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Summary of Contents for Unistellar eVscope eQuinox
- Page 1 User Guide Prepare to Be Amazed eVscope eQquinox V1.1...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3. eVscope eQuinox installation………………………………………………………..…… p. 5 4. Starting the eVscope eQuinox…………………………………………………………… p. 5 5. Removing the dust cap…………………………………………………………………… p. 6 6. Connecting the eVscope eQuinox to your smartphone………………………………... p. 6 7. Focus………………………………………………………………………………………... p. 6 8. Observation………………………………………………………………………………… p. 8 9. Park mode………………………………………………………………………………….. -
Page 4: Instructions
- Accessories box with tools Requirements: - Avoid directly exposing the eVscope eQuinox to strong wind and try to shelter it from moderate winds to improve your observations. - Use the eVscope eQuinox on stable ground that does not vibrate when you walk near it. - Page 5 2. Adjust the legs to put the bubble level in the middle of the black circle, as in the image. Note: each time you move your eVscope, we recommend resetting the level bubble. Loosen the 2 tripod screws. Install your eVscope vertically on the tripod and tighten the screws. Be careful not to tighten it too hard.
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Page 6: Focus
5. Remove the dust cap from the top of the tube. 6. Connection to the smartphone: o Download the Unistellar app from the Google Play Store or Apple Store. o Turn on your smartphone’s Wi-Fi. o Check available Wi-Fi networks. - Page 7 o Accurate focus: To ensure perfect accuracy, point the eVscope on a bright star and use the Bahtinov mask to adjust the focus and the coma (see Mirror Alignment). i. Here is how to focus with the mask. In the « Explore » tab of your app, go to « Star », and select the first one.
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Page 8: Observation
iii. The Bahtinov mask is included in the cover. To use it you should remove the mask from the cover and install it on the eVscope, as in the pictures. iv. In case you need to adjust the coma, use the two screws of the adjustment mechanism (see Mirror Alignment on next page). -
Page 9: Mirror Alignment
10. To improve your next observations: o Adjust the gain and the exposure time in Live View mode. o Adjust the contrast and brightness in Enhanced Vision mode. o Set up your observing conditions in the « Explore » settings (city, suburb, countryside). o Check and adjust the mirror alignment (below). - Page 10 o Set up the eVscope using the 1. INSTALL and 2. CONNECT and 3. FOCUS & TRACK sections of the Quick Start Guide. o Point toward a bright star by selecting a visible one in the list of proposed stars. o Center the target using the joystick.
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Page 11: Charge/Discharge
You can see the battery charge level in the "User" tab of the app. A fully charged battery is all yellow, a fully discharged battery is black with a yellow border. o We advise to only use the USB-C charger provided by Unistellar. o You can also use an external battery to recharge your eVscope. -
Page 12: Data
Keep your device and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children. Your eVscope eQuinox is not meant to be used in wet environment. As every electronics object (as exception of the waterproof ones), if water or another liquid enters the eVscope it can be permanently damaged. -
Page 13: Maintenance
1. Storage: o Store the eVscope eQuinox in its original packaging or in its backpack. o Store the eVscope eQuinox with its cover, to avoid dust to enter in the device. o Do not store the eVscope eQuinox with empty battery. -
Page 14: Specifications
Tripod: aluminum, adjustable height; designed for the eVscope Declarations Hereby, Unistellar SAS declares that the radio equipment type eVscope eQuinox is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU, the FCC 47 CFR Part 15 and the ICES-003 / NMB-003 standards. The full text of the declarations of conformity is available at the following internet address: unistellar.com.
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