HAE69 Strain Wave GoTo AZ EQ Mount

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Specifications:

• Model: HAE69 and HAE69EC

• Control Options: Computer (ASCOM/Commander for Windows PC, INDI
  driver for MacOS), Smartphone/Tablet (iOptron Commander Lite,
  SkySafari), Raspberry Pi (INDI driver)

• Features: Light weight, compact, medium payload, high precision
  RA axis encoder (HAE69EC)

• Power Input: DC 12V

• Port Options: AZI Adj. Screws, AZI Locking Screws, DC 12V IN,
  I/O, HBX, ST-4

Product Usage Instructions:

1. Setting Up the Mount

Before setting up the mount, read the Quick Setup Guide and full
online Instruction Manual for detailed instructions.

2. Mount Assembly

Identify the parts of the mount according to the provided
diagrams in the manual.

3. Powering the Mount

Connect a DC 12V power source to the DC 12V IN port on the
mount. Ensure correct polarity (center positive).

4. Control Options

Choose your preferred control method – computer,
smartphone/tablet, or Raspberry Pi – and follow the instructions
for setup and connection provided in the manual.

5. Mount Operation

Use the hand controller or connected device to control the mount
for tracking or slewing movements.

6. Safety Precautions

NEVER use a telescope to look at the Sun without a proper
filter. Ensure children are supervised while observing.

FAQ:

Q: Can I use the mount to observe the Sun?

A: 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.

Q: What are the control options for the mount?

A: The mount can be controlled via a computer (Windows PC or
MacOS), smartphone/tablet, or Raspberry Pi using the specified
drivers and apps.

Q: How do I power the mount?

A: Connect a DC 12V power source to the DC 12V IN port on the
mount, ensuring the correct polarity.

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iOptron® HAE69 Strain Wave GoTo AZ/EQ Mount Instruction Manual
Product HAE69 and HAE69EC

Read the Quick Setup Guide (QSG) BEFORE setting up and operating the mount! Read the full online Instruction Manual for details.
If you have any questions please contact us at support@ioptron.com
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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Table of Content
Table of Content ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 1. HAE Overview …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 2. HAE Terms………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
2.1. Parts List ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 2.2. Identification of Parts ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 2.3. HAE Mount Port…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 2.4. Go2Nova® 8409 Hand Controller …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8
2.4.1. Key Description……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 2.4.2. The LCD Screen ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 2.5. Install and Check the Hand Controller Battery …………………………………………………………………………. 10 2.6. Bench Testing the Mount ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11 3. HAE Mount Assembly ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 4. Getting Started ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22 4.1. Setup the Mount …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 4.2. Manual Operation of the Mount ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 4.3. Go to an Object…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22 4.4. Sync to Target………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22 4.5. Star Identifying Function……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23 4.6. Power-Down Memorization …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 4.7. Install iOptron iGuider (EQ mode only) ………………………………………………………………………………….. 23 4.8. Turn Off the Mount ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23 5. Complete Functions of Go2Nova® 8409 Hand Controller………………………………………………………………… 24 5.1. Slew to an Object………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 5.1.1. Solar System ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 5.1.2. Deep Sky Objects …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24 5.1.3. Stars: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 5.1.4. Constellations ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24 5.1.5. Comets ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 5.1.6. Asteroids……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 5.1.7. User Objects ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 5.1.8. Enter R.A. DEC ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25 5.2. Sync to Target………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 25 5.3. Alignment ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 25 5.3.1. Pole Star Position …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25 5.3.2. Polar Iterate Align ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 5.4. Settings ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 5.4.1. Set Time and Site……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 25 5.4.2. Set Beep ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26 5.4.3. Set Display…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 26 5.4.4. Set Maximum Slew Rate …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 26 5.4.5. Set Guiding Rate…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 26 5.4.6. Set Parking Position ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 26 5.4.7. Set Tracking Rate …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27 5.4.8. Meridian Treatment ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27 5.4.9. Set Altitude Limit …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27 5.4.10. Wi-Fi Option ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27 5.4.11. Set RA Guiding (EC mount Only) ………………………………………………………………………………….. 27 5.4.12. Language …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27
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5.4.13. Enable CW Up Position…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27 5.4.14. Enter AA/EQ Mode ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28 5.5. Edit User Objects………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 28 5.5.1. Enter a New Comet ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28 5.5.2. Enter Other Objects or Observation List ……………………………………………………………………………. 28 5.6. Firmware Information …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29 5.7. Zero Position ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 29 5.7.1. GoTo Zero Position ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29 5.7.2. Set Zero Position ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 29 5.7.3. Search Zero Pos. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 29 6. Maintenance and Servicing ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 31 6.1. Maintenance ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 31 6.2. iOptron Customer Service ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 31 6.3. Product End of Life Disposal Instructions ……………………………………………………………………………….. 31 6.4. Battery Replacement and Disposal Instructions………………………………………………………………………… 31 Appendix A. Technical Specifications ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 32 Appendix B. Go2Nova® 8409 HC MENU STRUCTURE …………………………………………………………………… 33 Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 35 Appendix D. Computer Control an HAE Mount…………………………………………………………………………………. 36 Appendix E. Go2Nova® Star List……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37 IOPTRON TWO YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY……………………….. 46
Ver. 1.0 2023.05 iOptron reserves the rights to revise this instruction without notice. Actual color/contents/design/function may differ from those described in this instruction.
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1. HAE69 Overview
Introducing the new members of the iOptron strain wave gear mount family – AZ/EQ dual mount HAE69 and HAE69EC! These light weight, compact, medium payload titans will deliver an astronomy experience like never before. Applying iOptron’s multi-decade experience creating precision mounts, the HAE brings this vision to reality.
Utilizing state of the art strain wave gear technology for both RA and DEC movement, the HAEs deliver unparalleled weight to payload efficiency. Its black anodized all metal CNC machined body is not only appealing to the eye, it’s a rugged platform that will perform at the highest level for many years to come. Unique features such as an electronic friction brake and power down memory allow the mount to safely stop and resume a GoTo slew or continue tracking even after an abrupt power loss (No need to realign and start from the beginning).
An HAE mount can be controlled by a computer, either via ASCOM/Commander for a Windows PC or a third party INDI driver for a MacOS software; a SmartPhone/Tablet via iOptron Commander Lite or an App like SkySafari; or a Raspberry Pi device via INDI driver.
The HAE69EC features a high precision RA axis encoder that delivers incredible tracking accuracy, enough that many will choose to image “sans” guiding.
Features: Advanced strain wave drive technology Payload capacity of Payload capacity of 31 kg (69 lbs) with the mount weight of 8.6 kg (19 lbs, include dovetail saddle) CNC machined Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption 270 second gear period High precision encoder with real time PEC (RPEC) for HAE69EC Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database iPolar electronic polar scope for easy and accurate polar alignment (for HAE69A and HAE69EC) Vixen/Losmandy-D dual saddle Built in zero position search and locator Power down position and location memory Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller) USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control Carrying case Two year warranty Optional LiteRoc tripod (#8023ACC), or Tri-Pier (#8034) Optional iGuiderTM autoguiding system #3360 Optional counterweight shaft (#P -SGP-CWS) and counterweight (#3006-10)
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2. HAE Terms
2.1. Parts List1
SHIPPING CONTENTS Your new HAE mount comes in one shipping box: One of following HAE mount head o iOptron® HAE69 mount (#HE692); o iOptron® HAE69 mount head with iPolar (#HE692A); o iOptron® HAE69 mount head with high precision encoder and iPolar (#HE694A). Go2Nova® 8409 Hand Controller with USB port 1X coiled control Cable (6P6C RJ11 to RJ11, straight wired) External iPolarTM electronic polar scope and a miniUSB cable (HAE69 and HAE69EC) AC adapter 100V-240V, 12V/5A DC output (for indoor use only) USB cable for computer connection and firmware upgrade Carrying case
OPTIONAL PARTS LiteRoc tripod (#8023ACC), or Tri-Pier (#8034) iGuider 1 mini autoguiding system (#3360) MiniPier extension #8032 Counterweight shaft (#P -SGP-CWS) and counterweight (#3006-10)
ONLINE RESOURCES (click on the “Support” menu at www.iOptron.com) Quick Start Guide Instructional manual Tips for set up Hand controller and mount firmware upgrades (check online for latest version) iOptron ASCOM driver and computer control Reviews and feedback from other customers Accessories
1 US market only. Actual contents, design and function may vary.
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2.2. Identification of Parts

Dovetail Saddle

Bubble Level/iPolar Mounting Base

ALT Adj. Knob RA Axis/Polar Axis

DEC Axis

Figure 1. HAE mount assembly

2.3. HAE Mount Port
The HAE69 mount may come with one of the following layout:

AZI Adj. Screws AZI Locking Screws

(a)

(b)

Figure 2. Ports on an HAE mount

DC 12V IN: DC power socket to power the mount (5.5mmX2.5mm/5525, center positive) I/O: Power switch
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HBX (Hand Box): For connecting to an 8409 Hand Controller ST-4: ST-4 compatible autoguiding port. The wiring is shown in Figure 3

Figure 3. ST-4 Compatible Guiding Port Wiring
2.4. Go2Nova® 8409 Hand Controller
The Go2Nova® 8409 hand controller (HC) shown in Figure 4 is the standard controller used on the HAE mount. It has a large LCD screen, function, direction, and number keys on the front; and an HBX (6pin) and a USB port at the bottom.

