Meade Instruments ETX-80AT-TC - Manual (Page 10)

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Fig. 5: #494 AutoStar Handbox.
Tour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a Button
Control of the ETX-80AT is through the operation of the standard-equipment #494 AutoStar.
Nearly all functions of the telescope are accomplished with just a few pushes of AutoStar’s but-
tons. Some of the major features of AutoStar are:
• Automatically move the telescope to any of the 1400 objects stored in the database or
manually enter the astronomical coordinates of any celestial object.
• Take a guided tour of the best celestial objects to view on any given night of the year.
• Download the latest satellite data and software revisions directly from the Meade website
(
www.meade.com) and share software with other AutoStar enthusiasts. (Requires option-
al #506 AstroFinder™ Software and Cable Connector Kit. See OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
page 32.)
• Access a glossary of astronomical terms.
• Calculate which eyepiece to use for optimum viewing of a celestial object.
• Mount the telescope in the “Alt/Az” mode (Altitude - Azimuth, or vertical - horizontal) for
fully automatic tracking of celestial objects.
AUTOSTAR FEATURES
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1 LCD Display
2 ENTER Key
3 MODE Key
4 GO TO Key
5 Arrow Keys
6 Scroll Keys
7 Speed/? Key
8 Coil Cord