Description The Go2Nova® #8408 hand controller is one of the major version hand controllers of iOptron’s revolutionary GOTONOVA® computerized control system -- the latest in automated tracking technology and one of the best available on the market today. With its large database, even the most amateur stargazer the ability to search the skies with ease. Using the easy-to-use hand controller and its large 4-line LCD screen, you can easily set up the telescope mount and select where you want to go with the very friendly user-interface. The control system also allows you the user to slew the mount at 9 different drive speeds, keeping the object within the telescope’s viewfinder for as long as you wish. GOTONOVA® also makes alignment quick and simple. The most easy to understand controller on the market The Go2Nova® 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 (4-lines) compared with the competition. You can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to go. More precise speed control for viewing objects The control system also allows you to slew the telescope at 9 different drive speeds, keeping the object within the telescope’s viewfinder for as long as you wish. GOTONOVA® Computerized Control System The revolutionary GOTONOVA® computerized control system is by far the most technologically advanced automated tracking system available on the market today. With a database includes 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. Serial port for computer/ASCOM interconnectivity The #8408 hand controller also includes a serial port for connection with a computer for firmware upgrade or use with planetarium software. Pleases specify which mount the hand controller will be used for. The two groups are not interchangeable. Features Large LCD screen with 4 lines and 21-character with backlit LED buttons User friendly interface 9-speed setting for motor slew speed Serial port for firmware upgrade and mount computer control The 8408 hand controller can be used for the following two groups (with different star catalog and firmware version.) ZEQ25/SmartEQ/SmartEQ Pro CEM25/CEM25EC/CEM25P SkyGuider Pro (with limited function) Specifications LCD Back lit 4-line, 21-character display CPU 32-bit ARM Control Speed 9 speed (1X, 2X, 8X, 16X, 64X, 128X, 256X, 512X, MAX) Database GOTONOVA® 50,000+ (ZEQ25) or 150,000+ (CEM25) Serial Port Yes Firmware Upgrade Yes Computer Control Yes (via serial port) Protocol ASCOM compatible For ZEQ25/SmartEQ/SmartEQ Pro Firmware 8408HC V150302 ASCOM ASCOM Driver 2013 V3.11 For CEM25/Cube-II/CubePro with 8408/SGP (Updated 3/30/17) Firmware 8408HC V170109 ASCOM ASCOM and Commander 5.4
