UNISTELLAR eVscope eQuinox 114mm f 4 GoTo Reflector Telescope User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- UNISTELLAR
Table of Contents
UNISTELLAR eVscope eQuinox 114mm f 4 GoTo Reflector Telescope
INSTALL
Requirements
- Avoid directly exposing the eVscope to the wind.
- Use the scope on stable ground.
- Use the eVscope under a clear sky.
- Locate the eVscope away from the direct streetlight.
- For better results, avoid a full moon.
Set up the tripod
- Open the legs of the tripod and adjust the device to the height that works best for you.
- Move the bubble level to the middle of the black circle by adjusting the legs
- Note: each time you move your eVscope, we recommend resetting the bubble level
Install your eVscope
Loosen the tripod screws. Install your eVscope vertically on the tripod, then tighten the screws
CONNECT
- Download the Unistellar app from the Google Play Store or Apple Store.
- Turn on your smartphone’s Wi-Fi.
- Check available Wi-Fi networks.
- Connect your smartphone to the eVscope Wi-Fi network named eVscope-abcdef (the network’s name consists of eVscope and six random characters).
- Launch the Unistellar app on your smartphone.
Warning: If your app is not behaving properly (for example, the joystick not working anymore), do not hesitate to relaunch it. If you use iOS, please disable Auto-Lock (in Settings > Display & Brightness), which may freeze your app.
FOCUS & TRACK
Get the right focus
- Using the in-app joystick, lower the telescope slightly.
- Focus: Adjust the focusing wheel at the bottom of your eVscope to align the visual cue with the top screw.
- Advanced focus (optional): Check the technical guide or the online FAQ to learn how to use the Bahtinov mask embedded in the dust cap.
Autonomous Field Detection
- If you do not see stars, use the joystick to move the eVscope to another area of the sky.
- When you see stars, press the Autonomous Field Detection button
- Wait for the “Star Tracking: On” message: Your eVscope is now ready to explore the night sky.
EXPLORE
- Visit the Explore Tab of your app.
- For a first observation, choose from the recommended targets.
- Once you’ve selected a target, push the GoTo button so that your eVscope points automatically toward this target. This may take up to one minute.
OBSERVE & ENHANCE
Observe live
- You can now enjoy a live view of the sky. However, most targets are hardly visible in this mode.
- If the target is visible, you can center it using the joystick.
- For planets and the Moon, you should manually adjust the settings (gain/exposure time)..
- You may adjust the zoom on your smartphone screen, the same zoom is applied in the eyepiece.
Enhanced vision
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Turn on Enhanced Vision by pressing the button. After a few seconds, the amplified view appears. The longer you stay, the better it gets. Most targets are clearly visible
within the first minute. -
You can improve the quality of your observation by adjusting the Enhanced Vision settings (located in the top-right settings menu), then wait a few seconds for the modifications to appear in the eyepiece.
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A slight zoom is advised for small targets.
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You can keep track of your best observations by saving and sharing them.
PARK
- When you’re done observing, go to the User tab to launch the Park function of your eVscope so it automatically moves to the zenith position, and turns itself off.
- Put the dust caps back on the tube and the eyepiece.
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