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1. THE MOUNT f TO YOUR SPOTTING SCOPE 502S01EBU indd 4 The adjustable smartphone mount has been designed to easily attach to as well as remove from your spotting scope when not in use Place the mount onto the two mounting screws on the main body of the spotting scope threading through the two holes at the base of the mount Then using the mounting screw caps turn each one clockwise to tighten by hand Tools are not necessary and be careful not to overtighten the screw cap To remove turn the mounting screw caps counterclockwise to take them off the mounting screws and remove the mount NOTE The mount expands from 2 25 to 3 50 to fit all Apple iPhones and most Android smartphones ADDITIONAL NOTE When the mount is not in use put the mounting screw caps on the mounting screws to protect the user 8 29 14 10 19 SETTING UP YOUR SPOTTING SCOPE Before following the steps below take all components out of the box and lay them out on a tabletop or other flat surface to make sure you have everything needed to set up your spotting scope The spotting scope tripod comes pre assembled so assembling the spotting scope is easy Lay the main body of the spotting scope on its side You will note that one side of the tripod bracket is slightly different than the other side one side has a recessed area for the tripod nut Place this side facing down 2 Line up the g holes on the tripod head with the hole2. 1wo502 STAR FINDING SPOTTING SCOPE WELCOME GET READY TO UNLOCK lt THE WONDERS OF THE NIGHT SKY Thank you for purchasing our Space Navigator by Invintiv Star Finding Spotting Scope Powered by the SkyView app you will be able to Coy a easily locate the moon stars constellations and more in your spotting scope You will reveal details of the night sky unseen by your naked eye and even track space objects overhead Have fun exploring IMPORTANT PLEASE READ Please follow the instructions on the included insert card for installing the SkyView app as well as registering your device before use to ensure the app syncs correctly with your spotting scope If you are already a SkyView user you will still need to follow the directions on the card to sync the app with your product WARNING Viewing the Sun may cause permanent eye damage Do not view the Sun with your spotting scope 1 Adult supervision is recommended 502S01EBU indd 2 8 29 14 10 19 WHAT S IN THE BOX 1 Objective Lens Cap 9 Focusing Tube Screw 2 Removable Adjustable Phone Mount 10 Mounting Screws 3 Mounting Screw Caps 11 Objective Lens 4 12mm Eyepiece with case 12 Tabletop Tripod 5 Eyepiece Screw 13 Tripod Knob 6 90 Degree Diagonal Viewer 14 Tripod Head 7 Main Body Optical Tube 15 Tripod Nut 8 Focusing Knob 16 Tripod Bracket on Main Body 502S01EBU indd 3 8 29 14 10 19 SECURING
3. e view in the hardware SETTINGS BUTTON MANUAL SLIDE CALIBRATION LEFT OR Spe RIGHT TO ALIGN NOTE When using the SkyView app in manual calibration mode you will need to recalibrate the app approximately every 30 minutes to continue to adjust for outside interference ADDITIONAL NOTE This feature is only available on Apple devices at this time Check our website for further updates 502S01EBU indd 11 8 29 14 10 19 ADDITIONAL SETTINGS AND HELP Additional settings options and other helpful information can be viewed by pressing the Settings Button and then pressing the Toolbar Button similar to the following screen PRESS TOOLBAR BUTTON FOR HELP TIPS AND TRICKS e Daytime Activities Your spotting scope is great for viewing daytime activities too like nature mountain ranges and landscapes You can easily remove the phone mount when not in use Outside Interference Sometimes the image shown on your app screen and what you see through your spotting scope does not sync up by a wide margin which is due to outside interference Some examples are cell phone towers an abundance of metal such as a full parking lot and magnets which will affect the instruments within your phone In this case switch to manual calibration to compensate for this interference or move to a new location T 502S01EBU indd 12 8 29 14 10 19 Getting your Bearings in the Night Sky We recommend that when first trying t
