SkyHunter - Tripod iOptron - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Ultra-compact portable EQ/AZ GoTo mount
Mount Weight	2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) with internal battery
Payload Capacity	11 lbs (5 kg) balanced, excluding counterweight
Motor Drive	Dual-axis DC servo motors with optical encoders
Tracking Speeds	Solar, Lunar, Sidereal (1X), 1/2 sidereal
Maximum Slew Speed	4.5°/sec (1080X)
Power Supply	Internal Li-Poly 3.7V 2000mAh rechargeable battery, up to 10 hours at 20°C
Connectivity	Built-in WiFi, Mini USB port (charging and computer control)
Dovetail Saddle	Vixen-type
Counterweight	3 lbs (1.35 kg) with stainless steel shaft
Tripod Mounting	3/8" or 1/4" threaded hole
Polar Scope	iPolar electronic polar scope (optional, included in SHEQA version)
Hand Controller	Optional Go2Nova 8410 (sold separately)
Warranty	One year limited; 90 days on battery
Operational Temperature	-10°C to 40°C
Altitude Adjustment Range (EQ mode)	0° to 80°
Azimuth Adjustment Range (EQ mode)	±5°
Software Support	ASCOM, INDI, iOptron Commander, Sky Safari
Guiding	Pulse guiding via ASCOM only (no ST-4 port)
Level Indicator	Bubble level
Firmware Upgrade	Yes, via USB

Frequently Asked Questions - SkyHunter iOptron

How do I charge the SkyHunter mount battery?

Use the included Mini USB cable to connect the mount to a computer, smartphone charger, or portable battery pack. Input should be 5V, >1A. The battery status indicator shows charging status. Charge with power switch ON or OFF (indicator only works when ON). Do not charge at or below 0°C.

What is the maximum payload of the SkyHunter mount?

The SkyHunter can support up to 11 lbs (5 kg) balanced payload, excluding the counterweight. Ensure proper balancing to avoid damage.

Can I control the mount with my smartphone?

Yes, via built-in WiFi. Connect to the WiFi network named SH_XXXXXX and use the iOptron Commander Lite app (iOS/Android) or planetarium software like Sky Safari.

How do I polar align the mount?

For rough alignment, point the RA axis to True North and set altitude to your latitude. Use the polar sight hole to center Polaris (Northern Hemisphere) or Sigma Octantis (Southern). For precise alignment, install the optional iPolar electronic polar scope and follow iPolar software instructions.

What tracking speeds are available?

Four tracking rates: Solar, Lunar, Sidereal (1X), and 1/2 sidereal (for combined sky/landscape imaging). In EQ mode, press the function button to cycle through speeds.

How do I switch between EQ and Alt-Az modes?

Press and hold the function button while powering on the mount. When all five LEDs blink, release to toggle. In EQ mode, one tracking LED stays on; in AA mode, all tracking LEDs are off.

Does the mount support autoguiding?

Yes, but only via pulse guiding through ASCOM. It does not have an ST-4 port. Use an optional iGuider mini autoguiding system with ASCOM-compatible software. Do not connect an ST-4 cable to the HBX port.

What is the battery life and how to extend it?

The internal battery lasts up to 10 hours at 20°C. To extend life, reduce use of WiFi if not needed, and turn off the mount when not in use. Recharge fully before each session.

How do I perform a firmware upgrade?

Download the latest firmware from the iOptron website (Support > SkyHunter). Connect the mount to a Windows PC via USB and use the iOptron firmware upgrade utility. Also upgrade the optional 8410 hand controller separately.

What is the warranty coverage?

The mount and controller have a one-year limited warranty. The internal battery has a 90-day limited warranty. Warranty covers manufacturing defects; damage from misuse or unauthorized repair is not covered.

USER MANUAL SkyHunter iOptron

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iOptron® SkyHunter™ Portable EQ/AZ GOTO System Instruction Manual

Table of Content

Table of Content 2

1. SkyHunter Portable EQ/AZ GOTO Mount Overview .... 3
2. SkyHunter ^TM Mount Assembly 5

2.1. Parts List....5
2.2. Identification of Parts 6
2.3. SkyHunter Ports and Buttons 7
2.4. SkyHunter™ Mount Assembly 8

1. SkyHunter ^TM Mount Operation....14

3.1. Use mount control panel....14
3.2. Use mount as a tracking mount .... 15
3.3.Zero Position 15
3.4. Control SkyHunter Mount via iOptron Commander Lite 16
3.5. Control SkyHunter Mount Using a Hand Controller 17

3.5.1. Go2Nova ^® 8410 Hand Controller ..... 17
3.5.2. Go2Nova ^® 8410 Hand Controller Function .....20
3.5.3. Star Identifying Function....27

3.6. Install iOptron iGuider 27

1. Maintenance and Servicing 28

4.1. Maintenance 28
4.2.iOptron Customer Service 28
4.3. Product End of Life Disposal Instructions 28
4.4. Battery Replacement and Disposal Instructions....28

Appendix A. Technical Specifications 29

Appendix B. Go2Nova ^® 8410 HC MENU STRUCTURE ....30

Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade 32

Appendix D. Computer Control a SkyHunter Mount ....33

Appendix E. Go2Nova ^® Star List....34

IOPTRON ONE YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY....43

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.

Ver. 1.1 2023.04

iOptron reserves the rights to revise this instruction without notice. Actual color/contents/design/function may differ from those described in this instruction.

1. SkyHunter Portable EQ/AZ GOTO Mount Overview

Introducing the SkyHunter™ -- iOptron's new ultra compact EQ/AZ GoTo mount!

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Figure 1 SkyHunter GoTo Mount

The SkyHunter ^™ mount takes the next step toward perfection. It is the lightest and most compact full function portable goto mount in iOptron's exceptional history. Weighing in at only 2.9 lbs (including internal rechargeable battery), the SkyHunter is capable of supporting an 11 lbs payload in both equatorial and alt-azimuth modes.

The SkyHunter™ mount features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape combined, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres.

The SkyHunter™ mount can be controlled by an iOS or Android SmartPhone/tablet, an optional 8410 hand controller, or a computer via ASCOM, INDI or embedded drive.

Features:

• Specialized Grab N' Go GOTO EQ/AZ mount
• Mount weighs 2.9 lbs (1.3kg)
• Payload 11 lbs (5kg) (balanced, exclude CW)
• Dual-axis servomotors with optical encoders
• Tracking speed: solar, lunar, 1X, 1/2X, S/N
  • Operation in both northern and southern hemisphere
  • Vixen dovetail saddle
  • Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours of operation (20°C)
  • Built-in WIFI adapter for full ASCOM, iOptron Commander ^TM and Sky Safari control
  • USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Optional Go2Nova ^® 8410 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA ^® GOTO Technology
• iPolar electronic polar scope (#SHEQA, otherwise optional)
• Counterweight Shaft: 20 × 200mm with 3/8'' thread, stainless steel
  • Counterweight: 3 lbs (1.35kg)
  • Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8" or 1/4" threads

• 1.25" Stainless steel tripod (#3221)
- Optional carbon fiber tripod (#8061)
- Pier-extension (#8041)
• One year limited warranty on mount, 90 day for battery

2. SkyHunter ^TM Mount Assembly

2.1. Parts List ^1

Depends on the configuration, a SkyHunter mount system may come with the following parts:

• SkyHunter ^TM GOTO EQ/AZ mount head
• EQ base (not included in SHAZ)
• Stainless steel counterweight shaft
• 3 lbs counterweight (#8605)
- iPolar electronic polar scope (for SHEQA only)
- MiniUSB charging cable
- #3221 Tripod
- #8041 Pier extension
• One Year Limited Warranty (90 day on battery)

OPTIONAL PARTS

• Carbon fiber tripod (#8061)
- iGuider mini autoguiding system (#3360)
• 8410 hand controller
• Additional counterweight #8605

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

2.2. Identification of Parts

Figure 2 SkyHunter mount (EQ) assembly

Figure 3 SkyHunter mount head

2.3. SkyHunter Ports and Buttons

Figure 4. Ports and buttons on a SkyHunter mount

USB Port: MiniUSB port to charge the battery, power the mount and connect the mount to a computer.

