STELLINA
The Virgo cluster Challenge - May 2023
- Which object do I need to observe: For Stellina owners: M60 - What picture format do I need to send? We will need to receive the TIFF format. Please do not edit your image and do not add text to it. Here is a tutorial on how to save the Tiff format ...
How do I transfer my instrument's warranty?
If you intend to sell your instrument to a new owner and the warranty is still valid, you will need to either: - Ask the new owner to use the registration form - Contact the support team with the following new owner details: First Name Last Name ...
Plan My night Tutorial
The Plan my Night feature will allow you to schedule your observations all night long. Please note that this is currently only working with objects in the catalog, not manual targets. Click on the “+” Create a plan Select your observatory Select the ...
How to set up the tripod Easy Lock Plate?
1. The Easy Lock Plate is delivered with two parts. 2. Screw the small plate to the base of your instrument. You can tighten the plate with an 11mm wrench 3. Place your Stellina bubble level on top of the Gitzo plate and attach the Easy Lock base on ...
Mosaic Mode Tutorial
The beta version of Mosaic Mode is open to everyone. This is the first version containing most of the main features. However, depending on the device, the application may crash or some features may not work properly. The beta mode allows us to ...
Solar Mode with Stellina
The solar mode requires the acquisition of the specific Stellina filter. You can purchase it here. The solar mode requires Stellina to have been used once at night. Launch of the solar mode Make sure you select the right observatory and level your ...
Why is Stellina software version upraded from V30 to V2.5?
As we are are now fully working with 2 instruments (Stellina & Vespera), we needed to homogenize the software.
How to select the picture formats you want to save (jpeg, Fits, Tiff, Live, Debug)
1. Click on the widget Instrument from the Space Center: 2. Click on Storage Settings: 3. Select the formats you would like to use:
How can I rename my instrument?
You can rename your instrument from the instrument page on Singularity: 1. Click on the edit button near the actual name of your instrument 2. Enter the new name 3. Click on SAVE
How to power and start Stellina, step-by-step
1. To open the battery compartment, press the top of the hatch, by positioning your finger on the raised dot. 2. Connect the battery to the telescope: The USB-A end should reach the port of your power bank (opposite) The USB-C end of the cable should ...
Why did Stellina initialization fail?
There can be several reasons for initialization failures. Please check that: - You have selected the right observation station in your Space Center (Singularity app). - The optical arm is properly deployed and pointing at an area with sufficiently ...
My USB flash drive is not detected or the files are not saved on it.
Note: USB ports are only available in Stellina instruments. Open the Space Center and tap on the thumbnail of Stellina (1) to check if your flash drive is detected (2). 1. 2. 3. Select the picture formats you would like to save in the Storage ...
What payment methods do you accept?
You can pay either with your credit/debit card or Paypal. New! We can offer a payment in 4 installments for the following countries: Spain Belgium Germany Italy Austria Ireland Luxemburg The Netherlands Portugal For any other countries, the payment ...
How to turn off Stellina completely?
Once you've closed Stellina through the app, you just need to unplug the battery (and charge it for next time!). There is no special Off button on the instrument.
What are the minimum/maximum temperatures in which Stellina can operate?
Stellina is designed to be used between 0° and 40° Celcius. Below 0°C the instrument will still be able to operate without risk of damage, but : - The quality of the tracking can be affected, resulting in defects of fineness and roundness in the ...
What file size can Stellina create?
Stellina can create the following file size: - JPEG: up to 4-5 Mb in full resolution - Fits: 12 Mb - Tiff: up to 36 Mb in full resolution To check your Stellina is in full resolution: 1. Go to your profile tab & click on the 3 dots 2. Click on ...
Can I observe the same objects during several night observation
Yes, but the user has no other choice than to stack the raw data from the USB stick him/herself. Today, Stellina does not know how to stack over several nights. But this is being considered for future development!
When will my card be charged?
Your card will be charged as soon as you place the order.
What is the difference between alignment type direct (dark sky) and indirect (bright sky) in the manual mode?
STELLINA uses the stars to figure out its position in the sky. - Choose Direct alignment if there are enough bright stars visible in the target field. - Choose Indirect alignment if there are not enough stars visible in the target field (for example, ...
