SmartStar® iEQ75-GT
Instruction Manual
TM
Table of Content
Table of Content.................................................................................................................................................2
1. iEQ75-GTTM Overview ..................................................................................................................................4
2. iEQ75-GTTM Assembly..................................................................................................................................5
2.1. Parts List..................................................................................................................................................5
2.2. Assembly terms.......................................................................................................................................7
2.3. iEQ75-GTTM Ports...................................................................................................................................8
2.4. Introduction .............................................................................................................................................8
2.5. iEQ75-GT Assembly...............................................................................................................................9
3. GoToNova® 8406 Hand Controller..............................................................................................................16
3.1. Key Description.....................................................................................................................................16
3.2. The LCD Screen....................................................................................................................................17
4. Getting Started..............................................................................................................................................18
4.1. Setup the Mount and Polar Alignment..................................................................................................18
4.2. Manual Operation of the Mount............................................................................................................18
4.3. Setting Up the Hand Controller.............................................................................................................18
4.3.1. Set Up Local Time..........................................................................................................................18
4.3.2. Set Up Observation Site .................................................................................................................19
4.3.3. Set N/S Hemisphere .......................................................................................................................20
4.3.4. Initial Star Alignment.....................................................................................................................20
4.3.5. Go to the Moon...............................................................................................................................20
4.4. Turn Off the Mount...............................................................................................................................21
5. Complete Functions of GoToNova® Hand Controller .................................................................................22
5.1. Slew to an Object...................................................................................................................................22
5.1.1. Planets, Sun, Moon.........................................................................................................................22
5.1.2. Deep sky objects.............................................................................................................................22
5.1.3. Comets............................................................................................................................................22
5.1.4. Asteroids.........................................................................................................................................22
5.1.5. Stars:...............................................................................................................................................22
5.1.6. Constellations.................................................................................................................................23
5.1.7. Enter R.A. DEC..............................................................................................................................23
5.2. Sync to Target........................................................................................................................................23
5.3. Electric Focuser.....................................................................................................................................23
5.4. Set Up Controller...................................................................................................................................23
5.4.1. Set Up Local Time..........................................................................................................................23
5.4.2. Set Up Observation Site .................................................................................................................23
5.4.3. Set N/S Hemisphere .......................................................................................................................23
5.4.4. Set Display Contrast.......................................................................................................................23
5.4.5. Set Eyepiece Light..........................................................................................................................23
5.4.6. Set Backlight ..................................................................................................................................23
5.4.7. Set Backlash Value.........................................................................................................................24
5.4.8. Set Key Beep..................................................................................................................................24
5.4.9. Reset All.........................................................................................................................................24
5.4.10. Meridian Protection......................................................................................................................24
5.4.11. Set Language................................................................................................................................25
5.4.12. Heating Controller........................................................................................................................25
5.4.13. Upgrade Firmware........................................................................................................................25
5.4.14. Firmware Version.........................................................................................................................25
5.4.15. Set Speed Limit ............................................................................................................................25
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5.5. Align......................................................................................................................................................25
5.5.1. One-Star Align................................................................................................................................25
5.5.2. Two-Star Align...............................................................................................................................25
5.5.3. Dis R.A axis error...........................................................................................................................26
5.5.4. Polaris Position...............................................................................................................................26
5.6. PEC Option............................................................................................................................................26
5.7. Set Up Tracking.....................................................................................................................................26
5.8. Auto Guide ............................................................................................................................................26
5.8.1. Set Guider Rate...............................................................................................................................26
5.8.2. Set Guider Direction.......................................................................................................................26
5.9. Park Scope.............................................................................................................................................27
5.9.1. Park Scope......................................................................................................................................27
5.9.2. Set Park Position.............................................................................................................................27
5.10. To Zero Position..................................................................................................................................27
6. Maintenance and Servicing ..........................................................................................................................28
6.1. Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................28
6.2. iOptron Customer Service.....................................................................................................................28
6.3. Product End of Life Disposal Instructions ............................................................................................28
6.4. Battery Replacement and Disposal Instructions....................................................................................28
Appendix A. Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................29
Appendix B. GoToNova® 8406 HC MENU STRUCTURE............................................................................30
Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................................................32
Appendix D. Use a PC to Control an iEQ75-GT Mount..................................................................................33
Appendix E. GoToNova® Star List..................................................................................................................34
IOPTRON TWO YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY............................41
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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1. iEQ75-GTTM Overview
The iEQ75-GT™ is a one-of-a-kind premium CNC-machined astro-imaging mount from iOptron. The
iEQ75-GT™ offers the next generation GoTo technology from iOptron. With a Renishaw high resolution
encoder-enabled double closed-loop tracking, the system is able to tracking the target with a tracking error
less that ±1 arcsec. The iEQ75-GT™ has a payload of 75 lb (34 kg) and includes a calibrated dark field
illumination polar scope. Its unique base design makes it easy for just one person to carry to location.
Features:
• Premium CNC-machined astrophotography mount suited for advanced imaging
• Heavy duty German equatorial mount
• Maximum payload: 75 lb (34 kg) (excluding counterweight)
• Mount weight: 52 lb (23.6 kg)
• Angular contact ball bearings for R.A and DEC axles, as well as worm gear shafts
• Precision DC servo motor-driven and double closed-loop tracking with Renishaw high resolution
encoder feedback
• 32-bit ARM system for ultra-accurate tracking with temperature-compensated crystal oscillator
(TCXO)
• Maximum tracking error: ± 1 arc second
• Advanced GOTONOVA
• Built-in 32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS)
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port capable of reverse guiding with auto-protection
• Hand Box (HBX) port for hand controller connection
• iOptron port for electronic focuser, laser pointer, planetary dome control
• RS232 port for firmware upgrading and computer control via ASCOM platform
• Calibrated polar scope with dark-field illumination and easy polar alignment procedure, allowing for
fast and accurate polar alignment
• Heated hand controller for low temperature operation as low as -20ºC
• Comes standard with:
o a mounting plate for Vixen or Losmandy-D saddles
o a Vixen dovetail saddle
o stainless steel counterweight shaft with safety lock
o 2 x 16.5 lb (7.5 kg) stainless steel counterweights
o 12V DC car plug adaptor
o USB cable
o RS232 Cable
• Optional tripod or pier
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technology for accurate GOTO and tracking
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2. iEQ75-GTTM Assembly
2.1. Parts List1
The parts comes with the iEQ75-GTTM order include an EQ mount (Figure 1), one mounting plate
(Figure 2), 2 counterweights and an CW shaft (Figure 1). Other parts are, as shown in Figure 4, an 8406
hand controller, coiled hand controller cable, a Vixen dovetail saddle, R.A. and DEC cables, a dark field
illuminating LED with cable, a 12V DC adapter cable with car lighter plug, a USB Cable, a RS232 cable,
GPS antenna, a hex key set, 4 base mounting screws, and 8 M6X20 hex head screws
Figure 1. iEQ75-GT mount
Figure 2. Mounting plate
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Actual contents may vary from time to time.