WiFi Reset Button: with mount power on, use a sharp tool, such as a toothpick, to restart the WiFi (short press) or to reset to factory default (press and hold for 3 seconds).

Power/Battery Status Indicator: With mount power on, if the battery indicator LED stays steady on, the battery has sufficient power for mount operation. When the indicator blinks slowly (about 0.5Hz), it indicates the power is low and the battery needs be charged. When the battery is new and fully charged, the status indicator may flash rapidly (about 5Hz). You may charge the mount with the power switch either ON or OFF. However, when the power switch is turned off, the battery status indicator does not function.

Mount Status Indicator: Current mount operation status. It indicates the current tracking speed if the mount is in EQ mode. If NONE of the tracking speed LED is turned on, the mount is in AA mode. When LED under S is on, the mount is set in Southern Hemisphere.

Function Button: to change the mount status.

Power Switch: Turn the mount power ON/OFF.

HBX Port: For optional 8410 hand controller. DO NOT connect the guiding camera ST-4 cable into this port. I may damage the mount or camera electronics.

2.4. SkyHunter ^TM Mount Assembly

STEP 1. Charge the battery

The SkyHunter ^™ mount is shipped with battery partially charged. It is suggested to fully charge the battery before each session. Insert the miniUSB plug into the USB port on the side of the mount, and connect the other end of the USB cable into a USB port of a computer, a smart phone charger or a portable battery pack (not included). The input power should be 5V, >1A.

When a new battery is fully charged, the battery status indicator may flash rapidly (about 5Hz). You may charge the mount with the power switch either on or off. (However, when the power switch is turned off, the Battery Status Indicator does not function). When the indicator stays steady without blinking, the battery power should be sufficient for your session. When the indicator blinks slowly (about 0.5Hz), it indicates the power is low and recharging is necessary.

Figure 5 Charging the Battery

Please don't charge the battery or use USB power when temperature is at or below 0°C (32°F), otherwise the rechargeable battery might be permanently damaged.

The mount can be operated while the battery is charging.

Equatorial Mode Setup

STEP 2. Attach SkyHunter mount onto a tripod: EQ mode

To set up a SkyHunter mount in EQ mode, an EQ base is needed. The EQ base has a 3/8" threaded hole. Attach it onto an iOptron #3221 tripod, #8041 extension pier, #8601 carbon fiber tripod or a camera tripod with a 3/8" mounting pole.

There are 4 threaded holes and a stopper screw on the EQ base. Move the stopper to the position reflecting your site latitude.

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Figure 6 iOptron SkyHunter mount EQ Base

Figure 7 Four (4) latitude position for the EQ base

The dovetail bar also acts as the RA clutch lock. Turn the dovetail bar counterclockwise (or hold the dovetail bar then turn the mount clockwise) to release the RA clutch. Do the opposite to lock the RA clutch. Insert a small screwdriver or an Allen wrench into one of the small holes on the dovetail bar for added turning torque.

Figure 8 Dovetail bar as an RA clutch lock

Release the EQ base dovetail bar locking screw and slide the mount head into the EQ base dovetail saddle. Tighten the locking screw. Make sure that dovetail bar sits flush inside the saddle.

Figure 9 Slide mount head into an EQ base

Release EQ base Latitude Locking Lever, turn Latitude Adjustment Knob to adjust the latitude until the arrow points to the current latitude on the Latitude Scale. Tighten the locking lever. Turn the lever while pulling it outward to rest the lever at a position that does not interfere with the mount body.

STEP 4 Install counterweight

Thread the CW shaft into the CW Shaft Adapting Thread 1 located at the bottom of the mount. Remove the CW Safety Cap at the end of CW Shaft. Slide the CW over the shaft with the larger opening facing down. Tighten the CW Locking Screw to hold the CW in place. Place the Safety Cap back onto the shaft.

Figure 11 Install counterweight shaft and CW

For a low latitude use, the CW shaft can be threaded into CW Shaft Adapting Thread 2 (the DEC Clutch Locking Knob) to avoid the CW interfering with the tripod/pier.

STEP 5. Install and balance telescope

The SkyHunter mount has a Vixen dovetail saddle. Release the Dovetail Saddle Locking Lever and slide the telescope dovetail plate into the saddle. Tighten the Saddle Locking Lever. Adjust the locking lever handle parallel to the saddle to avoid it hitting the mount during GOTO and tracking.

Figure 12 Dovetail saddle and locking lever for telescope mounting

Loosen RA and DEC clutches to balance the telescope. Insert a small screwdriver or an Allen wrench into the small hole on the mounting bar for added turning torque as shown in Figure 8.

You may need more than one CW for heavier payload or large diameter scope.

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Figure 13 Balancing a telescope

STEP 6 Install iPolar

To install an iPolar electronic polar scope, loosen the iPolar thumb screw, slide it over the mount bubble level house, then tighten the thumb screw (iPolar might be with two thumb screws).

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Figure 14 Install iPolar

STEP 7 Polar Alignment

Polar alignment is required for an EQ mount to tracking properly. A very rough alignment is facing the RA axis to True North and adjusting the altitude to your latitude.

A simple and improved alignment is aiming through the polar sight hole located on the RA axis to Polaris (or Sigma Octantis) while adjusting the azimuth and altitude angles until Polaris appears in the center of the field of view. Lock all the knobs when done.

Figure 15 Polar alignment through Polar Sight Hole

If an iPolar is installed, refer to the iPolar Operation Manual from iOptron's website to perform the polar alignment (https://www.ioptron.com/v/manuals/3339_iPolarOperationManual.pdf) or steps briefly outlined below:

• Download and install iPolar Software via iOptron website (Windows) or MacOS App store
• Connect a miniUSB cable between the iPolar and a computer USB port (Windows or MacOS)
• Click Connect and start polar alignment by following on-screen instructions.

When the pole star is not in sight or no iPolar installed, refer to optional 8410 hand controller Polar Iterate Align to perform Polar Alignment. Another way to perform polar alignment is using the polar alignment procedure in planetarium software.

Altazimuth Mode Setup

STEP 8. Attach SkyHunter mount onto a tripod: AA Mode

The SkyHunter mount has a 3/8" threaded mounting hole. It can be directly mounted onto an iOptron #3221 tripod, #8041 extension pier, #8601 carbon fiber tripod or a camera tripod with a 3/8" mounting pole.

