Radio Shack Star Navigator Owner's Manual

Owner’s ManualPlease read before using this equipment.Star Navigator

10Operationwhen the constellation or star will be vis-ible appears.Note: If does not appear and youpress SELECT, the date that the constel-lation or s

11Operation2. Refer to “Planets” on Page 8 to find theabbreviation for the planet you want tofind.3. Repeatedly press STEP or IDENTIFYuntil the desire

12Operation• The star map does not light duringdaylight hours or when constellationson the map are not visible in the nightsky.12. Press SELECT to ret

13TroubleshootingTroubleshootingREDUCING COMPASS INACCURACYThe magnetic variations that naturally occurat different locations on earth can affect you

14TroubleshootingNote: If your location is not shown on themaps, choose the closest magnetic correc-tion zone to your location. If your location liesb

15SpecificationsSpecificationsOperating Voltage ...

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2ContentsContentsFeatures ...

3FeaturesFeaturesYour RadioShack Star Navigator can helpyou identify and find individual stars, constel-lations, and planets in the night sky in theN

4PreparationPreparationINSTALLING BATTERIESYour Star Navigator requires three AAA bat-teries (not supplied) for power. For the bestperformance and lo

5PreparationNote: If your location is not shown on themaps, choose the closest latitude to your lo-cation. If your location lies between any twolatitu

6Preparation5. Repeatedly press STEP or IDENTIFY toselect the current minute, then pressFIND or SELECT. LAT (latitude) 40appears.6. Repeatedly press S

7Observation Tips4. Repeatedly press FIND until SETUPappears. 5. Repeat the steps under “Setting Upthe Star Navigator” on Page 5.Notes: • All informat

8Observation TipsStarsPlanetsSEASONS WHEN CONSTELLATIONS APPEARThis table shows the most prominent con-stellations you can see in the early eveningdur

9OperationSELECTING AN OBSERVATION LOCATIONThe best way to observe celestial objects isoutdoors on a clear night, away from sourcesof bright light. Se