{"product_id":"ioptron-8405","title":"iOptron Go2Nova® Handset 8405","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGOTONOVA® database with over 14,000 objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacklit 4-line, 21-character LCD display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 slewing speeds for precise control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by a 32-bit ARM processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eiOptron Go2Nova® Handset 8405\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the iOptron Go2Nova® Handset 8405, you command a database of over 14,000 celestial objects using a responsive 32-bit ARM processor. All target information appears clearly on the backlit, 4-line, 21-character display, and centering is controlled with 5 distinct slew speeds, from MAX for GoTo slews down to 2X for fine adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoTo Navigation: A 14,000+ Object Database at Your Fingertips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of the Go2Nova 8405 is its extensive GOTONOVA® database, which includes over 14,000 deep-sky objects, stars, and solar system targets. The handset's 32-bit ARM processor ensures quick, lag-free access to catalogs like Messier, NGC, and IC. At night, the backlit 4-line, 21-character LCD remains perfectly readable without compromising your dark adaptation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision Slewing: 5 Speeds for Accurate Centering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Go2Nova 8405 gives you granular control over your mount's movement with 5 selectable speeds. Use the MAX speed for rapid GoTo slewing across the sky. Once the target is in the finder scope, switch to 256X or 64X to bring it into the eyepiece field, then use the 8X and 2X speeds for final, precise centering of planets or tight double stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the database size of the iOptron Go2Nova 8405 handset?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Go2Nova® 8405 handset is equipped with the GOTONOVA® database, which contains \u003cstrong\u003eover 14,000 celestial objects\u003c\/strong\u003e, including galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and solar system bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat are the available slew speeds on the Go2Nova 8405?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handset offers \u003cstrong\u003e5 different control speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e to give you precise control over your mount. The available speeds are 2X, 8X, 64X, 256X, and MAX (maximum slew speed of the connected mount).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat kind of display does the Go2Nova 8405 use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Go2Nova 8405 features a \u003cstrong\u003ebacklit, 4-line, 21-character LCD display\u003c\/strong\u003e. The backlighting ensures readability in dark conditions, while the multi-line display shows comprehensive information about the selected object and mount status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat processor powers the Go2Nova 8405?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handset is driven by a \u003cstrong\u003e32-bit ARM processor\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensures responsive performance when browsing the extensive object database or issuing commands to the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow would I use the Go2Nova 8405's slew speeds to center a planet like Jupiter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter performing a GoTo to Jupiter, you would use the faster speeds (256X or 64X) to move the planet from the edge of the eyepiece view to the center. Then, you would switch to the slowest speeds (8X and 2X) to make fine adjustments, perfectly centering Jupiter for high-magnification viewing or imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eAfter slewing to the Hercules Cluster (M13) with the Go2Nova 8405, how does the display help me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the GoTo is complete, the 4-line, 21-character display on the Go2Nova 8405 will show the object's designation (M13), its catalog number, and other relevant data. This provides immediate confirmation that the mount is pointing at the correct target before you even look through the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacklit 4-line, 21-character LCD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32-bit ARM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlew Speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Speeds (2X, 8X, 64X, 256X, and MAX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObject Database\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGOTONOVA® (over 14,000 objects)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eGo2Nova® 8405 Handset\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/iOptron_HC_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/ioptron-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eiOptron 2-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"iOptron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52917303673117,"sku":"IOP-8405","price":245.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/iOptron-Go2Nova-Handset-8405-1_081fef3e-08a9-4dfd-8b27-3be8b5bb3f46.jpg?v=1789142400","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/ioptron-8405","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}