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Explore: The Explore Mode of Discoverer provides the ability to explore various astronomical objects categorized
by object type. These objects would fall under one or more of the following types of objects: Deep Sky, Planets,
Constellations, and Stars. Each of these subheadings would also have subcategories of objects beneath their menu
structure.
Sky Tour: The Sky Tour Mode of Discoverer provides the ability to take a quick tour of the best and brightest objects for
any given month of the year. If the date has been input into the system, the Sky Tour Mode will automatically default to that
month. Objects can be chosen by using the scroll up or down arrows and pressing ENTER. To find out more information
about any given object press the ENTER button while that object is displayed to see the scrolling text message.
Telescope: The Telescope Mode of Discoverer provides real-time data on where the telescope is pointing. Astronomical
Coordinates for Right Ascension (RA) and Declination (DEC) as well as Altitude (ALT) and Azimuth (AZ) are displayed
simultaneously. In addition, in the lower right-hand corner will be the abbreviation for the current constellation that the
telescope is pointed at.
Identify: The Identify Mode of Discoverer provides the ability to identify any object within your telescope field of view
Subcategories for different classes of identifiable objects are included as well as an Identify Any option.
Align Star: The Align Star Mode of Discoverer provides the ability to align your telescope utilizing some astronomical
knowledge. By knowing where two stars are located in the sky, a novice user can quickly start utilizing the Discoverer
database to locate amazing astronomical objects.