may need
to turn the focus knob quite a few turns to focus your telescope
for the first time. Always start observing using a lower power
eyepiece (such as the 25mm eyepiece) to get a wider field of
view. Later on you can change to higher powers. (Eyepieces of
higher powers have narrower field of views; it’s more difficult to
locate objects using high-power eyepieces.)

Step 6. Connecting hand controller

Plug hand controller into the HBX port on the mount. The hand
controller can attach magnetically to the mount arm.

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3. GoToNova® 8404 Hand Controller

Figure 1. GoToNova® 8404 Hand Controller

GoToNova® 8404 hand controller (HC) is the standard controller for an AstroBoy
telescope, as shown in Figure 1.

3.1. Key Description

• MENU: Press “MENU” to enter the Main Menu.

• BACK: Move back to the previous screen, or end/cancel current operation, such as

slewing.

• ENTER: Confirm an input, go to the next menu, select a choice, slew the telescope to
a selected object, or stop/start tracking.

• Arrow (▲▼►◄): Press ▲▼ buttons to move a telescope along the altitude direction,
►◄ to move a telescope along the azimuth direction. Brows the menu or move the

cursor in operating menu.

• SPEED Key: To select slew speed (2X, 8X, 64X, 256X, and MAX)

• HELP Key: For help and display more information on an object.

3.2. The LCD Screen

The 8404 HC consists of a large 4-line LCD screen, which displays all the information as

shown in Figure 2. The user interface is simple and easy to learn.

Target Name

Right Ascension

Altitude

Local Date and Time

Figure 2. 8404 HC LCD Information Screen

1. Target Name: display the name of the target that telescope is currently point to.

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Mount Status

Declination

Azimuth

Slew Speed

• Park Position: A default position when the mount is turned on, i.e., the telescope is

point to zenith (altitude is 90º) and the mount is facing south (azimuth is 180º);

• An object name, such as “Mercury” or “Andromeda Galaxy”: Name of the Star or
celestial object currently that is currently slewing, gotoing or tracking;

• LandMark #: The telescope is working at Land Objects mode and the telescope does
not track;

• User Position: The mount has been manually slewed to an object; or an R.A and
DEC value of an object was manually entered; or a goto or tracking process has
been interrupted.

2. Mount Status: display current status of the mount. When the mount is turned on.

• Stop (Mount Status): the telescope is at a standby position;

• Slew (Mount Status): the telescope is manually slewing to the target;

• Goto (Mount Status): the telescope is going to the target;

• Track (Mount Status): the telescope is tracking a target;

• Align (Mount Status): the telescope is in align mode;

3. R: Right Ascension of the telescope, or R.A.

4. D: Declination of the telescope, or DEC.

5. A: Altitude of the telescope (zenith is 90º).

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

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

8. Slew speed: It has 5 speeds: 2X, 8X, 64X, 256X (1º/sec), MAX (~ 4º/sec). Press SPEED key
to change it.

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4. Getting Started

You may start observing land and astronomical objects using GoToNova’s arrow keys.

After the telescope was assembled (referring to Section 2. Telescope Assembly), flip the
I/O switch on the telescope mount to turn on the mount. Use ►,◄,▼ or ▲ buttons to point the
telescope to the desired object. Use the SPEED key to change the slewing speed.

In order to experience the full GOTO capability of GoToNova technology, it is very
important to set up the mount correctly before observation.

4.1. Set the Telescope to PARK POSITION

Each time the mount is turned on, the

default position is Park Position, i.e., its altitude is

90º0.0’ and azimuth is 180º0.0’, which means the
“SOUTH” mark is pointing to south and the
telescope is pointing straight up at the zenith. To
set the Park Position, you can:

(1) Loosen the altitude clutch; point the
telescope tube directly up at the zenith, as shown
in Figure 3 left. Tighten the clutch.

(2) Position the mount so that the “N-S”
mark is aligned with the earth’s magnetic north and
south poles, as shown in Figure 3 right. A compass
is needed.

(3) Level the mount using the bubble on the mount base by adjusting the height of the
tripod legs.

(1)

Figure 3

4.2. Setting Up the Hand Controller

Press the I/O power switch to turn the mount on (controller will light up). This section
provides a brief setting instruction. A complete setting instruction is located in Section 5.

(2)

Set local time:

Now “Set Local Time:” is displayed at the top. A blinking cursor is on the second line.

Set Local Time:
2009-06-01 11:55:09
Daylight Saving Time Y

Use ▲/▼ keys to change the numbers. Use ◄/► keys to scroll through the fields. The
last field of this screen is for setting Daylight Saving Time. Use ▲/▼ keys to switch between “Y”
(yes) and “N” (no). Press ENTER when finished.

Now “Setup Site Info:” is displayed at the top. A blinking cursor is on the second line.
(“Longi” means longitude; “Lat” means latitude.)

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Setup Site Info:
Longi: W071d27m47s
Lati : N42d15m40s
300 Min. behind

“W/E” means west/east hemisphere; “N/S” means north/south hemisphere; “d” means
degree; “m” means minute; and “s” means second. The site info is retained in the memory and
no need to be input unless the telescope is moved to significantly different site.

Set site coordinates:

Use the ◄ or ► key to move the cursor, and the ▲ or ▼ button to change the numbers
or toggle between “W” and “E”, “N” and “S”.

The site coordinates information can be found from iOptron’s website
(http://www.iOptron.com

Set time zone

) under Support->>FAQ ->>Controller Set-up.

Press ◄ or ► key, move the cursor to the bottom of the screen to set the time zone
information (add or subtract 60 minutes per time zone). Enter minutes “ahead of” or “behind”
UT (universal time). The minimum time difference is 15 minutes.

• New York City is 300 minutes “behind” UT

• Los Angeles is 480 minutes “behind” UT

• Rome is 60 minutes “ahead of” UT

• Beijing is 480 minutes “ahead of” UT

• Sydney is 600 minutes “ahead of” UT

All the time zones in North America are behind UT, as shown in the following table. So

make sure it shows “behind” instead of “ahead of” UT.

Time Zone Hawaii Alaska Pacific Mountain Central Eastern

Hour behind UT -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5

Enter Minutes 600 540 480 420 360 300

To adjust minutes, use the ◄ or ► key to move the cursor, and the ▲ or ▼ button to
change the numbers. To change the “behind” or “ahead of” UT, move the cursor to “ahead of”
and using ▲ or ▼ key to toggle between “behind” and “ahead of”. When the number is correct,
press ENTER and go back to the previous screen.

For other parts of the world, you can find out your “time zone” information from iOptron’s
website (http://www.iOptron.com

) under Support->>FAQ ->>Controller Set-up. DO NOT COUNT

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME. i.e., if your local time is 5:00 pm, just enter 17:00, regardless DST.

Press ENTER when finished.

NOTE: If the time zone set is not correct, the telescope may think that the celestial object
you select is still below the horizon even though it is high in the night sky.

Every time you turn on the telescope, this initial setting up screen will be shown. You
need to enter date and local time; however, you may just press the ENTER key to skip site

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setting if everything remains unchanged. The daylight saving, time zone and site info will be
stored in the hand controller memory.

You may also get into this setup procedure by pressing MENU button from the main

menu, scrolling down and selecting “Set Up Controller,” then selecting “Set Up Time and Site”.

4.3. Using Your Telescope

4.3.1. Getting Familiar with Your Telescope

Always practice your telescope during the daytime to get familiar with the operation.

Eyepiece and diagonal:

1. Always begin viewing with the lowest power eyepiece. (Note: a 25 mm focal length
eyepiece has a lower power than a 10 mm one.) A formula can be used to determine the power
of each eyepiece: Telescope focal length divided by eyepiece focal length equals magnification.
Ex. 500mm ÷ 25mm = 20X (magnification)

2. Included with this telescope is a 45° Erecting Diagonal Prism. The Erecting Diagonal
Prism is used to erect the image you will see. Astronomical telescopes are designed in such a
way that the image you see may be UPSIDE DOWN and REVERSED. This is acceptable for
viewing celestial bodies. However, it will feel strange when observing a land object or a bird.

Focusing Telescope:

1. After selecting the desired eyepiece aim the telescope tube at a land-based target at
least 200 yards away (e.g. A telephone pole or building). Fully extend focusing tube by turning
the focuser.

2. While looking through selected eyepiece, slowly retract focusing tube by turning
focuser until object comes into focus.

Electronic Eyepiece:

AstroBoy-70e comes with a plug and play electronic eyepiece, iE1300 1.3 megapixel
CMOS camera. An electronic eyepiece works just as a short focal length (few mm) eyepiece.
Therefore, you need to start the observation with the longer focal length eyepiece. In most
cases, directly replace an optical eyepiece with an electronic eyepiece will not bring an image
onto the computer screen immediately. Fine focusing is needed. You should practice in daytime
to get familiar with your setup.

4.3.2. Go to the Moon

After performing these setups, the mount is ready to GOTO and track objects. The most
common object will be Moon.

Press MENU button, select “Select and Slew” by press ENTER button. Select “Planets,
Sun, Moon”, and using ▲ or ▼ button to select Moon. Press ENTER. The telescope will start
slew to the general direction where the Moon should be. After the mount stops slewing, it will
automatically begin to track.

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If the Moon is not located inside the filed of view (FOV) of the eyepiece once the
telescope stops slewing, you may push the telescope mount (not the base or tripod) in the
azimuth direction and altitude direction (by losing the altitude lock) to put the Moon in the FOV.
Retighten the altitude lock. In most cases, manual move is needed only in the azimuth.