RA+

DEC+
RADEC-

USB HBX Port Port
Figure 4. Go2Nova® 8409 hand controller
2.4.1. 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 R.A. direction. They are also used to browse the menu or move the cursor while in the menu. Press and holding an arrow key for a fast scrolling. 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)
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Help (?) Key: Identify and display bright stars or objects that the telescope is pointing to. 0 Key: Stop the mount during GOTO. Also toggling between starting and stopping tracking. HBX (Handbox) port: connect the HC to a mount using a 6P6C RJ11 cable. USB port: connect the HC to a computer for firmware upgrade and computer control.
2.4.2. The LCD Screen
The 8409 HC has a large 4-line, 21-character per line LCD screen. The user interface is simple and easy to learn. When the mount first turned on, an initial information screen will be displayed as shown in Figure 5, after company logo displayed. It displays the Zero Position, current date and time.

Figure 5. 8409 Initial Information Screen
The LCD screen will switch to the information screen, as indicated in Figure 6, with pressing any button.

Target Name Right Ascension
Azimuth Mount Status

GPS Status Declination Altitude N/S Hemisphere

Slew Speed

Current Time

Figure 6. 8409 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. 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 Position: The mount is point to a user defined position, which could be a real sky object or just simply due to press an arrow key; Zero Position: Mount is at Zero Position. When set the mount at Zero Position physically, the hand controller should display the same.
2. GPS Status: Indicates if there is GPS or GPS is connected to the satellite. HAE does not have a GPS. The GPS status will be always OFF.
3. Right Ascension: Right Ascension of the telescope, or R.A.
4. Declination: Declination of the telescope, or DEC.
5. Azimuth: Azimuth of the telescope (north is 0º, east 90º, south 180º, and west 270º).
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6. Altitude: Altitude of the telescope (degrees vertical from the local horizon – zenith is 90º). 7. Mount Status: Display current operation status of the mount.
Stop: mount is not moving; Slew: mount is moving with an arrow key is pressed; GoTo: mount is slewing to a celestial object using “Select and Slew”; 8. Slew speed: It has 9 speeds: 1X, 2X, 8X, 16X, 64X, 128X, 256X, 512X, MAX(1440X, or 6°/sec). 9. Current Time: display local time in a format of HH:MM:SS.
2.5. Install and Check the Hand Controller Battery
The hand controller uses a button battery to keep the Real Time Clock running. The battery is a CR2032 Lithium battery, which is not included due to shipping restrictions.
Open the HC back cover with a good, size 1 (4mm) Phillips Screw Driver. With battery + sign facing up, slide the battery under two small metal hooks on the positive side first. Then push the battery down to make a good contact. Make sure that two spring contacts on the negative side are underneath the battery. If none of the metal pins in battery holder can be seen after battery is installed, the battery is not installed properly.
Figure 7. Install a CR2032 battery 10

If the hand controller can’t display the correct date and time, most likely the battery is installed wrong, or power is low and needs be replaced.
2.6. Bench Testing the Mount
Plug in the power and hand controller and turn the power on. Now you can bench test the mount manually.
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3. HAE Mount Assembly
HAE is operated under unbalanced condition and could be tipped over if tripod is not secured.
Step 1. Set up tripod The HAE69 has a 150mm base. An optional LiteRoc tripod

8023ACC or a tri-pier #8034 may be

used. Setup and level the tripod. Adjust the tripod height. Tighten tripod locking knob to secure the tripod. Thread the Alignment Peg onto the tripod head, on top of a tripod leg or between two legs depending on the latitude. Use two outside threaded holes to secure the mount head.
For HAE69
Center Post
Alignment peg
Figure 8. LiteRoc tripods
Step 2. Attach mount head Remove the mount from the package. Retract the 2x Azimuth (Azi) Adjustment Screws from both
sides to leave ample space for the alignment peg to be fitted in between the 2x Azi Adj. Screws. Remove the 2x Azi Locking Screws from the mount base and insert them into the opening next to Azi Adj. Screw. Secure the mount head by tightening the Azi Locking Screws into the M8 holes on the tripod. An Allen wrench is stored in the EQ base if needed.
Azi. Locking Screw Azi. Adj. Screw

Alignment peg

Azi. Locking Screw

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Allen wrench

Figure 9. Attach the mount Level the mount by adjusting the tripod legs. Use the build-in Bubble Level Indicator on the mount base or an external leveler for this purpose.
Step 3. Adjust latitude The HAE69 mount has three latitude range settings: 0°~34°, 28°~62° and 56°~90°. The default
position is 28°~62°. To adjust the latitude, loosen both the Primary and Auxiliary Lat. Locking Lever on the RA base. Use
the Latitude Adjustment Knob to move the mount to the desired latitude by aligning the scale to the latitude Mark Line. Tighten both Primary and Auxiliary Locking Lever. There are holes on the Latitude Adjustment Knob. An Allen wrench may be inserted for increased adjustment torque, if needed.

Lat. Adj. Knob

Lat. Mark

Auxiliary Lat. Lock. Lever

Primary Lat. Lock. Lever

Figure 10. HAE latitude range settings If your latitude is out of the 28°~62° latitude range, you may switch the range as following (from: 28°~62° to 56°~90°) 1. Remove any payload from the mount. Loosen latitude Locking Levers. 2. Adjust the mount latitude so both ranges can be seen inside the RA base.

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3. Remove Latitude Range Locking Bolt
4. Adjust the mount so that the hole on the brass Latitude Adjustment ball are aligned to 56°~90°
5. Insert Locking Bolt into 56°~90° and fine adjust the Latitude Adjustment Knob so the bolt will go through the brass ball and threaded into the hole on the other arm of the RA base. 14

6. Tighten the Range Locking Bolt. Now you can adjust the mount between 56°~90° To use the mount near equator, set it to 0°~34°. To use the mount at AA mode, use the range 58°~90°.
Figure 11. An HAE69 mount set for equator (0°, left) and altazimuth (90°, right) Step 4. Install telescope
HAE69 is equipped with a Vixen/Losmandy-D dual dovetail saddle. It accepts a Vixen or a Losmandy-D dovetail mounting bar. Release the dovetail Saddle Locking Screws and slide the telescope dovetail plate into the. Make sure that the arrow sign on the saddle is pointing forward. Tighten the Saddle Locking screws. Double check the scope to make sure it is installed securely!
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Step 5. Connect cables
Connect the Go2Nova® 8409 Hand Controller to the HBX port on the mount back. Plug in a 12V DC power supply to the DC12V IN socket.

OR

(a)

(b)

Figure 12. DC power and HBX ports

STEP 6. Set the mount to Zero Position
The Zero Position is the mount GOTO reference. Without set the mount zero position properly, it may cause large GOTO error or even cause the scope to hit the tripod leg. The simplest way to find the mount Zero Position of the EQ mode is using the zero position sensors. Press MENU=>Zero Position =>Search Zero Position, then press ENTER.
The Zero Position of a EQ mount is defined as the telescope being on top of the mount head and pointing to the North Pole (in northern hemisphere), with CW shaft mounting hole pointing to the ground. If one would like to register the Zero Position manually, power on the mount and use hand controller to slew the mount to Zero Position. Press MENU=>Zero Position =>Set Zero Position. Press ENTER to confirm.

STEP 7. Set hand controller
An HAE mount does not equip with a GPS receiver. Hence one needs to manually enter the GPS location or sync it from the App
To set up the controller, turn the mount power ON. Press MENU=> “Settings”:
Select and Slew Sync. to Target Alignment Settings
Press ENTER and select “Set Time and Site”

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Set Time and Site Set Beep Set Display Set Guiding Rate

Press ENTER. A time and site information screen will be displayed:

2020-10-01 12:01:36

UTC -300 Minute(s)

W071d08m50s

DST: N

N42d30m32s

Northern

Set Local Time

Use the or key to move the cursor _ and use the number keys to change the numbers. Use the or button to toggle between “Y” and “N” for Daylight Saving Time, or “+” and “-” for UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) setting. Hold the arrow key to fast forward or rewind the cursor.

