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5.3.2.6 IC (Index Catalog)
There are 5437 objects stored in this catalog, among which are nebulae, galaxies and
clusters. To select one of them, type in its catalog number and press the RA+ button.
The object's designation, hour angle and elevation will be displayed, indicating that it has
been selected.
Note: Both NGC and IC catalogs include some objects identified by an extension letter
after the numeric identification. For example, NGC 6246 and 6246A are both in the NGC
catalog. To select such objects, use the keypad keys to enter the numeric designation as
with any other NGC or IC object. However, when you press the RA+ button after the
numeric designation, you will see a “→” symbol after the number. This symbol indicates
that you can either press the RA+ button again to select the object without an extension
letter, or you can press DEC+ or DEC- to scroll through the extension letters for that
object. For example, if you enter “NGC 6246” and press RA+, you will see “NCG
6246→” in the display. Pressing the RA+ key again selects NGC 6246. However, if
instead, you press the DEC+ or DEC- key, the “→” changes to “A” and the display reads
“NGC 6246A.” Press the RA+ key to select NGC 6246A.
5.3.2.7 Sh2- (Sharpless 2 Catalog)
There are 313 HII objects of the Sharpless 2 catalog stored in Gemini. To select one of
them, type in its catalog number and press the RA+ button. The object's designation,
hour angle and elevation will be displayed, indicating that it has been selected.
5.3.2.8 Solar System (Solar System Catalog)
There are 10 objects (8 planets, the Sun and the Moon) stored in this catalog. To select
one of them, scroll through the list until you see the one desired, and press the RA+
button. The object's designation, hour angle and elevation will be displayed, indicating
that it has been selected.
WARNING: Never point the telescope at the Sun without proper filtration! Doing so
can cause severe damage to your eyes and your equipment.
5.3.2.9 Bright Stars (Bright Star Catalog)
There are 169 Bright Stars with their common names stored in this catalog and arranged
alphabetically. To select one of them, scroll through the alphabet until you see the first
letter of the star’s common name. Press RA+ to display the list of all stars that begin
with that letter. Scroll through the list until you see the star desired, and press the RA+
button. The object's designation, hour angle and elevation will be displayed, indicating
that it has been selected.
5.3.2.10 SAO (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Catalog)
This is a subset of the Hubble Guide Star Catalog (GSC) containing 17636 stars down to
the 7
th
magnitude. To select one of them, type in its catalog number and press the RA+
button. Gemini responds by confirming the object's catalog number and also its
magnitude (e.g. "6m4" means magnitude 6.4). If the desired object is not in Gemini's
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