iOptron G-R80 ユーザーズマニュアル

 
 

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The SmartStar

®

-G 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. 

All G-series telescopes come standard with 
a 32-channel GPS module for fully 
automated operation. Simply turn on the 
GOTONOVA

TM

 Hand Controller and the 

GPS module will automatically synchronize 
your telescope location and time with the 
GOTONOVA

TM

 computerized control 

system. View celestial objects without 
having to manually punch in the date, time, 
latitude or longitude.  

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 50,000 
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.  

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. 

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. 

Most Optical Tube Assembles (OTAs) with 
dovetail connection should be compatible 
with the SmartStar

®

-G GOTO AltAzi mount. 

The payload of a SmartStar

®

-G 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.