In order to make the hand controller reflect your correct local time, time zone information has to be entered. Press the or key, move the cursor to the third line “UTC -300 Minute(s)” to set the time zone information (add or subtract 60 minutes per time zone). For example:
Boston is “UTC -300 minutes” Los Angeles is “UTC -480 minutes” Rome is “UTC +60 minutes” Beijing is “UTC +480 minutes” Sydney is “UTC +600 minutes”

All the time zones in North America are “UTC ­”, as shown in the following table, so ensure the display shows “UTC -” instead of “UTC +” if in North or South America.

Time Zone

Hawaii Alaska Pacific Mountain Central Eastern

Hour behind UT

-10

-9

-8

-7

-6

-5

Enter UTC

-600 -540

-480

-420

-360

-300

To adjust minutes, move the cursor to each digit and use the number keys to input the number directly. Use or key to toggle between “+” and “-“. When the time information entered is correct, press ENTER and go back to the previous screen. Note that fractional time zones can be entered.
Do not manually add or subtract an hour from displayed time to reflect Daylight Saving Time (DST). Instead please select “Y” for DST when daylight saving time begins.

2020-10-01 12:01:36

UTC -300 Minute(s)

W071d08m50s

DST: N

N42d30m32s

Northern

Daylight Saving Time

For other parts of the world you can find your “time zone” information from internet.

Set Observation Site Coordinate The third and fourth lines display the longitude and latitude coordinates, respectively. The longitude
and latitude coordinates will be automatically updated when the GPS picks up satellite signals. “W/E” means western/eastern hemisphere; “N/S” means northern/southern hemisphere; “d” means degree; “m” means minute; and “s” means second.
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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 your smart phone, GPS receiver or via the internet. Site information in decimal format can be converted 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=0.53×60’=31.8′, 0.8’=0.8×60″=48″. Therefore, 47.53º=47º31’48” or 47d31m48s.
Enter Time and Site Info by Sync with your SmartPhone When iOptron Commander Lite is in action (WiFi version ASCOM, or iOS/Android App), one may
easily import the GPS info from a smartphone into the mount/hand controller. There is no worry about lacking internet, WiFi, or cell phone signals in rural areas; Commander Lite can always get GPS info from a smartphone to the HAE mount/hand controller, no dead corner. Please refer to iOptron Commander Lite for more details (https://www.ioptron.com/v/ASCOM/iOptronCommanderLiteAppNote.pdf).
Figure 13. Sync Time and Site info from iOptron Commander Lite to the HAE mount
Select N/S Hemisphere The northern/southern hemisphere will be determined by your latitude coordinate, with one
exception. If you are near the equator (within +/- 10°), you can choose your own N/S setting. If the polar axis is aligned to the North Celestial Pole, then set the mount to Northern Hemisphere. If
the polar axis is pointing to the South Celestial Pole, set the mount to Southern Hemisphere. Press the or key to move the cursor and use the or key to toggle between “Northern Hemisphere” and “Southern Hemisphere”.
The site information is stored inside the hand controller’s memory chip. If you are not traveling to another observation site, they do not need to be changed.
Check the Hand Controller Battery There is a real time clock in the hand controller. If the hand controller has lost its date and time,
please check the battery.
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STEP 8. Perform polar alignment BrightStar Polar Alignment
If your mount does not have an iPolar installed, or the pole star is not in sight, you may use two bright stars with Polar Iterate Align to perform a coarse polar alignment.
(1) Level the mount and set it to the Zero Position. Align the telescope to the R.A. axis of the mount. If a finder scope is used, adjust it to be parallel to the telescope optical axis.
(2) Use the HC (MENU => “Alignment” => “Polar Iterate Align”) to display the azimuth and altitude position of several bright stars near the meridian. Select one that is visible at a high altitude as Alignment Star A. Follow the HC instruction to move Alignment Star A to the center of the eyepiece using a combination of the Latitude Adjustment Knob and the “” or “” buttons. Press ENTER to confirm when the star is centered. Next, select a bright star that is close to the horizon as Alignment Star B. Center it using the Azimuth Adjustment Knob and the “” or “” button (the “” and “” buttons are not used here). Press ENTER to confirm the settings.
(3) The telescope will now slew back to Alignment Star A. Repeat the steps above. The iteration can be stopped when it is determined that the alignment error has been minimized. Press the BACK button to exit the alignment procedure.
Both Azi and Lat. Locking screws/knobs need to be slightly loosened in order to adjust the mount. Make sure to tighten them when done.
NOTE: It is highly recommended to use an eyepiece with an illuminated crosshair for accurate centering. NOTE: The movement of the alignment star in your eyepiece may not be perpendicular depending on its location in the sky.
Use Software for Polar Alignment There are quite a few software can perform polar alignment, such as PHD2 autoguiding software.
You may choose one you are familiar with it.
iPolar Polar Alignment An HAE69 may use an external iPolarTM electronic polar scope. Just place the iPolar over the bubble
level on top of the mount and secure the thumb screws. Make sure that the arrow key is facing upward.
Figure 14. Install an external iPolar on an HAE mount 19

