Orion 52084 instruction manual

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Figure 11.The FWHM and Max Pixel in the Camera Control Window help determine the best focus.

8.In the Camera Control Window, in the box below the Mode box, select Focus. Click Expose. The camera will only download the area you previ- ously selected, which makes each image download significantly faster than the whole frame.

Note: If the StarShoot Pro is grossly out of focus, no object will appear in the image, not even a blur. Increase the exposure time if needed and patiently move through the focus range of your telescope until you see the centered star come into view.

9.Gradually adjust the telescope’s focuser inward until the star visually comes to a small point on your computer screen. You have achieved a rough focus. Some small adjustments remain to get a perfect focus.

10.Click the Stop button.

11.Set Seconds somewhere between 0.002 and 0.1 seconds (or longer for fainter stars).

12.Click Expose.

13.Carefully watch the FWHM and Max Pixel values in the Camera Control Window (Figure 11). The FWHM (Full-Width Half Maximum) indicates the diameter of the star. The Max Val is the brightness value for the brightest pixel in the star. The smaller the FWHM, and the larger the Max Pixel, the closer you are to focused.

14.Adjust the focus as needed to get the smallest FWHM and largest Max Pixel possible. The Max Pixel should stay well below 65535, as this is the saturation level for the camera. If the Max Pixel approaches 65535, reduce the exposure time or try selecting a fainter star. Paying attention to these values will help you get a very accurate focus, far better than simply look- ing at the star image on your screen.

15.Click Stop once you reach the best focus and click Reset in the Subframe section at the bottom of the Camera Control window (Figure 12). Before proceeding to take images, set the Mode box back to Single.

Note: Due to atmospheric seeing conditions, you may notice significant fluc- tuation in the FWHM and Max Pixel values while focusing. You typically have to take multiple exposures each time you adjust the focuser to determine the quality of your focus.

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Contents Orion StarShoot Pro Deep Space Color Imager Table of Contents Page Parts List Getting StartedSystem Requirements refer to Figure TelescopeSecuring ThumbscrewTelescope Mount ComputerPower Software Driver InstallationSoftware Installation Camera Driver Installation To install the camera driver on a Windows XP computerTo install the camera driver on Windows Vista computer Select Locate and install driver software recommendedGetting Started During Daylight Obtaining First ImagesPage Page Screen Stretch Window Astronomical Imaging Focusing Page Imaging Deep Sky Objects To startSet the Mode in the Camera Control Window to Dark Raw Dark FramesFlat Fields Set the Mode in the Camera Control window to Light Raw VignettingSelect Setup Calibrate from the Process menu Image ProcessingLight and Dark 2x2 Modes Dark Frame CalibrationPage Flat Field Calibration Select Setup Calibrate in the Process menuConvert Raw to Color Combining Deep Sky Images Page Combine Methods FilterColor Balance Stretch Recommended Processing Sequence Batch Process Batch Process windowUsing The StarShoot Pro as an Autoguider Guide tab Computer to Mount Connection Click OK in the Ascom Telescope Chooser window Camera Control Window, click on the Guide tabAutoguider Calibration Page Multiple Camera Control for Autoguiding Other Features of Maxim DL EssentialsEdit Menu View Menu Window MenuPolar Alignment TipsHelp Menu Using Focal Reducers and Barlow Lenses Choosing a Site for Astro-imagingUSB Extension Cable Care and Maintenance FiltersSpecifications Appendix A. Troubleshooting Use the supplied USB cable first25.26 This is normalImages look very noisy overall Camera lost its connectionAppendix B. Field of View Quick Reference Guide 600mm 750mm 900mm 138.8’ X 90.6’ 111’ X 72.5’ 92.5’ X 60.4’ Telescope Focal Length 2032mm 3910mm Appendix C Summarized Procedure to Imaging Deep Sky Objects Camera Control Window, Subframe ResetProcess Calibrate Various processing commands are found in the Process menu Page Page One-Year Limited Warranty

52084 specifications

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