iOptron SmartStar 8403 - Manual (Page 4)

1. SmarStar
®
-E Series
Overview
1.1. SmartStar
®
-E Series
Features
Alt-Azimuth Mount– The Cube™
The SmartStar ® -E series come with
our patented Alt-Azimuth (AltAzi) mount,
a.k.a
. The Cube™. This compact mount
design is probably the most functional and
flexible unit on the market. It was named
“Hot Product 2008” by Sky and Telescope.
Both axis motors are built into a small single
unit with optical encoders which provides
accurate GOTO and tracking. The mount is
universally compatible with all telescopes
using a dove-tail connection. In addition,
there are no “dead spots” – so you can point
your telescope to ANYWHERE above the
horizon, whereas, other mounts block the
telescope tube at certain points of rotation.
This mount also comes standard with AC
connection. An optional DC adaptor is
available so you can plug your telescope
mount into your car if you’re camping or at
any remote location.
Compatible with many OTAs
Most Optical Tube Assembles
(OTAs) with dovetail connection should be
compatible with the SmartStar
® -E GOTO
AltAzi mount. The payload of a SmartStar ® -
E mount is between 7 to 11 lbs, depending
on OTAs and observing condition. (If you do
not have a dovetail connection -- attach
your OTA using mounting rings and dovetail
available at your local telescope store or the
OTA manufacturer). Contact iOptron for
expert’s advice on compatibility issues.
The easy to understand controller on
the market
The GOTONOVA TM hand controller
is much easier to use than other similar
products. The hand controller is more
intuitive with menu categories better
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
TM
Computerized Control
System
The revolutionary GOTONOVA TM
computerized control system is by far the
most technologically advanced automated
tracking system available on the market
today. With a database over 5,000 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.