Refer to iPolar Operation Manual from iOptron’s website to perform the polar alignment: https://www.ioptron.com/v/manuals/3339_iPolarOperationManual.pdf.
The steps are briefly outlined below: Download and install iPolar Software (first time use)
https://www.ioptron.com/v/firmware/3339_iOptron_iPolar.exe; Connect a miniUSB cable between the iPolar USB port and a computer USB port; Click Connect and start polar alignment by following onscreen instructions. STEP 9. Install counterweight bar and CW: The mount is designed to operate without a counterweight (CW). If you want to use an optional CW, the CW shaft mounting hole is 3/8″-16 threaded. Thread in a CW shaft and install a 10 lbs CW.
Figure 15 Install CW shaft and a 10lbs CW STEP 10. Set the mount in AA mode
An HAE mount can be set as either EQ or AA mode. To set the mount to operate in AA mode: 1. Switch the latitude range to 56°~90°. 2. Adjust the mount latitude to 90 degree by following Step 3. 3. Level the mount by adjusting the tripod legs to center the air bubble inside the spirit level. You may
slew the mount in AZI direction to check the leveling, during which the air bubble should stay inside the small circle or stay at the same place.
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Figure 16. Bubble level for AA mount leveling 4. Press MENU=>Settings =>Enter AA Mode to switch the hand controller to AA mode. 5. Slew the mount so that the telescope is pointing to Zenith and dovetail saddle is facing the EAST. 6. Press MENU=>Zero Position =>Set Zero Position. Press ENTER to confirm. This is the Zero
Position for the AA mode.
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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
Assemble your HAE69 mount according to Section 3. Attach an OTA and accessories. HAE19 is operated under unbalanced condition and could be tipped off if tripod is not secured. Turn the mount power switch on. Check the date and site info.
Always check if the mount is at the Zero Position when the mount is powered on. This include the following two parts
1. The mount is physically at Zero Position, either EQ or AA mode, AND 2. The hand controller displays Zero Position. If not, press MENU => “Zero Position” => “Search Zero Position” to find and register the Zero position for EQ mode, or manually slew the mount to Zero Position, then use “Set Zero Position” to register it for either EQ or AA mode. Perform polar alignment if the mount is in EQ mode.
4.2. Manual Operation of the Mount
You may test the mount or observe astronomical objects using the arrow keys of a Go2Nova® 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 0 button to start tracking. Press 0 button again to stop the tracking.
4.3. Go to an Object
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 an Object, such as the Moon, press MENU=>”Select and Slew”=>”Solar System”=>Moon=>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.
You may also select other bright celestial objects to start with.
4.4. Sync to Target
Use this function to correct the Zero Position discrepancy and to improve the GOTO accuracy. Press MENU=>”Select and Slew”=>ENTER. Browse over the catalogs and select an object. Press ENTER. After the mount slews to the star, press MENU=>”Sync. To Target”, follow the on-screen instruction to center the star and press ENTER. You may need to use the number keys to change the slewing speed to make the centering procedure easier.
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4.5. Star Identifying Function
The 8409 hand controller has a star identifying function. After Polar Alignment and Set Up Time and Site, slew the telescope to an bright star, manually or using GOTO. Press ? button to identify the star name telescope is pointing to, as well as nearby bright stars if there are any.
4.6. Power-Down Memorization
The HAE mount can memorize its R.A. and DEC positions if the mount power is lost during operation, even during high speed slewing. After the power is back, just do a Select and Slew to the same star when the power is lost. The mount will continue to track the star.
4.7. Install iOptron iGuider (EQ mode only)
There are two M3 threaded holes on the side of the dovetail saddle for mounting an iOptron mini autoguiding system, iGuider. Refer to iOptron website for more information on #3360.
Figure 17. iGuider mini-autoguiding system
4.8. Turn Off the Mount
When you have finished your observation, simply turn the mount power off and disassemble the mount and tripod.
If the mount is set up on a pier or inside an observatory, it is recommended that you return the mount to the Zero Position or park the telescope. This will ensure that there is no need for you to perform the initial setup again when you power on the mount subsequently, so long as the mount has not been moved from the parked position.
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5. Complete Functions of Go2Nova® 8409 Hand Controller
NOTE: Some functions may not be available depending on mount operation mode.
5.1. Slew to an Object
Press MENU => “Select and Slew.” Select an object that you would like to observe and press the ENTER key.
The Go2Nova® 8409 hand controller for HAE mount has a database of over 212,000 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. Hold on a button to fast scroll through the list. The ” ” indicates the object is above the horizon, and a cross mark ” ” means it is below the horizon. In some catalogs those stars below the horizon will not display on the hand controller.
5.1.1. Solar System There are 9 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 Objects: consists of 60 deep sky objects with their common names. A list of named deep sky objects is included in Appendix. Messier Catalog: consists of all 110 Messier objects. NGC Catalog: consists of 7,840 objects in NGC catalog. IC Catalog: consists of 5,386 objects in IC catalog. UGC Catalog: consists of 12,921 objects. Caldwell Catalog: consists of 109 objects. Abell Catalog: consists of 4076 objects. Herschel Catalog: consists of 400 objects.
5.1.3. Stars: Named Stars: consists of 259 stars with their common names. They are listed alphabetically. A list is included in Appendix. Binary Stars: consists of 208 binary stars. A list is attached in Appendix. Hipparcos Catalog: the new HIP catalog consists of 120,404 records (2008).
5.1.4. Constellations This catalog consists of 88 modern constellations with their names. They are listed alphabetically.
5.1.5. Comets This catalog contains 15 comets.
5.1.6. Asteroids This catalog contains 116 asteroids.
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5.1.7. User Objects It can store up to 60 used entered objects, including comets.
5.1.8. 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 => “Sync to Target” => ENTER. Follow the screen to perform 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. 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.
5.3. Alignment
5.3.1. Pole Star Position This function displays the position of the Pole Star for Quick Polar Alignment using the iOptron®
AccuAlignTM polar scope. In the Northern Hemisphere the position of Polaris is displayed, while in the Southern Hemisphere the position of Sigma Octantis is shown.
5.3.2. Polar Iterate Align This alignment method allows you to polar align the mount even if you cannot view the Celestial
Pole. Press the MENU => “Alignment” => “Polar Iterate Align”. The HC will display a list of bright alignment stars near the meridian as Alignment Star A. Follow the HC instructions to move Alignment Star A to the center of the eyepiece using a combination of the Latitude Adjustment Knob and the “” and “” buttons. Press ENTER to confirm the settings. Next, select a bright star that is close to the horizon as Alignment Star B. Center it using the Azimuth Adjustment Knobs and the “” and “” buttons (the “” and “” buttons will not function). Press ENTER to confirm the settings.
The telescope will now slew back to Alignment Star A to repeat the above steps. The iteration can be stopped when it is determined that the alignment error has been minimized. Press the BACK button to exit the alignment procedure.
NOTE: It is highly recommended to use an eyepiece with illuminated crosshairs for accurate centering.
NOTE: The movement of the alignment star in your eyepiece may not be perpendicular depending on its location in the sky.
5.4. Settings
5.4.1. Set Time and Site Refer to STEP 7 in Section 3.
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5.4.2. Set Beep
The Hand Controller allows a user to turn off the beep partially, or even go to a silent mode. To change this setting press MENU => “Settings” => “Set Beep”,
Set Up Time and Site Set Beep Set Display Set Guiding Rate
Select one of three available modes: “Always On” ­ a beep will be heard on each button operation or mount movement; “On but Keyboard” ­ a beep will be heard only when the mount is slewing to the object or there is a warning message; “Always Off” ­ all sounds will be turned off, including the SUN warning message.
5.4.3. Set Display
Press MENU => “Settings” => “Set Display,”
Set Up Time and Site Set Beep Set Display Set Guiding Rate
Use the arrow keys to adjust LCD display contrast (LCD contrast), LCD backlight intensity (LCD light), and keypad’s backlight intensity (Key light).
5.4.4. Set Maximum Slew Rate
This function will help the mount to slew properly under low temperature or extreme payload condition (extra long or large diameter scope). Press MENU => “Settings” => “Set Maximum Slew Rate,.” You can select one of three slew rates. The default is MAX.
5.4.5. Set Guiding Rate
This is an advanced function for autoguiding when a guiding camera is utilized either via a Guide Port or using the ASCOM protocol. Before autoguiding, align the polar axis carefully. Select an appropriate guiding speed. The latest firmware allows you to set the R.A. and DEC guiding speed differently. The R.A. guiding speed can be set between ±0.01X to ±0.90X sidereal rate. The DEC guiding speed can be set between ±0.10X to ±0.99X sidereal rate. Follow the instructions of your autoguiding software for detailed guiding operation. The default number is 0.5X.
The guide port wiring is shown in Figure 3, which has the same pin-out as that from Celestron / Starlight Xpress / Orion Mount / Orion/ QHY/ZWO autoguider camera.
If you have an autoguider which has a pin-out the same as the ST-I from SBIG, such as Meade/ Losmandy/ Takahashi/ Vixen, make sure a proper guiding cable is used. Refer to your guiding camera and guiding software for detailed operation.
WARNING: DO NOT plug your ST-4 guiding camera cable into the HBX port. It will damage the mount or guiding camera electronics.
5.4.6. Set Parking Position
You may park the telescope before powering off the mount. This is very useful if the mount is on a permanent pier or the mount will not be moved in between observation sessions. The mount will keep all the alignment info and reference points.
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There are five parking positions. Two positions that park the scope horizontally (Horizon Position). Two positions that park the scope vertically (Zenith Position). “Current Position” will park the scope at its current position. When the mount is turned on, it will use the last parking position setting as the default setting.
5.4.7. Set Tracking Rate You can set up the mount tracking rate by selecting “Set Tracking Rate”. Then the user can select
“Automatic Rate” to let the mount choose a proper Solar/Luna/Sidereal tracking rate based on the GOTO target. The “User defined speed” can be adjusted from 0.9900X to 1.0100X of sidereal.
5.4.8. Meridian Treatment This function tells the mount what to do when it tracks past the meridian. You can tell the mount if it
needs a meridian flip and when to do it.
“Set Position Limit” will tell the mount when to stop tracking or to do a meridian flip. The limit can be set at from 0° to 15° (60 minutes) past meridian.
“Set Behavior” will determine if the mount will stop tracking or perform a meridian flip at the set position limit.
5.4.9. Set Altitude Limit This function allows the mount to keep tracking an object even if it is below the horizon but can still
be seen, for example from an elevated observation site, such as a hill. The range can be set from -89° to +89°. The default limit is 00°. Be careful when setting this limit. It may cause mount GOTO problems.
5.4.10. Wi-Fi Option This function will display WI-FI module functions. It is useful when connect the mount via wireless
connection.
Wireless Status Restart Restore to factory
Click on Wireless Status: displays will show: SSID: HBX8409_XXXXXX IP: 010.010.100.254 Port: 08899 MAC: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX Click on Restart will restart the Wi-Fi adapter and Restore to Factory to restore the factory settings.
5.4.11. Set RA Guiding (EC mount Only) You can turn off R.A. guiding by selecting “Filter R.A. Guiding” to allow the high precision encoder
to correct the tracking error, or turn the R.A. guiding on by selecting “Allow RA Guiding” to allow the mount to receive guiding corrections from the autoguiding software.
5.4.12. Language Select one of supported menu languages. Currently it has English and Chinese.
5.4.13. Enable CW Up Position This setting will allow the CW moving to an up position. The upward angle limit is same as the
meridian flipping setting, or 20 degree at maximum. When this set is enabled, the mount will GOTO past the
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meridian if an object is close to the meridian, within the angle limit. There will be no meridian flip when past the meridian.
5.4.14. Enter AA/EQ Mode This setting will switch the mount between AA/EQ mode.
5.5. Edit User Objects
Besides various star lists available in the hand controller, you can add, edit or delete your own userdefined 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.
5.5.1. Enter a New Comet Press MENU => “Edit User Objects” to set user objects.
User Defined Comet Other 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 M Day

q

e

I

H G

C/2012 S1 ISON 2013 11 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:

Add a New Comet Browse Comets Delete a Comet Clear All Comets

The hand controller will display the parameter entry screen:

Date: 2000-01-00.0000 q: 0.000000 e: 0.000000 : 000.0000 : 000.0000 i: 000.0000
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.

