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The LK2075, Lumicon NGC Sky Vector(tm) System for Dobsonians 16" or greater, is a state-of-the-art digital setting circle system,
providing a continuous, real-time digital readout of right ascension and declination coordinates. It now incorporates a large
12,000-object database, high-resolution display mode, plus current constellation and current chart number displays - all on a
16-digit red LED display. It can be integrated with a personal computer for display of celestial object coordinates.
The Lumicon NGC Sky Vector(tm) allows you to find an object easily in the GUIDE mode, where you become the 'drive motors' as the
NGC Sky Vector guides you to your favorite deep sky object. There is no need to polar-align the telescope, and no need to input
latitude, longitude, time, or date. Simply initialize on one or two stars and let the Lumicon NGC Sky Vector guide you to selected
deep sky objects as you point your telescope. Right Ascension readout is accurate to 1 minute, and Declination readout is accurate
to 10 arc-minutes.
Once you have become familiar with the Lumicon NGC Sky Vector, you will actually be able to find objects faster than with most
fully computer-driven telescopes. You can also easily identify unknown objects with the IDENTIFY mode. Just center the mystery
object in the eyepiece, press IDENTIFY, and presto! The Lumicon NGC Sky Vector identifies the object you have found!
The Lumicon NGC Sky Vector's alphanumeric display uses a simple, easy-to-read scrolling text format. The LED dot matrix display
emits a monochromatic red light that will not interfere with dark-adapted vision. The brightness of the LED display can be
controlled with the DIM button.
NGC SKY VECTOR(tm) FEATURES:
NGC SKY VECTOR DIGITAL LIBRARY
* All features of the Lumicon Sky Vector 1
* Complete RNGC catalog
* 1254 ESO galaxies
* 1034 UGC galaxies
* ALL galaxies brighter than B magnitude 14.3
* 740 misidentified NGC objects defined
* Arizona Database accuracy
* 'IDENTIFY' mode for unknown objects
* 'GUIDE' program leads you to an object
* Visual and photographic descriptions
* Serial port for computer access (RS232)
* Planetary ephemeris
* 9134 galaxies
* 171 galaxy groups & clusters
* 18 Abell rich galaxy clusters
* 2 quasars
* 942 open star clusters
* 124 open clusters with associated nebulosity
* 158 globular clusters
* 837 selected colored & multiple stars
* 125 emission nebula
* 330 planetary nebulae
* 55 reflection nebula
* 12 dark nebula
The Lumicon NGC Sky Vector computer weighs only 8 ounces - with the 9-volt battery installed - and may therefore be conveniently
mounted near the eyepiece of the telescope without upsetting the balance. Hook-and-loop double adhesive (Velcro) comes with the
mounting hardware for this purpose.
Lumicon NGC Sky Vector System includes: Lumicon NGC Sky Vector Computer; 4000 Step Encoders (set of 2); hardware mounting
package; installation and operating instructions; and a copy of the data-base for perusal on your personal computer (PC). Options
include 8192-step, high-resolution encoders, and a serial interface cable for connection to PCs.
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