4. not covered by this warranty For customer service in the USA please call 866 324 4438 or email es ebbrands com For customer service in the UK please call 01905 342900 or email enquiries ebbrands com COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Compatible with Apple iPhone and iPod touch running iOS 7 0 or iOS 8 0 Compatible with Google Android devices running version 4 0 3 Ice Cream Sandwich up to 4 4 KitKat Compatible with Apple amp Android devices 2 25 to 3 50 wide Dalvik runtime required Android Runtime ART is not supported Android devices require a digital compass gyroscope and accelerometer Check invintiv com spacenavigator for the most up to date compatibility information 14 502S01EBU indd 15 8 29 14 10 19 Made in China 2014 EB Brands Designed and Engineered by EB Labs All rights reserved Distributed by Invintiv A Division of EB Brands Hazleton PA 18202 For customer service in the USA please call 866 324 4438 or email cs ebbrands com Distributed in the United Kingdom by Invintiv A Division of EB Brands UK Worcester WR4 9FA For customer service in the UK please call 01905 342900 or email enquiries ebbrands com 502S01EBU indd 16 PATENT PENDING SPACE NAVIGATOR and INVINTIV brands and logos are trademarks of EB Brands All rights reserved Terminal Eleven the Terminal Eleven logo and SkyView are trademarks of Terminal Eleven LLC registered in
5. nt to find Objects that are above the horizon and or overhead visible will appear in 7 bold onscreen 502S01EBU indd 8 8 29 14 10 19 Once a space object is selected an arrow will appear TYPE onscreen to navigate you in hia the direction of the object OBJECT Simply rotate and adjust eres the altitude of the scope to align the targeted space object in the Center Reticle If the volume is turned up on SESH EHOSE your smartphone an audible ASDFGHJKL homing signal will be heard BREUER until the selected space object is aligned within o 0 a the Center Reticle To get detailed information about a space object simply tap on it onscreen Interesting information will appear at the bottom PRETAN SW of the screen and can UNTIL THE be scrolled to show more i ee details and fun facts PIN vIEW Make sure the tripod ee ee A Located in the constellation Ursa Minor Polaris has IS placed ona flat and the following classification Classical Cepheid stable surface Use the itoni SkyView app first to locate the target space object and move the spotting scope accordingly to align it You can slightly loosen the tripod knob to adjust the altitude of the spotting scope Gently turn the focus knobs slowly to adjust the sharpness of the image through the scope 502S01EBU indd 9 8 29 14 10 19 SEARCHING FOR SPACE OBJECTS cont NOTE Even when the spotting scope and app are well synced you may need t
6. o locate space objects in the night sky use the Moon North Star Polaris and or the Little Dipper Ursa Minor These space objects are very easy to find and will also let you know if you need to switch to manual calibration due to the spotting scope s field of view and the app screen not syncing from outside interference NOTE Even when the spotting scope and app are well synced you may need to make some minor adjustments with the scope to fully align the space object in your field of view Observing the Moon A great space object to begin stargazing is the Moon Although the Moon is brightest when it is full one of the best times to observe the Moon is during its crescent to half moon phases Shadows will provide contrast and reveal more detail on the lunar surface Nighttime Visibility Atmospheric conditions and artificial light pollution are usually the key limiting factors regarding how much detail will be visible in the night sky Avoid observing space objects when they are low on the horizon when they are directly over a source of radiating heat such as a rooftop when it is hazy cloudy or foggy and in areas that give off a lot of light pollution such as a streetlamp or city skyline in your field of view Learn more at invintiv com spacenavigator 502S01EBU indd 13 8 29 14 10 19 C CARING FOR YOUR SPOTTING SCOPE Protect the spotting scope from impact and do not force any of the moving parts of the
7. o make some minor adjustments with the scope to fully align the space object in your field of view Space objects will appear to slowly drift across your spotting scope s field of view due to the Earth s rotation To keep the targeted space object centered you may need to nudge the scope CALIBRATING SKYVIEW If SkyView seems inaccurate then the digital compass in your smartphone is likely experiencing interference and needs to be calibrated First make sure you are away from large metal objects or objects that can produce strong magnetic fields Then remove your smartphone from the mount hold it in front of you and swing your smartphone in a looping figure 8 motion Put your smartphone back in the mount Repeat this until the objects onscreen appear to be in the correct location For best results always reset the compass as described above when you open SkyView If you consistently see the interference screen and it will not go away it is possible that the compass is in a bad state To clear this issue please reset your smartphone 502S01EBU indd 10 8 29 14 10 19 MANUAL CALIBRATION If the above troubleshooting does not work you can switch to manual calibration to compensate for outside interference Tap on the Settings Button and then the Calibration Button at the bottom right of the menu that pops up Tap on Manual and you can move the view of the sky back and forth with the slider onscreen to align with th