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Figure 3. Counterweights and CW shaft
Figure 4. Included accessories
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2.2. Assembly terms
DEC DIN cable
DEC Unit
Mounting plate
Counterweight (CW)
CW Safety Screw
Polar Axis Cover
R.A. Unit
CW Shaft
Main control box
Polar Scope Cover
Lat. Locking Screw
Azi. Adjust. Knob
8406 Hand Controller
Azi. Locking Screw
Alignment PegTripod Head
Tripod Spreader
Tripod Lock
Tripod Leg
Leg Lock Screw
Figure 5. iEQ75-GT assembly terms (mount and optional tripod)
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2.3. iEQ75-GTTM Ports
• R.A. and DEC motor: For connecting to R.A. and DEC driver unit
• Power: Power switch
• DC 12V: 12 volts DC power plug (center positive)
• HBX (Hand Box): For connecting to the 8406 Hand Controller
• iOptron port: For connecting to other iOptron accessories, such as an electronic focuser, a laser
pointer, or a planetary dome control
• RS232: Series port for ASCOM control and main board firmware upgrade
• Autoguide: Autoguiding port for ST-4 compatible guiding cameras
• GPS: GPS antenna connection
• Reticle: Power supply for the Polar Scope dark field illumination LED
Figure 6. Ports on iEQ75-GT
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control box
2.4. Introduction
You have just purchased a telescope mount that is capable of taking you to a new level of
astronomy. No matter which telescope or optical tube assembly (OTA) you select to install on the mount,
the overall performance will be greatly enhanced. In order for you to get the optimum performance from the
mount and OTA combination, you must assemble and adjust the mount correctly. The following
fundamentals of telescope mounts are included to help you understand the big picture before you get into
the specific details of the iEQ75-GT mount.
Telescope mounts are either equatorial mounts or altitude-azimuth (Alt-Az) mounts. Both types of
mounts rotate the OTA around two perpendicular axes to point to a desired object in the night sky. An
equatorial mount has the right ascension (R.A.) axis aligned with the celestial North Pole (CNP), or celestial
South Pole (CSP), to provide rotation matching the celestial sphere rotation around the Earth and the
declination axis (DEC) to provide elevation relative to the celestial equator. Since all celestial objects
appear to rotate around the CNP, the R.A. axis allows the OTA to rotate with the celestial sphere and
provide accurate tracking for visual observations and astrophotography. R.A. is the celestial equivalent of
longitude. Like longitude, R.A. measures an angle that increases toward the East as measured from a zero
reference point on the celestial equator. An Alt-Az mount has a horizontal axis to provide vertical (altitude)
OTA movement from the local horizon and a vertical axis to provide horizontal (azimuth) OTA movement,
similar to compass headings. An Alt-Az mount can provide tracking that is good enough for visual observing
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and short exposure photos, but not good enough for serious astrophotography. Alt-Az mounts require star
alignments for the OTA to track stars and they do not have adjustment components on the mount.
Equatorial mounts require alignment of the mount components as well as star alignments for accurate OTA
tracking.
In order to provide the required Polar Axis alignment, equatorial mounts use a combination of both
mount types described above. The adjustable part of the mount moves in the Alt-Az mode in order to align
the R.A. axis, also known as the mount’s Polar Axis, with the CNP. These Polar Axis adjustments do not
involve any rotations of the OTA about the R.A. or DEC axes and can be performed without the OTA
installed. The first step is to make an approximate azimuth alignment of the Polar Axis by aligning the
specified tripod leg or reference point toward True North using a compass for reference (you must allow for
the variation between True and Magnetic North at your location). Precise horizontal alignment of the Polar
Axis is accomplished with azimuth adjustments on the mount. The second step is to adjust the Polar Axis
vertically (altitude) above the North horizon by setting the observer’s latitude on the provided latitude scale.
This procedure is based on the fundamental geometry of the Earth’s coordinate system in conjunction with
the concept of the celestial sphere. You can verify this by visualizing yourself at the North Pole (latitude
N90°) and Polaris will be 90° from the horizon, or directly overhead. These steps will place the Polar Axis
very close to the CNP. Both of the above adjustments can be enhanced by the use of an opening along the
R.A. axis that allows direct viewing of the North Star and the use of a polar scope to view through this
opening. If you are going to get the most out of your equatorial mount it is essential to understand the
concept of the Polar Axis and how the equatorial mount helps you establish and maintain a true Polar Axis
alignment. Now, you are ready to perform star alignments using the equatorial mount’s electronic controller
and enjoy the night sky.
The iEQ75-GT is a next-generation equatorial mount that provides the precision alignment
capabilities required for today’s complete astronomy solution. The following sections of this manual provide
the detailed steps required to successfully set up and operate the iEQ75-GT.
2.5. iEQ75-GT Assembly
NOTE: The iEQ75-GT is a precision astronomical instrument. It is highly recommended that you
read the entire manual and become familiar with the nomenclature and function of all components
before starting the assembly.
STEP 1. Setup Tripod
Expand the tripod legs and install the Tripod Support using the Tripod Lock as shown in Figure 7.
