SKY-WATCHER Star Adventurer 2i User Manual

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Features
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Introduction
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The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Body
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The Optional Accessories
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Preparation
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Setup Tripod
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Mount Star Adventurer 2i
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Mount The Imaging Equipment
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For Astrophotography
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For Time-Lapse Photography
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Provide Power Source
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Start Using Star Adventurer 2i
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Overview
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LED Status Indicators
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Basic Operation In APP mode
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Astrophotography and Astro Time-Lapse
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Astrophotography
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Astro Time-Lapse
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Polar Alignment
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Polar Alignment in the Northern Hemisphere
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Polar Alignment in the Southern Hemisphere
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Using Star Adventurer mini Console in APP mode
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Using the Star Adventurer mini Console For Astrophotograhy
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Using the Star Adventurer mini Console For Astro Time-Lapse
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Using the Star Adventurer mini Console For Time-Lapse Photography
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Manual Control with the Star Adventurer mini Console
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Settings with the Star Adventurer mini Console
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Wi-Fi Network
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Six Preprogrammed Function Modes
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Appendix I : Calibrate The Polar Scope
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Appendix
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: Fine-Tuning Mounting Assembly
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Appendix
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: Equatorial Wedge
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Appendix
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: How to Restore Factory Settings
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Appendix
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: Firmware Upgrade Procedure
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Appendix
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: Specication
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CONTENT

SKY-WATCHER Star Adventurer 2i Specifications

General

Payload Capacity	5 kg
Tracking Modes	Sidereal, Solar, Lunar
Wi-Fi	Yes
Mount Type	Equatorial
Latitude Adjustment	0° to 70°
Weight	1.2 kg
Smartphone Control	Yes
Tracking Rates	Sidereal, Solar, Lunar
Power Source	4 x AA batteries or external 5V USB
Connectivity	USB
Battery Life	Up to 72 hours
Compatibility	Compatible with most DSLR cameras
App Compatibility	iOS and Android