Contents
Introduction and Safety Considerations
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SAM's Main Features
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SAM's Parts Diagram
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Optional Accessories
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Overview and Preliminary Setup
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Installing the Star Adventurer mini Console
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Power-up, WiFi and Status Indicators
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Setting Up For Time-Lapse Photography
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Attaching SAM To Your Tripod
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Mounting Your Camera Gear to SAM
10
Star Adventurer mini Console for Time-Lapse 11
Time-Lapse Photography Parameters
12
Keep it Simple to Start
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Time-Lapse Parameter Details
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Time-Lapse Progress Screen
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Astrophotography and Astra Time-Lapse
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The Need For Long Exposures
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The Need For Tracking
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Astra Time-Lapse
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Astrophotography Special Requirements
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Polar Alignment
Polar Alignment in the Northern Hemisphere
Polar Alignment in the Southern Hemisphere
Star Adventurer mini Console for Astrophotog-
raphy
Astrophotography Progress Screen
Using SAM for Astra Time-Lapse Photography
Astra Time-Lapse Progress Screen
Manual Control of SAM
Settings Menu
WiFi Network
Network Trouble-Shooting
APPENDICES
I Advanced Polar Alignment Procedures
II Calibrating the Polar Scope
Ill Using the Equatorial Wedge
IV Using the Fine-Tuning Mounting Assembly
V Firmware Upgrade Procedures
VI How to Restore Factory WiFi Settings
VI I SAM Specifications
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SAM Parts Diagram
1: Power Button
2: Power LED Indicator
3: WiFi LED Indicator
4: Polar View Finder
5: Knurled Tripod Connector
6: Tripod Connector Locking Knob
7: SNAP Port: DSLR Shutter Control
8: Micro USB Port
9: AA x 2 Battery Case
10: Saddle
11: Dovetail Locking Knob
12: Saddle Locking Knob
13: 1/4" to 3/8" Thread Adapter
14: 3/8" Threaded Side Socket
15: 3/8" Threaded Base Socket
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