5.5.2. Enter Other Objects or Observation List Press MENU => “Edit User Objects” to set user objects.
User Defined Comet Other Objects

Select “Other Objects” to enter you own object: 28

Add a New Object Browse Objects Delete an Object Clear All Objects
Select “Add a New Object”. A screen will be displayed asking you to Enter R.A. and DEC coordinates:
Enter R.A. and DEC
R.A.: 00h00m00s DEC: +00d00m00s
You may enter the R.A. and DEC coordinates of the object you want to store, and press ENTER to confirm.
A more useful application of this function is to store your favorite viewing objects before heading to the field. When the “Enter R.A. and DEC” screen appears, press the MENU button. It brings up the catalogs that you can select the object from. Follow the screen instructions to add your favorite objects. Press BACK button to go back one level.
Press the BACK button to go back to the object entry submenu. You may review the records or delete those that are no longer wanted. Press the BACK button to finish the operation. Now you can slew to your favorite stars from “Custom Objects” catalog using “Select and Slew.”
5.6. Firmware Information
This option will display the mount type, firmware version information for the hand controller (HC), R.A. board (RA), and DEC board (DEC).
5.7. Zero Position
5.7.1. GoTo Zero Position This moves your telescope to its Zero Position what the hand controller thinks it should be. At the
end of move, the mount needs be adjusted if the mount is not at Zero Position physically.
5.7.2. Set Zero Position This sets the Zero Position for the firmware. The Zero Position reference may be an undefined value before the first time powering on the mount,
after firmware upgrade, or HC battery replacement. You can use this function to set the zero position reference.
Press the ENTER button after moving the mount to Zero Position either manually or with the hand controller.
5.7.3. Search Zero Pos. Select “Search Zero Pos.” and the mount will start to slew slowly and find the R.A. and DEC
position to set the mount to the Zero Position. When the mount has found the Zero Position, the HC will ask if you want to calibrate the Zero Position. Press ENTER to confirm. Use the arrow button to adjust the
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mount in RA and DEC to correct the obvious discrepancy in the Zero Position. Alternatively, press BACK to cancel.
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6. Maintenance and Servicing
6.1. Maintenance
Do not overload the mount. Do not drop the mount as this will damage the mount and / or permanently degrade GOTO performance and tracking accuracy. Use a wet cloth to clean the mount and hand controller. Do not use solvent.
The real time clock battery in the hand controller needs be replaced if it can’t keep the time after powering off the mount.
If your mount is not to be used for an extended period, dismount the OTAs and counterweight(s). Remove the HC battery as well.
6.2. iOptron Customer Service
If you have any question concerning your mount, please contact the iOptron Customer Service Department. It is strongly suggested to send technical questions to support@ioptron.com for prompt response.
If the mount requires factory servicing or repairing, e-mail to 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 iOptron first to avoid unnecessarily returning the mount for repair.
6.3. Product End of Life Disposal Instructions
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 batteries for recycling, please contact your local waste disposal service or the product representative.
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Appendix A. Technical Specifications

Model Mount RA/DEC gear system RA reduction ratio Payload w/o CW* Mount weight Payload/Mount weight Payload with CW Structure Material High precision encoder
PEC Period Drive motor Latitude adjustment range Azimuth adjustment range Polar Scope Level indicator Hand Controller Tracking Speed Power consumption
AC/DC adapter
Power off brake Power-down memory
Wi-Fi Communication port
Autoguide port Firmware upgrade Computer control
Dovetail saddle Base diameter Counterweight shaft Counterweight
Tripod Autoguider Operation temperature
Warranty

HAE69 and HAE69EC Strain Wave Altazimuth/Equatorial Mount
StrainWave RA 800:1, DEC 800:1
69 lbs (31kg) 19 lbs (8.6 kg) with dovetail saddle
3.6 79 lbs (36 kg) All metal, CNC machined, Anodized Yes (RA, HAE69EC only) Realtime PEC (RPEC) (HAE69EC only) 270 second Stepper motor
0º ~ 90º ± 8º
External iPolarTM electronic polar scope (optional) Level bubble
Go2Nova® 8409 with 212,000 objects database Automatic
1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(4.5°/sec) 0.6A(Tracking), 1.6A(GOTO)
AC100V~240V input, DC12V-5A output (included, indoor use only)
Electronic friction brake Yes
Built-in (via HC) Yes (USB and Wi-Fi) Yes (ST-4 compatible)
Yes Yes Vixen/Losmandy dual saddle 152mm SS 20mmX200mm, 3/8-16 thread (optional) 10 lb (4.5kg) (optional) Optional Optional external iGuider -20ºC ~ 40ºC (hand controller -10ºC ~ 40ºC) Two year limited

• Payload calculated with payload center of gravity to the RA rotation axis is 200mm.

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Appendix B. Go2Nova® 8409 HC MENU STRUCTURE
MENU

Select and Slew

Solar System

Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune
Sun Moon

Deep Sky Objects

Named Object Messier Catalog
NGC IC
PGC Caldwell Catalog
Abell Catalog Herschel Catalog

Stars

Named Stars Double/Multi Stars Hipparcors Catalog

Comets Asteroids Constellations Custom Objects

User Defined Comets Other Objects

Custom R.A. and DEC

Sync. To Target Alignment

Position of Pole Star Polar Interate Align

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Settings

Set Time and Site Set Beep Set Display
Set Maximum Slew Rate Set Guiding Rate
Set Parking Position Set Tracking Rate

Meridian Treatment

Park Telescope Edit User Objects
Firmware Information Zero Position

Set Altitude Limit Wi-Fi Option GPS Status
Set RA Guiding Language
Enable CW Up Pos. Enter AA/EQ Mode
User Defined Comet Other Objects
Goto Zero Position Set Zero Position Search Zero Position

Automatic Rate User Defined Speed
Set Position Limit Set Behavior

Some functions are mount/operation mode dependent.

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Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade
The firmware in the 8409 hand controller and motor control boards can be upgraded by the customer. Please check iOptron’s website, www.iOptron.com, under the product page or Support Directory.
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Appendix D. Computer Control an HAE Mount
The HAE mount can be controlled by a SmartPhone, a Tablet or a computer. It is supported by two types of computer connections:
Connect to a computer via USB port on hand controller. The mount can be controlled via ASCOM protocol (Windows OS), or directly by some software, such as Sky Safari (Mac OS)
Connect wirelessly via built-in wireless connection. The mount can be controlled via ASCOM protocol (Windows OS), SmartPhone/Tablet and MacOS wirelessly.
To control the mount via ASCOM protocol, you need: 1. Download and install the latest ASCOM Platform from http://www.ascom-standards.org/. Make sure your PC meets the software requirement. 2. Download and install the latest iOptron Commander/ASCOM drive for HAE from iOptron website. The HAE uses Commander V9.0 or later. 3. Planetarium software that supports ASCOM protocol. Follow software instructions to select the iOptron Telescope.
Please refer to iOptron website, www.iOptron.com, under the product page, or Support Directory, iOptron ASCOM Driver for more detail. iOptron Commander Windows
iOptron Commander Lite for iOS
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Appendix E. Go2Nova® Star List
Named Deep Sky Object

ID No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

OBJECT Andromeda Galaxy
Barnards Galaxy Beehive Cluster Blackeye Galaxy Blinking Planetary Nebula Blue Flash Nebula Blue Planetary Blue Snowball Nebula
Box Nebula Bubble Nebula Bipolar Nebula Butterfly Cluster California Nebula Cat’s Eye Nebula Cocoon Nebula Cone Nebula
Cork Nebula Crab Nebula Crescent Nebula Draco Dwarf Duck Nebula Dumbbell Nebula Eagle Nebula Eight-Burst Nebula Eskimo Nebula Flaming Star Nebula Ghost of Jupiter Great Cluster Helix Nebula Hercules Galaxy Cluster