Tightening the Tripod Lock will expand the tripod legs fully and provide maximum support for the mount and
the Optical Tube Assembly (OTA). Adjust the tripod height by unlocking the tripod Leg Lock Screws, sliding
the lower tripod leg to the desired length, and relocking the tripod Leg Lock Screws. It is recommended that
you extend the legs fully during the first assembly and modify the length as required in subsequent
adjustments. After the legs are adjusted and locked, stand the tripod with the Alignment Peg facing True
South. If you are located in the southern hemisphere, face the Alignment Peg True North.
STEP 2. Attach the iEQ75-GT Mount
Locate the Azimuth Adjustment Knobs and retract them to allow enough clearance for the mount to
fit on the tripod head. Unscrew the four (4) Azimuth Locking Screws shown in Figure 8. Place the mount
onto the Tripod Head with the alignment notch on top of the Alignment Peg. Place the four (4) Azimuth
Locking Screws back and tighten the screws. Level the tripod base by adjusting the individual legs. You
need a level to check leveling.
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Figure 7. Tripod
STEP 3. Connect Cables
Figure 9. Cable connections
There are two DIN 6 cables that have C091 connectors on both ends of the cable. Insert one end of
the DIN 6 cable into the R.A. socket on the control box, and the other end into the socket located on R.A.
driver unit, as shown in Figure 9. Secure both ends of the DIN 6 cable. Connect another DIN 6 cable
between the DEC socket on the control box and the DEC socket on DEC driver unit. Attach the DIN 6 end
of a DIN-RJ-11 cable into the HBX socket on the control box and the RJ-11 end into the hand controller.
Connect the GPS antenna into the GPS socket on the control box. Plug the 12V DC power supply (center
positive) into the Power socket on the control box. The back light of the hand controller will illuminate when
the power switch is turned on.
Figure 8. Attaching the mount
STEP 4. Set the Location Latitude
This step requires you to know the latitude of your current location. This can be found from your
8406 hand controller after the embedded GPS receives the signal from the satellites. It also can be easily
found on the Internet, with your GPS navigator or a GPS capable cell phone. You will have to change this
latitude setting every time you significantly change your night sky viewing location.
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Lat. Adjust. Lever
Azi. Adjust. Knob
Latitude Adjustment Knob
Figure 10. Adjust latitude
Unscrew the Latitude Adjustment Lever from the Latitude Adjustment Knob as shown in Figure 10.
Turn the Latitude Adjustment Knob to set your current latitude, using the Latitude Adjustment Lever for a
fine adjustment, if needed. At this point, with the mount level and pointed North, and the latitude set, the
Polar Axis (R.A. axis) should be pointing very close to the NCP and Polaris.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, always adjust the latitude without an OTA and/or counterweights
installed. Also, it is much easier to make this precise adjustment without a load on the axis being
adjusted.
STEP 5. Polar Alignment
As explained in the introduction, an equatorial mount must have an accurate polar axis alignment in
order to track properly. With the iOptron innovative Polar Scope and Quick Polar Alignment procedure, you
can do a fast and accurate polar axis alignment.
Figure 11. Polar Scope Dial
As indicated in Figure 11, the Polar Scope Dial has been divided into 12 hours along the angular
direction with half-hour tics. There are 2 groups, 6 concentric circles marked from 36’ to 44’ and 60’ to 70’,
respectively. The 36’ to 44’ concentric circles are used for polar alignment in northern hemisphere using
Polaris. While the 60’ to 70’ circles are used for polar alignment in southern hemisphere using Sigma
Octantis.
Polar axis adjustments
Whenever polar axis adjustments are required, loosen the four Azimuth Locking Screws and adjust
the Azimuth Adjustment Knobs to do a fine adjustment of the mount in the azimuth direction. Tighten
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the locking screws to secure the mount. Loosen four Latitude Locking Screws on the side of the
mount, turning the Latitude Adjustment Knob to adjust the latitude (altitude). Use the Lever for a fine
latitude adjustment. Re-tighten the lock screws.
Initializing the polar scope
During initial setup of the iEQ mount, it is likely that the viewing hole on the DEC axis of the polar
scope may be blocked by the DEC axle. The Polar Scope Dial in the polar scope should be set at
the normal clock position with 12 o’clock located at the top, as shown in Figure 11. Before doing the
Quick Polar Axis Alignment, complete the following steps:
(1) Take off both the Polar Axis Cover and the Polar Scope Cover from the mount.
(2) Thread the dark field illuminating LED end into the threaded hole and plug the other end into the
Reticle socket located on the control box (Figure 12). The illumination intensity can be adjusted
using the hand controller (HC) via the “Set Eyepiece Light” function under the “Set Up
Controller” menu.
(3) Use the UP or DOWN button to turn the DEC axle if it blocks the Polar Scope view, press
number buttons to change the slew speed.
(4) If the 12 o’clock of the Polar Scope dial is not at the top, as shown in Figure 11, rotate it using
HC’s LEFT or RIGHT button.
Figure 12. Connect the illumination LED to Polar Scope
NOTE: Do not disassemble the Polar Scope to rotate it. It is adjusted at the factory and can
be misaligned if you disassemble it. A good Polar alignment is the basis for good GOTO and
tracking performance.
Quick polar axis alignment
(1) Turn on the mount power by pressing the On/Off switch on the R.A. unit. After “GPS OK” is
shown in the upper right corner of the HC, the LCD will display the Polaris Position as shown in
Figure 13 (a). If you are practicing inside or when there is no GPS signal, you can view this
chart by pressing the MENU button, then select “Align” and “Polaris Position”. For example,
on May 30, 2010, 20:00:00 in Boston, US (Lat N42º30’32” and Long W71º08’50”), 300 min
behind UT, the Polaris Position is 1hr 26.8m and r= 41.5m, as shown in Figure 13 (a).
(2) Look through the polar scope; make sure the polar scope is not blocked by the DEC axle. The
12 o’clock indicator of the Polar Scope Dial must be positioned on top.
(3) Follow the Polar axis adjustment procedure (not the hand controller) to adjust the mount in
altitude (latitude) and azimuth (heading) direction and place Polaris in the same position on the
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Polar Scope Dial as indicated on the HC LCD. In this case, the Polaris will be located at a radius
of 41.5’ and an angle of 1 hour 26.8 minute, as shown in Figure 13 (b).
