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Eclipse Mode - Stellina & Vespera
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Eclipse Mode - Terms of Use
In light of the upcoming eclipse event, we have updated the Terms of Service for our Singularity app. To continue enjoying our app and to ensure you don't miss out on the eclipse observation, it's essential to accept these new Terms of Service. ...
How to use Plan my night with manual targets?
Manual targets and catalog's favorites can now be used with Plan my night. That means that you can now use our extended catalog containing over 4000 objects. 1. Create your manual target in your manual list. To do so, you can check our tutorial here ...
Extended catalog in Singularity
We have added an extended object catalog with over 4000 objects. The objects are considered are manual targets as you will not find educative content on the catalog. 1. Click on the catalog tab and select Manual 2. Select the target from our extended ...
AcutENS: I've encountered a bug with Live Focus (beta).
If you've encountered a bug during Live Focus, please describe your problem, observation and observation conditions to beta@vaonis.com. Please provide the debug files of your observation to your feedback to help our team of developers to analyse the ...
What's AcutENS?
AcutENS is the technology that ensures the perfect sharpness of your photos thanks to the autofocus system. Indeed, Vaonis observation stations are the only telescopes on the market to integrate autofocus in night photography. Stop wasting time ...
AcutENS: Is Live Focus compatible with Plan My Night?
Yes, Live Focus is automatically applied during planned observations in Plan my Night, especially when the instrument detects a drop in temperature.
AcutENS: Is Live Focus compatible with Mosaic Mode (CovalENS)?
Yes, Live Focus applies to Mosaic Mode observations.
AcutENS: Is the correction possible for planetary or star observation?
No. Live Focus only applies to the observation of deep sky objects when stacking images.
AcutENS: Does the automatic correction has an impact on the export of raw files?
No it will have no impact on raw files export.
AcutENS: Can Live Focus be turned off?
Yes, the feature is automatically enabled but can be disabled in the Settings (Profile tab).
AcutENS: Will I still be able to re-focus manually?
Yes, the automatic focus can always be restarted manually by the user with 2 options: - either by continuing the observation, - or by restarting the observation from the beginning.
How do I access Mosaic Mode?
Your instrument must be connected and initialized to access the mosaic mode. You will see the new button appear on the object sheet or on the manual target:
Why doesn't the mosaic mode use full resolution with Stellina?
Due to hardware limitations (available memory), we do not allow for the moment to launch a mosaic in full resolution mode. You will therefore obtain a lower resolution image (containing fewer pixels) if you have not enlarged the mosaic to the maximum ...
What is the legend for the objects shown on the map?
The objects are represented in different ways depending on their category: The most famous nebulae are represented by red lines: The other nebulae are represented by a red ellipse: Clusters are represented by white ellipses: Galaxies are represented ...
Why don't we see all the objects in the sky on the interactive map?
The sky map contains a part of the sky objects present in the field: The objects present in our catalog Other objects deemed large or interesting enough to be represented. To avoid overloading, we only display the names of the 20 most interesting ...
Why can't I see the entire sky on the interactive map?
For technical reasons, the sky map displayed represents the sky within a 5° radius of the target area. If you wish to observe a more distant area of the sky, you must start from another object in the catalog or from a manual target. The 5° radius is ...
Can we use Mosaic Mode with the Plan my night feature?
In the beta version, it is not yet possible to use Plan my Night to make a mosaic.
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.
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).
How does Mosaic mode work?
During a classic observation, the part of the sky visible in the image (the field) has a fixed size corresponding to the optics of the instrument. On Stellina, the field is about 1.1° x 0.7 On Vespera, the field is about 1.6° x 0.9° By making an ...
What does the "beta" version of the Mosaic mode mean?
The beta version of Mosaic Mode is open to everyone. This is a 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 collect ...
What is Mosaic Mode?
The Mosaic mode is an advanced feature that allows you to image a wider field of the sky than during a classical observation. This new feature, proposed in the Singularity application, is the result of a unique and patented technology developed by ...
How to save my pictures on my PC/Laptop (Linux users)?
