Bresser Illuminator For Exos-2 Polar Scope
- Product Code: eq23196
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BRESSER Illuminator for Exos-2 Polar Scopesimply screws into the Exos-2 polar finder scope and illuminates the star-field reticle for easier polar alignment. It runs on two LR41 batteries and uses red light so as not to affect night-adapted vision.
Red LED Variable Intensity Runs on Two LR41 Batteries
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Battery | 2 x LR41 |
Packaging Info | |
Package Weight | 0.1 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 3 x 2 x 0.1" |
Related Questions and Answers
Q: 1. Can this angled polar finder scope be attached to the Sky Watcher Star Adventurer tracker or wedge for easier polar visualization to set tracking?
A: Anything is possible
Q: 2. How is the Skytracker programmed or set to track the sky based on location, season and time?
A: You simply use the included polar scope to do a polar alignment. Once it is polar aligned it will automatically rotate at the speed set with the selector switch whenever the power switch is turned on. This will give a rough polar alignment and ok tracking accuracy.For better tracking accuracy there are Apps available which allow you to enter your precise location and will then show precisely where in the polar scope reticle to align the pole star. This will give you the best accuracy possible with this unit.
Q: 3. Is the scope able to perform a good alignment with the South Pole, for those in the Southern Hemisphere? Or is it only good for the northern hemisphere users?
A: It is possible, but far from easy & a solid working knowledge of the Sth Polar region of the sky is required. Sigma Octantis suffers from being sufficiently faint that once it is naked-eye visible, it is indistinct from its surrounding background of almost equally faint stars. Decent approximate alignment for exposures 30s with wider lenses can be achieved with the 'scope removed by using the opening for it as a sighting hole for the Crux/Centaurus (pointers) method. Precise adjustment is fiddly & best practised in daylight using a terrestrial landmark to familiarise yourself with those controls first. That said, this device is a tiny fraction of the price of a cheap Equatorial telescope mount, (& that will also need aligning). This instrument needs practise & patience to get good results from it & it would be unrealistic to expect to get great photos on your first few times in the field with it. (Reviewer in Australia, 28 deg Sth)
Q: 4. Will this work with a Meade LXD75 mount?
A: Do not know who has ever tried it. it was designated specifically for the Explore Scientific Polar scope for Exos-2
Q: 5. Is it comply with Vixen polarie 35505?
A: Yes it is compatible with the Vixen Optics Polarie Star Tracker: https://bhpho.to/2YyeMV0
Q: 6. Hello. How well does the rechargeable battery perform in cold weather? best skies are often in the dead of winter. Thanks in advance.
A: I've used it in the cold mountain-top but have not run the battery down, most I've seen is about 4 hours use with battery still doing well. I do take a USB battery tank along as a backup.
Q: 7. I have a 100-400mm (3.5 lbs) lens with a canon 5D IV (1.6 lbs). Will this work? Will I need a counterweight? I would mount the lens on the device I think. Im just getting started and just learning about whats required.
A: With the camera and lens listed plus a ball, you will be close to the recommended, maximum weight limit of the SkyTracer Pro. I suggest saving the money you would spend on the iOptron SkyTracker Pro and associated counterweight and purchase the iOptron SkuGuider that has an 11 lb payload. I have the iOptron SkyTracker but wish I had purchased the SkyGuider that will better handle the heavier loads.
Q: 8. I am in Ecuador, just 200 miles south of the equator. Will this work at a latitude of almost 0?
A: Short answer is yes. But the polar scope will be of no use since both the north and south poles will not be visible. Your polar axis will be essentially horizontal. You will need to line up this axis so it points south. There will be a lot of torque on this axis from your camera load, so keep it simple! I'd suggest contacting the manufacturer for advice.
Q: 9. Does this come with the cloth carrying case, as I have seen on the iOptron website?
A: There a carrying case but it isn't cloth; it's more like a synthetic mete rial.
Q: 10. Can this be used to photograph deep space objects like the Orion nebula? I am planning to use my tamron 150-600 on a Sony A7R2. Would it work with this combo?
A: Yes however I would recommend getting the Ball Head, and Counter Weight with that set up. So it can support that weight.
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