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-====== Pointing ====== 
-  - Use your favorite star catalog to identify a well-known, bright source that's easily recognizable by eye.  
-  - Aim for something near zenith (this tends to speed things up). 
-  - With the source selected, navigate to TheSky6, hit 'cntrl-f' or select the binoculars button ({{ts6-search-button.png?20|}}) to open a search dialog, then try to find your source. 
-  - If found, an "Object Information" dialog box opens. Confirm that this is the correct source, then select the small green telescope button to SLEW ({{ts6-slew-button.png?20|}}) 
-          - TheSky6 will ask you to confirm the SLEW command -- take a moment to ensure the surroundings are clear for movement. 
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