User's Manual

5.6.3. PEC Data Integrity

This function will check the recorded PEC data integrity.

5.7. Edit User Objects

Besides various star lists available in the hand controller, you can add, edit or delete your own user-

defined objects. This is especially useful for newly found comets. You can also add your favorite

observation object into the user object list for easy sky surfing. Up to 60 comets and other user objects can

be stored.

5.7.1. Enter a New Comet

Press MENU => “Edit User Objects” to set user objects.

Select “User Defined Comet” to add/browse/delete the user-defined comet list. Find the orbit

parameters of a comet in the SkyMap format. For example, the C/2012 ISON has an orbit parameter:

No.

Name

Year

Day

C/2012

S1 ISON

2013

28.7960

0.0125050

1.0000030

345.5088

295.7379

61.8570

6.0

4.0

Select “Add a New Comet” to add a new one:

The hand controller will display the parameter entry screen:

Enter the parameters using the arrow buttons and number keys. Press ENTER and a confirmation

screen will be displayed. Press ENTER again to store the object under the assigned user object number, or

press BACK button to cancel.

5.7.2. Enter Other Objects or Observation List

Press MENU => “Edit User Objects” to set user objects.

Select “Other Objects” to enter you own object:

User Defined Comet

Other Objects

Date: 2000-01-00.0000

q: 0.000000 e: 0.000000

ω: 000.0000 Ω: 000.0000

i: 000.0000

Add a New Comet

Browse Comets

Delete a Comet

Clear All Comets

User Defined Comet

Other Objects