At Rother Valley Optics, one thing we pride ourselves on is customer service and quality of our equipment. When we test your telescope, we will ensure that it is of the highest quality otherwise, we will reject the scope under our strict quality control and test another model for your peace of mind. One of the main values to look at when testing a refractor is the Strehl ratio. The higher this number, the higher quality lens you have. At Rother Valley Optics, we will guarantee the highest possible Strehl ratio for your telescope. We will aim to provide 0.95 Strehl or higher on Takahashi, RVO Horizon, William Optics and many more! Generally, the higher the Strehl ratio, the lower the Astigmatism and Coma meaning a better image quality from your instrument.

While some phones, such as my old iPhone 5, have sensors that go nuts when metal and electronic devices are nearby, newer iPhones seem to better shielded and can be mounted directly on the Star Adventurer.Since Easter Island is located at latitude 27° S and longitude 109° W, I will be 19° W from my local LSTM and I would have to set the Time Zone Scale to 19° W, as in the image below The Time Zone Scale as I would have to set it if I was imaging at Easter Island. The problem is to identify Polaris among the multitude of stars you will see when looking inside the Polar Scope. The Star Adventurer has a port for auto guiding. I haven’t used this function myself for two reasons. 1. I don’t have a guide scope & guide camera, and 2. the Star Adventurer can only guide in Right Ascension (RA). An optional camera shutter release cable is available separately for many popular camera models/brands. The Star Adventurer has a port for auto guiding. I haven’t used this function myself for two reasons:

Attention DSLR and Mirrorless Photographers! Are you ready to transcend traditional photography and venture into the realm of astrophotography? The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer series is not just a tool; it is your gateway to mastering astrophotography. From capturing outstanding Milky Way results to venturing into deep space astrophotography, this lineup is specifically designed to transform your night sky images from ordinary to extraordinary. Polar Aligning The Star Adventurer using the PS Align Pro app. Other Methods To Achieve A Precise Polar Alignment The Andromeda Galaxy. Star Adventurer Pro + William Optics RedCat 51. Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Pro vs. iOptron SkyGuider Pro Controller Via Wi-Fi using free SynScan App for iOS and Android devices or Synscan Hand Controller (available separately)Now that you know how to frame any point in the sky, you need to know how to find your target. The easiest way to do so is when your target is visible, or it sits “next” to a visible star. You could actually use the Star Adventurer for visual astronomy, too, if you wanted. The mount can handle up to 11 pounds of gear, which means a small refractor telescope with a diagonal and eyepiece are an option. Part Number: 20326 The NEW Star Adventurer GTi is an excellent choice for anyone wanting a compact portable mount for visual astronomy or astrophotography.