Horizontal Calibration for Seestar S50

Introduction

This tutorial guides you through the process of performing horizontal calibration for the Seestar S50. Proper calibration is essential for quickly locating target objects, eliminating the need for leveling, and enhancing the quality of your frames. Following these steps will improve your overall experience with the Seestar S50.

Step 1: Prepare Your Equipment

• Ensure your Seestar S50 is set up correctly:
  • Place it on a stable surface.
  • Verify that the mount is secure.
• Check the battery level of your device to prevent interruptions during calibration.

Step 2: Access Calibration Settings

• Power on your Seestar S50.
• Navigate to the settings menu:
  • Use the control panel or app to find the "Calibration" option.
• Select "Horizontal Calibration" from the available options.

Step 3: Align the Device

• Aim the Seestar S50 towards a known horizontal reference point:
  • This could be a distant building, tree line, or any straight edge.
• Make sure the reference point is within the device's field of view.

Step 4: Execute Calibration

• Start the calibration process:
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to align the device with the reference point.
• Confirm the calibration when prompted:
  • The device may take a moment to process and confirm the calibration.

Step 5: Verify Calibration

• After calibration, check the alignment:
  • Use the Seestar S50 to locate a target object.
  • Observe if it can identify the object quickly and accurately.
• Adjust if necessary:
  • If the target is not found, repeat the calibration process.

Step 6: Test Frame Quality

• Take a few frames of the night sky:
  • Analyze the star quality in each frame.
• Ensure you are getting consistent and high-quality frames:
  • This will enhance your subsequent image processing and stacking.

Conclusion

Completing the horizontal calibration for your Seestar S50 is crucial for improved performance and efficiency. By following these steps, you should be able to quickly locate targets, reduce the need for leveling, and achieve better frame quality for enhancements. If you experience issues, consider revisiting the calibration steps to ensure everything is aligned correctly. Happy stargazing!