Digital Compass for Equatorial Mounts POLE FINDER NS-10
Supports polar axis alignment of portable equatorial mounts during celestial observation and photography. It is useful when the North Star is not visible or when you are unsure which star is the North Star.
Available for purchase on Amazon. The address is below. It is designed for domestic use in Japan. Weighing 120g and measuring 5cm square, it is lightweight and compact. It can be attached between a handheld equatorial mount and a tripod using the included mounting plate. With the built-in semiconductor 9-axis sensor, it can be aligned to the polar axis direction instantly. The backlit LCD display allows for smooth polar alignment even in dark conditions. Overview of the product: ◎ This is an electronic compass that supports polar alignment of portable equatorial mounts during astronomical observation and photography. ◎ It has a built-in 9-axis sensor, allowing for easy and quick setting of the polar axis (North Star direction) of the equatorial mount at the specified latitude. ◎ It is suitable for relatively short exposure astrophotography of star fields and constellations. For long exposure or long focal length photography, precise adjustments using a polar scope or similar device are necessary. ◎ The NS-10 can be attached to the telescope's equatorial mount. However, this method is not suitable for high-magnification photography, but it is fine for simple observations or low-magnification photography. ◎ An introduction article about the product is published on page 99 of the March issue of the monthly astronomy magazine "Star Navigation."
- Company：カーネル・ハード・エンジニアリング
- Price：10,000 yen-100,000 yen