8. r smartphone such as your geographic location to provide an accurate view of the sky An introductory tutorial will appear highlighting common features This tutorial will not appear the next time you launch the app although the tutorial is available on the help screen SKYVIEW SCREEN OVERVIEW Depending on your smartphone the main screen will look similar to the following SEARCH SETTINGS BUTTON BUTTON SPACE OBJECTS CENTER RETICLE OBJECT OBJECT INFORMATION NAME 6 502S01EBU indd 7 8 29 14 10 19 SEARCHING FOR SPACE OBJECTS When using SkyView there are two ways to search for space objects in the sky Scanning for space objects The screen shows a real time view of the sky overhead By simply rotating the scope or adjusting its altitude various space objects will come into view onscreen Each space object that passes within the Center Reticle will be highlighted and its name will appear Locating and tracking specific space objects You can target a desired space object in the sky by pressing the Search Button Depending on your smartphone a screen will appear similar to the following Search Q Search all objects Solar System f Stars Constellations Brightest Satellites Nebulae amp Galaxies Messier Objects Get More Space Objects You can tap on one of the various categories of objects and choose from the list or you can type in the name of any space object you wa
9. s in the tripod bracket of the main body and then thread the tripod knob through these holes 4 Flip the main body of the amp spotting scope and the tripod over Pull the tripod knob out slightly so you can align the tripod nut in the recessed area It is properly aligned when it drops into this area A Once aligned turn the tripod knob clockwise to thread it through the tripod nut to hand tighten 502S01EBU indd 5 8 29 14 10 19 5 Expand the tripod legs to stand the spotting scope up on a tabletop 6 Loosen the focusing tube screw Insert the end of the 90 degree diagonal viewer into the focusing tube and tighten the screw to hold it in place 7 Loosen the eyepiece screw on the 90 degree diagonal viewer Insert the 12mm eyepiece into the 90 degree diagonal viewer and then tighten the eyepiece screw 8 Remove the protective cover on both sides of the focusing knob Aa The assembly is 5 now complete 502S01EBU indd 6 8 29 14 10 19 FIND SPACE OBJECTS WITH YOUR SPOTTING SCOPE Now that your scope is set up it s time to go out and find stars constellations and other space objects in the sky Before starting the SkyView app please ensure that your smartphone is securely positioned in the mount in order to protect it during use When launching SkyView for the first time it may ask you for permission to use certain features on you
10. spotting scope nor mount beyond their limits e Protect your spotting scope s optics by putting on the lens cap when not in use e Store your spotting scope in a cool dry place when not in use Do not leave nor store in direct sunlight e Store your spotting scope s eyepiece in the supplied case when not in use Clean your spotting scope s optics with a lens cleaning cloth not included to avoid scratching the lenses Dirty lenses obstruct the amount of light transmitted through the lens and will affect your overall viewing experience UPGRADE TO THE B SKYVIEW FOR MORE STARS CONSTELLATIONS SATELLITES amp OTHER SPACE OBJECTS 13 502S01EBU indd 14 8 29 14 10 19 CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY If you have any questions setting up or using your product please visit www invintiv com spacenavigator to learn more read our related FAQs and for any customer support amp warranty service information This product is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and service only to the original purchaser for a period of one year from the date of purchase If the product is damaged due to accident improper or unreasonable use or maintenance has been modified in design or function subjected to abuse misuse mishandling or unauthorized repair this damage is not covered by the warranty Further product malfunction or deterioration due to normal wear is
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