Orion 52084 instruction manual Autoguider Calibration

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Autoguider Calibration

In order to properly control the mount, you must calibrate the system. The exact orientation of the StarShoot Pro, the focal length of the guide telescope optics, and the speed of the motor drive all affect the calibration. To perform autoguider calibration:

1.Switch to the Guide tab.

2.Set the X and Y Aggr (aggressiveness) to 8 to start with. Set the Exposure to 1.0 second. Under Guide Star, make sure the Watch box is checked.

Note: The X and Y Aggr (aggressiveness) controls on the Guide tab allows you to adjust how vigorously star motions are tracked out in each axis. An aggressiveness setting of 10 means that the StarShoot Pro attempts to track out 100% of the motion, whereas a setting of 1 means that the StarShoot Pro only tracks out 10% of the motion. Usually a setting of around 8 or 9 provides the best tracking, since it reduces overshoot and helps ignore random motions due to atmospheric seeing and wind loads. You should experiment to deter- mine the best setting for your particular telescope.

3.Click the Settings button.

4.Maxim DL Essentials needs to know how fast the telescope moves in right ascension (R.A.) and declination (Dec.) when the autoguider commands are issued. To do this, the software will Calibrate the mount by moving it back and forth on each axis. The Calibration Time determines how long it activates the motors each time. The usual value is 5-10 seconds; start out with a value of 5.

5.Make sure all of the Guider Enables boxes are checked.

6.For Autoguider Output, set Control Via and COM Port as required for your telescope equipment. See “Computer to Mount Connection” if you have not already done this.

7.Click Apply. You can leave this dialog box open, or Close it if you wish.

8.Make sure that the telescope mount is set to move at 1X sidereal or slower. For some mounts, you must set the guide rate manually. The maximum usable rate is 1X sidereal. If your mount does not drift quickly, then 0.1X is recommended; otherwise use a value between 1X and 0.1X.

9.On the Guide tab, set to Expose, and click the Start button. A single image will be taken. Ensure that a well-focused bright star (near the actual object to be imaged) appears in the image. If not, adjust the guide scope and try again. Make sure the star is roughly centered.

Note: The algorithm can be confused if another star appears in the frame; to minimize this risk, calibrate on an isolated bright star.

10.Now, set to Calibrate, and click the Start button. A series of five expo- sures will be taken; each time the telescope will be moved slightly. If the

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Contents Orion StarShoot Pro Deep Space Color Imager Table of Contents Page Telescope Parts ListGetting Started System Requirements refer to FigureSecuring ThumbscrewTelescope Computer MountSoftware Installation Software Driver InstallationPower To install the camera driver on a Windows XP computer Camera Driver InstallationSelect Locate and install driver software recommended To install the camera driver on Windows Vista computerObtaining First Images Getting Started During DaylightPage Page Screen Stretch Window Astronomical Imaging Focusing Page To start Imaging Deep Sky ObjectsDark Frames Set the Mode in the Camera Control Window to Dark RawFlat Fields Vignetting Set the Mode in the Camera Control window to Light RawDark Frame Calibration Select Setup Calibrate from the Process menuImage Processing Light and Dark 2x2 ModesPage Convert Raw to Color Select Setup Calibrate in the Process menuFlat Field Calibration Combining Deep Sky Images Page Filter Combine MethodsColor Balance Stretch Recommended Processing Sequence Batch Process window Batch ProcessUsing The StarShoot Pro as an Autoguider Guide tab Computer to Mount Connection Camera Control Window, click on the Guide tab Click OK in the Ascom Telescope Chooser windowAutoguider Calibration Page Edit Menu Other Features of Maxim DL EssentialsMultiple Camera Control for Autoguiding Window Menu View MenuHelp Menu TipsPolar Alignment Choosing a Site for Astro-imaging Using Focal Reducers and Barlow LensesFilters USB Extension Cable Care and MaintenanceSpecifications Use the supplied USB cable first Appendix A. TroubleshootingThis is normal 25.26Camera lost its connection Images look very noisy overallAppendix 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 Camera Control Window, Subframe Reset Appendix C Summarized Procedure to Imaging Deep Sky ObjectsProcess Calibrate Various processing commands are found in the Process menu Page Page One-Year Limited Warranty

52084 specifications

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