Then press MENU button and scroll down the menu to “Sync to Target” and press
ENTER. Follow the instruction, use ◄ ► ▲ and ▼ keys to move the Moon in the center of your
eyepiece and press ENTER. You may press the SPEED button to change the adjusting speed.

If the Moon is located inside the FOV of your eyepiece but not centered, follow the
instruction above to sync it to the center of the FOV.

4.3.3. Initial Star Alignment

A simple alignment/synchronization can be performed to improve the GOTO and
tracking accuracy. To do so, press MENU button, scroll down to “Align”, select “Solarsys Align”
and press ENTER. The screen will list Moon, Sun and other planets for you to select from.
Select an object using ▲ or ▼ key. Then press ENTER. The mount will slew to the object. Use
◄ ► ▲ or ▼ key to center the object in your eyepiece. Press SPEED button to change the
slew speed if needed. Then press ENTER to complete the alignment. Or press the BACK key to
cancel the process.

An alternate way is performing “Sync to Target” which is equally good as one-star
alignment. To do so, press MENU button, select “Select and Slew” and press ENTER. Then
select a known sky object, such as Moon from “Planets, Sun, Moon” menu and press ENTER.
The mount will slew to the Moon. When the mount stopped slewing, the Moon could be just
inside your eyepiece or way off. Press MENU button and scroll down the menu to “Sync to
Target” and press ENTER. Follow the instruction, use ◄ ► ▲ and ▼ keys to move the Moon in
the center of your eyepiece and press ENTER. Now the system is aligned and readies to go to
other stars.

4.4. Turn Off the Mount

Press the ON/OFF button to turn off the mount.

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5. More Functions of GoToNova® Hand Controller

5.1. Manual Operation of the Telescope

You may observe land and astronomical objects using GoToNova’s arrow keys.

After the telescope was assembled (referring to Section 2. Telescope Assembly), flip the
ON/OFF switch on the telescope mount to the ON position. Use ►,◄,▼ or ▲ buttons to point
the telescope to desired object. You may need using SPEED key to change the slewing speed.

5.2. Slew to an Object

Press MENU button, from the main menu, select “Select and Slew.” Select an object you
would like to observe and press ENTER key.

The GoToNova
or ◄ button to move the cursor and ▼ or ▲ button to change the number. “
object is above the horizon, and “
the horizon can be observed. In some catalogs, those stars below the horizon may not display.

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hand controller has a database consists of over 4,000 objects. Use ►

”indicates the

” means it is below the horizon. Only those objects above

5.2.1. Planets, Sun, Moon

There are 9 objects in Solar system.

5.2.2. Deep Sky Objects

• Named Deepsky Object: It consists of 137 deep sky objects with their common
names. More information will be available by pressing HELP key. A list of named
deep sky objects is also attached in Appendix C.

• Messier Catalog: It consists of all 110 objects in Messier catalog. More information
will be available by pressing HELP key.

• NGC Catalog: It consists a few thousand objects in NGC catalog. Use ► or ◄ button
to move the cursor and ▼ or ▲ button to change the number.

5.2.3. Comets

It contains up to 64 comets. This database is customer editable.

5.2.4. Asteroids

It contains up to 64 asteroids. This database is customer editable.

5.2.5. Stars

• Named Stars: It consists of 191 stars with their common names. They are listed
alphabetically. A list is attached in Appendix C.

• Constellations: It consists of 88 modern constellations with their names. They are
listed alphabetically. A list is attached in Appendix C.

• Double Stars: It consists of 211 double stars. A list is attached in Appendix C.

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• SAO Bright Stars: It consists of the bright SAO catalog objects with their magnitudes
greater than 6. A reference table is available on iOptron’s website.

5.2.6. User RA&DEC JD2000 Objects

It can consist up to 256 user predefined objects. These objects need to be entered

before they can be selected for slewing (Refer to 5.7.1 User RA&DEC JD2000).

5.2.7. Enter Position

Go to a target by entering its R.A. and DEC numbers.

5.2.8. Watch List

A watch list is a list of your favorite celestial objects in the database. It can be selected

for slewing. User can add, delete and browse the watch list. (Refer to 5.8 Watch List).

5.2.9. Watch List Auto

This function will set the mount automatically slew to all the objects listed in Watch List

at a preset time interval. The time interval can be set to from 10 seconds to 1200 seconds by
using ▼ or ▲ button.

5.3. Land Objects

Up to 4 your favorite land objects can be stored in the hand controller. Press MENU,

select “Land Objects” and press ENTER, the Land Objects screen will show.

Goto saved 1 2 3 4
Save new 1 2 3 4
Input Coord. 1 2 3 4
A 10º 0.0’ Z 10º 0.0’

Goto saved (land object):

Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to “Goto saved” line, use ► or ◄ button to a

saved land object and press ENTER. The mount will automatically slew to the target.

This function only works if a land object has been stored in database.

Save new (land objects)

Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to “Save new” line, use ► or ◄ button to select

the object number you want to store, and press ENTER. A landmark screen will show:

LandMark 1 Stop

A 13º 0.0’ Z 25º58.8’
09-05-04 15:43:27 2X

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Use ◄ ► ▲ and ▼ keys to slew the telescope to the target you want to observe, press

ENTER to save the target. Press SPEED button to change the slew speed if needed.

Input coordinates (of a land object)

Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to “Input coord.” line, use ► or ◄ button to

object number you want to store, and press ENTER. A coordinate setting screen will show:

Enter Alt. Azi.
Alt: 13º 0.0’
Azi: 25º58.8’

Use ► or ◄ button to move the cursor, and ▼ or ▲ button to change the number. Press

ENTER to finish land object coordinates setting.

Press BACK to back to main menu.

5.4. Sync to Target

This operation will match the telescope's current coordinates to Target Right Ascension
and Declination. After slew to an object, move the cursor to “Sync to Target” and press ENTER.
Follow the screen to do the sync. Using this function can improve the GOTO accuracy in nearby
sky. Multiple syncs can be performed if needed.

“Sync to Target” will only work properly after “Select and Slew” was performed. You may
need using SPEED key to change the slewing speed to make the centering procedure easier. A
default slew speed is 2X.

5.5. Set Up Controller

5.5.1. Set Up Time and Site

Please refer to 4.2 for detailed procedures.

5.5.2. Set Display Info

• Adjust LCD Contrast

Use arrow keys to adjust LCD display contrast. Press ENTER.

Adjust LCD Contrast

• LCD Back Light.

Use arrow keys to adjust LCD screen back light intensity. Press ENTER.

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LCD Back Light

• Keypad Backlight.

Use arrow keys to adjust keypad backlight. Press ENTER.

LCD Back Light

5.5.3. Set Key Beep

Turn the key beep on/off.

5.5.4. Set Azi Work Mode

This function will set the mount azimuth mode while performing GOTO. There are two
modes for selection:

AZI +/- 200 degree
AZI free running mode

The “AZI +/- 200 degree” will rotate the mount between -200º and +200º in azimuth
direction to avoid AC/DC power line wrapping. However, the mount may take a longer path to
slew to an object. The “AZI free running mode” will take a shortest path while rotating along the
azimuth direction, which is best for battery operation. The default setting is “AZI +/- 200 degree”
mode.

5.5.5. Reset All

Reset all settings to factory default data.

5.6. Align

This function is used for align the telescope. Before star alignment, please make sure
the mount is well leveled. In addition to “Solarsys Align,” the system also provides “One Star
Align” and “Two Star Align”. Either one can be selected for telescope alignment.

5.6.1. Solarsys Align

Press “MENU”, scroll down the menu and select “Align”. Press ENTER and select
“Solarsys Align”. Select any one of the listed solar system object as your alignment target, such
as Moon. Press ENTER. If the Moon is above the horizon, the telescope will auto slew to it. If
the Moon is not in the center of you eyepiece, use ◄ ► ▲ or ▼ key to center the object in your

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eyepiece. Press SPEED button to change the slew speed if needed. Then press ENTER to
complete the alignment.

5.6.2. One Star Align

From the main menu, select “Align”. Select “One Star Align” and press ENTER. A list of
bright align stars that are above the horizon is computed based on your local time and location.
These stars are listed alphabetically. Use ▲ or ▼ button to select a star and press ENTER.
The mount will slew to it automatically. Use ◄ ► ▲ or ▼ key to center the object in your
eyepiece. Press SPEED button to change the slew speed if needed. Then press ENTER to
complete the alignment. Or press the BACK key to cancel the process.

If you have a very good initial setup, one star alignment should be sufficient for good
GOTO accuracy. To increase the accuracy you may choose to do two star alignment.

5.6.3. Two Star Alignment

Two star alignment will increase the GOTO accuracy of the mount. It is suggested to do
two star alignment after one star alignment. Select “Two Star Align” in the Align menu. Use ▲ or

▼ button to select a star and press ENTER. The mount will slew to it automatically. Use ◄ ►
▲ or ▼ key to center the object in your eyepiece. Press SPEED button to change the slew

speed if needed. Then press ENTER to complete the alignment. After you finish the first star,
the system will prompt you to choose the second star. Repeat the process to finish the second
star alignment. An “Align OK!” screen will show briefly. To obtain a better alignment effect, it is
suggested to choose two align stars far apart.

“Two Star Align” result will be overridden if “Solarsys Align” ,“One Star Align” or “Sync. to
Target” is performed after “Two Star Align.”

5.7. Modify Star Catalog

Besides various star lists available in the hand controller, users can add, edit or delete
their own defined objects. The comets and asteroids list also can be edited. Up to 256 user
objects can be added or modified. For comets and asteroids, the maximum number is 64, which
includes the preloaded objects.

