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database includes:
Sunrise and Sunset calculates the time that the Sun rises or sets on the current date. Find
rise and set times for other dates by entering a new date into the “Setup: Date” menu. See
DATE, page 29.
Moonrise and Moonset calculates the time that the Moon rises or sets on the current date.
Find rise and set times for other dates by entering a new date into the “Setup: Date” menu.
See DATE, page 29.
Moon Phases displays the date and time of the next Full, New, 1st Quarter, and 3rd Quarter
Moon.
Meteor Showers provides information
on upcoming meteor showers, such as the Perseids, the
Leonids, etc. Also lists the dates of the showers and when they reach maximum.
NOTE: Meteors are fast moving objects that cover large areas of the sky and are
usually best observed with the naked eye.
Solar Eclipse lists upcoming Solar Eclipses, including the date and type (total, annular, or
partial) of eclipse, and the location and time of the first and last contacts of the Moon’s
shadow. Use the Scroll Up and Down keys to display the available data. Remember, never use
a telescope to look at the Sun! See WARNING! to the left.
Lunar Eclipse lists upcoming Lunar Eclipses, including the date and type (total, partial,
penumbral) of eclipse. Use the Scroll Up and Down keys to display the available data.
Autumn and Vernal Equinox calculates the time and date of the fall or spring equinox of the
current year.
Winter and Summer Solstice calculates the time and date of the winter or summer solstice
of the current year.
Glossary Menu
The Glossary menu provides an alphabetical listing of definitions and descriptions for common
astronomical terms and AudioStar functions. Access directly through the Glossary menu or
through hypertext words embedded in AudioStar. A hypertext word is any word in [brackets],
usually found when using the AudioStar Help function or when reading a scrolling message
such as a description of a planet or star. Press ENTER whenever a hypertext word is on screen
and AudioStar goes to the glossary entry for that word.
To access directly from the Glossary menu, use the Scroll keys to scroll through the alphabet.
Press ENTER on the desired letter. Scroll to the desired entry and then press ENTER to read
the description.
Utilities Menu
The Utilities menu provides access to several extra features within AudioStar, including a
countdown timer and an alarm. The Utilities functions include:
Timer selects a countdown timer. This feature is useful for functions such as astrophotography
and tracking satellites. See OBSERVING SATELLITES, page 47. To use the Timer, press
ENTER, then choose “Set” or “Start/Stop.”
• Set: Enter the time to be counted down, in hours, minutes, and seconds, then press ENTER.
• Start/Stop: Activates the timer set previously. Use the Scroll keys to toggle between ON and
OFF. When ON is displayed, press ENTER to activate the timer. When the timer runs out,
four beeps sound and the timer is deactivated.
• Alarm selects a time for an alarm signal as a reminder. To use the Alarm, press ENTER,
then choose “Set” or “Start/Stop.”
• Set: Enter the time of day for the alarm to sound, in hours, minutes, and seconds, then press
ENTER.
• Start/Stop: Activates the alarm set previously. Use the Scroll keys to toggle between ON
and OFF. When ON is displayed, press ENTER to activate the alarm. When the alarm time
arrives, AudioStar beeps. Press ENTER to deactivate the alarm.
• Eyepiece Calc calculates information about an eyepiece for the specific telescope to
WARNING!
Never use a Meade
StarNavigator
Telescope to look
at the Sun! Looking
at or near the Sun
will cause instant
and irreversible
damage to your
eye. Eye damage is
often painless, so
there is no warning
to the observer
that damage has
occurred until it
is too late. Do not
point the telescope
or its viewfinder at
or near the Sun. Do
not look through
the telescope or its
viewfinder as it is
moving.
Children
should always have
adult supervision
while observing.
Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun. Do
not look through the telescope as it is moving.