Omegon Universe2go User manual

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Instructions

1265 - EN, DE, FR, ES, IT - Omegon Universe2go

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What’s in the box

1x Universe2go viewer

1x detachable cover

1x QR code card to download instruction manual

Warnings

Do not use Universe2go to look at the Sun

You risk eye damage!

Do not leave Universe2go directly exposed to the Sun

Use Universe2go only in a safe environment

Always insert the smartphone securely and tightly

Children should only use Universe2go under adult supervision

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Index

1. Activation

1.1 Components

1.2 Functions

1.3 Download

2. Setup and calibration

2.1 Customising smartphone fit

2.2 Setting eye calibration

2.3 Star calibration

3. Controlling Universe2go

3.1 The options

3.2 Standard settings

3.3 Expert settings

4. Menu control

5. App settings

6. Online help

7. System requirements

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Universe2go –My personal planetarium

Thank you very much for purchasing the Omegon Universe2go star

viewer. With this hand-held planetarium you are certain to

experience many pleasant hours under the starry sky and become

familiar with it at the same time. As a result, Universe2go

considerably exceeds the benefits of a common star map. You can

see the night sky and simultaneously orient yourself with the help of

constellation lines and highlighted objects as well as object data.

Moreover, the planetarium recounts some of the most interesting

facts. With Universe2go it is almost like being in a real planetarium,

only under real conditions. Relax, enjoy the starry sky and learn.

Become an expert of the night sky!

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1. Activation

How to activate your Universe2go

Note: The app is being continuously updated. You can find

information on updates and new functions at

https://universe2go.com/en/.

1.1 Components

Universe2go consists of two parts

Part 1. The app “Universe2go” – which runs on your smartphone

Part 2. The “Universe2go” viewer – which holds your smartphone

1.2 Functions

The app “Universe2go” features two different functional modes, the

planetarium mode and the star-map mode.

In planetarium mode you get the Universe2go hardware display.

This guides you through the night sky as an audio-visual sky guide.

In star-map mode the app can be used without the display. Unlike

the planetarium mode, only a very limited range of functions is

available here.

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1.3 Download

First download the Universe2go app from the App Store or Google

Play and install it on your smartphone.

Attention: There are various language versions available. Please

make sure you download the correct language.

The planetarium and star-map modes can be used without an

activation code. You simply need an internet connection for the

download.

2. Setup and calibration

Universe2go can be used with a vast variety of smartphones of

different dimensions, screen sizes, number of pixels and pixel

density.

Note: System requirements can be found at the end of this operating

manual.

Note: The gyroscope, compass, geolocation, microphone and sound

must all be activated, both in your smartphone settings and in the

Universe2go app (iPhone).

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For this purpose, Universe2go must first be set up on your

smartphone. The number and variety of smartphones currently

available on the market is almost inestimable and we have spent a

lot of time and effort to make the setup procedure as simple and

reliable as possible. Therefore please take care during initial setup

and, if necessary, refer to online help under

https://universe2go.com/en/ under the menu option

“CUSTOMER SERVICE”

2.1 Customising smartphone fit

You need to ensure that your smartphone fits correctly in the

Universe2go viewer.

A. Open the lid and remove the foam pads from inside.

B. Each smartphone model requires a different positioning, using the

pads you can customise the positioning that is right for your model.

C. Put your smartphone in the retaining slot with the display pointing

downwards. Position it centrally in the frame. Ensure that side

control buttons are not being pressed by the frame, where necessary

ensure there is a space between them.

D. You have established your smartphone’s final position.

E. Take a few of the adhesive pads and lay them (without removing

the film) on the reverse side of your smartphone. Now check the lid

and ensure that you can close it without a problem.

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F. When you are satisfied, remove the film from the pads’ adhesive

surfaces and stick the pads to the inside of the lid, in the positions as

tested.

2.2 Setting eye calibration

The next step allows you to set up the device to match the distance

between your eyes.

For iPhones:

1. Open your iPhone’s settings and scroll down until you see the

Universe2go logo.

2. Tap on the icon to open the Universe2go settings menu. Scroll

down to the “interpupillary distance mm”option and tap on

the menu item.

3. Enter your interpupillary distance, which varies from person to

person. You can then exit the settings menu.

For Android:

1. Open the Universe2go app and, on the start screen, tap the

blue cogwheel icon with which you access the settings menu.

2. Scroll down to the “interpupillary distance mm”option and tap

on the menu item.

3. Enter your interpupillary distance, which varies from person to

person. You can then exit the settings menu.

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Note: if you wear spectacles you will probably find your

interpupillary distance in your prescription. If you don’t wear

spectacles, either try out various interpupillary distance or measure

yours with a PD-ruler. Find out how to create a ruler and measure

your own eyes here: https://universe2go.com/wp-

content/uploads/2015/05/PD_ruler_EN.pdf

Note: Setting the interpupillary distance is only necessary if the

“Both eyes” option is activated in the settings.

2.3 Star calibration

2.3.1 Standard star calibration

For Universe2go to be able to precisely display the real positions of

astronomical objects, three bright stars need to be targeted.

Note: Please make sure that the cover of the Star Viewer has been

removed, otherwise you will not be able to see any stars.

A. If you look at the night sky though Universe2go, you will see a

green targeting circle and some stars, which also have green

borders. You can see the name of the stars above them.

Aim at one of these stars, positioning it in the centre of the targeting

circle. Calibration will commence as soon as the star is held,

motionless, in the targeting circle.

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You will see a circular progress bar, which forms a complete ring

around the star after a successful calibration.

After calibrating this star, a small red 1 (or, later, a 2 or a 3) will

appear on the display.

B. Now calibrate the second and third stars, using the same

procedure as described in A.

