Can you show how your iPhone is set up with the Sky Watcher? I did some brief research after seeing your comment. I’d like to try some Astrophotograhy with my 14 Pro, but not entirely sure where to start with equipment I need.
Is this what you have along with a way to mount your iPhone to it? I see that it’s supposed to auto align itself with the stars as they move in the sky - it was I reading that wrong? The long exposure can be set up in Halide, or do you use a different app? I’m trying to figure out how to set it up on there.
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Sure thing I can help. The tracking device does not align itself, you will have to do that, but it’s not hard if you know a little bit about where the Northstar is and basic knowledge of astronomy. I purchased the pro kit for that tracking device which comes with the T rail and the bar with the counter weights on it but you don’t really need that for the iPhone, you will need that if you choose to put a regular camera and big lens on it but it only holds a maximum weight of 11 pounds they say. Just the basic star adventure with the wedge and camera mount is really all you need. I purchased an aluminum adjustable cell phone holder and screwed it on top of the tracking mount for the photos. I did use the night mode on the default camera which only gives me 30 seconds of exposure time. the only reason that I used the tracking device is to get rid of the small trailing of stars caused by the earths rotation. without the tracking device Your stars will look slightly elongated. when I get home, I’ll have to get you a photo of my set up, I don’t have one on this phone right now. This is the cellphone mount that I purchased. it allows me to swivel the iPhone in all different directions while it’s on that tracking mount.
Metal Smartphone Tripod Adapter for Phone - Universal iPhone Tripod Mount - Fits iPhone 11 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, Samsung - Sturdiest Phone Tripod Mount Attachment
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This is the app that I use to align the skywatcher star adventure, he just have to choose the proper reticle that’s in the app to work with the tracking device. I can get set up usually in 10 minutes or less.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/polar-scope-align-pro/id970161373 anyway, like I said, I will message you later with photos and other information that you’ll need for using this device. Thanks for the compliments and reply.
This is the tracking set up that I have. You’ll have to provide a sturdy tripod, though.
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