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Figure 16 Attach a SkyHunter mount head onto a tripod for AA mode

Adjust the tripod to level the mount by placing the bubble inside the middle circle. For a better result, check the bubble position while rotating the mount in azimuth and make sure it stays at the same place. Leveling is very important to the mount performance in AA mode.

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Figure 17 Leveling a SkyHunter in AA mode

Balance under the AA mode is not very critical, especially in azimuth direction. However, good balance or slightly front heavy in altitude direction is recommended. Slightly front heavy should help engaging the alt axle and prevent the alt clutch from loosening.

3. SkyHunter™ Mount Operation

3.1. Use mount control panel

The mount control panel is located near the power switch. If the mount is set at EQ mode, the mount will be in tracking mode at a rate that is shown on the Mount Status Indicator when the mount is powered on.

If your goal is only to take image of the sky and stars, set the tracking speed to 1X (celestial/sidereal tracking speed). With a good polar alignment, this should keep the stars round in your image.

If you would like to take an image of both the starry sky and the night landscape at the same time, you may set the tracking speed at 1/2X . This will let you take clear images of both the sky and the land objects at a proper exposure.

Solar speed is for tracking the Sun and lunar speed for the moon.

Figure 18 Mount Status Indicator

Keep pressing the center round Function Button ● to change the tracking speed from Solar=>Lunar=>1/2X=>1X.

The letter “S” indicates if the mount is set to northern or southern hemisphere. If the LED under “S” is on, it indicates the mount is set to southern hemisphere. To change this setting, press and hold the center round function button ● until the LED under letter “S” starts to blink. Press the ● button briefly to toggle between “S (LED on, left)” and “N (LED off, right)”. Then press and hold ● button for 3 seconds to store the change.

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Southern Hemisphere Northern Hemisphere
Figure 19 Change mount S/N settings

To switch between EQ and AA modes, press and hold the button while power on the mount. When switch from EQ to AA, all 5 LEDs should blink, and when release the button, all four tracking speed LED should be off when in AA mode.

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EQ Mode AA Mode
Figure 20 Mount EQ or AA mode

Repeat the above one more time to switch from AA to EQ. When releasing the ● function button, one tracking speed LED will be on when in EQ mode.

If there is ONE (any one) tracking speed LED on, the mount is in EQ mode (left). If NO LED is on, the mode is in AA mode (right).

3.2. Use the mount as a tracking mount

The mount can be used as a simple single axis tracking mount. The procedures are:

(1) Set the mount in EQ mode;
(2) Mount a camera to the mount and lock it firmly by turning the mount dovetail bar;
(3) Polar align the mount;
(4) Select tracking speed and N/S;
(5) Power the mount on. The mount will start tracking automatically;
(6) Aim the mount to the sky/sky-landscape you are interested in by adjust camera in DEC direction;
(7) Press and hold ◀ or ▶ button to adjust the camera in RA direction.

There is no auto-tracking in AA mode when the mount is powered on. Tracking will start after GOTO.

3.3. Zero Position

This is the starting reference point of the GOTO performance. Assuming you are in northern hemisphere, align the SkyHunter ^™ mount RA axis to the true north with the assistance of a compass, with telescope at the highest point, for the EQ mode (left in Figure 21).

For AA mode (right in Figure 21), point the scope to Zenith, with the HBX port side facing South (scope on the right side of the mount).

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Figure 21 Zero Position of a SkyHunter Mount: EQ Mode (left) and AA Mode (right)

After attach the mount to tripod and lock the RA/AZI clutch with the assistance of a screw driver or Allen wrench, you may press and hold the ◀ or ▶ button to adjust the mount in RA/AZI direction. After set the mount to Zero Position physically, power cycling the mount to ensure the mount is at Zero Position. The mount power on position is Zero Position for control software.

If you have downloaded iOptron Commander Lite, you can use MOVE command in iOptron Commander Lite to adjust the RA and DEC. Then use Zero Position command to set the Zero Position.

3.4. Control SkyHunter Mount via iOptron Commander Lite

The mount can be controlled by the iOptron Commander Lite app for GOTO and tracking.

Turn the mount power on. Check your SmartPhone WIFI setting and connect to a WIFI device named SH_XXXXXX.

Figure 22 SkyHunter WiFi network

Launch iOptron Commander Lite (iOS as an example) and tap to connect the mount. the mount.

Figure 23 Commander Lite for iOS

Now you can control the mount via your phone/tablet.

Figure 24 SkyHunter Commander Lite control panel

3.5. Control SkyHunter Mount Using a Hand Controller

A SkyHunter mount can be controlled by an optional Go2Nova® 8410 hand controller.

3.5.1. Go2Nova ^® 8410 Hand Controller

The Go2Nova ^® 8410 hand controller (HC) shown in Figure 25 is the optional controller used on the SkyHunter mount. It has a large LCD screen, function, direction, and number keys on the front; and an HBX (6-pin) at the bottom.

Figure 25. Go2Nova ^® 8410 hand controller

3.5.1.1. 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)
• Light Key(☐): Turns on/off the red LED reading light on the back of the controller.
• Help (?) Key: Identify and display bright stars or objects that the telescope is pointing to.
• STOP/0 Key: Stop the mount during GOTO. Also toggle between starting and stopping tracking.
• HBX (Handbox) port: connect the HC to the SkyHunter mount using a 6P6C RJ11 cable.

3.5.1.2. The LCD Screen

The 8410 HC has a large 8-line, 21-character per line LCD screen. The user interface is simple and easy to learn.

Figure 26. 8410 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.

2. Zero Position: The reference position for GOTO. The mount can move to Zero Position using "Goto Zero Position" or "Search Zero Position" command;

3. User Position: The mount is pointed to a user defined position, which could be a particular celestial object or simply a position determined by pressing an arrow key;

4. An object name, such as "Mercury" or "Andromeda Galaxy": Name of the star or celestial object that the mount is currently slewing to or tracking.

5. Target R.A.: Right Ascension (R.A.) of the target object.

6. Target Declination: Declination (DEC) of the target object.
7. Right Ascension: Current R.A. of the telescope.
8. Declination: Current DEC of the telescope.
9. Altitude: Altitude of the telescope (degrees vertical from the local horizon - zenith is 90°).
10. Azimuth: Azimuth of the telescope (north is 0°, east is 90°, south is 180°, and west is 270°).
11. Local Date and Time: displays the local time in a format of YY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS.
12. Mount Status: Displays the current operational status of the mount.

- Stop: mount is not moving;

- Slew: mount is moving with an arrow key is pressed or a GOTO command, such as "Select and Slew" or "Goto Zero Position";

- Tracking: mount is at a tracking status.

1. GPS Status: not available for a SkyHunter
2. PEC Status: not available for a SkyHunter
3. Tracking speed: Displays the current tracking rate of the mount.

- SDRL: mount is tracking at sidereal speed;

• Solar: mount is tracking at solar speed;

• Lunar: mount is tracking at lunar speed;

- HALF: mount is tracking at 12 sidereal speed;

1. Slew speed: The mount has 9 slew speeds: 1X, 2X, 8X, 16X, 64X, 128X, 256X, 512X, MAX(3.75°/sec).

2. Operation Mode: EQ indicates that the mount is operating in an equatorial mode, AA for altazimuth mode.

3.5.1.3. 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 installed, the battery is not installed properly.

