iOptron AstroBoy 9401, AstroBoy 9402, AstroBoy 9403, AstroBoy 9404 Quick Start Manual
iOptron Corp. | 6E Gill Street | Woburn, MA 01801 USA | (781) 569-0200 | Toll Free (866) 399-4587 | www.iOptron.com
Quick Start Guide
AstroBoy® Computerized Telescope
#9401 (Pulsar Pink), #9402 (Astro Blue),
#9403 (Terra Green), #9404 (Cosmic Orange)
FEATURES
• Alt-Azimuth Mount with GOTONOVATM 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
• Tabletop base
• 60mm achromatic refractor telescope for land and celestial objects observation
• Optional tripod (part #9421)
• Also attaches to photo tripods with ¼” camera screw
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• AstroBoy
®
Telescope mount
• 60mm Refractor telescope
• Tabletop base
• #8404 Hand Controller
• 45º diagonal
• 1.25” H20mm eyepiece
• Plastic carrying case
ONLINE CONTENTS (click under “Support” menu button) www.iOptron.com
• Full manual
(you can refer to the full manual for more details on set-up and operation).
• Tips for operating
• Reviews and feedback from other customers
• Accessories information
(including AC adapter, tripod, and more)
NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN DIRECTLY!
Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye.
Children should always have adult supervision while observing.
Assembly Terms
1. Telescope Tube
2. Dovetail Lock
3. #8404 Hand Controller
4. Altitude Lock
5. Mount
6. Focuser
7. Diagonal
8. Eyepiece
9. Tabletop Base
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Quick Start Guide for AstroBoy® Computerized Telescopes
Step 1. (two options)
A. Attach to tabletop base. Take the mount and the tabletop base
out of the carrying box. Attach mount to base by securing the ¼”
screw onto the base.
B. Attach to tripod. Attach mount to tripod by hand tightening onto
the tripod. Tripod can be purchased separately (product #9421)
at www.iOptron.com.
Step 2.
Lift the battery cover. Carefully pull out the battery holder from the
compartment. Be sure not to accidentally disconnect the wires.
Step 2a.
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 3.
Slide the telescope into the dovetail slot on mount 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).
Step 4.
Plug hand controller into the HBX port on the mount. The hand controller
can attach magnetically to the mount arm.
Step 5. Set telescope to PARK POSITION
If you are using the telescope for land object observing, skip to Step 6.
(1) Loosen the altitude clutch; point the telescope tube directly up at the
zenith. Tighten the clutch.
(2) Position the mount so that the “N-S” mark is aligned with the earth’s
magnetic north and south poles (a compass may be helpful).
(3) Level the mount using the bubble on the mount by adjusting the
height of the mount base or tripod legs.
#2 knob
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