How to Focus, Align, Plate Solve, GoTo, and Observe with SmartEye - Featuring Optolong L-Quad Filter

Learn how to set up and operate the Smart Eye telescope system from Pegasus Astro in this step-by-step tutorial. In this video, I guide you through every stage of live telescope observing, from mounting and aligning your telescope to achieving perfect focus using a Bahtinov mask and capturing high-quality astrophotography images.

We cover:
– Setting up your telescope mount and powering the Smart Eye system
– Aligning stars for accurate tracking and plate solving
– Installing filters like the L-Quad to reduce light pollution
– Connecting SkySafari and SkyFi to control your telescope via phone or tablet
– Using a Bahtinov mask for precise focus and optimal image clarity
– Capturing detailed images of star clusters and nebulae

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced astrophotographer, this tutorial shows you how to simplify your observing workflow and get the most out of your Smart Eye system. Follow along and learn how to take your night sky imaging to the next level!

📸 Featuring:
Smart Eye by Pegasus Astro
Simulation Curriculum (SkySafari & Starry Night)
Cosmos Safari Podcast

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00:00 – Introduction: Setting Up for a Night Under the Stars
01:54 – Preparing Your Telescope: Aligning and Initial Setup
03:33 – Selecting Alignment Stars for Accurate Tracking
05:03 – Powering the Mount & Connecting the Smart Eye
06:24 – Installing the L-Quad Filter to Reduce Light Pollution
07:10 – Attaching the Tri-Adapter and Adjusting Your Camera
08:02 – Using the Bahtinov Mask for Precise Focus
10:10 – Locking Focus and Observing Your Stars Clearly
11:01 – Connecting SkySafari to Smart Eye and Your Mount
13:20 – Configuring SkyFi to Network with Smart Eye
14:05 – Performing a Plate Solve for Accurate Positioning
15:16 – Slewing to Your Target: Pleiades Example
15:37 – Starting Your Imaging Session & Capturing Data
16:06 – Understanding Light, Dust, and Gas in Open Clusters
18:12 – Imaging Dim Objects: Heart & Soul Nebula with L-Quad
19:05 – Why the Bahtinov Mask is Crucial for Smart Eye Success
20:18 – Optimizing Color Capture with the L-Quad Filter
21:20 – Tips for Easy, Reliable Astrophotography at Home
23:00 – Future Integrations: ASCOM Alpaca & Full Pegasus Astro System
24:54 – Wrap-Up: Night Sky Observing Made Simple