To modify a star catalog, press MENU, use ▲ or ▼ button move the cursor to “Modify
star catalog” and press ENTER. A following screen will show:

User RA&DEC JD2000
Comets
Asteroids

Use ▲ or ▼ button to select user objects, comets or asteroids.

5.7.1. User RA&DEC JD2000

Select “User RA&DEC JD2000” and press ENTER, a menu like following will show:

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Add a new object
Edit one data
Delete one data
Delete all

Add a new object:

Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to “Add a new object” line, and press ENTER.
Enter the name of your object by using ▲ or ▼ key to change the display from 1 to 9, space, ­and A to Z, and ◄ or ► key to move the cursor. Press ENTER when you are done. A screen
will display to ask you to enter R.A. and DEC. numbers:

Enetr R.A. DEC
RA: 00h00.0m
DEC: +00d00.0m

Use◄ or ► key to move the cursor and ▲ or ▼ key to change the numbers of your
object. RA ranges from 0 hour to 24 hour and DEC from -90 degree to +90 degree. Press
ENTER when it is done. A confirmation screen will show:

Save to No. 1 ?
Press “ENTER” to
Confirm
Press, “BACK” cancel

Press ENTER to confirm. The user object will be stored in the hand controller in
sequence. Up to 256 objects can be added. Press BACK to back to Modify Star Catalog menu.

Edit one data

Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to “Edit one data” line, and press ENTER. A user
object screen will show:

No. 001
BX
R: 4h38.7m D:19º56.8’
A -31º10.2’ Z303º44.1’

The first line shows the number of the user object and if it is above the horizon. The
second line shows the name of the user object, here is “BX”. The third line shows target’s
current RA and DEC coordinates. The bottom line shows object’s altitude and azimuth position.
Use ◄ or ► move the cursor position and ▲ or ▼ key change the number to adjust the object
you want to edit. Press ENTER when it is right.

Follow the same procedure as “Add a new object” to edit it. Press BACK to back to
Modify Star Catalog menu.

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Delete one data

Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to “Delete one data” line, and press ENTER. A
user object screen will show:

No. 001
BX
R: 4h38.7m D:19º56.8’
A -31º10.2’ Z303º44.1’

Use ► or ◄ button to move the cursor, and ▼ or ▲ button to change the number. Press
ENTER to delete selected object.

Press BACK to back to Modify Star Catalog menu.

Delete all

Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to “Delete all” line, and press ENTER to delete all
User RA&DEC JD2000 data.

5.7.2. Comets

Select “Comets” and press ENTER, a menu like following will show:

Add a new comet
Edit one comet
Delete one comet
Reset all comets

Add a new comet:

The hand controller has 64 preloaded comets. Before a new user comet can be added, a
existing comet record has to be deleted. (See Delete one comet)

Select “Add a new comet” and press ENTER. Enter the name of your object by using ▲
or ▼ key to change the display from 1 to 9, space, - and A to Z, and ◄ or ► key to move the
cursor. It will then ask the following information: Year, Month, Day, e, q, w, Omega and i. After
entering all these parameters, A confirmation screen will show:

Save to No. 1 ?
Press “ENTER” to
Confirm
Press, “BACK” cancel

Press ENTER to confirm. The user object will be stored in previous deleted comet
position. It can be selected and slewed from Comets menu. Press BACK to back to Modify Star

Catalog menu.

Edit one comet

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Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to “Edit one comet” line, and press ENTER. A
user object screen will show:

No. 01

6P d’Arrest
R: 5h31.2m D:10º20.8’
A 31º49.5’ Z253º39.9’

The first line shows the number of this comet and if it is above the horizon. The second
line shows the name of the comet, here is “6P d’Arrest”. The third line shows comet’s current
RA and DEC coordinates. The bottom line shows its altitude and azimuth position. Use ◄ or ►
move the cursor position and ▲ or ▼ key change the number to adjust the object you want to
edit. Press ENTER when it is right.

Follow the same procedure as “Add a new comet” to edit it. Press BACK to back to
Modify Star Catalog menu.

Delete one comet

Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to “Delete one comet” line, and press ENTER. A
screen consists comet information will show:

No. 01

6P d’Arrest
R: 5h31.2m D:10º20.8’
A 31º49.5’ Z253º39.9’

Use ► or ◄ button to move the cursor, and ▼ or ▲ button to change the number. Press
ENTER to delete selected object.

Press BACK to back to Modify Star Catalog menu.

Reset all comets

Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to “Reset all comets” line, and press ENTER to
restore all deleted or modified comets data to factory default setting.

5.7.3. Asteroids

Select “Asteroids” and press ENTER, a menu like following will show:

Add a new asteroid
Edit one asteroid
Delete one asteroid
Reset asteroids data

Refer to 5.7.2 Comets to set the Asteroids.

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5.8. Watch List

A watch list is a list of your favorite celestial objects in the database. User can add,
delete and browse the watch list. All celestial objects, include User Defined object, can be
compiled into the list. Up to 20 objects can be added to the watch list.

To setup/modify a Watch List, press MENU, use ▲ or ▼ button move the cursor to
“Watch List” and press ENTER. A following screen will show:

Add a watch object
Delete one data
Delete all
Browse the list

Select “Add a watch object” and press ENTER. Browse the celestial object list and select
the one you want to watch by press ENTER. Follow the screen prompt to confirm the selection.
After you are done, press BACK to back to Watch List menu.

You also can delete one or all objects in your watching list. After the watch list is set, it
can be observed through “Select and Slew” operation, either w

5.9. Set Telescope Coord.

Set the current Altitude and Azimuth of your telescope.

5.10. Park Scope

Park your telescope. Return the telescope to its initial position, i.e.,its altitude is 90º0.0’

and azimuth is 180º0.0’.

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6. Using Electronic Eyepiece to Capture Images

With the iE1300 Electronic Eyepiece now you can experience astro-video and
astrophotography for yourself! The iOptron Electronic Eyepiece allows you to view real-time
images from your telescope on a computer screen. The iOptron iE Electronic Eyepiece
transmits live video images of the Moon, Sun, planets and terrestrial objects through a USB
cable to your computer. Images can be recorded for later playback or frame imaging.

6.1. iE1300 Driver Installation

The iE1300 is a Plug-N-Play device. Plug each end of the USB cable into the iE1300
and your computer. Your computer will detect the electronic eyepiece as new hardware and
start to install the driver. Follow the instructions on your computer for any driver installation.

The camera is ready for use after the driver is installed.

6.2. Use the iE1300 to Observe an Object

In order to bring an object to your computer monitor, an image/video capture program is
needed. Most PCs come with preinstalled programs, such as Window Movie Maker, Arcsoft
Webcam Companion, or other webcam program. If your PC does not have one installed, you
may download one from the following website: VirtualDub 32-bit or 64-bit from

www.VirtualDub.org

or Future Winjoe at www.ioptron.com/future.rar.

Aim and focus your telescope to an observing target using a regular eyepiece. Always
start with a large number eyepiece, such as a 25mm one. Remove the eyepiece and insert the
iE1300 camera into the telescope focuser. Slowly adjust the focuser knob to bring the image to
focus. Use the capture function of the program to capture the image or movie. Practice your
system during the daytime first.

6.3. Example: Using Future WinJoe For Image and Video Capture

Install software of Future WinJoe

1. Download Future WinJoe from www.ioptron.com/future.rar and save on your desktop

2. Double click on “future.rar” to open the compressed file package and double click on

“setup.exe” to start install the software

3. Select your language, then click “OK” to confirm

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4. Click on Next when an InstallShield Wizard window displayed.

5. Click on “Yes” to accept the License Agreement.

6. Select the destination folder to install Future WinJoe. The default location is "C:\Program
Files\Future\WinJoe". Click on “Next”. You may change it to the destination folder you want by
click on “Browse”.

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7. Click on "finish" to exit when InstallShield wizard has been completed.

Operation of Future WinJoe

1. Connect the iE1300 to the USB port,

2. Double click on the Future WinJoe icon on desktop “

Or go to startÆall programsÆFuture WinJoe. A preview window of Future WinJoe will be
shown, with a large live image in the middle and captured image thumbnails at the bottom.

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”.

3. Click on “
equipped more than one. In this case, select “MDA1300”. You can select where to store the
captured videos and images. You may also change other settings in this menu. Click “OK” when
done.

” to bring up the “Capture Settings” menu to select a camera, if your computer

4. Click on " " to connect the camera. An image (probably an unfocused one in most time)
will be displayed. Adjust the focusing-knob to bring the image to focus.

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5. Click on " " to set the attributes of images shown, such as brightness and contrast.

6. Click on “

7. Click on the image thumbnails to view the quality of the image. Click on “

adjust the settings if needed. Click on “
pictures if desired.

8. Click on “

9. For more detailed software functions, please click on “

” to capture a photo.

” to connect the camera again and take more

” to start video capturing, and click it again to stop.

" or "F1"

” or “ ” to

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7. Maintenance and Servicing

7.1. Maintenance

The AstroBoy® telescope is a precision optical instrument designed to yield a lifetime of
rewarding applications. Given the care and respect due any precision instrument, your
telescope will rarely require factory servicing or maintenance. Maintenance guidelines include:

1. Using wet cloth to clean the mount and hand controller. Do not use any solvent.

2. Leave the dust cap on while not operating the telescope. Avoid cleaning the
telescope’s optics. A little dust on the front surface of the telescope’s correcting lens
causes virtually no degradation of image quality and should not be considered a
reason to clean the lens.