After star calibration, you will receive information regarding current

sensor quality.

If the sensor quality is poor, please try the following:

Compass is inaccurate:

1. Change your position and ensure no metal objects are in the

vicinity.

2. Repeat the star calibration using a different star.

Make sure you do not use a star that is either too near the horizon or

too near the zenith (directly overhead). Select stars that are as far as

possible away from each other.

3. Use the “Expert calibration” function in the app.

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Gravitation sensor is inaccurate:

Make sure that the Universe2go is sitting securely on your nose

during calibration. Any vertical movement of the Star Viewer on your

nose during calibration can lead to poor sensor quality.

2.3.2 Expert calibration

A. Look downwards with the Universe2go until the menu appears.

Select “SETTINGS” > Expert calibration.

B. You will now see a calibration list consisting of the names of stars

and planets.

Select a star –you will need to know exactly where to find it in the

night sky. This method is hence only suitable for those already well

acquainted with the night sky.

C. Calibrate the star, as described in 2.3.1 - A.

3. Controlling Universe2go

Focus on a star in the sky by hovering above it with the small green

circle, which you see in the middle of your view when looking

through the device. [fig. 1]

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Universe2go will then try to identify this star. Universe2go works

best if you slowly shift from star to star in the night sky. This allows

Universe2go to always align itself on the current star and means the

coverage of the real and virtual night sky is most reliable.

Fig.1

Note: Point at the astronomical object as precisely as possible - the

star viewer carries out frequent recalibrations during observation.

That means that calibration will be less effective if you do not aim

directly at the object, but instead slightly away from it.

Note: Shake the device to and fro (ideally with a rapid right and left

rotation of the wrist) to cancel the audio guide or to return from a

zoomed view of an astronomical object.

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3.1 The options

For your journey through the night sky you have the following eight

options available.

Beginner mode –This is the simplest mode of all, which only shows

you stars and constellation lines. When you focus on the name of a

constellation with the focusing circle, the name will be enlarged and

the constellation highlighted with yellow lines. If you hold the

focusing circle on the name for two seconds, Universe2go will start

an audible explanation of the constellation. [fig. 2]

Fig. 2

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Discovery mode –Receive additional information about the stars in

the constellations. When you focus on a star in the display with the

target, an info frame with the most important data about the star

appears next to it on the right. For brighter stars you will also receive

audible information on interesting facts and peculiarities about the

star. [fig. 3]

Fig. 3

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Mythology mode –Here Universe2go tells you the stories of heroes,

monsters, kings and beautiful maidens, which the ancient Greeks

linked with the stars. In addition to the lines, a pictorial

representation is shown for every constellation.

If you focus on the name of the constellation, just like in Starter

mode, after two seconds a voice will tell an interesting story about

the mythological figure. [fig. 4]

Fig. 4

Deep-Sky mode –Dive deep into the Universe and discover distant

galaxies, beautiful nebulae, magnificent star clusters and exploding

supernovae –things you would never be able to see with the naked

eye. As with the stars, you can also activate an info frame by focusing

on the deep-sky object in the display.

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If you focus on the object for longer than two seconds, the app will

zoom in on the object. [fig. 5]

Fig. 5

3-D mode –In this mode the sky becomes dynamic and gains depth.

You discover many colourful nebulae, similar to Deep-Sky mode, but

now you will immediately realise that these nebulae are much

further away than the stars of our constellations, providing a better

indication of the vastness of the Universe.

Quiz mode –After gaining some experience, you are now ready for a

quiz about the cosmos. Universe2go will show a randomly selected

constellation, which you will have to find in the night sky.

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Search –With this function you can search for stars, planets,

constellations, deep-sky objects, comets or even satellites. In the

corresponding sub-menu you will find numerous objects in

alphabetical order. Once you have chosen an object, another circle

will appear around the yellow target with a line that you can follow

to find the object you were looking for.

Expert mode –In Expert mode you can adjust the display individually

to meet your requirements. You can switch the object classes (stars,

planets, deep-sky objects, comets etc.) on and off, you can set the

display of names, the background music, and the depth of displayed

details and even fade in an azimuthal and equatorial grid. [fig. 6]

Fig. 6

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3.2 Standard settings

Here you can make various individual adjustments. The most

important functions:

Music: Here you can turn the background music on and off.

Star calibration: Should Universe2go lose its orientation, or you pass

the device to a different user, you should repeat the star calibration.

Simply choose the menu option and focus on any bright star. This

way Universe2go can be conveniently used by a group of observers.

Expert calibration: Select a star –which you know the position of –

from the list of bright stars and point at it for the calibration process.

Brightness: It may be sensible to adjust the display brightness in such

a way that you will see the starry sky, but without being distracted by

the digital picture.

Four different settings are possible, depending on the location:

“city, village, rural, dark”.

Example: For instance, if you observe the stars from a city, you will

only see brighter stars and you will be additionally distracted by the

ambient brightness of the city lights. In this case the display must be

set to bright.

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If you observe in a rural area, “rural” or “dark” may be the correct

choice. The brightness of the display will in this case be reduced to

such an extent that the real starry sky will not be obstructed.

3.3 Expert settings

Use the following selections to set up the view of the night sky as you

wish to view it.

Select between “Activate” and “Deactivate” in each sub-menu. You

will then be able to see the results of your settings in “Expert mode”.

Stars

Display: shows the stars, on/off

Colour: displays the colours of stars

Name: displays the name or description of the stars on the star

map

Info: You will receive information as soon as you point at a star

(name of star, catalogue designation, distance in light-years,

visibility, status, size as compared to the Sun).

Info all: you receive information about all the stars in a constellation

Image Info: the image of a star appears in addition to the

information

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Planets

Display: shows the planets, on/off

Name: labels the planet