Figure 21. Connections to the HD Convertor Box.

Terrestrial

Imaging

Nature and scenic imaging is possible with the SSHD when used with a tele- scope or wide field lens.

Use the X and Y flip when image is reversed or upside down.

When using with a telescope the aper- ture may need to be stopped down (reduced in size) in order to reduce the brightness during daytime.

Figure 19. NightSkiesNetwork.com.

Figure 18. Lunar imaging.

Additionally, the individual images may be very soft since if you’re imaging at high power, with or without the use of a Barlow. Stacking will improve the poten- tial sharpness when processing in RegiStax. Stacking several hundred or more images is sometimes appropriate to get the most possible detail.

Lunar Imaging

Lunar imaging requires fast shutter speeds due to the high brightness of the moon. Similar techniques used to align and stack planetary images can also be used for lunar image processing. Full resolution Live Lunar images on a HD device can be stunning when imaged under favorable conditions (Figure 18).

The current phase of the moon will dictate the exposure setting due to the vast difference in brightness during each phase.

Internet

Broadcasting

When using the SSHD with the included video capture device it is possible to use services such as NightSkiesNetwork.com, ustream. com, livestream.com to show your views live across the internet to a worldwide audience. See websites for details.

Connections And Cables

Figure 20. Cable types.

For group viewing use the text display and position cross hairs to point to craters or other features for your audience (Figure 18).

Solar Imaging

Warning: Always use a full aperture Solar Filter when observing the Sun.

With a properly fitting full-aperture solar filter attached to your telescope, you can use the SSHD to take images of the Sun and the sunspots on its surface.

(Filters available through Orion. Check the catalog or OrionTelescopes.com for more information).

Much like planetary and lunar imaging, solar imaging requires fast frame rates and shutter speeds.

Tips

Focusing

One of the hardest things to do in plan- etary imaging is achieving good focus. You can make this process easier by simply watching the Live Video window to focus. Depending upon the viewing conditions you may notice that the image goes in and out of focus, this is

due to viewing conditions. This is to be expected and one of the reasons why post processing software can bring out the best in your captured images. Focus as best as possible with the average frame being at best focus to ensure more in focus frames than out of focus. Image processing software can then be used to

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