Manual

INDEX
 Arrow Keys: Slew the telescope in a specifi c
direction (up, down, left, and right), at any one
of nine different speeds. Speed selection is
explained in “SLEW SPEEDS”, below. The
following functions are also available with the
Arrow keys:
• Moves the telescope – Use the Up and
Down Arrow keys to move the telescope
vertically up and down. The Left Arrow key
rotates the telescope horizontally
counterclockwise, while the Right Arrow key
rotates it clockwise.
• Data entry – When the scope is prompting
for user entered data, use the Up and Down
Arrow keys to scroll through the letters of the
alphabet and numerical digits. The Down
Arrow key starts with the letter “A” and the
Up Arrow key starts with the digit “9.” The
Left and Right Arrow keys are used to
move the blinking cursor left and right across
the LCD display.
• Catalog Paging – When the scope is
presenting long catalogs of information,
cities, celestial objects, stars, etc…, you can
move through the list a page (8 items) at a
time using the up and down arrow keys.
 Number Keys: Each number key on the handbox
serves a dual function. When you prompted to
enter numerical information, the keys allow you
to directly enter digits into the handbox. At all
other times, the numeric keys act as shortcuts to
frequently accessed places in the menu tree. The
keys have the follow effec:t
“1/Speed” – instantly brings up the scope slew
speed menu so you can change the slew rate of
the telescope
Slew Speeds
LS has nine slew speeds that are directly
proportional to the sidereal rate (the rate at
which stars appear to drift across the sky)
and have been calculated to accomplish
specifi c functions. Pressing a Number key
changes the slew speed, which is shown for
about two seconds on AutoStar’s display.
To change the speed, press the 1/Speed.
Nine available speeds are:
Number Key “1” = 1x
Number Key “2” = 2x
Number Key “3” = 8x
Number Key “4” = 16x
Number Key “5” = 0.25°/sec
Number Key “6” = 0.50°/sec
Number Key “7” = 1.0°/sec
Number Key “8” = 2.0°/sec
Number Key “9” = 4.0°/sec
Speeds “1”,“3”, or “3” Best used for fi ne
centering of an object in the fi eld of view of
a higher power eyepiece, such as a 12mm or
a 9mm eyepiece.
Speeds “4”, “5”, or “6”: Enables centering
an object in the fi eld of a low-to-moderate
power eyepiece, such as the standard Super
Plössl 26mm.
Speeds “7” or “8”: Best used for rough
centering of an object in the Red-Dot
Viewfi nder.
Speed “9”: Moves the telescope quickly from
one point in the sky to another.
“2/Caldwell” – instantly brings up the Caldwell
catalog entry menu, so you can access any
Caldwell object by its catalog number.
“3/Messier” – instantly brings up the Messier
catalog entry menus, so you can access any
Messier object by its catalog number.
“4/Focus” – If you have a optional electric
focuser attached to your telescope, this key will
change the function of the Arrow keys, to move
the focuser in and out, rather than to move
the telescope.
“5/Planet” – instantly brings up the solar system
object selection menu. So you can quickly locate
the moon, planets, comets and asteroids.
“6/Stars” – instantly brings up the star catalog
selection menu, so you can quickly locate bright
stars by name, or select stars by their catalog
index numbers.
“7/Volume” – brings up the volume control for the
built in speaker in your telescope.
“8/Tours” – instantly brings up the guided tours
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