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Hybernate mode

Started by SunSpot51, 05/24/2004 08:39PM
Posted 05/24/2004 08:39PM Opening Post
I'm trying to understand how to use the Hybernate mode on the GPS systems. I can get the scope into hybernate, tho I'm not sure what is meant by "convenient position". I'm confused what happens (or what I need to do) after I wake up the telescope from hybernate, what I need to do to start using the goto features again. Any help would be appreciated.

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Paul Maxson

Paul Maxson
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Posted 05/24/2004 09:01PM #1
'Convenient' for me meant I left it right where it was. After going into hibernate, just turn the power switch off. When ready to observe again, turn power on. The display will instruct you to hit a button ( I forget which one) to return to normal functions. Select an object, and the scope should retain it's alignment and slew to the selected object as if power was never interrupted. I use it sometimes for an alignment just after dark, then hibernate until the atmosphere stabilizes for a evening viewing session. Hope this helps.

Shawn