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Park your eVscope 2
After each observation, use the Park function of your eVscope 2, accessible from the User
> My eVscope menu. This will automatically move it to the zenith position and turn it off .
If your eVscope 2 doesn’t go perfectly into a vertical position when parked, it is normal.
Replace your telescope cover and eyepiece cover before storing your eVscope 2 in its
backpack.
If you run into challenges during this routine, please consult the troubleshooting section
or visit help.unistellar.com.
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Best practices for
your observations
In this section we will explain a few recommended manipulations for any future observations.
Thermalization
What is thermalization?
Thermalization refers to the process of equalizing the temperature between the
components of your eVscope 2 and its external environment.
Why should I thermalize my eVscope 2 ?
The eVscope 2 performance will be optimized if the mirror reaches thermal balance.
This step is very important to ensure that the mirror and the tube will not fl ex during use,
resulting in potential changes in focus and image quality. Moreover, much like a hot road in
the sun, diff erences in temperature can create a blur eff ect due to air displacement - this
could aff ect the quality of your observations.
How to thermalize my eVscope 2 ?
If there is a diff erence in temperature between the outside and the room your eVscope
2 is stored in, turn on your eVscope 2 and put it outside about 15-30 minutes prior to your
observation, depending on the temperature diff erence.
Focus adjustment
What is the focus ?
The focus refers to the distance between the mirror and the sensor, causing the light rays
from the object to properly converge. If the rays converge after or before the sensor, the
image will be blurry.
How often should I adjust the focus ?
Adjust the focus before any observation including after leaving the eVscope 2 outside to
thermalize. You might have to re-adjust your focus during long observation nights if the
temperature has dropped dramatically or if other parameters of your observation have
changed.
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