1. How to turn on the [Simulated Stargazing] feature?
Samples are taken by Seestar, you can take your own samples or use the samples we provide.
If you turn on [Save Each Frame] in [Advanced Settings], Seestar will save the frames to the [_sub] folder named after the object, and the frames in the [_sub] folder are the sample source.
When you select an object and GoTo it in the object library and SkyAtlas after turning on [Simulated Stargazing], Seestar will automatically find the [_sub] folder corresponding to the object name. For example, if you observed M42 in [Stargazing Mode] and saved each image, there will be a [M42_sub] folder in Seestar, and Seestar will use the [M42_sub] folder as the source of samples when you GoTo M42 in [Simulated Stargazing] feature.
If Seestar can't find a folder named [M42_sub], it will randomly select a [_sub] folder as the source of the samples. If your Seestar doesn't have any [_sub] folder, you need to copy the Samples to Seestar to use the [Simulated Stargazing] feature. You can contact ZWO Support to get the samples directly.
You can connect Seestar to your computer via a wired or wireless connection.
⑴ Using the Type-C cable included in the Seestar package, connect one end to the Seestar's Type-C port and the other end to the USB port on your Windows computer.
⑵ Open [File Explorer] on your computer, find [Seestar] on the left side and click to open it, then find the [MyWorks] folder.
2.1.1.2 Wireless connection method
2.1.1.2.1 Directly connect to Seestar's hotspot
Tip: Use a LAN connection(STA mode) to your Seestar or a USB connection to access your Seestar's EMMC if your computer does not support WLAN.
⑴ Open your computer's WLAN settings to connect to Seestar's hotspot, the default password is 12345678. If you have changed the password, please enter the changed password.
⑵ Open [File Explorer] on your Windows computer, type 10.0.0.1 in the address bar, then press [Enter], double-click [EMMC Images] to enter Seestar's onboard memory, and locate the [MyWorks] folder.
2.1.1.2.2 Connecting Seestar via LAN
⑴ Open the Seestar App and connect the Seestar device.
⑵ Connect the Seestar to the LAN where your computer is located. Find the [IP address] of the Seestar.
a. After connecting, tap the [Seestar Image], [Seestar Name] or [My] tab to display the [Seestar Device Settings] page.
b. Tap the [Wi-Fi] column to enter the Wi-Fi settings.
c. Tap [STA Mode] to open the [STA Mode Settings] page.
d. Wait a moment, you will see some LAN names under [Available Networks], find your computer's LAN and tap its name.
e. Enter the password for this LAN and tap [OK] to start bridging. At this point, the connection between the Seestar device and the Seestar App will be disconnected and the Seestar App will automatically connect to this LAN.
f. If the Seestar app does not reconnect the Seestar device automatically, please reconnect the Seestar device manually. After the Seestar App reconnects with the Seestar device, return to the [STA Mode Settings] page, tap the icon on the right side of the LAN you are connected to, and check the [IP Address].
⑶ Open File Explorer on your computer and enter Seestar's IP address in the address bar: //192.168.31.xxx and press Enter.
⑷ Double-click [EMMC Images] to display the Seestar onboard memory and you will see the [MyWorks] folder.
2.1.2 Mac OS
2.1.2.1 Wired connection method
⑴ Using the Type-C cable included in the Seestar package, connect one end to the Seestar's Type-C port and the other end to the USB port on your Mac computer.
⑵ On your Mac computer, open [Finder] and find [Seestar] on the left. Open and find [MyWorks].
2.1.2.2 Wireless connection method
⑴ Turn on the Seestar device.
⑵ Open [Wi-Fi Settings] on your Mac computer and connect to the Seestar hotspot. The default password is 12345678. If you have changed the password, enter the new password.
⑶ Open [Finder] on your Mac computer. Hold down the Command key and press the K key to open the [Connect Server] window. Enter smb://10.0.0.1 and click [Connect].
⑷ Select [Guest], and then click [Connect].
⑸ Select [EMMC Images], then click [OK] to enter Seestar's onboard memory and locate the [MyWorks] folder.
⑴ Obtain the IP address of the Seestar device. For how to obtain it, see point 2 of [Connecting the Seestar via LAN] in [Windows System] - [Wireless Connection Methods] above.
⑵ Connect your Mac computer to this LAN.
⑶ Open [Finder] on your Mac computer. Hold down the Command key and press the K key to open the [Connect Server] window. Enter Seestar's IP address, such as smb://192.168.31.119, and click [Connect].
⑷ Click [Connect].
⑸ Select [Guest], and then click [Connect].
⑹ Select [EMMC Images], then click [OK] to enter Seestar's onboard memory and locate the [MyWorks] folder.
2.2 Copy samples to Seestar
Unzip the attached zip package named [Samples] to get a folder, then drag this folder directly into the [MyWorks] folder, and the sample is set up.
3 FAQ
3.1 Caution
3.1.1 The unzipped sample photos must be in a folder, not individual pictures, or Seestar will not recognize the sample photos.
3.1.2 Do not change the name of the sample photos folder, or Seestar will not recognise the sample photos.
3.1.3 Please note that there can only be one "Samples" folder under the MyWorks path.
Check to see if the sample photos are still in the Seestar's onboard memory. If they are missing, reset the sample photos.
3.3 Why do I get the message "The object is currently below the horizon" after tapping the "Start Enhancement" button?
Please open the [Joystick Panel]. Then manually raise the lens of the Seestar so that the telescope is pointing above the horizon.
3.4 I've already set up sample photos, why does it remind me to add the sample photos when I open [Simulated Stargazing]?
If you use a Mac computer, there may be an extra hidden file starting with "." after you unzip the file. Simply delete the hidden file.
Use the shortcut keys Command + Shift +. (period) to display all hidden files and folders in the current folder. Press the same shortcut again to hide these files again.
This problem has not been observed on Windows systems.
If you encounter any other problems, please get in touch with us.