What Is the Difference Between Direct (Dark Sky) and Indirect (Bright Sky) Alignment in Manual Mode?

STELLINA uses stars to determine its position in the sky. Depending on sky conditions, you can choose between two types of alignment:

• Direct Alignment (Dark Sky): Choose this option if there are enough bright stars visible in the target field. STELLINA will align itself using these stars directly.
• Indirect Alignment (Bright Sky): Use this mode when there are not enough visible stars in the target field, such as near the horizon at dusk. In this case, STELLINA will first align itself using stars higher in the sky before pointing toward the target.
• Auto Mode: STELLINA will first attempt Direct Alignment, and if the sky is too bright, it will automatically switch to Indirect Alignment for a more precise positioning.

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