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PrimaLuceLab EAGLE CORE PLUS Manual

Control unit for astrophotography with dslr and mirrorless camera
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EAGLE CORE
control unit for astrophotography with DSLR and mirrorless camera
VERSION 2.10
Update 03-03-2021
EAGLE CORE is manufactured by PrimaLuceLab S.p.A. (Italy). For any matters relating to the use, service and
warranty, please refer to the addresses given in the relevant documents.

PrimaLuceLab S.p.A. • Via Roveredo 20/B, 33170, Pordenone
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www.primalucelab.com

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  • Page 1 VERSION 2.10 Update 03-03-2021 EAGLE CORE is manufactured by PrimaLuceLab S.p.A. (Italy). For any matters relating to the use, service and warranty, please refer to the addresses given in the relevant documents.
 PrimaLuceLab S.p.A. • Via Roveredo 20/B, 33170, Pordenone •...
  • Page 2 first time, to install your software) you might notice a low signal or, in some cases, have connection problems. QUALITY CONTROL: After assembly in our laboratories, every EAGLE CORE unit, is tested by PrimaLuceLab technical experts to verify the correct operation of all components = the integrated computer, stability and speed of the wireless connection and the power bridge.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l INDEX Quick guide Scope of delivery and parts identifications First use: power on and wireless network activation How to connect to EAGLE CORE using an iOS device (iPhone or iPad)

  • Page 4: Quick Guide

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Quick guide For EAGLE CORE operation, it is essential to correctly set the DSLR or mirrorless camera, the equatorial mount and the autoguide camera.

  • Page 5: First Use: Power On And Wireless Network Activation

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l First use: power on and wireless network activation EAGLE CORE control unit is designed to be controlled by an external device (not included in the package).

  • Page 6: How To Connect To Eagle Core Using An Ios Device (Iphone Or Ipad)

    Now you can open the browser of the iOS device (for example Safari), in the url area (in the field where you usually write the url like www.primalucelab.com) and type the address 192.168.4.1 and press the button RETURN to access the EAGLE CORE. To create a link directly to your iOS device desktop, simply press the "share"...

  • Page 7: How To Connect To Eagle Core Using An Android Device

    Now open the Android device browser (for example Chrome), type the address 192.168.4.1 (in the field where you usually enter the address of an internet website like www.primalucelab.com) and press ENTER button to access EAGLE CORE. To create a link directly on your desktop just press the dashed button on the top right and then "Add to Home".

  • Page 8: How To Connect To Eagle Core With A Pc Or Mac

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l How to connect to EAGLE CORE with a PC or Mac You can connect to EAGLE CORE and then use EAGLE CORE App also from a Windows or Mac computer.

  • Page 9: Before Using Eagle Core: Set Your Camera

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Before using EAGLE CORE: set your camera Before using EAGLE CORE you have to: - Set your camera to manual mode "M"...

  • Page 10: Acquisition" Tab

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l “Acquisition” tab In the "Acquisition" tab you can set the capture parameters and manages all the operations of the camera used (focus and capture images).

  • Page 11: Sesto Senso Settings

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l SESTO SENSO settings ATTENTION: it is necessary that both SESTO SENSO and EAGLE CORE firmwares are updated to version 2.0 or later.

  • Page 12: Dithering With Eagle Core

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Dithering with EAGLE CORE Dithering is an advanced technique designed to reduce background noise when stacking many images.

  • Page 13: Updating Eagle Core

    Updating EAGLE CORE EAGLE CORE software updates can be downloaded from our website: https://www.primalucelab.com/astronomy/downloads Update files have .enc format. Download and save the file into the device you use to connect to EAGLE CORE, then go to the menu, click "Update" and open a page like the one you see in the picture, here you can select the installation file you...

  • Page 14: Control The Computerized Equatorial Mount Connected To Eagle Core

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Control the computerized equatorial mount connected to EAGLE CORE EAGLE CORE allows you to control computerized mounts (with WiFi and without the need to use the mount hand- pad) by directly connecting to one of the EAGLE CORE USB ports, by using SkySafari PLUS or PRO (http://...
  • Page 15 P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l - You can use SkySafari to find, view and point objects tin the sky. You can also get a preview of the area framed in the sky based on the focal length of your telescope and the type of sensor you use.

  • Page 16: Install Eagle Core On A Telescope Or Use With A Telephoto Lens

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Install EAGLE CORE on a telescope or use with a telephoto lens TIP 1: If, after pointing an object, in the EAGLE App you notice that it is not pointed at the center of your camera sensor, you can move the telescope with the arrows in SkySafari until you bring it to the center of the field of...
  • Page 17 P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l A. Screw a photographic ball head (not included in the package) to the photographic screw on the EAGLE CORE case and then connect the camera with a lens above the...

  • Page 18: Connection To Telescopes With Plus Support Rings (Spaced Up To 12Cm)

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Connection to telescopes with PLUS support rings (spaced up to 12cm) Using compact apochromatic telescopes, the distance between the support rings is given by the Vixen or Losmandy PLUS plate installed under the telescope.

  • Page 19: Connection To Telescopes Without Plus Support Rings

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Connection to telescopes without PLUS support rings If your telescope does not have PLUS support rings, just add the “PLUS Vixen+Losmandy dovetail clamp"...