(a) (b)
Figure 13. Polaris displayed on 8406 hand controller (a) and Polaris located on Polar scope dial
STEP 4. Attach Dovetail Adapter
Install the Mounting Plate onto the iEQ75-GT mount. Both Vixen (included) and Losmandy-D
dovetail saddles can be used. The mounting-hole distribution on the Mount Plate is shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14. The mounting-hole distribution on the Mount Plate
STEP 7. Install Counterweight(s)
iEQ75-GT comes with two 16.5 lb (7.5 kg) stainless steel counterweights (CWs). Use one or both
CWs as required for your particular OTA. Additional CW(s) may be needed to balance a heavier OTA
(Optional CWs are available from iOptron).
CSUTION: The mount must be at the zero position when the counterweights are being installed. The
Zero Position is the position with the CW shaft pointing toward the ground, as shown in Figure 15. Use your
hand controller to move the mount.
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Figure 15. Zero position
Remove the CW Safety Screw on the end of the CW shaft. Loosen the CW Locking Screw on the
side of the CW (there is a CW pin inside) and slide the CW into the shaft. Tighten the CW Locking Screw to
hold the CW in place. Tighten the CW Safety Screw.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, the CW Safety Screw must be installed and tightened to prevent the
CW from dropping off the end of the CW shaft. This can cause serious personal injury.
STEP 8. Attach and Balance an OTA on the Mount
After attaching an OTA and accessories to the mount, the mount must be balanced to ensure
minimum stress on the mount’s gears and motors. There are no clutch screws on either R.A. or DEC axes.
The balancing is performed using iOptron Electronic Balance technology.
Set the mount at Zero Position first. If it is not, turn the mount on, press the arrow key on the hand
controller to adjust the mount position. Press number key on the hand controller to select appropriate
speed. After the Zero Position is adjusted, turn the power off.
Balance the mount in R.A. and DEC axes
When the mount is rest at Zero Position, turn the mount power on. Press the MENU button, scroll
down to “Balance Test”, and press ENTER. The mount will start to slew and stop at the balance test
position, as shown in Figure 16.
Figure 16. Balance test position
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A “Testing R.A. Balance” screen will be displayed. Press the ENTER key to start the test. After few
swings, a test results will be displayed on the hand controller LCD screen:
Figure 17. R.A. Balance Test
Follow the arrow indicator to move the CW left or right. The more the arrow is shaded, the more the
CW needs to be moved. Press the ENTER key to test it again, until the OK sign is displayed or ¼ or less of
the arrow key is shaded.
Press ◄ ► ▲ or ▼ button on the hand controller to toggle between R.A. and DEC testing. Press
ENTER to start the DEC balance test. Move the telescope back and forth to balance the OTA around the
DEC axis.
Figure 18. DEC Balance Test
NOTE: If you are located in southern hemisphere, Sigma Octantis will be chosen for Polar
Alignment. For example, on May 20, 2010, 20:00:00 in Sydney, Australia (Lat S33º51’36” and Long
E151º12’40”), 600 min ahead of UT, the Sigma Octantis Position is 1hr21.8m and 64.4m.
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3. GoToNova® 8406 Hand Controller
HBX
Port
USB
Port
Figure 19. GoToNova 8406 hand controller
The GoToNova® 8406 hand controller (HC) shown in Figure 19 is the standard controller for the
iEQ75-GT mount. It has an integrated temperature controller that ensures it can be operated below 20ºC (4ºF).
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.
• Number Keys: Input numerical values. Also used to adjust speeds (1: 1X; 2: 2X; 3: 8X; 4: 16X; 5:
64X; 6: 128X; 7: 256X; 8: 512X; 9: MAX)
• Light Key(☼): Turns on/off the red LED reading light on the back of the controller.
• ? Key: For help or extra information.
• STOP/0 Key: Stop/Start tracking.
• HBX (Handbox) port: connect the HC to the iEQ75-GT mount using a 6-wire RJ11 cable.
• USB port: connect the HC to a Computer via a USB cable.
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3.2. The LCD Screen
The 8406 HC has a large 8-line, 21 character LCD screen, which displays all the information as
shown in Figure 20. The user interface is simple and easy to learn.
Figure 20. 8406 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.
• User Position: When the mount is turned on.
• An object name, such as “Mercury” or “Andromeda Galaxy”: Name of the Star or celestial object
that the mount is currently slewing to, GOTO or tracking;
• User R.A. DEC. Now: The mount is slewed to a target with manually entered R.A. and DEC
numbers;
• Zero Position: The mount is moved to Zero Position using “To Zero Position” command;
• Park Position: Display one of six scope parking position, such as “Up North” after using “Park
Scope” command.
2. Target R.A.: Right Ascension of the target object.
3. Target Declination: Declination of the target object.
4. Right Ascension: Right Ascension of the telescope, or R.A.
5. Declination: Declination of the telescope, or DEC.
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.
9. Mount Status: Display the current operation or tracking status of the mount.
• Stop: mount is stop moving;
• Slew: mount is slewing to a target;
• Cel: mount is tracking at a celestial speed;
• Sol: mount is tracking at a solar speed;
• Lun: mount is tracking at a lunar speed;
• King: mount is tracking at a user defined tracking speed.
10. Slew speed: It has 9 speeds: 1X, 2X, 8X, 16X, 64X, 128X, 256X(1º/sec), 512X(2º/sec), MAX(~ 4º/sec).
11. GPS status: When the power is turned on, it shows “GPS ON”, which means a GPS receiver is
properly connected. When the GPS receiver finds the satellites and receives the GPS signal, it shows
“GPS OK”. The “GPS OK” may turn off after few minutes to save power.
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4. Getting Started
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. Setup the Mount and Polar Alignment
Setup and polar alignment your iEQ75-GT mount according to Section 2.5. The default position for
the mount is the Zero Position, as shown in Figure 15, when the mount is powered on: the counterweight
shaft is pointing to ground, telescope is at the highest position with its axis parallel to the polar axis and the
telescope is pointing to the North Celestial Pole.
