Digital Compass for Equatorial Mount POLE FINDER mkII Even If You See the North You Can Smoothly Align the Polar Axis Even In the NS-10 Can't Star,

【Voltage Compatibility】 When using electrical appliances, please note that they are designed for Japanese voltage specifications (90-110V), so if you use them with a different voltage, it may cause a malfunction. 【Plug Type】 Our products use Japanese plug types (A or B type). Please use a conversion adapter if necessary. 【Important Note on Transformers and Adapters】 A transformer adjusts voltage to match your device’s requirements. A conversion adapter only changes the plug shape and does not adjust voltage. Using only a conversion adapter without a transformer may result in damage to the product. 【Liability】 We are not responsible for malfunctions or damages caused by improper use, such as operating the product without a transformer. The built-in semiconductor 9-axis sensor allows instant alignment to the polar axis direction. Good reviews from astronomers Easily align the polar axis not only in the Northern Hemisphere, but also in the Southern Hemisphere where there is no North Star. However, the measurement latitude range is +85° to -10° The backlit LCD display allows smooth polar axis alignment even in the dark. Attach between the handy equatorial mount and tripod using the included fixing plate. Light and compact, weighing 35g and measuring 5cm square. Product overview ◎An electronic compass that supports polar alignment of portable equatorial mounts during astronomical observation and photography. ◎With a built-in 9-axis sensor, you can easily set the equatorial mount's polar axis (polaris star direction) at the set latitude in a short time. ◎Suitable for shooting star fields and constellations with relatively short exposures. When photographing with long exposures or long focal length lenses, highly precise adjustments using a polar-axis telescope are required. ◎You can attach the NS-10 to the telescope's equatorial mount. However, this method is not suitable for high-magnification photography, but it is fine for simple observation and low-magnification photography. operating instructions Names and functions of each part 1 Charging the built-in battery 2 Turn on/off the power 3 Calibrate the magnetic sensor 4 Calibrate the angle sensor 5 Adjust the screen brightness 6. Set the magnetic declination and latitude of the location of use 7 Attach the fixing plate 8 Align the polar axes Contents 1. POLE FINDER NS-10 mkII body 1 2. USB type-C cable for charging 1 3. Fixed plate 1 4. Label (large) 1 5. Label (small) 1 6. Instruction manual (download) 1 For more information, please visit the Kernel Hard Engineering website Specifications are subject to change without notice due to improvements. We received an evaluation from an astronomer (anonymous). ---------------------------------------------- ・Polar axis setting assistance item unique to the digital age ・Although there are smartphone apps that can detect direction and altitude, it is better to have a compact version specifically for polar axis settings. ■Easy to operate ・The initial settings were a little troublesome at first, but once you get used to it, there is no problem. ・The rest is simple. ■Setting accuracy Altitude (latitude) is not a problem, but direction is easily affected by the surrounding environment (metals and magnetism). Accuracy is particularly poor when in contact with an equatorial mount, which is a block of metal. Taking this into consideration, we checked the accuracy using an equatorial mount (Sky Memo S) equipped with a polar-axis telescope, and found that the error was within ±0.3°. A portable equatorial mount (Polarie (attached image)) without a polar telescope with only the NS-10 mkII + attached plate. When I took a photo with the polar axis setting (however, I adjusted the direction while visually checking the position of the North Star), I found that with a 50mm lens, there was no noticeable shift for about 5 minutes. ■Conclusion ・With a portable equatorial mount and a lens around 50mm, you can obtain sufficient accuracy for star field photography with an exposure of about 5 minutes. - Useful for aligning the polar axis when you cannot see the North Star or are unsure of where it is. ----------------------------------------------