3. When absolutely necessary, dust on the front lens should be removed with gentle
strokes of a camel hair brush, a soft glass clean cloth or blown off with an ear syringe
(available at any pharmacy). Do not use a commercial photographic lens cleaner.

4. Organic materials (e.g., fingerprints) on the front lens may be removed with a
solution of 3 parts distilled water to 1 part isopropyl alcohol. Use soft, white facial
tissues or cotton balls and make short, gentle strokes. Change tissues often. Do not
use scented, colored, or lotioned tissues as damage could result to the optics.

5. If your telescope is used outdoors on a humid night, telescope surfaces may
accumulate water condensation. While such condensation does not normally cause
any damage to the telescope, it is recommended that wait the entire telescope be
dried before being packed away. Do not wipe any of the optical surfaces. In addition,
the dust cap should not be placed back on to the optical tube until the telescope is
thoroughly dry.

6. If your telescope is not to be used for an extended period, perhaps for one month or
more, it is advisable to remove the batteries from battery holder, if they are installed.
Batteries left installed for prolonged periods may leak, causing damage to the
telescope’s electronic circuitry.

7. Do not leave your telescope outdoors on a warm day or inside a sealed car for an
extended period of time. Excessive ambient temperatures can damage the
telescope’s internal lubrication and electronic circuitry.

7.2. Storage and Transport

When not in use, store the telescope in a cool, dry place. Do not expose the instrument
to excessive heat or moisture. It is best to store the telescope in its original box with the altitude
lock knob unlocked. If shipping the telescope, use the original box and packing material to
protect the telescope during shipment.

When transporting the telescope, take care not to bump or drop the instrument; this type
of abuse can damage the optics or affect the GOTO tracking accuracy.

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7.3. Troubleshooting

The following suggestions may be helpful with operation of the AstroBoy telescope.

The power indicator light on the mount does not come on or there is no response when
pressing hand controller’s arrow keys:

(1) Verify that the power switch on the mount is in the ON position.

(2) Verify that the hand controller cord is firmly connected to the HBX port on the mount.

(3) Press the SPEED button to change the slew speed to MAX.

(4) Check the power source, which include:

• Using the battery? Are the batteries installed correctly? Are the batteries fresh?
How long have they been used? (frequent slew and GOTO will deplete battery
power very quickly)

• Using AC or DC adapter? Check the plugs to the mount and to the power outlet.

• Using extension cord? Make sure the cord is in good condition. Power drop along

the extension cord was known to cause the problem. Also check all the plugs and
connections.

(5) If the telescope does not respond to commands, set the power switch to OFF and

then back to ON.

(6) If the telescope does not slew after power is applied or if the motor quits or stalls,

verify that there are no physical obstructions that would impede telescope
movement.

The Moon (or Star) is high on the sky, why the hand controller says it will rise in certain
hours?

The site information setting, such as minutes behind UT (if you locate in North America),
or DST setting is wrong. Please go to “Set Up Controller” submenu to double check
them.

Cannot seem to focus (No image appears in the eyepiece):

(1) Confirm that the dust cap has been removed from the telescope.
(2) Fully extending the telescope tube by tuning the focuser clockwise first. Then turn

the focuser slowly counterclockwise to bring the object to focus.

Images through the eyepiece appear unfocused or distorted:

(1) The magnification used may be too high for the seeing conditions. Back off to a lower

power eyepiece.

(2) If inside a warm house or building, move outside. Interior air conditions may distort

terrestrial (land) or celestial images, making it difficult, if not impossible, to obtain a
sharp focus. For optimal viewing, use the telescope outside in the open air instead of

observing through an open or closed window or screen.
(3) If viewing a land object on a warm day, heat waves distort the image.
(4) The optics within the telescope need time to adjust to the outside ambient

temperature to provide the sharpest image. To "cool down" the optics, set the

telescope outside for 10 to 15 minutes before observing begins.
(5) A land object is too close.

The telescope does not GOTO the right object, or the alignment is always wrong:

(1) Check the mount leveling (very important).
(2) Site information setting may be wrong (minutes ahead of or behind UT, DST).
(3) Check the power source or change the batteries.

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Error Message “Warning! Motor driver overloaded.”

(1) Check the hand controller cord. Unplug it and re-plug into, or plug it into another HBX

port.
(2) Check the power source.

7.4. iOptron Customer Service

If you have a question concerning your telescope, contact the iOptron Customer Service

Department. Customer Service hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Easter Time, Monday through
Friday. In the unlikely event that the telescope requires factory servicing or repairs, write or call
the iOptron Customer Service Department first, before returning the telescope to the factory,
giving full particulars as to the nature of the problem, as well as your name, address, and
daytime telephone number. The great majority of servicing issues can be resolved by telephone
or email, avoiding return of the telescope to the factory.

It is strongly suggested that to send your technical questions to [e-mail].

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Appendix A. Technical Specifications

AstroBoy®-70e GOTO Telescope:

Optical Design Achromatic Refractor
Clear Aperture 70 mm

Focal Length 500mm

Focal Ratio f/7.1

Resolution Power 1.66 arc sec

Limited Magnitude 11

Highest Useful Magnification 140

Focuser 1.25” rack-and-pinion

Eyepiece adapter 1.25”

Eyepiece 1 25mm (20X)
Eyepiece 2 10mm (50X)

Diagonal 45º erect

Mount AltAzimuth Mount

GOTO System GOTONOVA

Tracking controller Automatic

Tracking rate celestial, solar, lunar

Motor Dual-Axis DC Servo motor with encoders

Resolution 1 arc second

Slew Speed 2×,8×,64×,256×,MAX( ~4º/sec)

Hand controller GoToNova® 8404

LCD display 4 line, 21 character with LED backlit

Processor 32bit ARM

Object in Database 5,000+

Level indicator Yes

Battery

AC/DC adapter Optional

Power Requirement 9V DC(9 ~ 14V), 1.2A

Tripod Aluminum

Electronic Eyepiece Sensor 1/3" 1.3MP CMOS

Resolution 1280x1024

Pixel size 3.6μm x 3.6μm

Frame Rate 16 fps @ 1280x1024

USB Port USB 2.0

Operation System Win2k,WinXP,Vista, Win7 (plug-N-play)

Warranty One Year Limited Warranty

AA x 6（Not Included）

®

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Appendix B. GoToNova® 8404 HC MENU STRUCTURE

MENU

Select and SlewSelect and Slew

Planets, Sun, MoonPlanets, Sun, Moon

Mercury

Venus

Mars

Jupiter

Saturn

Uranus

Neptune

Sun

Moon

Deep Sky ObjectsDeep Sky Objects

Named Deepsky Object

Messier Catalog

NGC Catalog

Land ObjectsLand Objects

Sync. To TargetSync. To Target

Set Up ControllerSet Up Controller

CometsComets

AsteroidsAsteroids

StarsStars

Named Stars

Constellations

Double Stars

SAO Bright Stars

User RA&DEC JD2000User RA&DEC JD2000

Enter PositionEnter Position

Watch ListWatch List

Watch List AutoWatch List Auto

Set Up Time and SiteSet Up Time and Site

Set Display InfoSet Display Info

Set Key BeepSet Key Beep

Set Azi Work ModeSet Azi Work Mode

Reset AllReset All

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Align

AlignAlign

Modify Star Catalog

Modify Star CatalogModify Star Catalog

Watch List

Watch ListWatch List

Set Telescope CoordSet Telescope Coord

Solarsys Align

Solarsys AlignSolarsys Align

One Star Align

One Star AlignOne Star Align

Two Star Align

Two Star AlignTwo Star Align

User RA&DEC JD2000

User RA&DEC JD2000User RA&DEC JD2000

Comets

CometsComets

Asteroids

AsteroidsAsteroids

Add a Watch Object

Add a Watch ObjectAdd a Watch Object

Delete One Data

Delete One DataDelete One Data

Delete All

Delete AllDelete All

Browse the List

Browse the ListBrowse the List

Park TelescopePark Telescope

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Appendix C. GoToNova® Star List

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Modern Constellations

for 8404

No.

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2
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Constellation Abbreviation

ndromeda

ntlia

pus

quarius

quila

ries

uriga

Boötes Boo

Caelum Cae

Camelopardalis Cam

Cancer Cnc

Canes Venatici CVn

Canis Major CMa
Canis Minor CMi

Capricornus Cap

Carina Car

Cassiopeia Cas

Centaurus Cen

Cepheus Cep

Cetus Cet

Chamaeleon Cha

Circinus Cir

Columba Col
Coma Berenices Com
Corona Australis Cr

Corona Borealis CrB

Corvus Crv

Crater Crt

Crux Cru

Cygnus Cyg

Delphinus Del

Dorado Dor

Draco Dra

Equuleus Equ

Eridanus Eri

Fornax For
Gemini Gem

Grus Gru

Hercules Her

Horologium Hor

Hydra Hya

Hydrus Hyi

Indus Ind

nd

nt

ps

qr
ql
ra

ri

ur

No.