Figure 27. Install a CR2032 battery

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.

3.5.2. Go2Nova ^® 8410 Hand Controller Function

EQ and AA mode displays different MENU on LCD. Here lists all the functions in the 8410HC for a SkyHunter mount.

3.5.2.1. 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® 8410 hand controller 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.

Solar System

There are 9 objects in the Solar system catalog.

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.

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).

Constellations

This catalog consists of 88 modern constellations with their names. They are listed alphabetically.

Comets

This catalog contains 15 comets.

Asteroids

This catalog contains 116 asteroids.

User Objects

It can store up to 60 used entered objects, including comets.

Enter R.A. DEC

Here you can go to a target by entering its R.A. and DEC numbers.

3.5.2.2. 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.

"Sync to Target" will improve the local goto accuracy around the synced star.

3.5.2.3. Alignment (only for EQ mode)

Pole Star Position

This function displays the position of the Pole Star. In the Northern Hemisphere the position of Polaris is displayed, while in the Southern Hemisphere the position of Sigma Octantis is shown.

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.

3.5.2.4. Settings

Set Time and Site

SkyHunter mount does not have 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
Park Telescope
Edit User Objects
Firmware Information
Zero Position 

Press ENTER and select "Set Time and Site"

Set Time and Site
Beep Settings
Display Settings
Set Guiding Rates
Set Tracking Rate
Set Parking Position
Meridian Treatment
Set Altitude Limit 

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

Daylight Saving Time Y
UTC -300 Minute(s)
2014-03-09 10:19:18
Longitude: W071°08'50"
Latitude: N42°30'32"
Northern Hemisphere 

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.

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.

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 N47°31'48": 47.53° = 47° +0.53°, 0.53°=0.53x60'=31.8', 0.8'=0.8x60"=48". Therefore, 47.53°=47°31'48" or 47d31m48s.

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.

Beep Settings

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
Beep Settings
Display Settings
Set Guiding Rates
Set Tracking Rate
Set Parking Position
Meridian Treatment
Set Altitude Limit 

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.

Display Settings

Press MENU => "Settings" => "Set Display,"

Set Up Time and Site
Beep Settings
Display Settings
Set Guiding Rates
Set Tracking Rate
Set Parking Position
Meridian Treatment
Set Altitude Limit 

Use the arrow keys to adjust LCD display contrast (LCD contrast), LCD backlight intensity (LCD light), and keypad's backlight intensity (Key light).

Set Guiding Rate (EQ Mode Only)

This is an advanced function for autoguiding. It allows one 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. The default number is 0.5X.

Set Tracking Rate

You can set up the mount tracking rate by selecting "Set Tracking Rate". Then the user can select "Automatic Speed" to let the mount choose a proper Solar/Luna/Sidereal tracking rate based on the goto target. The "Half Sidereal Speed" if for sky and landscape imaging.

Set Parking Position

There are six parking positions you can set. 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.

Meridian Treatment (EQ Mode Only)

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) pass meridian.
• "Set Behavior" will determine if the mount will stop tracking or perform a meridian flip at the set position limit.

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.

Enable CW Up Position (EQ Mode Only)

This setting will allow the CW moving to an up position. The upward angle limit is same as the meridian flipping setting, or 14 degree at maximum. When this set is enabled, the mount will goto pass the

meridian if an object is close to the meridian, within the angle limit. There will be no meridian flip when pass the meridian.

HC Heating Switch

Turn on/off the controller LCD back heater. When “Heating ON” is selected, the heater will automatically be turned on when the ambient temperature reaches 0^ C ( 32^ F) and shut off at 10^ C.

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.

Switch to AA Mode/Switch to EQ Mode

Switch the mount between EQ and AA modes.

Reset All Settings

Reset all settings to factory default.

Language

Select one of supported menu languages. Currently it has English and Chinese.

3.5.2.5. Park Telescope

This function parks the scope to one of four preset park positions.

3.5.2.6. 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.

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:

Enter Comet Parameter
Date: 0000-00-00.0000
q: 0.000000
e: 0.000000
ω: 000.0000
Ω: 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.

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:

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."

3.5.2.7. Firmware Information

This option will display the mount type, firmware version information for the hand controller (HC), main board (Main), R.A. board (RA), and DEC board (DEC).

3.5.2.8. Zero Position

Goto Zero Position

This moves your telescope to its Zero Position. When the power is turned on, the mount assumes the Zero Position. This is the reference point for alignment and GoTo functions.

Set Zero Position

This set the Zero Position for the firmware.

The Zero Position reference will be an undefined value before the first time power on the mount, after firmware upgrade, or HC battery replacement. You can use this function to set the zero position reference.

Press the ENTER after moving the mount to Zero Position either manually or with the hand controller.

3.5.3. Star Identifying Function

The 8410 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.

3.6. Autoguiding and Install iOptron iGuider

A SkyHunter mount can be autoguided when it is operated at an EQ mode. However, the mount only support pulse guiding via ASCOM. It does not support guiding via ST-4 port. Please DO NOT plug an ST-4 guiding cable from a guiding camera into the mount HBX port.

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.

https://www.ioptron.com/product-p/3360.htm

Figure 28. iGuider mini-autoguiding system

4. Maintenance and Servicing

4.1. 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 mount worm/gear meshing can be adjusted to accommodate payload or temperature changing. Please refer to the instruction in Appendix.

The real time clock battery in the hand controller needs be replaced if it can't keep the time after power off the mount.

If your mount is not to be used for an extended period, dismount the OTAs and counterweight(s).

4.2. iOptron Customer Service

If you have any question concerning your mount, please contact iOptron Customer Service Department. It is strongly suggested to send technical questions to [e-mail] for prompt response during off hour. Customer Service hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Call in the U.S. 1.781.569.0200.

In the unlikely event that the mount requires factory servicing or repairing, write or call iOptron Customer Service Department first to receive a 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 returning the mount for repair.

4.3. 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.

4.4. 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 battery for recycling, please contact your local waste disposal service or the product representative.

Appendix A. Technical Specifications

Mount	Ultracompact GOTO EQ/AZ mount
Payload*	11 lbs (5 kg), balanced
Mount weight	2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) with battery
Structure Material	Metal frame structure
Motor drive	Dual-axis DC servo motor with optical encoder
Transmission	Synchronous belt
Tracking speed	Solar, Lunar, Cel, 1⁄2 Cel, and N/S
Maximum slew speed	4.5°/sec (1080X)
Worm periodic	600 second
RA/DEC Worm wheel	Φ77 mm, 144 teeth
Hand controller	Yes (with optional 8410HC)
EQ base altitude adj. range	0° ~ 80°
EQ base Azimuth adj. range	± 5°
Power requirement	Internal rechargeable battery
Battery type	Li-Poly, 3.7V, 2000mAh
Duration of operation	Up to 10 hours at 20°C
Counterweight shaft	Φ20mmX200mm, 3/8" thread, stainless steel
Counterweight	3 lbs (1.3 kg)
Dovetail saddle	Vixen-type
Body to base connection	Vixen dovetail or 3/8" socket
Polar Scope	iPolarTM electronic polar scope (for A version)
Level indicator	Level bubble
Wi-Fi	Built-in
Communication port	Yes (USB and Wi-Fi)
Autoguide	Optional external iGuider (ASCOM only)
Firmware upgrade	Yes
Computer control	Yes
Tripod	#3221 Stainless Steel, optional carbon fiber tripod
Pier extension	Φ80x190 mm
Operation temperature	-10°C ~ 40°C
Warranty	One year limited (90 day on battery)

* OTA size and length dependent.