ID No. 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

OBJECT Hind’s Variable Nebula Hubble’s Variable Nebula
Integral Sign Galaxy Jewel Box Cluster Keyhole Nebula Lagoon Nebula Little Gem Little Gem Nebula Little Ghost Nebula
North American Nebula Omega Nebula Orion Nebula Owl Nebula Pelican Nebula
Phantom Streak Nebula Pinwheel Galaxy Pleiades Ring Nebula Ring Tail Galaxy Rosette Nebula Saturn Nebula Sextans B Dwarf
Small Magellanic Cloud Sombrero Galaxy Spindle Galaxy Tank Track Nebula Trifid Nebula Ursa Minor Dwarf Whirlpool Galaxy Wild Duck Cluster

Messier Catalog
This table is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article List of Messier objects
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1 Acamar 2 Achernar 3 Achird 4 Acrab 5 Acrux A 6 Acrux B 7 Acubens 8 Adhafera
9 Adhara 10 Adid Australis 11 Ahadi 12 Al Dhanab 13 Al Dhibain Prior 14 Al Kab 15 Al Nair 16 Al Nair al Baten 17 Al Niyat(Sigma) 18 Al Niyat(Tau) 19 Albaldah 20 Albali 21 Albireo 22 Alchiba 23 Alcor 24 Alcyone 25 Aldebaran 26 Alderamin 27 Alfirk 28 Algenib 29 Algenubi 30 Algieba 31 Algiedi Secunda 32 Algol 33 Algorab 34 Alhakim 35 Alhena 36 Alioth 37 Alkaid 38 Alkalurops 39 Alkes 40 Almaaz 41 Almach 42 Alnasl 43 Alnilam 44 Alnitak 45 Alpha Muscae 46 Alpha Tucanae 47 Alphard 48 Alphecca 49 Alpheratz

Named Star

50 Alrescha

99 Deneb el Okab

148 Lalande 21185

51 Alshain

100 Deneb Kaitos

149 Lesath

52 Altair

101 Denebakrab

150 Mahasim

53 Altais

102 Denebola

151 Maia

54 Alterf

103 Dschubba

152 Marfik

55 Aludra

104 Dubhe

153 Marfikent

56 Alula Australis 105 Edasich

154 Markab

57 Alula Borealis 106 El Rehla

155 Markeb

58 Alya

107 Electra

156 Matar

59 Ancha

108 Elnath

157 Mebsuta

60 Ankaa

109 Eltanin

158 Megrez

61 Antares

110 Enif

159 Meissa

62 Apollyon

111 Errai

160 Mekbuda

63 Arcturus

112 Fomalhaut

161 Menkalinan

64 Arkab Prior

113 Furud

162 Menkar

65 Arneb

114 Gacrux

163 Menkent

66 Ascella

115 Gatria

164 Menkib

67 Asellus Austral 116 Giausar

165 Merak

68 Asellus Boreali 117 Gienah Corvi

166 Merope

69 Aspidiske

118 Gienah Cygni

167 Mesartim

70 Atik

119 Girtab

168 Miaplacidus

71 Atlas

120 Gliese 1

169 Mimosa

72 Atria

121 Gomeisa

170 Mintaka

73 Avior

122 Graffias(Zeta)

171 Mira

74 Azha

123 Groombridge 1830

172 Mirach

75 Barnard’s Star 124 Gruid

173 Mirfak

76 Baten Kaitos 125 Grumium

174 Mirzam

77 Beid

126 Hadar

175 Mizar

78 Bellatrix

127 Hamal

176 Mu Velorum

79 Beta Hydri

128 Han

177 Muhlifain

80 Betelgeuse

129 Hatsya

178 Muphrid

81 Betria

130 Head of Hydrus

179 Muscida

82 Biham

131 Homam

180 Naos

83 Birdun

132 Iritjinga(Cen)

181 Nashira

84 Canopus

133 Izar

182 Navi

85 Capella

134 Kakkab Su-gub Gud-Elim 183 Nekkar

86 Caph

135 Kapteyn’s Star

184 Nihal

87 Castor A

136 Kaus Australis

185 Nunki

88 Castor B

137 Kaus Borealis

186 Nusakan

89 Cebalrai

138 Kaus Media

187 Palida

90 Chara

139 Keid

188 Peacock

91 Chertan

140 Kekouan

189 Phact

92 Choo

141 Kitalpha

190 Phecda

93 Cor Caroli

142 Kochab

191 Pherkad

94 Cursa

143 Koo She

192 Polaris

95 Dabih

144 Kornephoros

193 Pollux

96 Deltotum

145 Kraz

194 Porrima

97 Deneb

146 Kurhah

195 Procyon

98 Deneb Algedi 147 Lacaille 9352

196 Propus

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197 Proxima Centauri 198 Rasalas 199 Rasalgethi 200 Rasalhague 201 Rastaban 202 Regor 203 Regulus 204 Rigel 205 Rigel Kentaurus A 206 Rigel Kentaurus B 207 Ruchbah 208 Rukbat 209 Rukh 210 Rutilicus 211 Sabik 212 Sadachbia

213 Sadalbari 214 Sadalmelik 215 Sadalsuud 216 Sadr 217 Saiph 218 Sargas 219 Scheat 220 Schedar 221 Seginus 222 Shaula 223 Sheliak 224 Sheratan 225 Sirius 226 Skat 227 Spica 228 Suhail

229 Sulafat 230 Syrma 231 Talitha 232 Tania Australis 233 Tania Borealis 234 Tarazed 235 Taygeta 236 Tejat Posterior 237 Thuban 238 Thusia 239 Tien Kwan 240 Turais 241 Unukalhai 242 Vasat-ul-cemre 243 Vathorz Posterior 244 Vega

245 Vindemiatrix 246 Vrischika 247 Wasat 248 Wazn 249 Wei 250 Wezen 251 Yed Posterior 252 Yed Prior 253 Zaniah 254 Zaurak 255 Zavijava 256 Zeta Persei 257 Zosma 258 Zubenelgenubi 259 Zubeneschamali

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Modern Constellations

No.

Constellation

Abbreviation

1

Andromeda

And

2

Antlia

Ant

3

Apus

Aps

4

Aquarius

Aqr

5

Aquila

Aql

6

Ara

Ara

7

Aries

Ari

8

Auriga

Aur

9

Boötes

Boo

10

Caelum

Cae

11

Camelopardalis

Cam

12

Cancer

Cnc

13

Canes Venatici

CVn

14

Canis Major

CMa

15

Canis Minor

CMi

16

Capricornus

Cap

17

Carina

Car

18

Cassiopeia

Cas

19

Centaurus

Cen

20

Cepheus

Cep

21

Cetus

Cet

22

Chamaeleon

Cha

23

Circinus

Cir

24

Columba

Col

25

Coma Berenices

Com

26

Corona Australis

CrA

27

Corona Borealis

CrB

28

Corvus

Crv

29

Crater

Crt

30

Crux

Cru

31

Cygnus

Cyg

32

Delphinus

Del

33

Dorado

Dor

34

Draco

Dra

35

Equuleus

Equ

36

Eridanus

Eri

37

Fornax

For

38

Gemini

Gem

39

Grus

Gru

40

Hercules

Her

41

Horologium

Hor

42

Hydra

Hya

43

Hydrus

Hyi

44

Indus

Ind

No.

Constellation

Abbreviation

45

Lacerta

Lac

46

Leo

Leo

47

Leo Minor

LMi

48

Lepus

Lep

49

Libra

Lib

50

Lupus

Lup

51

Lynx

Lyn

52

Lyra

Lyr

53

Mensa

Men

54

Microscopium

Mic

55

Monoceros

Mon

56

Musca

Mus

57

Norma

Nor

58

Octans

Oct

59

Ophiuchus

Oph

60

Orion

Ori

61

Pavo

Pav

62

Pegasus

Peg

63

Perseus

Per

64

Phoenix

Phe

65

Pictor

Pic

66

Pisces

Psc

67

Piscis Austrinus

PsA

68

Puppis

Pup

69

Pyxis

Pyx

70

Reticulum

Ret

71

Sagitta

Sge

72

Sagittarius

Sgr

73

Scorpius

Sco

74

Sculptor

Scl

75

Scutum

Sct

76

Serpens

Ser

77

Sextans

Sex

78

Taurus

Tau

79

Telescopium

Tel

80

Triangulum

Tri

81 Triangulum Australe

TrA

82

Tucana

Tuc

83

Ursa Major

UMa

84

Ursa Minor

UMi

85

Vela

Vel

86

Virgo

Vir

87

Volans

Vol

88

Vulpecula

Vul

Double/Multi Stars

No.

