SKY-WATCHER Star Adventurer 2i User Manual

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Before using the Polar Scope for polar alignment, the Polar Scope itself must be
calibrated to ensure the pattern in the Polar Scope is aligned to the mount’s R.A. axis. The
following steps will outline how to calibrate the Polar Scope. Calibrating during daytime
is strongly recommended :
1. Choose a xed object (the Polaris at night, or a faraway object in daytime); orient Star
Adventurer to put the crosshair of the Polar Scope exactly on the chosen object.
2. Rotate the mount in R.A. axis for half a turn.
3. If the object remains exactly behind the crosshair in the Polar Scope after the rotation,
then it means the Polar Scope is aligned to the R.A. axis and no calibration is needed.
4. If, during rotation, you see the object wandering o󰀨, calibration is needed. You should
rotate the Star Adventurer 2i to nd the point where the object is at the longest distance
from the crosshair center, and then you should move the crosshair halfway towards the
object (Fig 2), using the 3 tiny adjustment screws on the side of the Polar Scope (Fig 1). A
1.5mm Allen wrench is needed.
IMPORTANT WARNING: Adjusting with the very small Allen screws is delicate. Read the
note below.
Appendix I : Calibrate The Polar Scope
Adjust these screws
If Polaris drifted to here
Place Polaris here
(Half of the distance)
Fig 1
Fig 2

SKY-WATCHER Star Adventurer 2i Specifications

General

Brand	SKY-WATCHER
Model	Star Adventurer 2i
Category	Accessories
Language	English