Scope Settings Help

Tilt Device to Slew

When enabled, SkySafari uses the accelerometers in your device to translate the movements of your hands into slew commands for your telescope. This allows you to tilt and pan your device while keeping your eye on the eyepiece.

To use this feature, enable "Tilt Device to Slew" in Settings, connect to the scope, then tap the small button on the right of the star chart. If the device is not level, it will prompt you to level the device first.

Save Log File

If turned on, SkySafari saves a log of its communication with the telescope on your mobile device. The log file records every command sent to the telescope and every response.

The log file name contains the date and time of the session, for example: 2014-01-31-12-34-56.txt

This log file can be emailed to Simulation Curriculum for troubleshooting telescope communication problems.

Transferring Log Files

iOS users: Transfer the scope communication log with the Files app. Connect your device, open Files, look for 'SkySafari [version name]' folder. Tap the log file and use the Share icon.

Android users: After disconnection, the log is written to the Documents folder. Share via your Files app.