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 If you just got your Seestar, watch these videos. If your Seestar is on the way, watch these videos. If you don't know what the Seestar is, watch these videos.  If you just got your Seestar, watch these videos. If your Seestar is on the way, watch these videos. If you don't know what the Seestar is, watch these videos. 
  
-Trevor Jones has some of the best astrophotography [[https://www.youtube.com/@AstroBackyard|videos]] and [[https://astrobackyard.com|info]] on the web. This quick and enthusiastic rundown on the Seestar is a good way to get oriented.+I made this short video with the help of Elsa, my AI friend. My script was written to give you an idea of what the Seestar S50 can and can't do{{ youtube>4EPyBLa90kQ?half }} and she does a pretty darn good job of presenting the material.\\  
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 +For a more hands-on understanding of what to expect from the Seestar S50 Trevor Jones made this video the Seestar was first released, so it's a little out of date, but it will give you a quick and enthusiastic rundown on the Seestar. It's a good way to get oriented.
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-Damon Scotting is an experienced astrophotographer who does a good job of demoing the Seestar. Worth watching, too, because it'll help you know what to expect. +
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 Inspect all components for any damage or missing items. Inspect all components for any damage or missing items.
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-Read through the included paper quick start guide and the almost as short full user guide. Yes, read it!  
  
 ===== Assemble ===== ===== Assemble =====
  
-Attach the Seestar to the tripod using the mounting screw. Hold the scope and twist the tripod, not then other way around.+Attach the Seestar to the tripod using the mounting screw. Hold the scope and twist the tripod, not the other way around.
  
 Ensure the connection is secure but not overly tight. Ensure the connection is secure but not overly tight.
  
-Do not extend the tripod legs to ensure stability. If you set in on a table make sure the table is rock steady.+Do not extend the tripod legs to ensure stability. If you set it on a table, make sure the table is rock-steady.Do not set it on a table without the tripod as the  bottom of the scope will interfere with rotation 
  
-Check that the tripod is more or less level.+Check that the tripod is more or less level. It doesn't have to be perfect.
  
  
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 Connect the provided USB-C to USB-A power cable to the Seestar's charging port and computer or charging block. Connect the provided USB-C to USB-A power cable to the Seestar's charging port and computer or charging block.
  
-The indicator lights will show the charging status (e.g., four red bars when fully charged, and flashing red when it's about to die).+The indicator lights will show the charging status (e.g., four red bars means it's fully charged, and one flashing red bar means it's about to die).
  
 Allow the battery to charge fully before your first use. Allow the battery to charge fully before your first use.
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 {{ :qr_seestar_ap.png?nolink&400|}}Go to your device's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store). {{ :qr_seestar_ap.png?nolink&400|}}Go to your device's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store).
  
-Use this QR code of search for the official Seestar app and download it.+Use this QR code or search for the official Seestar app and download it.
  
 Install the app (preferably on a tablet) and follow any on-screen instructions. Install the app (preferably on a tablet) and follow any on-screen instructions.
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 The app will guide you through the process of entering the Seestar's Wi-Fi password, etc. The app will guide you through the process of entering the Seestar's Wi-Fi password, etc.
  
-Later, go back and set up Station Mode. Instead of connecting to the Seestar WiFi hotspot, you'll set up a connection to your home WiFi network. Then you can use your home WiFi to extend your control range and surf the web while using your Seestar+Later, go back and set up Station Mode. Instead of connecting to the Seestar WiFi hotspot, set up a connection to your home WiFi network. Then you can use your home WiFi to extend your control range, send pictures, use email, and surf the web while using your Seestar.
  
  
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 A couple of preliminary steps are required the first time you use the scope. Find a level (not just flat) surface, then go to Advanced Setting and tap Level Sensor Calibration, and do as it tells you. Then Tap Compass Calibration and follow those instructions. A couple of preliminary steps are required the first time you use the scope. Find a level (not just flat) surface, then go to Advanced Setting and tap Level Sensor Calibration, and do as it tells you. Then Tap Compass Calibration and follow those instructions.
  
-Its not really calibration, but you probably should not skip Horizontal Calibration, so push the slider to left. Turn on Save Each Frame and Skyatlas Sync if they're off.+It's not really calibration, but you should not skip Horizontal Calibration, so push the slider to left. It checks to see how level the scope is and compensates for any error. 
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 +Turn on Save Each Frame and Skyatlas Sync if they're off.
  
  
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 Point the Seestar at a scenic object and tap the red button to capture an image Point the Seestar at a scenic object and tap the red button to capture an image
  
-Tap the Auto Focus button and watch the Seestar find the right place.+Tap the Auto Focus button and watch the Seestar find the right setting.
  
-Note that terrestrial and sky objects require different focus. In fact, the Moon and Sun do too. Moral: run autofocus on every object before you start capturing images.+Note that terrestrial and sky objects require a different focus point. In fact, the Moon and Sun do too. Moral: run autofocus on every object before you start capturing images.
  
 Go to settings (Me button, right end of bottom menu) and turn Manual Focus on, then go back to home screen Go to settings (Me button, right end of bottom menu) and turn Manual Focus on, then go back to home screen
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 ===== Tweak Image (Optional) ===== ===== Tweak Image (Optional) =====
  
-Use the Seestar app or other photo editing software to adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and other image parameters.+Use the Seestar app or other photo editing software such as AstroEdit (iOS) to adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and other image parameters.
  
-You can also crop the image or apply filters for creative effects using Lightroom, Photomator, iOS AstroEdit, etc.+You can also crop the image or apply filters for creative effects using Lightroom, Photomator, AstroEdit, etc.
  
  
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