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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Star Discovery 2i
202007-V1

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Star Discovery 2i 202007-V1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Part I: Introduction A simple mount, yet efficient ....................3 Part II: Getting Started Parts description ........................ 4 Installing the Star Discovery 2i mount for an observation ........... 4 Attaching the red dot finder ....................6 .................. 6 Mounting the telescope accessories Using the Red Dot Finder ....................

  • Page 3: Part I: Introduction

    No resetup is required in one observing session. The Star Discovery 2i mount is designed to be connected by WiFi to your smartphone, tablet or laptop computer, using the free downloadable software SynScan or SynScan Pro and / or Syn- Scan Photo.

  • Page 4: Part Ii: Getting Started

    SynScan hand controller L bracket and secondary accessory plate Star Discovery 2i SD - GoTo bundle Installing the Star Discovery 2i mount for an observation Fig. 2 Fig. 1 Fig. 3 Install the base on the observation point. Extend the legs at desired height and level the base (Fig.
  • Page 5 Part II: Getting Started (Fig. 2)] are Install the mount’s head on the base so the three threads [shown by arrows in aligned with the three screws on the base [shown by arrows in (Fig. 1)]. Tight the three screws from the base onto the head threads [shown by an arrow in (Fig.

  • Page 6: Attaching The Red Dot Finder

    Part II: Getting Started Attaching the red dot finder Slide the red dot finder bracket into the rectangular slot and tighten the screw to hold the red dot finder in place (Fig. Fig. 7 Mounting the telescope accessories Unscrew the thumbscrews on the end of the focus tube to remove the black plastic end-cap. Insert the desired eyepiece then re-tighten thumbscrews to hold the eyepiece in place (Fig.

  • Page 7: Aligning The Red Dot Finder

    Download SynScan App User’s Manual http://www.skywatcher.com/download/manual/synscan-hand-control-and-synscan-app/ Wireless telescope control The Star discovery 2i mount will be equipped with a telescope optical tube for astronomy obser- vation purpose. Please refer to the telescope optical tube manual for use of the telescope and its accessories.

  • Page 8: Terrestrial Photography

    Part II: Getting Started Part IV: Terrestrial Photography Terrestrial photography The Star Discovery 2i mount is also perfectly suited to shoot amazing panoramic images or do video cruising automatically. But not only… It is also perfect for lightweight astrophotography, time lapse photography, wide view and panorama photography, video panning and so many more activities.
  • Page 9 Part II: Getting Started It is also possible to attach two devices on the mounting bracket by using the secondary accessory plate. You will find the secondary accessory plate and two screws inside the box. To mount the secondary accessory plate: locate two threads on the internal side of the mounting bracket (part 1) and use the two screws...

  • Page 10: Choosing The Appropriate Eyepiece

    Part II: Getting Started Choosing the Appropriate Eyepiece Calculating the magnication (power) The magnification produced by a telescope is determined by the focal length of the eyepiece that is used with it. To determine a magnification for your telescope, divide its focal length by the focal length of the eyepieces you are going to use.

  • Page 11: Tips For Observing The Sky

    Appendix: Tips for observing the sky Appendix: Tips for observing the sky Sky conditions Sky conditions are usually defined by two atmospheric characteristics, seeing, or the steadiness of the air, and transparency, light scattering due to the amount of water vapor and particulate material in the air.
  • Page 12 CAUTION! NEVER USE YOUR TELESCOPE TO LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN. PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE WILL RESULT. USE A PROPER SOLAR FILTER FIRMLY MOUNTED ON THE FRONT OF THE TELESCOPE FOR VIEWING THE SUN. WHEN OBSERVING THE SUN, PLACE A DUST CAP OVER YOUR FINDERSCOPE OR REMOVE IT TO PROTECT YOU FROM ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE.

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