Vixen Polarie User Manual

Polarie
Star Tracker
User's Guide
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Vixen Polarie Specifications

General

Brand	Vixen
Model	Polarie
Category	GPS
Language	English

Summary

PREFACE

WARNING!

Critical safety warning regarding direct sun observation and potential irreversible eye damage.

CAUTION

Important safety precautions for product use, preventing injuries and equipment damage.

HANDLING AND STRAGE

Guidelines for safe handling, storage, and care of the product.

BEFORE USE

Mode Dial

Requirements and Useful Items

Lists essential and conditionally useful equipment and items for astro-photography with the Polarie.

SETTING UP

Setting up the Polarie

Step-by-step instructions on mounting the Polarie onto the M178-V tripod.

USING THE POLARIE

What is Polar Alignment?

Explains the concept of polar alignment and its importance for star tracking.

Using the Polarie in the Northern Hemisphere

Find Polaris using a compass and the latitude of your location

Method to find Polaris using a compass and adjusting the Polarie to your geographic latitude.

Find Polaris from Cassiopeia and the Big Dipper

Using the Polarie in the Southern Hemisphere

Find Octans using Small Magellanic Cloud and the Southern Cross (Crux) as pointers

Find Octans using the arrangement of stars in the Southern Cross (Crux) as pointers

Find Octans using Small Magellanic Cloud, Beta Hydrus and Gamma Octantis as pointers

Point the Polarie to the South Celestial Pole

How to aim the Polarie towards the South Celestial Pole using Octans.

Basic Camera Settings

1/2 : Star-Scape Photography Mode

Details the Star-Scape mode, tracking at half speed, and provides exposure time recommendations.

: Wide-Field Astrophotography Mode

Explains Wide-Field mode for capturing stars without trails and provides exposure time tables.

: Solar Tracking Mode

Lunar Tracking Mode