How can I relaunch the autofocus?
You may notice that stars are not sharp enough or receive a notification regarding a drop of temperature, requiring you to relaunch the autofocus. In this case, click on the 3 dots from your observation screen and click on Restart Autofocus. Note ...
Can STELLINA track satellites or ISS?
This feature is currently under study.
Does STELLINA integrate dark, flat and offset files?
Flat would be complicated to manage because of the field derotator The bias (offset) is not necessarily necessary on recent sensors (more so than on our cameras, we found that it was impossible to control the behavior of the sensor below 0.5s) The ...
Where are your STELLINA pictures stored?
There are 3 ways to store your pictures taken with Stellina: On your Singularity app On your device (Smartphone or tablet) On a USB stick
What can I photograph with STELLINA?
STELLINA is what can be called a “large field” astrograph (astrophoto camera) because its field is about 1° x 0.7°. To get a better idea, the Sun and the Moon represent a field of about 0.5°, so they perfectly fill the sensor’s field. STELLINA is ...
Can I retrieve the raw images and process them myself?
Yes, just plug a USB key into the STELLINA compartment before the start of your observation to retrieve the files in the following format: The final photos processed by STELLINA are available in jpg format. Raw images are available in fits format ...
How is my smartphone connected to STELLINA?
STELLINA has a built-in Wi-Fi connection. You do not necessarily need an internet connection to connect to STELLINA. The station is like a residential (home) gateway to which you can connect via a Wi-Fi connection.
Can I connect STELLINA to external softwares such as Sharpcap or Stellarium?
No, this is not a current feature available.
Does STELLINA support multiple users at the same time?
Yes, you can connect up to 10 smartphones and tablets to STELLINA at the same time. One of them will be designated as the administrator and the other users will be able to see the pictures taken by the instrument. For the users who regularly organize ...
Can I connect STELLINA to a laptop/computer?
No. For now, the mobile app is only developed for smartphones and tablets.
Can I do solar observations with STELLINA?
Solar Mode is now available (your Stellina needs to be updated to V2.9). Your Stellina will need to be equipped with a solar filter in order to protect the camera. You can purchase the filter here.
Can I use STELLINA in urban areas?
Yes, the station integrates a light pollution filter which allows you to use it in urban or suburban areas (small cities). However, nothing will ever replace a dark and pure sky. Please, also note that some objects that are visible from the ...
Is the field derotator integrated?
Essential for the proper operation of the instrument, the field derotator is integrated and controlled by the onboard computer. Depending on the target star, the rotator adapts its rotation speed. This also changes the sensor field to achieve perfect ...
How is STELLINA powered?
STELLINA requires a power source delivering at least 5.1V (+/- 0.1V) and at least 2.4A on a USB Type-C connector. For that, two solutions exist: – an external power adapter (plugged on your mains) – an external battery (e.g. power bank used to charge ...
What is STELLINA's autonomy time?
The power consumption of the instrument is about 2A. Therefore, a battery of 10 000 mAh assures you autonomy of about 5 hours. If your Stellina is working in a cold environment or with high humidity, the heating system will turn on and consume your ...
How do you manage the problem of lens fogging or condensation?
Fogging, lens condensation, or dewing is a well-known problem in astronomy, too often responsible for interrupting observations. To handle this problem, STELLINA incorporates a heating resistance system (dew heater) that activates automatically to ...
How does the focus work?
When the temperature changes, it may cause a change in focus. To correct this, STELLINA integrates an autofocus system. In this way, you can go to sleep with peace of mind, your pictures will benefit from perfect focus throughout the night. During ...
Does STELLINA track the stars?
Thanks to its motorized system, STELLINA can track the stars. The tracking is also working when using manual pointing mode.
How does STELLINA's initialization work?
STELLINA is fully automatized, but it requires some information in order to start photographing. First, it needs to know its exact position (coordinates, time), this information is provided using your device’s GPS, when creating your Observatory on ...
Which elements are built-in to STELLINA?
Our observation station includes all the necessary elements for astrophotography, miniaturized in one single device. It integrates the optics, the pointing and tracking system, an embedded computer, an image sensor, and motorization, as well as a ...
Do I have to pay for custom duties ?
We ship in the following countries: - EU countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, ...
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