HC Item

1 Rigel Kentaurus A

2 Rigel

3 Gacrux

4 Sargas

5 Castor A

6 Mizar

7 Almach

8 Algieba

9 Aludra

10 Iritjinga (Cen)

11 Zubenelgenubi

12 Alcyone

13 Cor Caroli

14 Acamar

15 Adhafera

16 Rasalgethi

17 Meissa

18 Graffias

19 Alya

20 HIP 48002

21 HIP 95947

22 HIP 20894

23 HIP 74395

24 HIP 27072

25 HIP 26549

26 HIP 85667

27 HIP 74376

28 HIP 34481

29 HIP 53253

30 HIP 99675

31 HIP 63003

32 HIP 43103

33 HIP 110991

34 HIP 20635

35 HIP 88601

36 HIP 2484

37 HIP 91971

38 HIP 79374

39 HIP 102532

40 HIP 52154

41 HIP 37229

42 HIP 30419

43 HIP 108917

44 HIP 53417

45 HIP 65271

46 HIP 67669

47 HIP 105319

48 HIP 80582

49 HIP 8832

50 HIP 69483

51 HIP 92946

52 HIP 86614

Constellation

Name

Alpha Centauri

Centaurus

Beta Orionis

Orion

Gamma Crucis

Crux

Theta Scorpii

Scorpius

Alpha Geminorum Gemini

Zeta Ursae Majoris Ursa Major

Gamma Andromedae Andromeda

Gamma Leonis

Leo

Eta Canis Majoris Canis Major

Gamma Centauri

Centaurus

Muhlifain

Alpha Librae

Libra

Eta Tauri

Taurus

Alpha Canum Venatico Canes Venatici

Theta Eridani

Eridanus

Zeta Leonis

Leo

Alpha Herculis

Hercules

Lambda Orionis

Orion

Beta1 Scorpii

Scorpius

Theta Serpentis

Serpens

Upsilon Carinae

Carina

Vathorz Prior

Beta1 Cygni

Cygnus

Albireo

Theta2 Tauri

Taurus

Zeta Lupi

Lupus

Gamma Leporis

Lupus

Sigma Orionis

Orion

HD 158614

Ophiuchus

Kappa1 Lupi

Lupus

Gamma2 Volantis Carina

u Carinae

Carina

Omicron1 Cygni

Cygnus

31 Cyg

Mu1 Crucis

Crux

Iota Cancri

Cancer

48 Cnc

Delta Cephei

Cepheus

27 Cep

Kappa1 Tauri

Taurus

65 Tau

70 Ophiuchi

Orion

Beta1 Tucanae

Horologium

Zeta1 Lyrae

Cygnus

6 Lyr

Nu Scorpii

Scorpius

Jabbah

Gamma2 Delphini Pegasus

12 Del

x Velorum

Vela

HD 61555

Canis Major

Epsilon Monocerotis Orion

8 Mon

Xi Cephei

Cepheus.

Al kurhah

54 Leonis

Leo

J Centauri

Centaurus

3 Centauri

Centaurus

Theta Indi

Indus

Epsilon Normae

Norma

Gamma Arietis

Aries

Kappa Boötis

Boötes

Asellus Tertius

Theta Serpentis

Serpens

Psi1 Draconis

Draco

31 Draconis

HIP
71683 24436 61084 86228 36850 65378 9640
50583 35904
61932 72603
17702
63125 13847 50335 84345 26207 78820 92946

WDS
14396-6050 05145-0812 12312-5707 17373-4300 07346+3153 13239+5456 02039+4220 10200+1950 07241-2918 12415-4858 14509-1603 03475+2406 12560+3819 02583-4018 10167+2325 17146+1423 05351+0956 16054-1948 18562+0412 09471-6504 19307+2758 04287+1552 15123-5206 05445-2227 05387-0236 17304-0104 15119-4844 07087-7030 10535-5851 20136+4644 12546-5711 08467+2846 22292+5825 04254+2218 18055+0230 00315-6257 18448+3736 16120-1928 20467+1607 10393-5536 07388-2648 06238+0436 22038+6438 10556+2445 13226-6059 13518-3300 21199-5327 16272-4733 01535+1918 14135+5147 18562+0412 17419+7209

SAO
252838 131907 240019 228201 60198 28737 37735 81298
173651
223603 158836
76199
63257 216113 81265 102680 112921 159682 124068 250695 87301 93957 242304 170759 132406 141702 225525 256374 238574 49337 240366 80416 34508 76601 123107 248201 67321 159764 106476 238309 174198 113810 19827 81584 252284 204916 246965 226773 92680 29045 124068
8890

No.

HC Item

53 HIP 95771

54 HIP 30867

55 HIP 35363

56 HIP 94761

57 HIP 21683

58 HIP 8497

59 HIP 26199

60 HIP 104521

61 HIP 116389

62 HIP 17797

63 HIP 21036

64 HIP 107310

65 HIP 72659

66 HIP 21029

67 HIP 42726

68 HIP 18255

69 HIP 9153

70 HIP 88267

71 HIP 85829

72 HIP 43937

73 HIP 71762

74 HIP 80047

75 HIP 58484

76 HIP 25142

77 HIP 54204

78 HIP 76669

79 HIP 99770

80 HIP 101027

81 HIP 74911

82 HIP 35210

83 HIP 26235

84 HIP 40321

85 HIP 70327

86 HIP 26221

87 HIP 80473

88 HIP 78105

89 HIP 79043

90 HIP 61418

91 HIP 91919

92 HIP 41639

93 HIP 104214

94 HIP 23734

95 HIP 60189

96 HIP 66821

97 HIP 14043

98 HIP 5737

99 HIP 84626

100 HIP 60904

101 HIP 58684

102 HIP 5131

103 HIP 115126

104 HIP 62572

Constellation

Name

HIP

Alpha Vulpeculae Vulpecula Anser

Beta Monocerotis Monoceros

NV Puppis

Puppis

Gliese 752

Aquila

Wolf 1055, Ross 652

Sigma2 Tauri

Taurus

Chi Ceti

Cetus

53 Cet

HD 36960

Orion

Gamma Equulei

Equuleus

5 Equ

Iota Phoenicis

Phoenix

HD 24071

Eridanus

83 Tauri

Taurus

Mu1 Cygni

Cygnus

78 Cyg

Xi Boötis

Boötes

37 Boo

HD 28527

Taurus

HY Velorum

Vela

32 Eridani

Eridanus

Lambda Arietis

Aries

95 Herculis

Hercules

Nu2 Draconis

Draco

25 Dra

V376 Carinae

Carina

b1 Carinae

Pi2 Boötis

Boötes

29 Boo

Delta1 Apodis

Apus

Epsilon Chamaeleontis Chamaeleon

23 Orionis

Orion

Chi1 Hydrae

Hydra

Zeta Coronae Borealis Corona Borealis 7 CrB

b3 Cygni

Cygnus

29 Cyg

Rho Capricorni

Capricornus 11 Cap

Nu Lupi

Lupus

HD 56577

Canis Major

Theta2 Orionis

Orion

43 Ori

OS Puppis

Puppis

HD 126129

Boötes

Theta1 Orionis

Orion

Trapezium

Rho Ophiuchi

Ophiuchus 5 Oph

Xi1 Lupi

Lupus

Kappa Herculis

Hercules

7 Her

24 Comae Berenices Coma Berenices

Epsilon Lyrae

Lyra

4 Lyr

HD 72127

Vela

61 Cygni

Cygnus

11 Camelopardalis Camelopardalis

Zeta Corvi

Corvus

5 Crv

Q Centauri

Centaurus

HD 18537

Perseus

Zeta Piscium

Pisces

86 Psc

Omicron Ophiuchi Ophiuchus 39 Oph

17 Comae Berenices Coma Berenices

67 Ursae Majoris

Ursa Major

Psi1 Piscium

Pisecs

74 Psc

94 Aquarii

Aquarius

HD 112028

Camelopardalis

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WDS
19287+2440 06288-0702 07183-3644 19169+0510 04393+1555 01496-1041 05350-0600 21103+1008 23351-4237 03486-3737 04306+1343 21441+2845 14514+1906 04306+1612 08424-5307 03543-0257 01580+2336 18015+2136 17322+5511 08570-5914 14407+1625 16203-7842 11596-7813 05228+0333 11053-2718 15394+3638 20145+3648 20289-1749 15185-4753 07166-2319 05354-0525 08140-3619 14234+0827 05353-0523 16256-2327 15569-3358 16081+1703 12351+1823 18443+3940 08295-4443 21069+3845 05061+5858 12206-2213 13417-5434 03009+5221 01137+0735 17180-2417 12289+2555 12021+4303 01057+2128 23191-1328 12492+8325

SAO
87261 133316 197824
94054 148036 132301 126593 231675 194550 93979 89940 101250 93975 236205 130806 75051 85648 30450 236436 101139 257380 256894 112697 179514 64833 69678 163614 225638 173349 132321 198969 120426 132314 184381 207144 101951 100160 67309 219996 70919 25001 180700 241076 23763 109739 185238 82330 44002 74482 165625
2102

No.

