Hardware Guide

1- Setting up and Assembling your Telescope

A) Choose a Location

Find a dark spot away from city lights to reduce light pollution.
Avoid windy areas to keep your telescope stable.

B) Assemble the Telescope

Set up the tripod on a flat, stable surface.
Make Sure you have full coverage for power resources.
Attach the telescope to the tripod securely by tightening all screws. Insert the eyepiece into the focuser.

2- Choosing the right lense

A. 6 to 13 mm Eyepiece

Use For: Great for viewing star clusters, nebulae, and the Moon.
Why: It offers a wider field of view while still providing decent magnification.

B. 16 mm and 17 mm Eyepieces

Use For: Low to medium magnification; ideal for observing larger celestial objects and scanning the night sky.
Why: These are good for beginners, providing a stable and clear image.

C. 32 mm Eyepiece

Use For: Wide-field views of large star clusters, the Milky Way, and deep-sky objects.
Why: This eyepiece is perfect for observing large sky sections and aligning your telescope.

D. 2X Barlow Lens

Use For: Doubles the magnification of any eyepiece you use it with.
Why: It effectively expands your collection by combining 10 different magnification options with the other eyepieces.

How to Choose the Right Lens

High Magnification (3 mm - 6.5 mm): Best for planets and lunar details.
Medium Magnification (8 mm - 17 mm): Ideal for both planetary and deep-sky objects.
Low Magnification (32 mm): Perfect for wide-field observations and initial telescope alignment

3. Callibrating and Aligning your Telescope

1. Input Location and Time:

Enter your exact location (continent/country/city) and the exact time (HH:MM:SS) in the hand controller.

2. Choose Alignment Method:

A-Manual Alignment:

Select “Two or Three-Star Alignment” on the hand controller.
Use the laser pointer to aim at the first bright star, center it in the eyepiece, and press “Enter.”
Repeat with a second bright star.

B-Automatic Alignment:

Select “Auto Two-Star Alignment.”
The telescope moves to the first star automatically.
Center the star using the laser and eyepiece, then press “Enter.”
Repeat with the second star.

3. Test Alignment:

Select a known object from the database.
The telescope should accurately move to the object.

4. Taking Pictures with a DSLR or Telescope Camera

1. Required Equipment:

T-Ring: Matches your camera brand (e.g., Canon, Nikon).
T-Adapter: Connects the T-Ring to the telescope's eyepiece.

2. Setup:

Attach the T-Ring to your DSLR.
Connect the T-Adapter to the T-Ring.
Secure the assembly to the telescope’s eyepiece holder.

3. Camera Settings:

Manual Mode: Set the camera to manual mode.
Exposure: Start with 15-30 seconds.
ISO: Between 800-1600.
Aperture: Use the lowest f-stop (e.g., f/2.8).

4. Focus and Shooting:

Use the telescope’s fine focus or the camera’s live view to focus.
Use a remote shutter or timer to avoid vibration.

5. Review and Adjust:

Check the image for clarity and adjust focus or settings as needed.