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Polarie Star Tracker User's Guide59ki-11-（0000）-00-107-（miz）（M）(k)

PREPARATIONPolarie works with 2 AA alkaline batteries which are sold separately. An external power supply is available for the Polarie

SETTING UPExtension clampsExtension clampsTo be evenPull apart fullyPull apart fullyTo be evenSetting up the PolarieThis manual describes Polarie whi

SETTING UPBall headCamera mounting blockTurn the camera mounting block while pushing the 1/4” thread screwBall headCamera mounting blockTurn the camer

USING THE POLARIEFlow of Operation What is Polar Alignment?Polar align the PolarieSetting various functions on the cameraDetermining a frameTurning ON

USING THE POLARIEOrient northBacklit in redLatitudeNorthOrient northNorthOrient north using Polarie's compass and face the front side of

CassiopeoaExtends 5 timesExtends 5 timesBig DipperPolarisUSING THE POLARIEThe constellations Cassiopeia and the Big Dipper (part of Ursa Major) are ne

Small Magellanic CloudLarge Magellanic CloudHYDRUSOCTANSMENSAVOLANSCARINACENTAURUSCRUXCHAMAELEONMUSCADORADOαγβδβγ1γ2γ3υτσχ80°70°Small Magellanic Cloud

USING THE POLARIE1. Find Octans using Small Magellanic Cloud and the Southern Cross (Crux) as pointersDraw an imaginary line between the center o

Mode d i alN-S change switchN-S change switchUSING THE POLARIEBasic Camera Settings Set camera's various modes, shutter exposure times and lens

USING THE POLARIE: Star-Scape Photography ModeIf this mode is selected, the Polarie tracks stars at half the speed of the diurnal moti

PREFACE This manual describes the functions of the Polarie star tracker. You may occasionally find descriptions in the text not relevant to your parti

f=100mm1 min.01 sec.1 min.02 sec.1 min.05 sec.1 min.11 sec.1 min.20 sec.1 min.36 sec.2 min.03 sec.3 min.00 sec.5 min.56 sec.f=85mm1 min.12 sec.1 min.1

SPECIFICATIONSTypeTracking ModeWheel gearWorm gearBearings DriveMaximum Loading weightPolar sight holeTilt meterStandard accessoryWorking voltageOpera

SPECIFICATIONSModel Tripod legsMinimum tripod lengthWorking heightElevator pole extensionCamera thread sizeMaximum loading weightWeightStandard access

APPENDIXUsing an optional Polarie Polar Axis Scope Your polar alignment on the Polarie can be improved with use of the dedicated polar axis scope sold

APPENDIXUsing the Polarie Polar Axis Scope in the Northern HemisphereExample: If your location is Tokyo, which has a longitude of 139° E,

BubbleLine marksAPPENDIXUncover the cap on the back side of the Polarie and remove the front camera mounting block.Insert the polar axis

Octantisσ(Sigma)χ(Chi)τ(Tau)υ(Upsilon)Magnitude5.55.25.65.7γ2βυτσχγ3Field of view of the polar axis scopeOctantis four starsPrecessionPosition of Po

γ2βυτσχγ3Field of view of the polar axis scopeLoosen the pan head grip for adjustmentMatch with the orientation of the four starsThe orientation of th

Polarie Star Tracker User's Guide59ki-11-（80000094）-2S-84-（miz）（M）(k)

CONTENTS PREFACEWarning!CautionHandling and Storage ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ P 2・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・P 2

ZenithNorth Celestial PoleNorth Celestial PoleEarth's AxisPolar AxisHorizonEquatorNorth PoleSouth PoleBEFORE USEThe Polarie box contains the part

Compass(Inside)□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□BEFORE USEParts DescriptionsN-S Change SwitchUSB-minib Plug Socket for External Power SupplyBattery Compartment

Ball head adapter (Velbon QHD-43) is pre-installed on the tripod.Crank handleLeg angle adjusterCenter column lock leverCenter columnStandard UNC 1/4”

: Power OFF: Preparation: Star-Scape Photography : Wide-Field AstroPhoto- graphy : Solar tracking : Lunar trackingLegend : Mode DescriptionShuts of

A table below shows necessary equipment and items that are useful for astro-photography with the Polarie.Essential : Needed subject to conditio

(1)It is strongly recommended that your camera have functions that satisfy the following specifications. A bulb shutter mechanism is neede