4.2. Manual Operation of the Mount
You may observe astronomical objects using the arrow keys of a GoToNova hand controller.
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 number keys to change the slewing speed. Then press STOP/0
button to start tracking.
4.3. Setting Up the Hand Controller
The iEQ75-GT is equipped with a GPS receiver, which will receive the local time, longitude and
latitude information from satellites after the link is established. A clear sky outside is needed for the GPS to
establish its link with the satellites.
4.3.1. Set Up Local Time
Press MENU button, from the main menu, scroll down and select “Set up controller”
Select and slew
Sync. to target
Electronic focuser
Set up controller
Align
PEC option
Set up Tracking
User objects
Press ENTER and select “Set up local Time”
Set up Local Time
Set up Observ. site
Set N/S hemisphere
Set display contrast
Set Eyepiece light
Set Backlight
Set Backlash Value
Set Key Beep
Press ENTER.
Set local time:
2008-06-01 11:55:09
Daylight Saving Time Y
The time will be updated automatically when the GPS has picked up a signal. You also can manually
input the time information in case GPS does not function. Use the ◄ or ► key to move the cursor and use
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number keys to change the numbers. Use the ▲ or ▼ button to toggle between “Y” and “N” for Daylight
Saving Time. Press ENTER to go back the previous screen.
4.3.2. Set Up Observation Site
Scroll down and select “Set up Observ. site”
Set up Local Time
Set up Observ. site
Set N/S hemisphere
Set display contrast
Set Eyepiece light
Set Backlight
Set anti-backlash
Set Key Beep
Press ENTER. The longitude and latitude coordinates will be updated when the GPS picks up
satellite signals. “W/E” means west/east hemisphere; “N/S” means north/south hemisphere; “d” means
degree; “m” means minute; and “s” means second.
Set up site info:
Longitude:
W071d27m47s
Latitude:
N42d15m40s
300 Min. behind UT
If for any reason your GPS can’t pick up a signal you can manually enter the GPS coordinates.
Press ◄ or ► key to move the cursor and using ▲ or ▼ key to toggle between “W” and “E”, “N” and “S”,
using number key to change the numbers. It is always a good idea to do your home work to get the GPS
coordinates before traveling to a new observation site.
The site coordinates information can be found from Support section in iOptron website, under
Controller Set-up (http://www.ioptron.com/support.cfm?module=faq# ).By entering the city name or address,
you can find its latitude and longitude. In case you only find the site information in decimal format you can
convert them 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.
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).
• Boston 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, move the cursor to each digit and use the number keys to input number directly.
To change the “behind” or “ahead of” UT, move the cursor to “ahead” and using ▲ or ▼ key to toggle
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between “behind” and “ahead”. When the number is correct, press ENTER and go back to the previous
screen.
For other parts of the world you can find your “time zone” information from iOptron website
(http://www.ioptron.com/support.cfm?module=faq#). DO NOT COUNT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME.
The time and site information will be stored inside the HC memory chip. If you are not traveling to
another observation site, they do not need to be changed.
4.3.3. Set N/S Hemisphere
If the polar axis is aligned to North Celestial Pole, then set the mount to Northern Hemisphere. If the
polar axis is pointing to South Celestial pole, set the mount to Southern Hemisphere.
Set up Local Time
Set up Observ. site
Set N/S hemisphere
Set display contrast
Set Eyepiece light
Set Backlight
Set anti-backlash
Set Key Beep
Press Enter.
North hemisphere
South hemisphere
Select North Hemisphere if you are located in US and press ENTER to go back to the previous
screen.
4.3.4. Initial Star Alignment
A simple star alignment/synchronization can be performed to improve the GOTO accuracy.
To perform “One Star Align,” press MENU button, scroll down to “Align”, select “One Star Align”
and press ENTER. The screen will display a list of bright objects for you to select from. Select an object
using ▲ or ▼ key. Then press ENTER. After the mount slews to the target, use the arrow keys to center it
in your eyepiece. Then press ENTER. (More align details in 5.6)
An alternate way is to perform “Sync to Target.” Press the MENU button, select “Select and Slew”
and press ENTER. Browse over the catalogs and select an object, such as “Stars” Æ“Named stars” Æ140
(Polaris), and press ENTER. After the mount slews to Polaris, press the MENU button, scroll down to
“Sync. To Target”, follow the on-screen instruction to center Polaris and press ENTER. You may need to
use the number keys to change the slewing speed to make the centering procedure easier.
4.3.5. Go to the Moon
After performing these set-ups the mount is ready to GOTO and track objects. One of the most
common objects is the Moon.
To slew to the Moon press the MENU button. Select “Select and Slew” by pressing the ENTER
button. Select “Planets, Sun, Moon”, and use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select Moon. Press ENTER. The
telescope will automatically slew to the Moon and lock on it. It will automatically begin to track once it locks
on. If the Moon is not centered in your eyepiece, use the arrow keys to center the Moon. Or for better
performance use “Sync to Target.”
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4.4. Turn Off the Mount
When you have finished your observation, it is recommended that you return the mount to Zero
Position before powering down. This will ensure that there is no need for you to perform the initial setup
again when you power up the mount subsequently, if the mount is not moved. To return the mount to its
Zero Position, press the MENU button, scroll down to “To Zero Position” and press ENTER. Once the
telescope returns to Zero Position turn the power off.
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5. Complete Functions of GoToNova® Hand Controller
5.1. Slew to an Object
Press the MENU button. From the main menu select “Select and Slew.” Select an object that you
would like to observe and press the ENTER key.
The GoToNova 8406 hand controller has a database of about 580,000 objects. Use the ► or ◄
buttons to move the cursor. Use the number buttons to enter the number, or the ▼ or ▲ buttons to change
the individual number. The “
below the horizon. In some catalogs those stars below the horizon will not display on the hand controller.
5.1.1. Planets, Sun, Moon
There are 10 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 deepsky objects: consists of 60 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.