45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
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Constellation Abbreviation

Lacerta Lac

Leo Leo

Leo Minor LMi

Lepus Lep

Libra Lib

Lupus Lup

Lynx Lyn

Lyra Lyr

Mensa Men

Microscopium Mic

Monoceros Mon

Musca Mus
Norma Nor
Octans Oct

Ophiuchus Oph

Orion Ori

Pavo Pav

Pegasus Peg

Perseus Per

Phoenix Phe

Pictor Pic

Pisces Psc

Piscis Austrinus Ps

Puppis Pup

Pyxis Pyx

Reticulum Ret

Sagitta Sge

Sagittarius Sgr

Scorpius Sco

Sculptor Scl

Scutum Sct

Serpens Ser

Sextans Sex

Taurus Tau

Telescopium Tel

Triangulum Tri

Triangulum Australe Tr

Tucana Tuc
Ursa Major UMa
Ursa Minor UMi

Vela Vel

Virgo Vir

Volans Vol

Vulpecula Vul

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Messier

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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GoToNova Deep Sky Object List

for 8404

ID No. OBJECT ID No. OBJECT

1

47 Tucanae

2

Andromeda Galaxy

3

Antennae

4

Arp's Spiral

5

Atom for Peace Galaxy

6

Barnard's Galaxy

7

Baxendell's Nebula

8

Bear Claw Nebula

9

Beehive Cluster

10

Bipolar Nebula

11

Blackeye Galaxy

12

Blinking Planetary

13

Blue Flash Nebula

14

Blue Planetary

15

Blue Snowball Nebula

16

Bode's Nebula

17

Box Nebula

18

Bubble Nebula

19

Bug Nebula

20

Butterfly Cluster

21

Butterfly Nebula

22

California Nebula

23

Carafe Group

24

Cat's Eye Nebula

25

Centaurus A

26

Cetus A

27

chi Persei

28

Christmas Tree Cluster

29

Clown Face Nebula

30

Cocoon Nebula

31

Coddington's Nebula

32

Cone Nebula

33

Copeland's Septet

34

Cork Nebula

35

Crab Nebula

36

Crescent Nebula

37

Double Cluster

38

Duck Nebula

39

Dumbbell Nebula

40

Eagle Nebula (SER)

41

Eagle Nebula

42

Eight-Burst Nebula

43

epsilon Orionis Nebula

44

Eskimo Nebula

45

eta Carinae Nebula

46

Flame nebula

47

Flaming Star Nebula

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49
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58
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92
93
94

Fornax A
gamma Cas Nebula
gamma Cyg Nebula
Gem Cluster
Ghost of Jupiter
Grus Quartet/Galaxy
h Persei/Open cluster
Helix Nebula
Helix
Hercules Cluster
Herschel's Ray
Hind's Variable Nebula
Hubble's Variable Nebula
Intergalactic Wanderer
Jewel Box Cluster
kappa Crucis Cluster
Keenan's System
Keyhole Nebula
Kidney Bean Galaxy
Lagoon Nebula
lambda CEN Cluster
Little Dumbbell
Little Gem Nebula
Little Gem
Little Ghost Nebula
Markarian's Chain
Mice Galaxies/N4676A
Miniature Spiral
Mirach's Ghost
mu NOR Cluster
North America Nebula
Nubecula Minor
omega Centuri
Omega Nebula
omicron Velorum Cluster
Orion Nebula
Owl Nebula
Pancake
Papillon
Pelican Nebula
Perseus A
Phantom Streak Nebula
Pinwheel Galaxy
Pleiades Nebula (Maia)
Pleiades Nebula (Merope)
Polarissima Australis
Polarissima Borealis

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95 Praesepe 117 Sunflower Galaxy
96 Ptolemy's Cluster 118 Swan Nebula
97 rho Ophiuchi Nebula 119 Table of Scorpius
98 Ring Nebula 120 Tank Track Nebula

99 Ringtail Galaxy 121 Tarantula Nebula
100 Rosette Nebula 122 Taurus A
101 Running Chicken Nebula 123 Tempel's Nebula
102 Saturn Nebula 124 The Box
103 Sculptor Galaxy Group 125 The Eyes
104 Sculptor Galaxy 126 The Mice
105 Seyfert's Sextet 127 Toby Jug Nebula
106 Siamese Twins 128 Tom Thumb Cluster
107 Silver Dollar 129 Triangulum Galaxy
108 Small Magellanic Cloud 130 Trifid Nebula
109 Sombrero Galaxy 131 Ursa Major A
110 Southern Integral Sign 132 Veil Nebula
111 Southern Pleiades 133 Virgo A
112 Spindle Galaxy 134 Whirlpool Galaxy
113 Spindle 135 Wild Duck Cluster
114 Star Queen Nebula 136 Witchhead Nebula
115 Stephan's Quintet 137 Zwicky's Triplet
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Struve's Lost Nebula

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GoToNova Named Star List

for 8404

001 Acamar 049 Ascella 097 Kaus Australis 145 Rassalas
002 Achernar 050 Asellus Australis 098 Kaus Borealis 146 Rasagethi
003 Acrux 051 Asellus Borealis 099 Kaus Media 147 Rasalhague
004 Acubens 052 Aspidiske 100 Keid 148 Rastaba
005 Adhafera 053 Atik 101 Kitalpha 149 Regulus
006 Adhara 054 Atlas 102 Kochab 150 Rigel
007 Al Na’ir 055 Atria 103 Kornephoros 151 Rigel Kentaurus
008 Albali 056 Avoir 104 Kurhah 152 Ruchbah
009 Alberio 057 Azha 105 Lesath 153 Rukbat
010 Alchibar 058 Baten Kaitos 106 Maia 154 Sabik
011 Alcor 059 Beid 107 Marfik 155 Sadachbia
012 Alcyone 060 Bellatrix 108 Markab 156 Sadalbari
013 Aldebaran 061 Betelgeuse 109 Matar 157 Sadalmelik
014 Alderamin 062 Biham 110 Mebsuta 158 Sadalsuud
015 Alfirk 063 Canopus 111 Megrez 159 Sadr
016 Algedi 064 Capella 112 Meissa 160 Saiph
017 Algenib 065 Caph 113 Mekbuda 161 Scheat
018 Algiebra 066 Castor 114 Menkalinan 162 Schedar
019 Algol 067 Celabrai 115 Menkar 163 Seginus
020 Algorab 068 Celaeno 116 Menkent 164 Shaula
021 Alhena 069 Chara 117 Menkib 165 Sheiak
022 Alioth 070 Chertan 118 Merak 166 Sheratan
023 Alkaid 071 Cor Caroli 119 Merope 167 Sirius
024 Alkalurops 072 Cursa 120 Mesartim 168 Skat
025 Alkes 073 Dabih 121 Miaplacidus 169 Spica
026 Almach 074 Deneb 122 Mintaka 170 Sterope
027 Alnasl 075 Deneb Algedi 123 Mira 171 Sulafat
028 Alnilam 076 Deneb Kaitos 124 Mirach 172 Syrma
029 Alnitak 077 Denebola 125 Mirfak 173 Talitha
030 Alphard 078 Dubhe 126 Mirzam 174 Tania Australis
031 Alphecca 079 Edasich 127 Mizar 175 Tania Borealis
032 Alpheratz 080 Electra 128 Muphrid 176 Tarazed
033 Alrakis 081 Elnath 129 Muscida 177 Taygeta
034 Alrescha 082 Eltanin 130 Nashira 178 Thuban
035 Alshain 083 Enif 131 Nekkar 179 Unukalhai
036 Altair 084 Errai 132 Nihal 180 Vega
037 Altais 085 Fomalhaut 133 Nunki 181 Vindemiatrix
038 Alterf 086 Furud 134 Nusakan 182 Wasat
039 Aludra 087 Gacrux 135 Peacock 183 Wazn
040 Alula Australis 088 Giausar 136 Phact 184 Yed Posterior
041 Alula Borealis 089 Gienah 137 Phecda 185 Yed Prior
042 Alya 090 Gomeisa 138 Pherkad 186 Zaniah
043 Ancha 091 Graffias 139 Pleione 187 Zaurak
044 Ankaa 092 Groombridge 1830 140 Polaris 188 Zavijava
045 Antares 093 Grumium 141 Pollux 189 Zosma
046 Arcturus 094 Hamal 142 Porrima 190 Zubenelgenubi
047 Arkab 095 Homan 143 Procyon 191 Zubeneschamali
048 Arneb 096 Izar 144 Propus

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1 Gam And 9.8 2.3 / 5.1 37734 Almaak 37 Iot Cas 2.3 4.7/7.0/8.2 12298
2 Pi And 35.9 4.4 / 8.6 54033 38 Psi Cas 25 4.7 / 8.9 11751
3 Bet Aql 12.8 3.7 / 11 125235 Alshain 39 Sig Cas 3.1 5.0 / 7.1 35947
4 11 Aql 17.5 5.2 / 8.7 104308 40 E3053 Cas 15.2 5.9 / 7.3 10937
5 15 Aql 34 5.5 / 7.2 142996 41 3 Cen 7.9 4.5 / 6.0 204916
6 E2489 Aql 8.2 5.6 / 8.6 104668 42 Bet Cep 13.6 3.2 / 7.9 10057 Alfirk
7 57 Aql 36 5.8 / 6.5 143898 43 Del Cep 41 3.5 / 7.5 34508
8 Zet Aqr 2.1 4.3 / 4.5 146108 44 Xi Cep 7.6 4.3 / 6.2 19827 Al kurhah