HC Item

105 HIP 40167

106 HIP 40817

107 HIP 81292

108 HIP 80197

109 HIP 88060

110 HIP 42637

111 HIP 21039

112 HIP 100965

113 HIP 25768

114 HIP 93717

115 HIP 79980

116 HIP 12086

117 HIP 90968

118 HIP 22531

119 HIP 34065

120 HIP 79607

121 HIP 109786

122 HIP 56280

123 HIP 51561

124 HIP 107930

125 HIP 97966

126 HIP 117218

127 HIP 82676

128 HIP 111546

129 HIP 29151

130 HIP 107253

131 HIP 88136

132 HIP 81702

133 HIP 97423

134 HIP 30444

135 HIP 66400

136 HIP 17579

137 HIP 35785

138 HIP 81641

139 HIP 7751

140 HIP 21148

141 HIP 9021

142 HIP 97816

143 HIP 88818

144 HIP 36817

145 HIP 25695

146 HIP 98819

147 HIP 61910

148 HIP 111643

149 HIP 80399

150 HIP 83478

151 HIP 101123

152 HIP 28271

153 HIP 64246

154 HIP 96895

155 HIP 35564

156 HIP 37843

Constellation

Name

Zeta1 Cancri

Cancer

Tegmen

Kappa Volantis

Volans

17 Draconis

Draco

Nu1 Coronae Borealis Corona Borealis

HD 163756

Sagittarius

Eta Chamaeleontis Chamaeleon

81 Tauri

Taurus

75 Draconis

Draco

HD 36553

Pictor

15 Aquilae

Aquila

HD 148836

Scorpius

15 Trianguli

Triangulum

Kappa2 Coronae AustraCorona Australis

Iota Pictoris

Pictor

HD 53705

Puppis

Sigma Coronae Boreali Corona Borealis

41 Aquarii

Aquarius

17 Crateris

Hydra

HD 91355

Vela

HD 208095

Cepheus

57 Aquilae

Aquila

107 Aquarii

Aquarius.

HD 152234

Scorpius

8 Lacertae

Lacerta

HD 42111

Orion

79 Cygni

Cygnus

41 Draconis

Draco

HD 150136

Ara

HD 186984

Sagittarius

HD 45145

Columba

HD 118349

Hydra

21 Tauri

Taurus

Asterope

19 Lyncis

Lynx

37 Herculis

Hercules

p Eridani

Eridanus

1 Camelopardalis Camelopardalis

56 Andromedae

Andromeda

HD 187420

Telescopium

100 Herculis

Hercules

HD 60584

Puppis

HD 35943

Taurus

15 Sagittae

Sagitta

VV Corvi

Corvus

Sigma2 Gruis

Grus

HD 147722

Scorpius

HD 154228

Hercules

Omicron Capricorni Capricornus

59 Orionis

Orion

17 Canum VenaticicoruCanes Venatici

16 Cygni

Cygnus

HD 57852

Carina

2 Puppis

Puppis

44

HIP

WDS SAO

08122+1739 97645

08198-7131 256497

16362+5255 30013

16224+3348 65257

17591-3015 209553

08413-7858 256543

04306+1542 93978

20282+8125

3408

05302-4705 217368

19050-0402 142996

16195-3054 207558

02358+3441 55687

18334-3844 210295

04509-5328 233709

07040-4337 218421

16147+3352 65165

22143-2104 190986

11323-2916 179968

10320-4504 222126

21520+5548 33819

19546-0814 143898

23460-1841 165867

16540-4148 227377

22359+3938 72509

06090+0230 113507

21434+3817 71643

18002+8000

8996

16413-4846 227049

19480-1342 162998

06240-3642 196774

13368-2630 181790

03459+2433 76159

07229+5517 26312

16406+0413 121776

01398-5612 232490

04320+5355 24672

01562+3715 55107

19526-5458 246311

18078+2606 85753

07343-2328 174019

05293+2509 77200

20041+1704 105635

12413-1301 157447

22370-4035 231217

16247-2942 184368

17037+1336 102564

20299-1835 163626

05584+0150 113315

13101+3830 63380

19418+5032 31898

07204-5219 235110

07455-1441 153363

No.

HC Item

157 HIP 28790

HD 41742

158 HIP 4675

HD 5788

159 HIP 31676

8 Lyncis

160 HIP 10176

59 Andromedae

161 HIP 25950

HD 36408

162 HIP 117931

AL Sculptoris

163 HIP 81914

HD 150591

164 HIP 21242

m Persei

165 HIP 86831

61 Ophiuchi

166 HIP 115272

HD 220003

167 HIP 46657

Zeta1 Antliae

168 HIP 41404

Phi2 Cancri

169 HIP 29388

41 Aurigae

170 HIP 49321

HD 87344

171 HIP 84054

63 Herculis

172 HIP 39035

HD 66005

173 HIP 25303

Theta Pictoris

174 HIP 52520

HD 93344

175 HIP 95398

2 Sagittae

176 UCAC4 277-135548

177 HIP 32609

HD 48766

178 HIP 101765

48 Cygni

179 HIP 24825

YZ Leporis

180 HIP 31158

21 Geminorum

181 HIP 3885

65 Piscium

182 HIP 93371

HD 176270

183 HIP 36345

HD 59499

184 HIP 108364

HD 208947

185 HIP 50939

HD 90125

186 HIP 76603

HD 139461

187 HIP 32269

HD 49219

188 HIP 42516

39 Cancri

189 HIP 62807

32 Comae Berenices

190 UCAC4 226-128246

191 HIP 94913

24 Aquilae

192 HIP 94336

HD 179958

193 HIP 107299

HD 206429

194 HIP 59984

HD 106976

195 HIP 16411

HD 21743

196 HIP 23287

HD 32040

197 HIP 105637

HD 203857

198 HIP 108925

HD 209744

199 HIP 103814

HD 200011

200 HIP 58112

65 Ursae Majoris

201 HIP 109354

V402 Lacertae

202 HIP 43822

17 Hydrae

203 HIP 21986

55 Eridani

204 HIP 17470

HD 23245

205 HIP 35960

V368 Puppis

206 HIP 42936

HD75086

207 HIP 19272

SZ Camelopardalis

208 HIP 76143

HD 138488

Constellation
Puppis Andromeda Lynx Andromeda Taurus Sculptor Scorpius Perseus Ophiuchus Grus Antlia Cancer Auriga Hydra Hercules Puppis Pictor Carina Sagitta
Lynx Cygnus Lepus Gemini Pisces Australis Puppis Cepheus Sextans Libra Carina Cancer Coma Berenices
Aquila Cygnus Indus Virgo Taurus Orion Cygnus Cepheus Microscopium Ursa Major Lacerta Hydra Eridanus Taurus Puppis Carina Camelopardalis Libra

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Name

HIP

WDS SAO

06047-4505 217706

01001+4443 36832

06377+6129 13897

02109+3902 55330

05322+1703 94630

23553-3155 214860

16439-4107 227123

04334+4304 39604

17446+0235 122690

23208-5018 247838

09308-3153 200444

08268+2656 80188

06116+4843 40925

10040-1806 155704

17111+2414 84896

07592-4959 219249

05248-5219 233965

10443-7052 256750

19244+1656 104797

06482+5542 20375+3134 05193-1831 06323+1747 00499+2743 19011-3704 07289-3151 21572+6609 10242+0222 15387-0847 06442-5442 08401+2000 12522+1704

25963 70287 150335 95795 74295 210816 198038 19760 118278 140672 234683 80333 100309

19188+0020 19121+4951 21440-5720 12182-0357 03313+2734 05006+0337 21238+3721 22039+5949 21022-4300 11551+4629 22093+4451 08555-0758 04436-0848 03446+2754 07248-3717 08451-5843 04078+6220 15332-2429

124492 48193 247151 138704 75970 112305 71280 34016 230492 43945 51698 136409 131442 76122 197974 236241 13031 183565

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References

• Messier object - Wikipedia
• ASCOM - Standards for Astronomy
• GNU Free Documentation License v1.3 - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation
• ioptron.com
• ioptron.com/v/firmware/3339_iOptron_iPolar.exe

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