” indicates the object is above the horizon, and a cross mark “ ” means it is
• NGC IC Catalog: consists of 7,840 objects in NGC catalog and 5,386 objects in IC catalog. To
select an object from NGC or IC catalog, move the cursor to NGC, using▲ or ▼ button to toggle
between NGC and IC. Then move the cursor to a numerical position and use the number button
to select the object.
• UGC Catalog: consists of 12,939 objects.
• MCG Catalog: consists of 29,004 objects.
• Caldwell Catalog: consists of 109 objects.
• Abell Catalog: consists of 2,712 objects.
• Herschel Catalog: consists of 400 objects.
5.1.3. Comets
This catalog contains 233 comets.
5.1.4. Asteroids
This catalog contains 231,665 asteroids.
5.1.5. Stars:
• Named Stars: consists of 191 stars with their common names. They are listed alphabetically. A
list is included in Appendix E.
• Double Stars: consists of 211 double stars. A list is attached in Appendix E.
• GCVS Variable Stars: consists of 38,624 GCVS variable stars. They are listed numerically.
• SAO Catalog: consists of 258,997 SAO catalog objects. They are listed numerically.
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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.
5.1.7. Enter R.A. DEC
Here you can go to a target by entering its R.A. and DEC numbers.
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—then scroll to “Sync to Target” and press ENTER.
Follow the screen to do 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.
“Sync to Target” will only work after “Select and Slew” is performed. Otherwise, the system may
perform incorrectly. You can change the slewing speed to make the centering procedure easier. Simply
press a number (1 through 9) to change the speed. The default slew speed is 64X.
“Sync to Target” does the same thing as one star alignment except that you choose the object to
“sync” to. “One star align” chooses the star/object for you. “Sync to Target” operation will override any
previously performed “Two Star Align” operation.
5.3. Electric Focuser
For future iOptron electric focuser use.
5.4. Set Up Controller
5.4.1. Set Up Local Time
Refer to 4.3.1.
5.4.2. Set Up Observation Site
Refer to 4.3.2.
5.4.3. Set N/S Hemisphere
Refer to 4.3.3.
5.4.4. Set Display Contrast
Use arrow keys to adjust LCD display contrast.
5.4.5. Set Eyepiece Light
If you have an illuminated-reticule eyepiece or illuminated polar scope, and it is supported by
GoToNova hand controller, use this option to adjust the light intensity.
5.4.6. Set Backlight
Adjust LCD and keypad backlight.
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5.4.7. Set Backlash Value
Set the backlash of R.A axis and DEC axis. Although both R.A. and DEC worms have gap-free
structure, there still might be backlash or play between the reducing gears of a R.A. or DEC motor.
To set the backlash value, scroll down and select “Set Backlash Value”
Set up Local Time
Set up Observ. site
Set N/S hemisphere
Set display contrast
Set Eyepiece light
Set Backlight
Set Backlash Value
Set Key Beep
Press ENTER. A R.A. anti-backlash screen will display:
R.A. anti-backlash:
0000 steps
To adjust steps move the cursor to each digit and use the number keys to input number directly. It is
about 0.10 arc seconds per step for R.A. backlash. Press ENTER – “DEC anti-backlash” will display:
DEC anti-backlash:
0000 steps
Move the cursor to each digit and use the number keys to set the anti-backlash. It is about 0.12 arc
seconds per step for DEC backlash. Press ENTER to go back the previous screen. Press BACK button to
go back to main menu.
While viewing an object in the eyepiece, observe the responsiveness of each of the four arrow
buttons. Note which directions you see a pause in the star movement after the button has been pressed.
Working one axis at a time, adjust the backlash settings high enough to cause immediate movement without
resulting in a pronounced jump when pressing or releasing the button. The hand controller will remember
these values and use them each time it is turned on until they are changed.
5.4.8. Set Key Beep
Turn the key beep on/off.
5.4.9. Reset All
Reset all settings to factory default data.
5.4.10. Meridian Protection
The Meridian Flip can be turn on or off. If the Meridian Flip is turned off, there are two more options:
Meridian Protection ON or OFF.
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If the Meridian Protection is turned on, the mount will stop tracking when it passes the meridian. If it
is turned off, the mount will keeping tracking and the OTA could hit the tripod leg if the mount is not
monitored.
5.4.11. Set Language
Select hand controller language from English or French.
5.4.12. Heating Controller
Turn on/off the controller internal heater.
5.4.13. Upgrade Firmware
Use this operation to upgrade 8406 hand controller firmware and iEQ75-GT main control board
firmware. Please refer to Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade for details.
5.4.14. Firmware Version
Will display hand controller firmware version.
5.4.15. Set Speed Limit
You can select the GOTO speed to be 128X, 256X, 512X, or MAX. The slower the speed, the
quieter the motors run.
5.5. Align
This function is used for aligning the telescope. The system provides two alignment methods: “One
Star Align” and “Two Star Align” The mount has to be at Zero Position before any star alignment.
5.5.1. One-Star Align
Press MENU button and select “Align”. Select “One Star Align” and press ENTER. 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 ▲ and ▼ buttons to select a star and press ENTER. Center the target in
your eyepiece using arrow key. Press ENTER when finished. If your mount is well set up and polar aligned,
one star alignment should be sufficient for good GOTO accuracy. To increase the accuracy you may
choose to do two star alignment.
5.5.2. Two-Star Align
Two star alignment will increase the GOTO accuracy of the mount. Two star alignment requires a
wider view of the sky, since the two align stars need to be far apart. Press MENU button and select “Align”.
Select “Two Star Align” in the align menu. A list of alignment stars that are above the horizon is computed
based on your local time and location. With the mount is at the “Zero Position,” use ▲ and ▼ buttons to
select first alignment star and press ENTER. Center the target in your eyepiece using arrow key. Press
ENTER when finished. The hand controller will prompt you to choose the second star. If the star you choose
is too close to the first one, the system will let you choose another one. When you are aligned with the
second star, the two star alignment is finished. You can reject the suggested star if it is blocked by a tree or
other obstruction.
After the two-star alignment, a pointing error between the R.A. axis and the polar axis will be
recorded. This number can be used to fine tune the R.A. axis.