Appendix B. Go2Nova® 8410 HC MENU STRUCTURE

graph TD
    A["MENU"] --> B["Select and Slew"]
    B --> C["Solar System"]
    C --> D["Mercury"]
    C --> E["Venus"]
    C --> F["Mars"]
    C --> G["Jupiter"]
    C --> H["Saturn"]
    C --> I["Uranus"]
    C --> J["Neptune"]
    C --> K["Moon"]
    C --> L["Sun"]
    B --> M["Deep Sky Objects"]
    M --> N["Named Object"]
    M --> O["Messier Catalog"]
    M --> P["NGC"]
    M --> Q["IC"]
    M --> R["PGC"]
    M --> S["Caldwell Catalog"]
    M --> T["Abell Catalog"]
    M --> U["Herschel Catalog"]
    B --> V["Stars"]
    V --> W["Named Stars"]
    V --> X["Double/Multi Stars"]
    V --> Y["SAO Catalog"]
    B --> Z["Comets"]
    Z --> AA["Asteroids"]
    Z --> AB["Constellations"]
    Z --> AC["Custom Objects"]
    AC --> AD["Objects Except Comet"]
    AC --> AE["User Defined Comet"]
    B --> AF["Custom R.A. and DEC"]
    AF --> AG["Sync. To Target"]
    AF --> AH["Alignment"]
    AH --> AI["Position of Pole Star"]
    AH --> AJ["Polar Iterate Align"]

graph TD
    A["Settings"] --> B["Set Time & Site"]
    A --> C["Beep Settings"]
    A --> D["Display Settings"]
    A --> E["Set Guiding Rates"]
    A --> F["Set Tracking Rate"]
    A --> G["Set Parking Position"]
    A --> H["Meridian Treatment"]
    A --> I["Set Altitude Limit"]
    A --> J["Enable CW Up Pos."]
    A --> K["HC Heating Switch"]
    A --> L["Set Maximum Rate"]
    A --> M["Switch to AA Mode"]
    A --> N["Switch to EQ Mode"]
    A --> O["Reset All Settings"]
    A --> P["Language"]

    Q["Park Telescope"] --> R["Custom Comets"]
    S["Edit User Objects"] --> T["Other Objects"]
    R --> U["Add a New Comet"]
    R --> V["Browse Comets"]
    R --> W["Delete One Comet"]
    R --> X["Delete All Comets"]

    Y["Firmware Information"] --> Z["Goto Zero Position"]
    Y --> AA["Set Zero position"]

    AB["Zero Position"] --> AC["Set Zero position"]

    AD["EQ OnlyFor both EA and AA AA Only"] --> AE["End"]

Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade

The firmware of a SkyHunter and 8410 HC can be upgraded by a customer. It is only support Windows OS. Please check iOptron's website, www.iOptron.com, under SkyHunter product page or Support Directory.

If your optional 8410 hand controller does not show SkyHunter when connected to the mount, please upgrade the mount/HC firmware

Appendix D. Computer Control a SkyHunter Mount

The SkyHunter 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 mini USB port on the mount. 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 SkyHunter from iOptron website. The SkyHunter uses Commander V8.0 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, Computer Control and iOptron Commander Driver for more detail.

iOptron Commander 8.0 for Windows

iOptron Commander Lite for iOS

Appendix E. Go2Nova® Star List

Named Deep Sky Object

1 47 Tucanae 47 Integral Sign Galaxy
2 Andromeda Galaxy 48 Iris Nebula
3 Antennae Galaxies 49 Jellyfish Nebula
4 Barnard's Galaxy 50 Jewel Box Cluster
5 Bear-Paw Galaxy 51 Lagoon Nebula
6 Beehive Cluster 52 Lambda Centauri Nebula
7 Black Eye Galaxy 53 Large Magellanic Cloud
8 Blinking Planetary 54 Leo Triplet
9 Blue Flash Nebula 55 Little Dumbbell Nebula
10 Blue Planetary 56 Little Gem Nebula
11 Blue Snowball Nebula	57	Little Ghost Nebula
12 Bode's Galaxy	58 Mice Galaxies
13 Box Nebula	59 Monkey Head Nebula
14 Bubble Nebula	60 North America Nebula
15 Bug Nebula	61 Northern Jewel Box
16 Butterfly Cluster	62 Omega Nebula
17 Butterfly Galaxies	63 Orion Nebula
18 California Nebula	64 Owl Nebula
19 Carina Nebula	65 Padman Nebula
20 Cat's Eye Nebula	66 Pelican Nebula
21 Cave Nebula	67 Phantom Streak Nebula
22 Christmas Tree Cluster	68	Pinwheel Galaxy
23 Cigar Galaxy	69 Pleiades
24 Cocoon Nebula	70 Ring Nebula
25 Coma Pinwheel	71 Rosette Nebula
26 Copeland Septet 72 Saturn Nebula
27 Crab Nebula	73 Sextans B
28 Crescent Nebula	74	Small Magellanic Cloud
29 Draco Dwarf Galaxy	75 Sombrero Galaxy
30 Dumbbell Nebula	76 Soul Nebula
31 Eagle Nebula	77 Southern Pinwheel Galaxy
32 Eight-Burst Nebula 78 Spindle Galaxy(3115)
33 Elephant Trunk Nebula	79	Spindle Galaxy(5866)
34 Eskimo Nebula	80 Stephan's Quintet
35 Eyes Galaxies	81 Sunflower Galaxy
36 Flame Nebula	82 Tarantula Nebula
37 Flaming Star Nebula	83	The Witch Head Nebula
38 Ghost of Jupiter 84 The Wizard Nebula
39 Heart Nebula	85 Thor's Helmet
40 Helix Nebula	86 Triangulum Galaxy
41 Hercules Globular Cluster	87	Trifid Nebula
42 Hind's Variable Nebula	88	Ursa Minor Dwarf Galaxy
43 Hockey Stick Galaxies	89 Veil Nebula
44 Horsehead Nebula	90 Whale Galaxy
45 Hubble's Variable Nebula	91 Whirlpool Galaxy
46 Hyades Cluster	92 Wild Duck Cluster

Messier Catalog

Grid of 30 astronomical images showing various types of galaxies and star fields in deep space (no text or symbols)

This table is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article List of Messier objects

