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Hardware Guide

1- Setting up and Assembling your Telescope

  • A) Choose a Location

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

  • B) Assemble the Telescope

  1. Set up the tripod on a flat, stable surface.
  2. Make Sure you have full coverage for power resources.
  3. 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.

  1. 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.

Congrats on taking your picture !

Now you will learn how to process your picture
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