9 94 Aqr 12.7 5.3 / 7.3 165625 45 Kap Cep 7.4 4.4 / 8.4 9665
10 41 Aqr 5.1 5.6 / 7.1 190986 46 Omi Cep 2.8 4.9 / 7.1 20554
11 107 Aqr 6.6 5.7 / 6.7 165867 47 E2840 Cep 18.3 5.5 / 7.3 33819
12 12 Aqr 2.5 5.8 / 7.3 145065 48 E2883 Cep 14.6 5.6 / 7.6 19922
13 Tau Aqr 23.7 5.8 / 9.0 165321 49 Gam Cet 2.8 5.0 / 7.7 110707 Kaffaljidhma
14 Gam Ari 7.8 4.8 / 4.8 92681 Mesartim 50 37 Cet 50 5.2 / 8.7 129193
15 Lam Ari 37.8 4.8 / 6.7 75051 51 66 Cet 16.5 5.7 / 7.5 129752
16 The Aur 3.6 2.6 / 7.1 58636 52 Eps CMa 7.5 1.5 / 7.4 172676 Adhara
17 Nu Aur 55 4.0 / 9.5 58502 53 Tau CMa 8.2 4.4/10/11 173446
18 Ome Aur 5.4 5.0 / 8.0 57548 54 145 CMa 25.8 4.8 / 6.8 173349
19 Eps Boo 2.8 2.5 / 4.9 83500 Izar 55 Mu CMa 2.8 5.0 / 7.0 152123
20 Del Boo 105 3.5 / 7.5 64589 56 Nu 1 CMa 17.5 5.8 / 8.5 151694
21 Mu 1 Boo 108 4.3 / 6.5 64686 Alkalurops 57 Iot Cnc 30.5 4.2 / 6.6 80416
22 Tau Boo 4.8 4.5 / 11 100706 58 Alp Cnc 11 4.3 / 12 98267 Acubens
23 Kap Boo 13.4 4.6 / 6.6 29046 59 Zet Cnc 6 5.1 / 6.2 97646
24 Xi Boo 6.6 4.7 / 6.9 101250 60 24 Com 20.6 5.0 / 6.6 100160
25 Pi Boo 5.6 4.9 / 5.8 101139 61 35 Com 1.2 5.1/7.2/9.1 82550
26 Iot Boo 38 4.9/7.5/13 29071 62 2 Com 3.7 5.9 / 7.4 82123
27 E1835 Boo 6.2 5.1 / 6.9 120426 63 Zet CrB 6.1 5.0 / 6.0 64833
28 44 Boo 2.2 5.3 / 6.2 45357 64 Gam Crt 5.2 4.1 / 9.6 156661
29 Cam 2.4 4.2 / 8.5 24054 65 Del Crv 24.2 3.0 / 9.2 157323 Algorab
30 32 Cam 21.6 5.3 / 5.8 2102 66 Alp CVn 19.4 2.9 / 5.5 63257 Cor caroli
31 Alp 2 Cap 6.6 3.6 / 10 163427 Secunda giedi 67 25 CVn 1.8 5.0 / 6.9 63648
32 Alp 1 Cap 45 4.2 / 9.2 163422 Prima giedi 68 2 CVn 11.4 5.8 / 8.1 44097
33 Pi Cap 3.4 5.2 / 8.8 163592 69 Gam Cyg 41 2.2 / 9.5 49528 Sadr
34 Omi Cap 21 5.9 / 6.7 163625 70 Del Cyg 2.5 2.9 / 6.3 48796
35 Alp Cas 64.4 2.2 / 8.9 21609 Shedir 71 Bet Cyg 34.4 3.1 / 5.1 87301 Albireo
36 Eta Cas 12.9 3.5 / 7.5 21732 Achird 72 Omi 1 Cyg 107 3.8 / 6.7 49337

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73 52 Cyg 6.1 4.2 / 9.4 70467 111 95 Her 6.3 5.0 / 5.2 85647
74 Ups Cyg 15.1 4.4 / 10 71173 112 Kap Her 27 5.0 / 6.2 101951
75 Mu Cyg 1.9 4.7 / 6.1 89940 113 E2063 Her 16.4 5.7 / 8.2 46147
76 Psi Cyg 3.2 4.9 / 7.4 32114 114 100 Her 14.3 5.9 / 5.9 85753
77 17 Cyg 26 5.0 / 9.2 68827 115 54 Hya 8.6 5.1 / 7.1 182855
78 61 Cyg 30.3 5.2 / 6.0 70919 116 HN69 Hya 10.1 5.9 / 6.8 181790
79 49 Cyg 2.7 5.7 / 7.8 70362 117 Eps Hyd 2.7 3.4 / 6.8 117112
80 E2762 Cyg 3.4 5.8 / 7.8 70968 118 The Hyd 29.4 3.9 / 10 117527
81 E2741 Cyg 1.9 5.9 / 7.2 33034 119 N Hyd 9.4 5.6 / 5.8 179968
82 Gam Del 9.6 4.5 / 5.5 106476 120 Lac 28.4 4.5 / 10 72155
83 Eta Dra 5.3 2.7 / 8.7 17074 121 8 Lac 22 5.7/6.5/10 72509
84 Eps Dra 3.1 3.8 / 7.4 9540 Tyl 122 Gam 1 Leo 4.4 2.2 / 3.5 81298 Algieba
85 47 Dra 34 4.8 / 7.8 31219 123 Iot Leo 1.7 4.0 / 6.7 99587
86 Nu Dra 61.9 4.9 / 4.9 30450 124 54 Leo 6.6 4.3 / 6.3 81583
87 Psi Dra 30.3 4.9 / 6.1 8890 125 Gam Lep 96 3.7 / 6.3 170757
88 26 Dra 1.7 5.3 / 8.0 17546 126 Iot Lep 12.8 4.4 / 10 150223
89 16&17 Dra 90 5.4/5.5/6.4 30012 127 Kap Lep 2.6 4.5 / 7.4 150239
90 Mu Dra 1.9 5.7 / 5.7 30239 128 h3752 Lep 3.2 5.4 / 6.6 170352
91 40/41 Dra 19.3 5.7 / 6.1 8994 129 Iot Lib 57.8 4.5 / 9.4 159090
92 1 Equ 10.7 5.2 / 7.3 126428 130 Lib 23 5.7 / 8.0 183040
93 The Eri 4.5 3.4 / 4.5 216114 Acamar 131 Mu Lib 1.8 5.8 / 6.7 158821
94 Tau 4 Eri 5.7 3.7 / 10 168460 132 Eta Lup 15 3.6 / 7.8 207208
95 Omi 2 Eri 8.3 4.4/9.5/11 131063 Keid 133 Xi Lup 10.4 5.3 / 5.8 207144
96 32 Eri 6.8 4.8 / 6.1 130806 134 38 Lyn 2.7 3.9 / 6.6 61391
97 39 Eri 6.4 5.0 / 8.0 149478 135 12 Lyn 1.7 5.4/6.0/7.3 25939
98 Alp For 5.1 4.0 / 6.6 168373 Fornacis 136 19 Lyn 14.8 5.8 / 6.9 26312

99 Ome For 10.8 5.0 / 7.7 167882 137 Bet Lyr 46 3.4 / 8.6 67451 Sheliak
100 Alp Gem 3.9 1.9 / 2.9 60198 Castor 138 Zet Lyr 44 4.3 / 5.9 67321
101 Del Gem 5.8 3.5 / 8.2 79294 Wasat 139 Eta Lyr 28.1 4.4 / 9.1 68010 Aldafar
102 Lam Gem 9.6 3.6 / 11 96746 140 Eps Lyr 208 5.0 / 5.2 67310 Double dbl
103 Kap Gem 7.1 3.6 / 8.1 79653 141 Eps 1 Lyr 2.6 5.0 / 6.1 67309 Double dbl1
104 Zet Gem 87 3.8/10/8.0 79031 Mekbuda 142 Eps 2 Lyr 2.3 5.2 / 5.5 67315 Double dbl2
105 38 Gem 7.1 4.7 / 7.7 96265 143 Alp Mic 20.5 5.0 / 10 212472
106 Del Her 8.9 3.1 / 8.2 84951 Sarin 144 Zet Mon 32 4.3 / 10 135551
107 Mu Her 34 3.4 / 9.8
108 Alp Her 4.6 3.5 / 5.4 102680 Rasalgethi 146 Bet Mon 7.3 4.7/4.8/6.1 133316
109 Gam Her 42 3.8 / 9.8 102107 147 15 Mon 2.8 4.7 / 7.5 114258
110 Rho Her 4.1 4.6 / 5.6 66001 148 70 Oph 4.5 4.0 / 5.9 123107