  • Page 20: Power Other Instruments Through Eagle Core

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Power other instruments through EAGLE CORE EAGLE CORE incorporates a power bridge that can be used to connect up to 3 instruments such as mount, camera and electronic focuser avoiding the need for other power supply sources and reducing the number and length of cables.
  • Page 21 P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l To properly power all peripherals through EAGLE CORE: 1) BEFORE connect the EAGLE-compatible (optional) power cables to the EAGLE CORE power OUT ports and then to the power port of your device 2) AFTER connect the power supply or stabilized battery to the EAGLE CORE power in port...

  • Page 22: Introduction To Astrophotography With Dslr And Mirrorless Cameras

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Introduction to astrophotography with DSLR and mirrorless cameras Modern DSLR or mirrorless cameras have low cost, offer large sensors and generally have low electronic noise even with the typical astrophotography exposition times: they are therefore perfect to take pictures of Universe’s objects, recording weak details, even invisible to the naked eye.

  • Page 23: Astrophotography With Telephoto Lens Or Telescope

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l M31 galaxy with Canon EOS 7D, 200mm f/4 telephoto lens and EAGLE CORE , sum of 6 pictures 300s each Astrophotography with telephoto lens or telescope? EAGLE CORE is designed to allow you to record pictures both with telephoto lens and telescopes.
  • Page 24 P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l If you want to take pictures with a photographic lens, you can usually record the sky with a focal length between 35mm and 300mm.

  • Page 25: Mount And Sky Objects Tracking

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Mount and sky objects tracking As we have previously mentioned, in order to record pictures of the night sky with telescopes or telephoto lenses it is essential to have an automatic tracking system of the apparent movement of stars in the sky: the mount.

  • Page 26: Connecting Dslr Or Mirrorless Camera To Telescopes

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Connecting DSLR or mirrorless camera to telescopes When we want to use a telescope to do astrophotography, we can connect the camera in various ways, thus getting different magnification capabilities: - prime focus photography: the camera body is directly connected to the telescope that is used as a powerful...

  • Page 27: Before Starting To Photograph: Light Pollution And Power

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Before starting to photograph: light pollution and power Before we start we must make two considerations.

  • Page 28: Astrophotography With Eagle Core, Step-By-Step Guide

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Astrophotography with EAGLE CORE, step-by-step guide An astrophotography telescope is therefore composed of many elements that can be controlled and powered by EAGLE CORE.
  • Page 29 P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Then look at the sky and look for the position of the Pole Star that indicate the geographic north direction and that is the direction to point the polar axis of the mount to (in the picture shown by the dashed line).

  • Page 30: Step 2: Align The Mount To The Stars

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Step 2: align the mount to the stars Let's move on the alignment of the mount on the stars, which is fundamental when using a computerized mount with automatic Goto feature.

  • Page 31: Step 5: Start The Autoguide

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Step 5: start the autoguide Equatorial mounts, also if accurate, can show some sort of tracking error that, if you want to photograph deep-sky objects such as galaxies, nebulae or star clusters and therefore you need to perform long exposures, can lead to elongated stars and thus ruin the images.
  • Page 32 P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Connect the guide system on top or on the side of EAGLE CORE (depending on the photography mode you are using).

  • Page 33: Step 6: Advanced Autoguide Settings (Optional)

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Step 6: advanced autoguide settings (optional) If you want to adjust your guide system more accurately (for example, if you are using high focal length telescopes, it’s advised to adjust the guide parameters to achieve better tracking accuracy).

  • Page 34: Step 7: Record Pictures With Dslr Or Mirrorless Camera

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l equal to the 'Minimum pulse', it is sent to the mount otherwise it is discarded; then, if the 'Minimum pulse' value is too high, the mount will be guided with few corrections and the autoguide accuracy will be low.
  • Page 35 Saved images will then be processed with a special astrophotography software. There are many softwares to do this but, for starters, we recommend the free DSS (find a guide on how to process the images at https://www.primalucelab.com/astronomy/blog/deep-sky-stacker/ in our site).

  • Page 36: Questions And Answers

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Questions and answers Q: if I disconnect my smartphone or tablet to WiFi, does EAGLE CORE stop working? A: No, because EAGLE CORE is on the telescope and, when you launch the sequence acquisition, it’s independent from the device you use to control the EAGLE CORE remotely.

  • Page 37: Recommended Accessories For Eagle Core

    Recommended accessories for EAGLE CORE 60mm CompactGuide guide scope QHYCCD QHY5L-II mono camera PLUS Vixen+Losmandy dovetail clamp (PLLCG60) (PLLMORVLP) (QHY5L-II-M) PLUS 80mm guide rings
 AC adapter for Eagle - 5A
 Eagle-compatible power cable for Canon (PLLANGU80P) (PL1000025) EOS and Nikon DSLR camera SESTO SENSO robotic focusing motor PLUS 90mm Vixen dovetail bar PLUS 140mm Vixen dovetail bar...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    P r i m a L u c e L a b S . p . A . E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l Troubleshooting Q: When I start autoguide calibration, guide star doesn’t move and I get an error message. A: An error message during calibration may be related to a not working ST4 autoguide cable.
  • Page 39 The abusive disposal of the product by the user implies the application of the administrative sanctions as per D.Lgs. 152/2006. Compliance with the RAEE legislation (D.Lgs. 49/2014) PrimaLuceLab is registered to AEE Register with number IT17030000009790 PrimaLuceLab adheres to Sistema Collettivo ERP Italia for the compliance to RAEE legislation. page 39...
  • Page 40 E A G L E C O R E U s e r M a n u a l WARRANTY 1) The PrimaLuceLab product warranty is effective from the date of purchase and is valid only if it is with the invoice (or receipt) of purchase.
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