How to Use Phone Mount for Polar Alignment?


  1. Please remove the red cap on the backside of NOMAD first
  1. Attach the phone mount adapter to the backside of NOMAD by the red cap.
How to attach: Align the red screw with the screw hole on the NOMAD and partially fasten it. This next step is a bit tricky: shift the adapter slightly forward so that its top edge matches the edge of the NOMAD. Once aligned, tighten the red screw securely.
  1. Slide the phone mount into the phone mount holder part and tighten it by the nylon screw
  1. Attach your phone to the Phone mount holder, align the edges of phone to the edges of NOMAD
  1. Use apps like Stellarium or Photopills to find the alignment target Polaris/ NCP Northern Hemisphere or SCP for the Southern Hemisphere.
Example for using Photopillls in Southern hemisphere,

Video Guide of Using Stellarium for Polar Alignment,
  1. Follow the arrow guide of the app, then adjust the setup for polar alignment

 


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