We have created a new and fast way to save and transfer your pictures from your Vespera storage to your PC/Laptop: 1. Connect your laptop to your Vespera's Wi-Fi signal 2. Open the file manager. Press "CTRL+L" to access the navigation bar: 3. Enter ...
How to save my pictures on my Laptop (Mac users)?
We have created a new and fast way to save and transfer your pictures from your Vespera storage to your Laptop: 1. Connect your laptop to your Vespera's Wi-Fi signal 2. Open the finder. In the "Go" menu, click on "Connect to servers" or use the ...
How to save my pictures on my PC/Laptop (Windows users)?
We have created a new and fast way to save and transfer your pictures from your Vespera storage to your PC/Laptop: 1. Connect your PC/Laptop to your Vespera's Wi-Fi signal 2. Open your File Explorer on your PC/Laptop 3. On your navigation bar, type ...
How do I save my photos?
You can save your photos in several ways: 1. In the Singularity gallery by tapping on the camera icon in the bottom-center of your "Observation" screen 2. In your smartphone or tablet photo album, by tapping on the 3 dots in the top-right of your ...
How do I export my photos in TIFF format?
To export your photos in TIFF format, you must first activate this function. To do this, go to your Profile > tap on the 3 dots at the top-right of the screen > Settings > Enable TIFF export. On your instrument page, make sure you also select the ...
Where can I find metadata for images saved in Singularity?
You can find information like shooting date, number of images stacked, observation time, image weight, moon phase, etc. in your Singularity gallery: Profile tab (4th tab)> Tap on the saved photo > Details (i)
How do I find my Stellina firmware version?
To find out the firmware version number of your Stellina, connect to your instrument's Wi-Fi network, then in Singularity, go to: Space Center (1st tab) > click on the Instrument thumbnail > The version is displayed under the status of your device. ...
How to check my app version number?
To check the version number of your Singularity application, go to: Profile tab (4th tab)> Settings (3 dots at the top right of the screen)> About > Singularity version "About" screen To know what are the latest app version numbers available, click ...
How to update my observation station?
Important note: There are two types of updates: - an update for the Singularity application, which must be done first, - an update for the software embedded in your Stellina or Vespera observation station. We communicate in the newsletter entitled "A ...
What minimum iOS or Android version do I need for Singularity?
Singularity will work on the following OS versions: - iOS version 14 - Android version 8
Singularity by Vaonis latest app version numbers
This article was updated on January 31st, 2023. Last published update: - Android : 1.13.3 - iOS: 1.13.3 The latest version of the embedded software (both Stellina & Vespera) is V2.13 To learn how to update your observation station, click here.
I can't save my photos on my phone (problem identified on Android).
Your phone or tablet may not have given Singularity permission to access your Photo Gallery (permission needed to save your photos). In this case, go to your device settings, Applications > Singularity or Permissions and allow access to Your Photos ...
How to know if my USB flash drive is detected and choose the type of file I want (JPEG and/or individual FITS files)?
To know if your key is detected, go to : Your Space Center (1st tab) > Click on your Stellina instrument > Check the Storage folder To make sure that the pictures are saved, connect the USB key before launching the initialization, or even before ...
How to take and use a dark?
Singularity allows its advanced users to make darks more easily. To get darks files, here is the procedure to follow. Step 1: Make sure that the Expert mode is activated. To know how to do it, check this article. Step 2: Launch an observation For ...
Where can I find the room temperature and humidity?
To check the temperature, go to : Your Space Center (1st tab) > Click on your Stellina or Vespera instrument The room temperature and humidity are indicated at the top of the page.
How to access the Expert mode?
To begin, you must activate the Expert mode option in the settings. To activate it, go to : Profile > Click on the 3 little dots on the top right > Settings > Activate Expert Mode The Expert mode allows you to perform two types of actions: Change the ...
How do I stop the Random mode?
If you stop pointing at an object before observing it, the Random mode will continue to suggest targets until you actually observe one. If you only interrupt the observations during the pointing phase, it will not be possible to exit Random Mode. To ...
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