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 the handheld equatorial mount and the tripod using the included mounting plate. With the built-in semiconductor 9-axis sensor, it can be instantly aligned to the polar axis direction. The backlit LCD display allows for smooth polar alignment even in dark conditions. Overview of the product: ◎ It is an electronic compass that supports polar alignment of portable equatorial mounts during astronomical observation and photography. ◎ With a built-in 9-axis sensor, it allows 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 telephoto lens photography, precise adjustments using a polar alignment telescope 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."
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basic information
User Manual Names and Functions of Each Part 1. Charging the built-in battery 2. Turning the power on and off 3. Calibrating the magnetic sensor 4. Calibrating the angle sensor 5. Adjusting the screen brightness 6. Setting the magnetic declination and latitude for the usage location 7. Attaching the fixing plate 8. Aligning the polar axis Contents 1. POLE FINDER NS-10 main unit 1 2. USB Type-C charging cable 1 3. Fixing plate 1 4. Label (large) 1 5. Label (small) 1 6. User manual 1 Downloadable from the dedicated website (see enclosed information card)
Price information
¥27,280 (including tax and shipping)
Price range
P2
Delivery Time
P1
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An electronic compass that supports polar axis alignment of portable equatorial mounts during celestial observation and photography. Received evaluation from an anonymous astronomy researcher. - A polar axis setting assistance item unique to the digital age. - While there are smartphone apps that can detect azimuth and altitude, it is commendable that this is compactly designed specifically for polar axis alignment.
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Company information
In 2021, we became an independent entity within the Kernel Group as Kernel Hard Engineering Co., Ltd. to develop our own brand of system products, including hardware. The Kernel Concept, which serves as the foundation of the Kernel Group, was established in 1985. Under a close relationship with local manufacturing industries, we have been involved in the development of embedded software and have continued to grow as a mid-sized independent IT company in the Chubu region, one of Japan's manufacturing hubs. The various systems produced from the technical, organizational, and human resources we have cultivated over our 35-year history are highly regarded for their quality. Through the natural expansion of our technological connections, we have also built a track record in the fields of FA, CAD/CAM/CAE, and in recent years, we have been actively engaged in system development utilizing the web and cloud technologies. Currently, the entire Kernel Group has approximately 1,000 employees.
