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Thank you for purchasing this product
Sky Memo S is user-friendly and provides various combinations to satisfy all your needs for
astrophotography and time-lapse photography. It is a high precision, portable and stable celestial
tracking platform for sidereal, solar and lunar tracking with automatic DSLR shutter release
control. Moreover, it contains pre-programmed parameters assisting you to create interesting
time-lapse videos with your DSLR.
For your Safety
To prevent damage to your Sky-Watcher product or injury to yourself or to others, read the
following safety precautions entirely before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions
available to all users of the product.
To prevent possible injury, pay special attention to all warnings before using this product.
WARNING:
Do not look at the Sun through the Polar Scope. Viewing the Sun or other strong light
sources through the Polar Scope could cause permanent visual impairment
Do not use in the presence of flammable gas. Do not use electronic equipment in the
presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire
Keep out of reach of children. Failure to do so could result in injury. Moreover, note
that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Consult a physician immediately when a
child swallows any part of this equipment
Do not disassemble. Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the
event of malfunction, remove the batteries and take the product to a Kenko Tokina
authorized service center
Notice
Kenko Tokina reserves the right to change the specification of the hardware and software
described in this manual at any time and without prior notice.
Kenko Tokina cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from inappropriate use of this
product.
• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is
accurate and complete, we greatly appreciate if you find any errors, to report them to
Kenko Tokina.
CONTENT
Features.........................................................................................................................................4
How the Sky Memo S Works for Astrophotography...................................................................5
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................6
The Sky Memo S Body. .............................................................................6
The Optional Accessories...................................................................................7
Preparation.....................................................................................................................................9
Setup Tripod........................................................................................................9
Mount Sky Memo S.............................................................................................9
Mount The Imaging Equipment ........................................................... ............11
For Astrophotography.............................................................11
For Time-Lapse Photography.................................................13
Provide Power Source......................................................................................14
Start Using Sky Memo S..............................................................................................................15
Quick Function Reference................................................................................15
Mode Dial..........................................................................................................16
3-position Slide Switch.......................................................................................16
Right/Left Buttons..............................................................................................17
Camera Shutter Interval Control........................................................................17
Osc Range.........................................................................................................17
Auto-Guiding.....................................................................................................18
USB Port............................................................................................................18
Motor Status Detection......................................................................................19
LED Indication...................................................................................................19
Polar Alignment ...........................................................................................................................20
Example ......................................................................................................................................24
Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................................................26
Advanced Version Firmware.........................................................................................................27
Specification.................................................................................................................................28
Appendix......................................................................................................................................29
Features:
• High precision, portable and stable celestial tracking system
• Supports solar tracking, lunar tracking and star tracking
• Maximum payload up to 5 kg (11 lb)
• Supports star-scape photography
• Supports time-lapse photography
• User-friendly Mode Dial with pre-programmed control setting
• Supports multiple functions with easy assemblage
• Built-in Polar Scope with illuminator for precise polar alignment
Automatic DSLR shutter release control
• Lifetime free firmware upgrade
• Supports single axis auto-guiding
• Built-in motor protection and status indication
• Uses AAx4 batteries
• Supports external USB power
• Low power consumption
• Compatible with 3/8” standard tripod thread and 1/4” quick release plate thread
• Other optional accessories available such as wedge and 1kg counterweight
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