“Two Star Align” results will be overridden if “One Star Align” or “Sync. to Target” is performed
after “Two Star Align.”
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5.5.3. Dis R.A axis error
This displays the celestial pole pointing error after two star or three star alignment. When the HC
shows for example:
7.5" lower
4.3" east,
it means the polar axis of the mount is pointing lower and to the east. Pointing error is zero when the mount
is powered on (unless you “Park Telescope” before powering off).
5.5.4. Polaris Position
This shows Polaris position in the polar scope and is used for Quick Polar Alignment.
5.6. PEC Option
iEQ75-GT uses automatic real time periodic error correction technique with a Renishaw high
resolution optical encoder.
5.7. Set Up Tracking
You can set up tracking in the main menu by selecting “Set up tracking”. Then the user can select
“Solar speed”, “Lunar speed”, “Sidereal speed” and “User defined speed”. For “User defined speed,” it
can be adjusted from 0.9900X to 1.0100X of sidereal speed by pressing the ▲or ▼ button or number
buttons.
5.8. Auto Guide
5.8.1. Set Guider Rate
This is an advanced function for autoguiding when a guiding camera is equipped either via an ST-4
guiding port or an ASCOM protocol. Before autoguiding, align the polar axis carefully. Press MENU and
select Auto Guide and press ENTER. Select a proper guiding speed. The suppositional guiding speed can
be selected from 0.10X to 1.00X. Follow the autoguiding software for detailed operation.
5.8.2. Set Guider Direction
The Guide Port iEQ75-GT equipped is capable to handle an ST-4 autoguiding camera with both
straight and a reverse wired RJ-11 guiding cable. Select “Reverse” option in the “Auto Guide” function for
an ST-4 camera with a reversed RJ-11 guiding cable, as shown in Figure 21.
Figure 21
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5.9. Park Scope
5.9.1. Park Scope
Park the mount to a preset parking position.
5.9.2. Set Park Position
There are 6 park positions to be chosen from, namely “Up north,” “Left zenith,” “Left horizontal,”
“Right zenith,” “Right horizontal,” and “Position now.” Different OTA may have different requirement for
parking. When the mount is powered off, the park position will be remembered. If you selected the park
position other than “Up north,” make sure you do a “One Star Align” before using GOTO for any object.
This procedure only needs to be done if you do not move your telescope mount after you power off
the mount. R.A. axis pointing error will be stored in flash memory and recalled when you power on again. If
the power is turned off before performing “Park Scope” operation, all the reference information will be lost.
5.10. To Zero Position
This moves your telescope to its Zero Position. When the power is turned on, the mount assumes
the Zero Position. This is its reference point for all other objects being tracked.
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6. Maintenance and Servicing
6.1. Maintenance
The iEQ75-GT is designed to be maintenance free. Do not overload the mount. Do not drop the
mount, this will damage the mount or degrade the GOTO tracking accuracy permanently. 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).
6.2. iOptron Customer Service
If you have any question concerning your iEQ75-GT 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 iEQ75-GT requires factory servicing or repairing, write or call iOptron Customer Service
Department first to receive an 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 info and daytime
telephone number. We have found that most problems can be resolved by e-mails or telephone calls. So
please contact us first to avoid returning the mount for repair. It is strongly suggested that to send technical
questions to support@ioptron.com
6.3. Product End of Life Disposal Instructions
. Call in the U.S. 1.781.569.0200.
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.
6.4. 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.
May 2011 V1.0
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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Appendix A. Technical Specifications
Mount German Equatorial Mount
Payload 75 lb (34kg)
Mount weight 52 lb (23.6kg)
Right Ascension worm wheel Φ182mm, 228 teeth bronze
Declination worm wheel Φ154mm, 192 teeth bronze
Right Ascension axis shaft Φ60mm steel
Declination axis shaft Φ45mm steel
Right Ascension bearing Φ90mm angular contact ball bearing
Declination bearing Φ68mm angular contact ball bearing
Worm gears Φ15.6mm steel
Motor drive Planetary Gear Reducer DC servo with encoder
Resolution 0.1 arc seconds
Latitude adjustment range 15º ~ 70º
Azimuth adjustment range ± 7.5º
GPS Internal 32-channel GPS
Polar Scope Yes. (with dark field illumination)
Accuracy 2 arc minutes
Hand Controller GoToNova® 8406 with 580,000 objects database
Tracking controller
Tracking error ± 1 arc second max
PEC Real-time automatic
Speed
Counterweight shaft Φ31.8 mm (included)
Counterweight
Base diameter Φ200 mm
Mounting plate Black anodized aluminum (150X380mm, included)
Dovetail 3.5"VIXEN Saddles included
Power consumption 0.4A(Tracking), 1.2A(Slew)
Power requirement 12V DC(11 ~ 15V), 3Amp, center positive
USB port Yes (on hand controller)
RS232 port Yes (on control box)
Autoguide port Yes (ST-4 compatible)
Firmware upgrade Yes (main board and hand controller)
PC computer control Yes (ASCOM)
Operation temperature -20ºC ~ 40ºC
Double closed-loop tracking with Renishaw high
resolution encoder feedback
1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(~4º/sec)
16.5 lb (7.5kg) X 2 stainless steel (Φ150X52 mm,
included)
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Appendix B. GoToNova® 8406 HC MENU STRUCTURE
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Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade
The firmware in the 8406 hand controller and/or main control board can be upgraded by the customer.
Please check iOptron’s website, www.iOptron.com
firmware.
, under Support Directory, for the most up to date
To upgrade i8406 hand controller firmware:
(1) Download the newest version of the 8406 hand controller firmware (i8406.iop) from iOptron’s
website, save it on your desktop;
(2) Connect 8406 hand controller to your computer’s USB port using included USB cable;
(3) Turn on the mount;
(4) Press MENU and select “Set Up Controller,” scroll down to “Upgrade Firmware.” A new
storage drive with a drive number, e.g. “IOPTRON(E:)”, will be shown under “My Computer.” If it
is the first time you have connected the hand controller to the computer, it may take few minutes
to install the driver.
