SKY-WATCHER Star Adventurer 2i Instruction Manual page 22

While using the optional Equatorial Wedge attached
to your tripod with Mounting Assembly:
1. Set up your tripod and ensure it is stable.
2. Attach the Equatorial Wedge directly to your tripod via
the 3/8-inch threaded mounting hole.
3. Once the wedge is securely attached align the tripod
so that the Altitude Adjustment Knob is facing north.
Polaris
4. Now, level your tripod using the built-in Bubble
Level. A leveled Equatorial Wedge is not a requirement
for astrophotography, but it makes subsequent
adjustments easier to make.
5. Once leveled, rotate the Altitude Adjustment Knob
until the Altitude Indicator points at your latitude on the
Altitude Scale. (The altitude of Polaris above the horizon
at your location matches your latitude). If you don't know
your latitude you can look it up in the Star Adventurer
mini Console under Settings-> Location.
6. Attach Mounting Assembly, Camera, Ball Head and
Counterweight. Loose Clutch Knob then adjust the
position of counterweight until it's balanced. Then Fasten
the Clutch Knob and remove Polar Scope Cap.
7. Attach Polar Scope Illuminator to the dove tail of Mounting Assembly. Adjust the
position to align it to the Polar Scope. This will help make the reticule pattern in the Polar
Scope eyepiece more visible in dark conditions. Adjust the intensity of the illuminator by
turning the dial. Make it bright enough to see the reticule pattern, but not so bright as to wash
out your view of Polaris
8. Loose Clutch Knob and rotate Mounting Platform so that In view of Polar Scope the
"0" label on the reticule pattern is at the12 o'clock position (i.e., at the top). When positioned
correctly 3 will be seen at the right, 6 and the bottom and 9 to the left. Then fasten Clutch
Knob.
9. Now, adjust Altitude and Azimuth Adjustment Knobs on the wedge so that you can see
Polaris in the field of view of the Quick Polaris Finder .
10. Now you should be able to see Polaris in field of view of Polar Scope. If not, adjust
Altitude and Azimuth Adjustment Knobs until Polaris in the field of view. It can be
anywhere in the field of view at this point. You will adjust to its exact location in a moment.
11. Go to Using the Polar Clock Utility for Polar Alignment in the Northern Hemisphere
to finish the Polar alignment procedure
12. After complete the polar alignment. Connect the SNAP camera control cable between
Star Adventurer 2i and your camera. Point your camera at your subject, then proceed to set
up Star Adventurer 2i via the Star Adventurer mini Console or 6 preprogrammed function
modes.
13. You can monitor the accuracy of polar alignment during taking the astro-photos. Adjust it
if needed.
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