¶ Mobile polar alignment instructions (the most convenient way)
¶ smartphone polar alignment is the simplest and most convenient polar alignment method, suitable for rapid deployment and wide-angle shooting.
¶ Applicable scenarios
Recommended:
- Focal length ≤ 100mm
- Unable to observe Polaris
- Areas close to the equator
- Southern Hemisphere environment
- For beginners
Accuracy:
Below laser with polar scope method
¶ Required tools
Requires:
- Mobile phone holder (included)
- Mobile application
Recommended apps:
- Polar Scope Align Pro
- Stellarium
¶ Operation steps
¶ # 1. Install the mobile phone holder
Will:
Mobile phone holder inserts into the back of the tracker
Make sure:
Fixed firmly
No shaking
¶ # 2. Install mobile phone
Secure the phone to the holder.
Start:
Polar alignment applications.
¶ # 3. Start the alignment function
The application will:
Automatically identify Current Position
Calculate North or South Celestial Pole direction
and displays:
Target direction hints.
¶ # 4. Adjust tracker direction
by:
- latitude adjustment
- Azimuth adjustment
Mobile Tracker:
Until the application prompts:
Alignment completed
¶ Usage suggestions
Recommended:
- Wide-angle star field
- Travel photography
- Rapid deployment
Not recommended:
- Telephoto lens
- Deep space photography