Unistellar eVscope, User Manual

Page 1: ...the sky under the proper conditions so that you can get the most out of your telescope and produce beau tiful images How is it organized In this user guide we will guide you through each feature and...

Page 2: ...focus P18 Observation tips P20 1 Autonomous Field Detection AFD 2 Sensor calibration or dark frame Software suite P21 1 Enhanced vision 2 GPS and location 3 Light pollution 4 Frame 5 Gain 6 Exposure...

Page 3: ...ultation Troubleshooting P29 1 Logging in 2 LED colors 3 Not powering on 4 Images 5 Stars are distorted 6 Stars are blue and red 7 Enhanced vision stops 8 Downloading data Keeping in touch P32 Need he...

Page 4: ...scoveries This fun and educational instrument provides access to thousands of ob jects Whether you re looking at the night sky from a balcony in the city or out in the country Unistellar telescopes ar...

Page 5: ...thereachofyoungchildren Your telescope is not designed for use in a damp environment As with any electronic item with the exception of waterproof items your telescope can be permanently damaged if wat...

Page 6: ...UE USA UK Official documentation Box of accessories and tools Tripod tool 1 8 mm socket wrench Tripod tool 2 M5 5 Allen wrench Tripod tool 3 M4 Allen wrench Telescope tool 1 T20 Torx wrench Telescope...

Page 7: ...astronomers from the SETI Institute and other institutions such as protecting the Earth detecting a dangerous asteroid discovering and confirming the existence of a celestial body around a distant st...

Page 8: ...hich is especially useful if you wear glasses or contact lenses Telescope specifications Aperture 4 5 inches Focal Length 17 7 inches Focal Ratio f 3 9 Mount Azimuth Optical Design Newtonian Image res...

Page 9: ...smart fast portable and connected device eQuinox specifications Aperture 4 5 inches Focal length 17 7 inches Focal ratio f 3 9 Mount Azimuth Optical design Newtonian Image resolution 4 9 Mpx Sensor s...

Page 10: ...l be able to observe the full Moon directly in your eyepiece as well as the three galaxies of the Leo Triplet thanks to this new sensor and its wider field of view eQuinox 2 specifications Aperture 4...

Page 11: ...ed Weight 4 41 lbs Backpack The backpack is a separate accessory not included with the telescope How is the telescope backpack made The telescope backpack is made using a durable fabric that has been...

Page 12: ...firm surface Locate the bubble level at the top of one of the three multi angle tripod locks top Adjust the legs so that the bubble level is inside the black circle Verify that the legs of the tripod...

Page 13: ...ope on by pressing the ON button for 2 seconds The LED turns purple then red You may not see the button light up when using your telescope in daylight because it is not very bright D Remove the caps f...

Page 14: ...ze my eVscope If there is a temperature difference between the outside and the room where your telescope is stored turn on your telescope and place it outside for 15 to 30 minutes before your observat...

Page 15: ...Store and the Apple App Store on smartphones or tablets by searching for Unistellar The app lets you control your wireless telescope over WiFi Minimum settings required to download the app Android 6...

Page 16: ...lywhen you transport your telescope in a way that involves lots of movement like after a trip in the trunk of a car How do I collimate my telescope Collimate your telescope using the two screws locate...

Page 17: ...lescope tool 1 in the toolbox Use the joystick arrows to move the telescope so that the star is at the edge of your screen Which edge depends on your cross If the cross is right of center use the joys...

Page 18: ...rs have changed How do I use the Bahtinov mask for high precision focusing Go to the first star recommended in the catalog because it will be the brightest star available to you Separate the Bahtinov...

Page 19: ...e to be redirected to our video on adjusting the focus with the Bahtinov mask The default auto settings are usually too bright Adjust these settings manually by deactivating auto mode REMEMBER TO REMO...

Page 20: ...enables the telescope s onboard computer to analyze and correct the sensor s inherent electronic noise How do I take a dark frame To take a dark frame leave the cap on the telescope and make sure tha...

Page 21: ...ope on a balcony or in a garden in the city or out in the country We recommend at least 45 degrees of open sky Depending on your location various factors can affect the quality of your observations su...

Page 22: ...an be increased up to 8 times Therefore you can zoom up to a maximum of x400 A double tap on the screen zooms in at x150 You can adjust this by swiping with two fingers on your screen Saving an image...

Page 23: ...d draining the battery 20 Storing your telescope with a charge of 40 to 60 is essential for maximizing your battery life To avoid draining your battery completely we recommend charging your battery at...

Page 24: ...d screws may loosen with use Verify that they are well tightened prior to each use The tripod comes with three different tools for tightening the screws Do not store the tripod in sunlight Do not stor...

Page 25: ...For beginning users start with the brightest objects like M51 or NGC 891 10 Data Why should I share my data with Unistellar HELPING TO IMPROVE THE OBSERVATION EXPERIENCE AND PARTICIPATING IN SCIENCE...

Page 26: ...WiFi network or your phone s hotspot Enter the SSID your network s name and your password The password is case sensitive and may include special characters Start downloading your data after each night...

Page 27: ...or more visual content including a video on how to download your data help unistellar com We are working to make RAW images accessible for post processing Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed T...

Page 28: ...dies such as asteroids and artificial objects Asteroids sometimes cross the Earth s orbit Some of these near Earth asteroids are potentially hazardous asteroids meaning that they could crash into the...

Page 29: ...internet connection Once connected some WiFi networks indicate that there is no internet connection This means that you cannot access the app or use your telescope Depending on your device s settings...

Page 30: ...is defective or damaged Please contact support The telescope does not charge or turn on Please keep the charger inserted for 3 days If the telescope still does not charge please contact support Images...

Page 31: ...tected e g bump to the eyepiece or a gust of wind Enhanced Vision was interrupted Too bright An image was polluted by light e g nearby flashlight or smartphone Data download failed In 8 instances out...

Page 32: ...lp Website help unistellar com scan the QR code Contact support support unistellaroptics com FAQ help unistellar com unistellar unistellar unistellarscope unistellarscope v 1 1 6 User guide 32 English...