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4.5. Star Identifying Function
The 8408 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 ? (Help) button to identify
the star name telescope is pointing to, as well as nearby bright stars if there are any.
4.6. Gear Tension Adjustment
Never fully tighten them during operations. The rule of thumb is to fully screw in the Tension Adjuster
and then back out by about 2 turns. The optimum spot varies with actual conditions, but is mostly within 1-3
turns from the fully tightened position. Ideally, it should be at a position just deep enough to rid any free
movements (plays), while force on the worm assembly is kept at a minimum.
4.7. Turn Off the Mount
When you have finished your observation, just 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 Zero Position. This will ensure that there is no need for you to perform the initial setup
again when you power up the mount subsequently, if the mount is not moved. To return the mount to its
Zero Position, press the MENU button, scroll down to “To Zero Position” and press ENTER. Once the
telescope returns to Zero Position turn the power off.