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149 67 Oph 55 4.0 / 8.6 123013 181 Bet Sco 13.6 2.6 / 4.9 159682 Graffias
150 Lam Oph 1.5 4.2 / 5.2 121658 Marfic 182 Sig Sco 20 2.9 / 8.5 184336 Alniyat
151 Xi Oph 3.7 4.4 / 9.0 185296 183 Nu Sco 41 4.2 / 6.1 159764 Jabbah
152 36 Oph 4.9 5.1 / 5.1 185198 184 2 Sco 2.5 4.7 / 7.4 183896
153 Tau Oph 1.7 5.2 / 5.9 142050 185 Sco 23 5.4 / 6.9 207558
154 Rho Oph 3.1 5.3 / 6.0 184382 186 Hn39 Sco 5.4 5.9 / 6.9 184369
155 39 Oph 10.3 5.4 / 6.9 185238 187 12 Sco 3.9 5.9 / 7.9 184217
156 Bet Ori 9.5 0.1 / 6.8 131907 Rigel 188 Bet Ser 31 3.7 / 9.0 101725
157 Del Ori 53 2.2 / 6.3 132220 Mintaka 189 Del Ser 4.4 4.2 / 5.2 101624
158 Iot Ori 11.3 2.8 / 6.9 132323 Nair al saif 190 Nu Ser 46 4.3 / 8.5 160479
159 Lam Ori 4.4 3.6 / 5.5 112921 Meissa 191 The Ser 22.3 4.5 / 5.4 124070 Alya
160 Sig Ori 13 3.8/7.2/6.5 132406 192 59 Ser 3.8 5.3 / 7.6 123497
161 Rho Ori 7.1 4.5 / 8.3 112528 193 Zet Sge 8.5 5.0 / 8.8 105298
162 E747 Ori 36 4.8 / 5.7 132298 194 Eta Sgr 3.6 3.2 / 7.8 209957
163 1 Peg 36.3 4.1 / 8.2 107073 195 Sgr 5.5 5.2 / 6.9 209553
164 Eps Per 8.8 2.9 / 8.1 56840 196 Phi Tau 52 5.0 / 8.4 76558
165 Zet Per 12.9 2.9 / 9.5 56799 Atik 197 Chi Tau 19.4 5.7 / 7.6 76573
166 Eta Per 28.3 3.3 / 8.5 23655 Miram in becvar 198 118 Tau 4.8 5.8 / 6.6 77201
167 The Per 18.3 4.1 / 10 38288 199 6 Tri 3.9 5.3 / 6.9 55347
168 E331 Per 12.1 5.3 / 6.7 23765 200 Zet UMa 14 2.4 / 4.0 28737 Mizar
169 Del PsA 5.1 4.2 / 9.2 214189 201 Nu UMa 7.2 3.5 / 9.9 62486 Alula borealis
170 Iot PsA 20 4.3 / 11 213258 202 23 UMa 23 3.6 / 8.9 14908
171 Bet PsA 30.3 4.4 / 7.9 213883 203 Ups UMa 11.6 3.8 / 11 27401
172 Gam PsA 4.2 4.5 / 8.0 214153 204 Xi UMa 1.8 4.3 / 4.8 62484 Alula australia
173 Eta PsA 1.7 5.8 / 6.8 190822 205 Sig 2 UMa 3.9 4.8 / 8.2 14788
174 Alp Psc 1.8 4.2 / 5.2 110291 Alrisha 206 57 UMa 5.4 5.4 / 5.4 62572
175 55 Psc 6.5 5.4 / 8.7 74182 207 Alp UMi 18.4 2.0 / 9.0 308 Polaris
176 Psi Psc 30 5.6 / 5.8 74483 208 Gam Vir 1.4 3.5 / 3.5 138917 Porrima
177 Zet Psc 23 5.6 / 6.5 109739 209 The Vir 7.1 4.4 / 9.4 139189
178 Kap Pup 9.9 4.5 / 4.7 174199 210 Phi Vir 4.8 4.8 / 9.3 139951
179 Eta Pup 9.6 5.8 / 5.9 174019 211 84 Vir 2.9 5.7 / 7.9 120082
180 Eps Scl 4.7 5.4 / 8.6 167275

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1 6P d'Arrest 2008 8 14.9663 0.612767 1.353724 178.1336 138.9339 19.5151 7.5 16
2 7P Pons-Winnecke 2008 9 26.6083 0.634826 1.253104 172.3139 93.4179 22.3096 10 6
3 8P Tuttle 2008 1 26.8949 0.819561 1.028148 207.5248 270.349 54.9668 8 8
4 9P Tempel 2011 1 12.2668 0.516901 1.50924 178.9296 68.9277 10.5245 5.5 10
5 10P Tempel 2010 7 4.8723 0.536264 1.423146 195.6229 117.8315 12.0227 5 10
6 14P Wolf 2009 2 27.2831 0.357869 2.724147 158.9974 202.1187 27.9444 5.5 12
7 15P Finlay 2008 6 22.5945 0.721504 0.969941 347.5067 13.7983 6.8171 12 4
8 16P Brooks 2008 4 12.6566 0.562913 1.466397 219.4839 159.3684 4.2591 7.5 10

9 17P Holmes 2007 5 4.8086 0.432857 2.053122 24.3224 326.8536 19.1161 10 6
10 19P Borrelly 2008 7 22.3351 0.624532 1.354434 353.3657 75.4365 30.3244 4.5 10
11 22P Kopff 2009 5 25.4013 0.544394 1.577587 162.8156 120.8986 4.7239 3 10.4
12 24P Schaumasse 2009 8 9.6289 0.7036 1.213924 58.0011 79.7185 11.7293 6.5 14
13 29P Schwassmann-Wachmann 2004 7 3.1617 0.045115 5.717498 48.3485 312.6347 9.3945 4 4
14 30P Reinmuth 2010 4 19.5968 0.500791 1.884042 13.2241 119.7532 8.1225 9.5 6
15 31P Schwassmann-Wachmann 2010 9 30.3312 0.192205 3.423778 18.0697 114.1879 4.5475 5 8
16 33P Daniel 2008 7 20.3006 0.461966 2.169362 18.958 66.5621 22.3747 10 12
17 36P Whipple 2011 12 31.6411 0.258516 3.088107 201.8996 182.395 9.9357 8.5 6
18 43P Wolf-Harrington 2010 7 1.5473 0.595103 1.357198 191.2932 250.0422 15.9772 8 6
19 44P Reinmuth 2008 2 18.4132 0.428497 2.106896 58.1213 286.602 5.9043 8.3 6
20 46P Wirtanen 2008 2 2.4602 0.658121 1.056931 356.3185 82.1665 11.7403 9 6
21 47P Ashbrook-Jackson 2009 1 31.9991 0.319063 2.799127 357.693 356.9828 13.0531 1 11.2
22 49P Arend-Rigaux 2011 10 18.9016 0.60189 1.414468 333.0283 118.9371 19.1063 11.3 4.4
23 54P de Vico-Swift-NEAT 2009 11 28.5135 0.42703 2.171755 1.9406 358.8616 6.067 10 6
24 57P du Toit-Neujmin-Delporte 2008 12 25.9437 0.500102 1.723741 115.2831 188.8247 2.8485 12.5 6
25 59P Kearns-Kwee 2009 3 7.6295 0.475156 2.355532 127.5273 313.0361 9.3412 7 6
26 61P Shajn-Schaldach 2008 9 6.1338 0.426722 2.108045 221.6446 163.1114 6.0091 6 10
27 64P Swift-Gehrels 2009 6 14.2956 0.689544 1.37701 96.3046 300.7414 8.9514 8.5 12
28 65P Gunn 2010 3 2.0144 0.319539 2.440529 196.5992 68.3597 10.3857 5 6
29 67P Churyumov-Gerasimenko 2009 2 28.3641 0.640213 1.246496 12.6998 50.1958 7.0408 11 4
30 68P Klemola 2009 1 20.9663 0.640457 1.759031 153.9745 175.3289 11.1448 10 4
31 74P Smirnova-Chernykh 2009 7 30.439 0.147587 3.55766 87.2572 77.1026 6.6474 5 6
32 77P Longmore 2009 7 7.8488 0.358113 2.310327 196.6948 14.9167 24.3983 7 8

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33 81P Wild 2010 2 22.7485 0.537369 1.597838 41.8137 136.0972 3.2375 7 6
34 82P Gehrels 2010 1 12.4773 0.121921 3.633291 226.3166 239.5183 1.1264 5 8
35 85P Boethin 2008 12 16.3724 0.775348 1.147441 53.5862 343.4491 4.2172 6.5 8
36 86P Wild 2008 5 19.5532 0.366349 2.299076 179.0341 72.5235 15.4397 11 6
37 88P Howell 2009 10 12.4726 0.561968 1.363503 235.9597 56.758 4.3818 11 6
38 89P Russell 2009 8 17.1771 0.39932 2.279933 249.3226 42.3911 12.0321 11.5 6
39 94P Russell 2010 3 29.8581 0.36301 2.239971 92.8775 70.9216 6.1829 9 6
40 97P Metcalf-Brewington 2011 8 23.0708 0.459505 2.584877 228.7909 185.3042 17.8718 5.5 6
41 99P Kowal 2007 1 27.2463 0.229783 4.732823 174.2474 28.2479 4.3327 4.5 6
42 100P Hartley 2009 12 6.1406 0.418754 1.982377 181.7049 37.8476 25.6527 9 8
43 110P Hartley 2008 2 3.1773 0.312487 2.487409 167.7069 287.7388 11.6791 1 12
44 113P Spitaler 2008 3 23.3787 0.423255 2.127804 49.8243 14.4619 5.7762 13.5 4
45 116P Wild 2009 7 18.8676 0.374617 2.174942 173.5919 21.0335 3.6129 2.5 10
46 117P Helin-Roman-Alu 2005 12 21.0788 0.255423 3.04239 222.9909 58.9391 8.7034 2.5 8
47 118P Shoemaker-Levy 2010 1 2.3171 0.427227 1.984014 302.1383 151.8073 8.5094 12 4
48 119P Parker-Hartley 2005 5 22.6848 0.290508 3.039586 181.1136 244.0744 5.1905 3.5 8
49 124P Mrkos 2008 4 27.3311 0.542493 1.469458 181.4997 1.2852 31.3603 13.5 2.8
50 126P IRAS 2010 2 22.8394 0.696401 1.7133 356.7469 357.7654 45.8278 6 8
51 127P Holt-Olmstead 2009 10 21.3259 0.362704 2.195724 6.5239 13.6877 14.3194 11 6
52 128P Shoemaker-Holt 2007 6 13.3448 0.320257 3.0666 210.3766 214.3784 4.3566 8.5 4
53 131P Mueller 2012 1 8.3197 0.342517 2.419686 179.6422 214.218 7.354 11 4
54 136P Mueller 2007 10 22.6772 0.293483 2.961155 224.9585 137.5513 9.4277 11 4
55 137P Shoemaker-Levy 2009 5 13.5701 0.574498 1.915285 140.813 233.1209 4.8537 11 4
56 139P Vaisala-Oterma 2008 4 19.4574 0.247039 3.402648 165.5401 242.4436 2.329 9.5 4
57 142P Ge-Wang 2010 5 31.032 0.49931 2.487014 175.853 176.5414 12.3014 8.5 6
58 143P Kowal-Mrkos 2009 6 12.1982 0.409802 2.538199 320.7603 245.3684 4.6899 13.5 2
59 144P Kushida 2009 1 26.8501 0.627795 1.438946 216.0919 245.5568 4.1092 8.5 8
60 145P Shoemaker-Levy 2009 3 26.6162 0.542157 1.891352 10.1421 26.9025 11.2992 13.5 4
61 147P Kushida-Muramatsu 2008 9 22.8809 0.27611 2.756234 346.8579 93.7395 2.3671 14 4
62 148P Anderson-LINEAR 2008 5 22.7006 0.537838 1.702227 6.6478 89.7988 3.6784 16 2
63 149P Mueller 2010 2 19.2809 0.38863 2.650716 43.7897 145.2662 29.7354 8 8
64 150P LONEOS 2008 11 25.9864 0.545721 1.76773 245.6687 272.4279 18.5004 13.5 4