Named Star

1	Acamar	50	Alrescha	99	Deneb el Okab	148	Lalande 21185
2	Achernar	51	Alshain	100	Deneb Kaitos	149	Lesath
3	Achird 52 Altair 101 Denebakrab 150 Mahasim
4	Acrab	53	Altais	102	Denebola	151	Maia
5	Acrux A	54	Alterf	103	Dschubba	152	Marfik
6	Acrux B	55	Aludra	104	Dubhe	153	Marfikent
7	Acubens	56	Alula Australis	105	Edasich	154	Markab
8	Adhafera	57	Alula Borealis	106	El Rehla	155	Markeb
9	Adhara	58	Alya	107	Electra	156	Matar
10	Adid Australis	59	Ancha	108	Elnath	157	Mebsuta
11	Ahadi	60	Ankaa	109	Eltanin	158	Megrez
12	Al Dhanab	61	Antares	110	Enif	159	Meissa
13	Al Dhibain Prior	62	Apollyon	111	Errai	160	Mekbuda
14	Al Kab	63	Arcturus	112	Fomalhaut	161	Menkalinan
15	Al Nair	64	Arkab Prior	113	Furud	162	Menkar
16	Al Nair al Baten	65	Arneb	114	Gacrux	163	Menkent
17	Al Niyat(Sigma)	66	Ascella	115	Gatria	164	Menkib
18 Al	Niyat(Tau) 67		Asellus Austral	116	Giausar	165	Merak
19	Albaldah	68	Asellus Boreali	117	Gienah Corvi	166	Merope
20	Albali	69	Aspidiske	118	Gienah Cygni	167	Mesartim
21	Albireo	70	Atik	119	Girtab	168	Miaplacidus
22	Alchiba	71	Atlas	120	Gliese 1	169	Mimosa
23	Alcor	72	Atria	121	Gomeisa	170	Mintaka
24	Alcyone	73	Avior	122	Graffias(Zeta)	171	Mira
25	Aldebaran	74	Azha	123	Groombridge 1830	172	Mirach
26	Alderamin	75	Barnard's Star	124	Gruid	173	Mirfak
27	Alfirk	76	Baten Kaitos	125	Grumium	174	Mirzam
28	Algenib	77	Beid	126	Hadar	175	Mizar
29	Algenubi	78	Bellatrix	127	Hamal	176	Mu Velorum
30	Algieba	79	Beta Hydri	128	Han	177	Muhlifain
31	Algiedi Secunda	80	Betelgeuse	129	Hatsya	178	Muphrid
32	Algol	81	Betria	130	Head of Hydrus	179	Muscida
33	Algorab	82	Biham	131	Homam	180	Naos
34	Alhakim	83	Birdun	132	Iritjinga(Cen)	181	Nashira
35	Alhena	84	Canopus	133	Izar	182	Navi
36	Alioth	85	Capella	134	Kakkab Su-gub Gud-Elim	183	Nekkar
37	Alkaid	86	Caph	135	Kapteyn's Star	184	Nihal
38	Alkalurops	87	Castor A	136	Kaus Australis	185	Nunki
39	Alkes	88	Castor B	137	Kaus Borealis	186	Nusakan
40	Almaaz	89	Cebalrai	138	Kaus Media	187	Palida
41	Almach	90	Chara	139	Keid	188	Peacock
42	Alnasl	91	Chertan	140	Kekouan	189	Phact
43	Alnilam	92	Choo	141	Kitalpha	190	Phecda
44	Alnitak	93	Cor Caroli	142	Kochab	191	Pherkad
45	Alpha Muscae	94	Cursa	143	Koo She	192	Polaris
46	Alpha Tucanae	95	Dabih	144	Kornephoros	193	Pollux
47	Alphard	96	Deltotum	145	Kraz	194	Porrima
48	Alphecca	97	Deneb	146	Kurhah	195	Procyon
49	Alpheratz	98	Deneb Algedi	147	Lacaille 9352	196	Propus
197	Proxima Centauri	213	Sadalbari	229	Sulafat	245	Vindemiatrix
198	Rasalas	214	Sadalmelik	230	Syrma	246	Vrischika
199	Rasalgethi	215	Sadalsuud	231	Talitha	247	Wasat
200	Rasalhague	216	Sadr	232	Tania Australis	248	Wazn
201	Rastaban	217	Saiph	233	Tania Borealis	249	Wei
202	Regor	218	Sargas	234	Tarazed	250	Wezen
203	Regulus	219	Scheat	235	Taygeta	251	Yed Posterior
204	Rigel	220	Schedar	236	Tejat Posterior	252	Yed Prior
205	Rigel Kentaurus A	221	Seginus	237	Thuban	253	Zaniah
206	Rigel Kentaurus B	222	Shaula	238	Thusia	254	Zaurak
207	Ruchbah	223	Sheliak	239	Tien Kwan	255	Zavijava
208	Rukbat	224	Sheratan	240	Turais	256	Zeta Persei
209	Rukh	225	Sirius	241	Unukalhai	257	Zosma
210	Rutilicus	226	Skat	242	Vasat-ul-cemre	258	Zubenelgenubi
211	Sabik	227	Spica	243	Vathorz Posterior	259	Zubeneschamali
212	Sadachbia	228	Suhail	244	Vega

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 Constellation Name HIP WDS SAO
1	Rigel Kentaurus A Alpha Centauri Centaurus 7		1683 14396-6050	252838
2	Rigel	Beta Orionis	Orion		24436	05145-0812	131907
3	Gacrux	Gamma Crucis	Crux		61084	12312-5707	240019
4	Sargas	Theta Scorpii	Scorpius		86228	17373-4300	228201
5	Castor A	Alpha Geminorum	Gemini		36850	07346+3153	60198
6	Mizar	Zeta Ursae Majoris	Ursa Major		65378	13239+5456	28737
7	Almach	Gamma Andromedae	Andromeda		9640	02039+4220	37735
8	Algieba	Gamma Leonis	Leo		50583	10200+1950	81298
9	Aludra	Eta Canis Majoris	Canis Major		35904	07241-2918	173651
10	Iritjinga (Cen)	Gamma Centauri	Centaurus	Muhlifain	61932	12415-4858	223603
11	Zubenelgenubi	Alpha Librae	Libra		72603	14509-1603	158836
12	Alcyone	Eta Tauri	Taurus		17702	03475+2406	76199
13	Cor Caroli	Alpha Canum Venatico	Canes Venatici		63125	12560+3819	63257
14	Acamar	Theta Eridani	Eridanus		13847	02583-4018	216113
15	Adhafera	Zeta Leonis	Leo		50335	10167+2325	81265
16	Rasalgethi	Alpha Herculis	Hercules		84345	17146+1423	102680
17	Meissa	Lambda Orionis	Orion		26207	05351+0956	112921
18	Graffias	Beta1 Scorpii	Scorpius		78820	16054-1948	159682
19	Alya	Theta Serpentis	Serpens		92946	18562+0412	124068
20	HIP 48002	Upsilon Carinae	Carina	Vathorz Prior		09471-6504	250695
21	HIP 95947	Beta1 Cygni	Cygnus	Albireo		19307+2758	87301
22	HIP 20894	Theta2 Tauri	Taurus			04287+1552	93957
23	HIP 74395	Zeta Lupi	Lupus			15123-5206	242304
24	HIP 27072	Gamma Leporis	Lupus			05445-2227	170759
25	HIP 26549	Sigma Orionis	Orion			05387-0236	132406
26	HIP 85667	HD 158614	Ophiuchus			17304-0104	141702
27	HIP 74376	Kappa1 Lupi	Lupus			15119-4844	225525
28	HIP 34481	Gamma2 Volantis	Carina			07087-7030	256374
29	HIP 53253	u Carinae	Carina			10535-5851	238574
30	HIP 99675	Omicron1 Cygni	Cygnus	31 Cyg		20136+4644	49337
31	HIP 63003	Mu1 Crucis	Crux			12546-5711	240366
32	HIP 43103	Iota Cancri	Cancer	48 Cnc		08467+2846	80416
33	HIP 110991	Delta Cephei	Cepheus	27 Cep		22292+5825	34508
34	HIP 20635	Kappa1 Tauri	Taurus	65 Tau		04254+2218	76601
35	HIP 88601	70 Ophiuchi	Orion			18055+0230	123107
36	HIP 2484	Beta1 Tucanae	Horologium			00315-6257	248201
37	HIP 91971	Zeta1 Lyrae	Cygnus	6 Lyr		18448+3736	67321
38	HIP 79374	Nu Scorpii	Scorpius	Jabbah		16120-1928	159764
39	HIP 102532	Gamma2 Delphini	Pegasus	12 Del		20467+1607	106476
40	HIP 52154	x Velorum	Vela			10393-5536	238309
41	HIP 37229	HD 61555	Canis Major			07388-2648	174198
42	HIP 30419	Epsilon Monocerotis	Orion	8 Mon		06238+0436	113810
43	HIP 108917	Xi Cephei	Cepheus.	Al kurhah		22038+6438	19827
44	HIP 53417	54 Leonis	Leo			10556+2445	81584
45	HIP 65271	J Centauri	Centaurus			13226-6059	252284
46	HIP 67669	3 Centauri	Centaurus			13518-3300	204916
47	HIP 105319	Theta Indi	Indus			21199-5327	246965
48	HIP 80582	Epsilon Normae	Norma			16272-4733	226773
49	HIP 8832	Gamma Arietis	Aries			01535+1918	92680
50	HIP 69483	Kappa Boöts	Boötes	Asellus Tertius		14135+5147	29045
51	HIP 92946	Theta Serpentis	Serpens			18562+0412	124068
52	HIP 86614	Psi1 Draconis	Draco	31 Draconis		17419+7209	8890

