Unistellar eVscope 2 User manual

User Guide
eVscope 2
The Universe
Awaits.

Who is
this user guide for ?
This guide is for all Unistellar
community members and users,
whether you are a beginner
or experienced, an astronomy
enthusiast or simply excited
to make new discoveries. This
guide will ensure you properly
set up your telescope and ob-
serve in good conditions, to get
the most out of your eVscope 2,
including beautiful images.
How
Is it organized ?
In this user guide, we will walk
you through every feature and
setting, step by step, to optimize
the use of your telescope. You
will learn how to get the best
experience possible every time
you observe the sky. You will also
learn about Unistellar’s mission,
as well as the science projects
you can participate in.

Summary
User Guide

Introduction : Unistellar’s Mission
Before you start : Everything you need to know about the eVscope 2
Download and install the Unistellar App....................................................................................P14
Your fi rst deep-space exploration.....................................................................................................P15
1. Set up and level the tripod
2. Install the eVscope 2 and power it on
3. Connect your eVscope 2 to the Unistellar App, using WiFi
4. Explore the night sky
5. Park your eVscope 2
Best practices for your observations..............................................................................................P19
Thermalization
Focus adjustment
Dark frames
Collimation
Get the most out ofyour eVscope 2...................................................................................................P24
Data................................................................................................................................................................................P28
Contribute actively to Science..............................................................................................................P30
Share your observations...............................................................................................................................P31
Storage and maintenance.........................................................................................................................P32
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................P33
Let’s keep in touch...........................................................................................................................................P35
Need help ?
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Introduction
Unistellar’s Mission
Unistellar was founded in 2017 by two former PhD students of the 2018
Physics Nobel Prize winner, a visionary industrial engineer, and a world-
famous Californian astronomer. All of them share one common
desire: to make astronomy more accessible and exciting for everyone
- and ultimately to bring the Universe closer.
Unistellar is disrupting the astronomy market with consumer telescopes
that are easy to use and powerful enough to allow you to experience
the beauty of space and make scientifi c discoveries. This fun and edu-
cational instrument gives access to thousands of targets, while tradi-
tional optical telescopes only allow for a few objects to be seen clear-
ly. Unistellar telescopes are the most portable, simplest and fastest to
operate, whether from an in-town balcony or the countryside.
Our telescopes provide an unparalleled user experience : they are very
easy to use, ready in a few minutes, controlled by your smartphone,
and able to automatically point at thousands of objects from our ca-
talog.
Unlike other telescopes, our community of users can easily upload
and share their data. This allows for new experiences such as crowd-
sourced pictures of the sky or the transmission of valuable scientifi c
data to professional astronomers.
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WARNING
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FORBIDDEN !
Never use an eVscope 2 to look at the Sun without an adapted fi lter !
Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your product.
Do not point the telescope at or near the Sun.
Children should always have adult supervision while observing.
WARNING !
Never charge the eVscope 2 if the temperature is under 10° Celsius.
It could cause irreversible damage to the eVscope 2’s battery.
Always charge it between 10°C and 40°C (40°F and 104°F).
WARNING !
Never let the eVscope 2 with the battery plugged in without using it for
more than a month. It could cause irreversible damage to the eVscope 2’s
battery. Always unplug the battery for long storage.
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eVscope 2
Bahtinov mask (located in the cap cover)
Tripod + cylindrical black foam to keep in case of return
Power supply with adaptable plugs (EU, USA, UK, JP)*
Quick start guide
User guide
Accessories box with tools
Tripod Tool 1 (Socket wrench 8mm) / Tripod Tool 2 (Allen Key M5.5) Tripod Tool 3 (Allen Key M4) /
Telescope Tool 1 (Torx Key T20) / Telescope Tool 2 (Allen Key M3)
Removable cover + 2 spare screws for the tripod
Backpack
Tube Dust cap & eyepiece cap
*Except for Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong & Singapore (power cable only)
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The eVscope 2
What is the eVscope 2 ?
User-friendly, smart and autonomous, the eVscope 2 is the perfect grab-and-go
telescope. Safely and easily transport the eVscope 2 and tripod in its backpack.
What makes the eVscope 2 user-friendly?
The Enhanced Vision (patented technology) and the Autonomous Field Detection.
Learn more about these features in section 4 - Get the most out of your eVscope 2.
When you receive your package and open it up, you will see a cylindrical black foam
with a red tape placed in between the mirror mount of your Unistellar telescope and
the onboard computer. The easiest way to do so is by pushing it out from the back and it
will slide on the side.
eVscope’s characteristics:
Aperture 114 mm (4.5 inches)
Computerized Yes
Resolving power 1.33 arcseconds
Focal Lenght 450 mm (17.7 inches)
Focal Ratio f/3.9
Mount Alt-Azimutale
Optical Design Newtonian
Sensor IMX347 low read noise 1 e-
(trademark of Sony®)
Sensor fi eld of view 0.75 x 0.56°
Weight 9 kg (19.8 lbs)
Mirror refl ectivity 92-96%
Max magnitude 16 (up to 18 in best conditions)
Eyepiece Nikon "Viewfi nder"
Measurements 65cm tall and 23cm wide
(25.5-inches tall and
9-inches wide)
Warning: the eVscope 2 cannot be mounted
on any other tripod
Before you start:
Everything you need to know about the eVscope 2
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