How do I make sure my phone is properly installed?

The application will guide you through this step:

1. Align your phone's camera with Hestia's eyepiece. 
   
2. Point Hestia at a clear part of the sky, a light source or a clear wall.
   
3. Locate your smartphone using the magnets
   
4. Look for the position where the green circle corresponds to the visible part of the image.
   

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• How to install my phone on Hestia?

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• How will you prevent smartphones from falling off during tracking?

  Removable magnets hold your smartphone in place on Hestia. This will also ensure that the phone's lens is properly aligned with the eyepiece.

• Can we make a mosaic from stars or planetary mode?

  The mosaic mode is based on the mechanics of stacking, so it is not available on objects with direct observation (moon, planets, stars, sun).

• Can I make a mosaic from a manual target?

  Yes, it is possible to launch the mosaic mode from a manual target. You will have the choice on the application between the "Observe" or "Mosaic" buttons.