No. HC Item Constellation Name HIP WDS SAO

53 H	P 95771 Alpha Vulpeculae Vulpecula Anser		19287+2440 87261
54	HIP 30867	Beta Monocerotis	Monoceros			06288-0702	133316
55	HIP 35363	NV Puppis	Puppis			07183-3644	197824
56	HIP 94761	Gliese 752	Aquila	Wolf 1055, Ross 652		19169+0510
57 H	P 21683 Sigma2 Tauri Taurus			04393+	1555 94054
58	HIP 8497	Chi Ceti	Cetus	53 Cet		01496-1041	148036
59	HIP 26199	HD 36960	Orion			05350-0600	132301
60	HIP 104521	Gamma Equulei	Equuleus	5 Equ		21103+1008	126593
61	HIP 116389	Iota Phoenicis	Phoenix			23351-4237	231675
62	HIP 17797	HD 24071	Eridanus			03486-3737	194550
63	HIP 21036	83 Tauri	Taurus			04306+1343	93979
64	HIP 107310	Mu1 Cygni	Cygnus	78 Cyg		21441+2845	89940
65	HIP 72659	Xi Boötis	Boötes	37 Boo		14514+1906	101250
66	HIP 21029	HD 28527	Taurus			04306+1612	93975
67	HIP 42726	HY Velorum	Vela			08424-5307	236205
68	HIP 18255	32 Eridani	Eridanus			03543-0257	130806
69	HIP 9153	Lambda Arietis	Aries			01580+2336	75051
70	HIP 88267	95 Herculis	Hercules			18015+2136	85648
71	HIP 85829	Nu2 Draconis	Draco	25 Dra		17322+5511	30450
72	HIP 43937	V376 Carinae	Carina	b1 Carinae		08570-5914	236436
73	HIP 71762	Pi2 Boötis	Boötes	29 Boo		14407+1625	101139
74	HIP 80047	Delta1 Apodis	Apus			16203-7842	257380
75 H	P 58484	Epsilon Chamaeleontis	Chamaeleon			11596-7813	256894
76	HIP 25142	23 Orionis	Orion			05228+0333	112697
77	HIP 54204	Chi1 Hydrae	Hydra			11053-2718	179514
78	HIP 76669	Zeta Coronae Borealis	Corona Borealis	7 CrB		15394+3638	64833
79	HIP 99770	b3 Cygni	Cygnus	29 Cyg		20145+3648	69678
80	HIP 101027	Rho Capricorni	Capricornus	11 Cap		20289-1749	163614
81	HIP 74911	Nu Lupi	Lupus			15185-4753	225638
82	HIP 35210	HD 56577	Canis Major			07166-2319	173349
83	HIP 26235	Theta2 Orionis	Orion	43 Ori		05354-0525	132321
84	HIP 40321	OS Puppis	Puppis			08140-3619	198969
85	HIP 70327	HD 126129	Boötes			14234+0827	120426
86	HIP 26221	Theta1 Orionis	Orion	Trapezium		05353-0523	132314
87	HIP 80473	Rho Ophiuchi	Ophiuchus	5 Oph		16256-2327	184381
88	HIP 78105	Xi1 Lupi	Lupus			15569-3358	207144
89	HIP 79043	Kappa Herculis	Hercules	7 Her		16081+1703	101951
90	HIP 61418	24 Comae Berenices	Coma Berenices			12351+1823	100160
91	HIP 91919	Epsilon Lyrae	Lyra	4 Lyr		18443+3940	67309
92	HIP 41639	HD 72127	Vela			08295-4443	219996
93	HIP 104214	61 Cygni	Cygnus			21069+3845	70919
94	HIP 23734	11 Camelopardalis	Camelopardalis			05061+5858	25001
95	HIP 60189	Zeta Corvi	Corvus	5 Crv		12206-2213	180700
96	HIP 66821	Q Centauri	Centaurus			13417-5434	241076
97	HIP 14043	HD 18537	Perseus			03009+5221	23763
98	HIP 5737	Zeta Piscium	Pisces	86 Psc		01137+0735	109739
99	HIP 84626	Omicron Ophiuchi	Ophiuchus	39 Oph		17180-2417	185238
100	HIP 60904	17 Comae Berenices	Coma Berenices			12289+2555	82330
101	HIP 58684	67 Ursae Majoris	Ursa Major			12021+4303	44002
102	HIP 5131	Psi1 Piscium	Pisecs	74 Psc		01057+2128	74482
103	HIP 115126	94 Aquarii	Aquarius			23191-1328	165625
104	HIP 62572	HD 112028	Camelopardalis			12492+8325	2102
No. HC Item Constellation Name HIP WDS SAO
105 H	HIP 40167 Zeta1 Candri Cancer Tegmen 08122+1739 97645
106	HIP 40817	Kappa Volantis	Volans			08198-7131	256497
107	HIP 81292	17 Draconis	Draco			16362+5255	30013
108	HIP 80197	Nu1 Coronae Borealis	Corona Borealis			16224+3348	65257
109	HIP 88060	HD 163756	Sagittarius			17591-3015	209553
110	HIP 42637	Eta Chamaeleontis	Chamaeleon			08413-7858	256543
111	HIP 21039	81 Tauri	Taurus			04306+1542	93978
112	HIP 100965	75 Draconis	Draco			20282+8125	3408
113	HIP 25768	HD 36553	Pictor			05302-4705	217368
114	HIP 93717	15 Aquilae	Aquila			19050-0402	142996
115	HIP 79980	HD 148836	Scorpius			16195-3054	207558
116	HIP 12086	15 Trianguli	Triangulum			02358+3441	55687
117 H	HIP 90968	Kappa2 Coronae Austra	Corona Australis			18334-3844	21029
118	HIP 22531	Iota Pictoris	Pictor			04509-5328	233709
119	HIP 34065	HD 53705	Puppis			07040-4337	218421
120 H	HIP 79607	Sigma Coronae Boreali	Corona Borealis			16147+3352	65165
121	HIP 109786	41 Aquarii	Aquarius			22143-2104	190986
122	HIP 56280	17 Crateris	Hydra			11323-2916	179968
123	HIP 51561	HD 91355	Vela			10320-4504	222126
124	HIP 107930	HD 208095	Cepheus			21520+5548	33819
125	HIP 97966	57 Aquilae	Aquila			19546-0814	143898
126	HIP 117218	107 Aquarii	Aquarius.			23460-1841	165867
127	HIP 82676	HD 152234	Scorpius			16540-4148	227377
128	HIP 111546	8 Lacertae	Lacerta			22359+3938	72509
129	HIP 29151	HD 42111	Orion			06090+0230	113507
130	HIP 107253	79 Cygni	Cygnus			21434+3817	71643
131	HIP 88136	41 Draconis	Draco			18002+8000	8996
132	HIP 81702	HD 150136	Ara			16413-4846	227049
133	HIP 97423	HD 186984	Sagittarius			19480-1342	162998
134	HIP 30444	HD 45145	Columba			06240-3642	196774
135	HIP 66400	HD 118349	Hydra			13368-2630	181790
136	HIP 17579	21 Tauri	Taurus	Asterope		03459+2433	76159
137	HIP 35785	19 Lyncis	Lynx			07229+5517	26312
138	HIP 81641	37 Herculis	Hercules			16406+0413	121776
139	HIP 7751	p Eridani	Eridanus			01398-5612	232490
140 H	HIP 21148 1 Camelopardalis Camelopardalis			04320+5355 24672
141	HIP 9021	56 Andromedae	Andromeda			01562+3715	55107
142	HIP 97816	HD 187420	Telescopium			19526-5458	246311
143	HIP 88818	100 Herculis	Hercules			18078+2606	85753
144	HIP 36817	HD 60584	Puppis			07343-2328	174019
145	HIP 25695	HD 35943	Taurus			05293+2509	77200
146	HIP 98819	15 Sagittae	Sagitta			20041+1704	105635
147	HIP 61910	VV Corvi	Corvus			12413-1301	157447
148	HIP 111643	Sigma2 Gruis	Grus			22370-4035	231217
149	HIP 80399	HD 147722	Scorpius			16247-2942	184368
150	HIP 83478	HD 154228	Hercules			17037+1336	102564
151	HIP 101123	Omicron Capricomi	Capricornus			20299-1835	163626
152	HIP 28271	59 Orionis	Orion			05584+0150	113315
153 H	HIP 64246	17 Canum Venaticicoru	Canes Venatici			13101+3830	63380
154	HIP 96895	16 Cygni	Cygnus			19418+5032	31898
155	HIP 35564	HD 57852	Carina			07204-5219	235110
156	HIP 37843	2 Puppis	Puppis			07455-1441	153363