(5) Copy the downloaded firmware, i8406.iop, into “sys” folder under IOPTRON(E:) drive to replace
the original one;
(6) Restart iEQ75-GT mount to finish the hand controller firmware upgrade.
To upgrade iEQ75-GT main control board firmware:
(1) Download iOptron Downloader Setup from iOptron’s website and save it on your desktop;
(2) Double click on iOptron Downloader Setup to install it;
(3) Download the newest version of iEQ75-GT main control board firmware (iEQ75-
GT_main_VX.XX.bin) from iOptron website, save it on your desktop;
(4) Connect iEQ75-GT RS232 port to your computer’s serial port using supplied RS-232 cable. A
USB to COM adapter is needed if you computer does not have a serial port, like most of the
laptops today;
(5) Turn on the mount;
(6) Find your COM port number by click on windows start, select Properties on My Computer,
click on Hardware and select Device Manager, double click on “Ports (COM & LPT).” In most
cases, it will be COM1. (If you are using a USB to RS-232 converting cable, the COM port
number will be different.)
(7) Double click on “iOptron Download” icon to start the program;
(8) Select the Serial Port, here is COM1. Open the data file, here is iEQ75-GT_main_VX.XX.bin.
Click on Start Download. After the program prompts that “Download successfully finished,”
restart the mount to finish main control board firmware upgrade.
Note: Only use the iEQ75-GT bin file. Sending a wrong file into the main control board will cause the
mount stop working.
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Appendix D. Use a PC to Control an iEQ75-GT Mount
The iEQ75-GT mount can be connected to a computer using supplied RS232 cable, if your PC is
equipped with a serial port. A RS232 to USB adapter 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.
When the communication between the mount and computer has been established, the mount can be
controlled via either ASCOM or RS485 protocol.
To control the mount via ASCOM protocol, you need:
1. Download and install ASCOM Platform from http://www.ascom-standards.org/
PC meet the software requirement, such as Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is
installed. Refer to the ascom-standards website for details.
2. Download and install latest iOptron Telescope ASCOM drive from iOptron website, click on
Support, select ASCOM Driver.
3. Planetarium software support ASCOM protocol. Follow software instructions to select the iOptron
Telescope.
Some companies have integrated iOptron’s products into their planetarium software, such as
Voyage and The Sky X Pro. Therefore, an ASCOM plug-in will not be needed. Most planetarium software
can be used to control iOptron’s product via ASCOM.
. Make sure you
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Appendix E. GoToNova® Star List
Messier Catalog
This table is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia
article List of Messier objects
GoToNova Named Star List
for 8406
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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Modern Constellations
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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
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ps
qr
ql
ra
ri
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46
47
48
49
50
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53
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57
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59
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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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GoToNova Deep Sky Object List
for 8406
ID No. OBJECT NGC # Messier# IC#A(Abell) U(UGC) ID No. OBJECT NGC # Messier# IC#
1 Andromeda Galaxy 224 31 31 Hind's Variable Nebula 1555
2 Barnards Galaxy 6822 32 Hubble's Variable Nebula 2261
3 Beehive Cluster 2632 44 33 Integral Sign Galaxy 3697
4 Blackeye Galaxy 4926 64 34 Jewel Box Cluster 4755
5 Blinking Planetary Nebula 6826 35 Keyhole Nebula 3372
6 Blue Flash Nebula 6905 36 Lagoon Nebula 6523 8
7 Blue Planetary 3918 37 Little Gem 6445
8 Blue Snowball Nebula 7662 38 Little Gem Nebula 6818
9 Box Nebula 6309 39 Little Ghost Nebula 6369
10 Bubble Nebula 7635 40 North American Nebula 7000
11 Bipolar Nebula 6302 41 Omega Nebula 6618 17
12 Butterfly Cluster 6405 6 42 Orion Nebula 1976 42
13 California Nebula 1499 43 Owl Nebula 3587 97
14 Cat's Eye Nebula 6543 44 Pelican Nebula 5070
15 Cocoon Nebula 5146 45 Phantom Streak Nebula 6741
16 Cone Nebula 2264 46 Pinwheel Galaxy 598 33
17 Cork Nebula 650-51 76 47 Pleiades 45
18 Crab Nebula 1952 1 48 Ring Nebula 6720 57
19 Crescent Nebula 6888 49 Ring Tail Galaxy 4038
20 Draco Dwarf 10822
21 Duck Nebula 2359
22 Dumbbell Nebula 6853 27
23 Eagle Nebula 16
24 Eight-Burst Nebula 3132
25 Eskimo Nebula 2392
26 Flaming Star Nebula 405
27 Ghost of Jupiter 3242
28 Great Cluster 6205 13
29 Helix Nebula 7293
30 Hercules Galaxy Cluster 2151
50 Rosette Nebula 2237
51 Saturn Nebula 7009
52 Sextans B Dwarf
53 Small Magellanic Cloud 292
54 Sombrero Galaxy 4594
55 Spindle Galaxy 3115
56 Tank Track Nebula 2024
57 Trifid Nebula 6514
58 Ursa Minor Dwarf
59 Whirlpool Galaxy 5194
60 Wild Duck Cluster 6705
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(Abell) U(UGC)
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GoToNova Double Star List
For 8406
No.
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
18 Ome
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
ect Const Sep. Magitude
Ob
ur 55 4.0 / 9.5 58502 53 Tau CMa 8.2 4.4/10/11 173446
ur 5.4 5.0 / 8.0 57548 54 145 CMa 25.8 4.8 / 6.8 173349
SAO
Comm. Name
No.
Object Const Sep. Magitude
SAO
Comm. Name
No.
j
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 85397 145 Eps Mon 13.4 4.5 / 6.5 113810
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
ect Const Sep. Magitude
Ob
SAO
Comm. Name
No.
Object Const Sep. Magitude
SAO
Comm. Name
No.
j
A
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
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
ect Const Sep. Magitude
Ob
SAO
Comm. Name
tik 197 Chi Tau 19.4 5.7 / 7.6 76573
No.
Object Const Sep. Magitude
SAO
Comm. Name
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