Set Up the App
Install Stellarium or SkySafari
Allow location access so the app matches your real sky.
Turn on sensor or AR mode
When you move your phone, the star map should move with it.
Search for Jupiter or Saturn
Use the search icon and follow the on-screen direction until the planet appears on your phone map.
Bring the Telescope Into the Hunt
Spot it with your eyes
Planets usually look like bright, steady stars. They often twinkle less than stars.
Center it in the finder scope
Move the telescope until the planet is centered in the finder scope red dot or crosshair.
Start with the 25mm eyepiece
Use low power first. Once centered and focused, switch to the 10mm eyepiece if conditions are steady.
Compass Acting Weird?
If the app points the wrong way, your phone compass may need calibration. Move your phone in a slow figure-8 motion for a few seconds, then try again.
Mentor’s Warning
The Earth is rotating. At higher magnification, Jupiter or Saturn will drift out of view. Gently nudge the telescope to keep it centered. This is normal.
Next Step
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