No. HC Item Constellation Name HIP WDS SAO

157	HIP 28790 HD 41742	Puppis 06047-4505 217	706
158	HIP 4675	HD 5788	Andromeda			01001+4443	36832
159	HIP 31676	8 Lyncis	Lynx			06377+6129	13897
160	HIP 10176	59 Andromedae	Andromeda			02109+3902	55330
161	HIP 25950	HD 36408	Taurus			05322+1703	94630
162	HIP 117931	AL Sculptoris	Sculptor			23553-3155	214860
163	HIP 81914	HD 150591	Scorpius			16439-4107	227123
164	HIP 21242	m Persei	Perseus			04334+4304	39604
165	HIP 86831	61 Ophiuchi	Ophiuchus			17446+0235	122690
166	HIP 115272	HD 220003	Grus			23208-5018	247838
167	HIP 46657	Zeta1 Antliae	Antlia			09308-3153	200444
168	HIP 41404	Phi2 Cancri	Cancer			08268+2656	80188
169	HIP 29388	41 Aurigae	Auriga			06116+4843	40925
170	HIP 49321 HD 87344	Hydra		10040-1806	155704
171	HIP 84054	63 Herculis	Hercules			17111+2414	84896
172	HIP 39035 HD 66005	Puppis 07592-4959 219	249
173	HIP 25303	Theta Pictoris	Pictor			05248-5219	233965
174	HIP 52520 HD 93344	Carina		10443-7052	256750
175	HIP 95398	2 Sagittae	Sagitta			19244+1656	104797
176	UCAC4 277-135548
177	HIP 32609	HD 48766	Lynx			06482+5542	25963
178	HIP 101765	48 Cygni	Cygnus			20375+3134	70287
179	HIP 24825	YZ Leporis	Lepus			05193-1831	150335
180	HIP 31158	21 Geminorum	Gemini			06323+1747	95795
181	HIP 3885	65 Piscium	Pisces			00499+2743	74295
182	HIP 93371	HD 176270	Australis			19011-3704	210816
183	HIP 36345 HD 59499	Puppis 07289-3151 198	038
184	HIP 108364	HD 208947	Cepheus			21572+6609	19760
185	HIP 50939	HD 90125	Sextans			10242+0222	118278
186	HIP 76603	HD 139461	Libra			15387-0847	140672
187	HIP 32269 HD 49219	Carina		06442-5442	234683
188	HIP 42516	39 Cancri	Cancer			08401+2000	80333
189	HIP 62807	32 Comae Berenices	Coma Berenices			12522+1704	100309
190	UCAC4 226-128246
191	HIP 94913	24 Aquilae	Aquila			19188+0020	124492
192	HIP 94336	HD 179958	Cygnus			19121+4951	48193
193	HIP 107299	HD 206429	Indus			21440-5720	247151
194	HIP 59984	HD 106976	Virgo			12182-0357	138704
195	HIP 16411	HD 21743	Taurus			03313+2734	75970
196	HIP 23287 HD 32040	Orion		05006+0337	112305
197	HIP 105637	HD 203857	Cygnus			21238+3721	71280
198	HIP 108925	HD 209744	Cepheus			22039+5949	34016
199	HIP 103814	HD 200011	Microscopium			21022-4300	230492
200	HIP 58112	65 Ursae Majoris	Ursa Major			11551+4629	43945
201	HIP 109354	V402 Lacertae	Lacerta			22093+4451	51698
202	HIP 43822	17 Hydrae	Hydra			08555-0758	136409
203	HIP 21986	55 Eridani	Eridanus			04436-0848	131442
204	HIP 17470	HD 23245	Taurus			03446+2754	76122
205	HIP 35960 V368 Puppis	Puppis 07248-3717 197974
206	HIP 42936	HD75086	Carina			08451-5843	236241
207	HIP 19272	SZ Camelopardalis	Camelopardalis			04078+6220	13031
208	HIP 76143	HD 138488	Libra			15332-2429	183565

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