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1 Ceres 2008 11 30 344.5453 2.766792 0.079475 72.8956 80.4045 10.5857 3.34 0.12
2 Pallas 2008 11 30 327.9744 2.77265 0.230878 310.2565 173.1321 34.8377 4.13 0.11
3 Juno 2008 11 30 256.8166 2.672153 0.255933 247.9335 169.9608 12.968 5.33 0.32
4 Vesta 2008 11 30 144.8639 2.361269 0.089055 149.8554 103.9148 7.1352 3.2 0.32
5 Astraea 2008 11 30 97.0412 2.573519 0.192256 357.5568 141.6733 5.3691 6.85 0.15
6 Hebe 2008 11 30 174.9948 2.424804 0.202221 239.4972 138.7389 14.754 5.71 0.24
7 Iris 2008 11 30 204.0208 2.384906 0.231427 145.2963 259.7192 5.5274 5.51 0.15
8 Flora 2008 11 30 127.9925 2.201234 0.15659 285.4267 110.9601 5.8891 6.49 0.28

9 Metis 2008 11 30 340.9833 2.386203 0.121977 6.3177 68.9614 5.5748 6.28 0.17
10 Hygiea 2008 11 30 197.9649 3.138648 0.117332 313.1924 283.4507 3.8422 5.43 0.15
11 Parthenope 2008 11 30 24.7386 2.452451 0.099693 194.7959 125.6097 4.6264 6.55 0.15
12 Victoria 2008 11 30 162.874 2.33469 0.220269 69.6765 235.531 8.3623 7.24 0.22
13 Egeria 2008 11 30 1.7704 2.576374 0.08588 80.7823 43.2844 16.5416 6.74 0.15
14 Irene 2008 11 30 346.0152 2.585491 0.16756 96.306 86.4552 9.1069 6.3 0.15
15 Eunomia 2008 11 30 132.5299 2.643423 0.187649 97.8333 293.2659 11.7384 5.28 0.23
16 Psyche 2008 11 30 260.2872 2.920993 0.13925 227.4924 150.325 3.096 5.9 0.2
17 Thetis 2008 11 30 59.2784 2.470101 0.134917 135.8301 125.5998 5.589 7.76 0.15
18 Melpomene 2008 11 30 270.5753 2.295635 0.218678 227.8463 150.5229 10.1268 6.51 0.25
19 Fortuna 2008 11 30 296.078 2.443171 0.15795 181.8835 211.2813 1.5721 7.13 0.1
20 Massalia 2008 11 30 196.7074 2.411074 0.141797 255.9576 206.3904 0.7063 6.5 0.25
21 Lutetia 2008 11 30 78.6783 2.435445 0.162944 250.0326 80.912 3.0641 7.35 0.11
22 Kalliope 2008 11 30 162.5628 2.907406 0.102782 355.7259 66.2278 13.7112 6.45 0.21
23 Thalia 2008 11 30 176.0898 2.630841 0.232993 59.9907 67.118 10.1185 6.95 0.15
24 Themis 2008 11 30 39.6102 3.129503 0.131562 107.8254 35.991 0.7595 7.08 0.19
25 Phocaea 2008 11 30 245.3675 2.399863 0.255762 90.261 214.2438 21.5831 7.83 0.15
26 Proserpina 2008 11 30 320.0877 2.65561 0.086669 193.5194 45.87 3.5617 7.5 0.15
27 Euterpe 2008 11 30 13.121 2.346729 0.172864 356.8066 94.8057 1.5837 7 0.15
28 Bellona 2008 11 30 184.1954 2.78127 0.148745 343.7149 144.3457 9.4233 7.09 0.15
29 Amphitrite 2008 11 30 87.1578 2.554712 0.072951 63.2084 356.4852 6.0961 5.85 0.2
30 Urania 2008 11 30 79.8986 2.365855 0.126799 87.0183 307.7439 2.0987 7.57 0.15
31 Euphrosyne 2008 11 30 138.0881 3.148599 0.225332 61.9397 31.2316 26.3152 6.74 0.15
32 Pomona 2008 11 30 212.5172 2.586608 0.082978 339.1133 220.5602 5.5293 7.56 0.15

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33 Polyhymnia 2008 11 30 291.3457 2.864372 0.338273 338.2115 8.5843 1.871 8.55 0.33
34 Circe 2008 11 30 357.3366 2.686037 0.108253 329.9188 184.5186 5.5028 8.51 0.15
35 Leukothea 2008 11 30 210.9581 2.990727 0.227795 213.9588 353.8097 7.9351 8.5 0.15
36 Atalante 2008 11 30 198.7502 2.745856 0.303496 47.0352 358.4703 18.4346 8.46 0.15
37 Fides 2008 11 30 190.2175 2.641461 0.176024 62.5955 7.3927 3.073 7.29 0.24
38 Leda 2008 11 30 258.4882 2.739764 0.153551 169.6907 295.793 6.9731 8.32 0.15
39 Laetitia 2008 11 30 208.1856 2.767148 0.114802 209.4385 157.1627 10.3862 6.1 0.15
40 Harmonia 2008 11 30 90.4497 2.267479 0.046348 269.7366 94.2864 4.2566 7 0.15
41 Daphne 2008 11 30 37.4718 2.765469 0.272064 46.3609 178.1346 15.7666 7.12 0.1
42 Isis 2008 11 30 302.7259 2.441053 0.22337 236.6529 84.3936 8.5296 7.53 0.15
43 Ariadne 2008 11 30 73.2044 2.202968 0.168091 15.8319 264.9291 3.4677 7.93 0.11
44 Nysa 2008 11 30 170.7123 2.425341 0.147657 342.7508 131.5792 3.7041 7.03 0.46
45 Eugenia 2008 11 30 286.3938 2.720994 0.081644 85.5622 147.9191 6.6099 7.46 0.07
46 Hestia 2008 11 30 217.3722 2.524407 0.172783 176.8484 181.1561 2.3432 8.36 0.06
47 Aglaja 2008 11 30 6.8168 2.879575 0.135015 314.043 3.1473 4.9838 7.84 0.16
48 Doris 2008 11 30 102.4412 3.108642 0.074784 257.133 183.7354 6.5555 6.9 0.15
49 Pales 2008 11 30 274.6896 3.09392 0.230324 109.804 286.1346 3.1802 7.8 0.15
50 Virginia 2008 11 30 10.6337 2.651387 0.283688 200.0845 173.6319 2.8324 9.24 0.15
51 Nemausa 2008 11 30 145.8796 2.365855 0.06723 3.2243 176.0995 9.9753 7.35 0.08
52 Europa 2008 11 30 269.0613 3.094958 0.105853 344.0615 128.7541 7.4816 6.31 0.18
53 Kalypso 2008 11 30 259.669 2.618282 0.204793 313.3827 143.5885 5.1684 8.81 0.15
54 Alexandra 2008 11 30 258.1198 2.711412 0.196803 345.7216 313.437 11.8071 7.66 0.15
55 Pandora 2008 11 30 265.9608 2.759307 0.144664 3.9396 10.5166 7.1839 7.8 0.15
56 Melete 2008 11 30 72.9013 2.595268 0.237971 103.5363 193.4492 8.0701 8.31 0.15
57 Mnemosyne 2008 11 30 191.8584 3.147948 0.118166 212.5563 199.3297 15.2023 7.03 0.15
58 Concordia 2008 11 30 171.8732 2.698995 0.044675 33.2036 161.1913 5.0605 8.86 0.15
59 Elpis 2008 11 30 40.6966 2.713766 0.116815 211.4276 170.1613 8.6326 7.93 0.15
60 Echo 2008 11 30 276.6632 2.392828 0.183056 271.1452 191.6475 3.6011 8.21 0.27
61 Danae 2008 11 30 263.5451 2.980351 0.168521 13.751 333.7722 18.2254 7.68 0.15
62 Erato 2008 11 30 286.4868 3.130932 0.173412 273.2412 125.5826 2.229 8.76 0.15
63 Ausonia 2008 11 30 209.2939 2.395977 0.12571 295.8189 337.8964 5.7856 7.55 0.25
64 Angelina 2008 11 30 264.9106 2.681069 0.125643 179.5963 309.2127 1.31 7.67 0.48

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GoToNova SAO Bright Star List

For 8404

GoToNova® 8404 hand controller consists of SAO bright stars with their magnitudes greater
than 6. A reference table is available on iOptron’s website.

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