USB Extension Cable
In many instances, it is likely that a lon- ger cable for the SSUE will be needed in order to comfortably setup telescope, camera, and computer. We recommend purchasing a 10' USB extension cable if you need more cord length. (Available through Orion, check the catalog or OrionTelescopes.com for more informa- tion).
Things to Do
Moon
Learn your way around our closest celestial neighbor.
•Image the craters, mountains and valleys.
•Image the different phases from New moon to Full Moon
•Image the detail at the terminator
•Create a moon mosaic (Figure 9)
Figure 9. Use software to assemble individual frames to create a higher resolution image. Image taken using Orion Apex 90mm Mak- Cass telescope and Orion 0.5x Focal reducer. 5 Individual images assembled In Adobe Photoshop.
Recommended Reading
(Books available through Orion, check the catalog or OrionTelescopes.com for more information).
Specifications
Sensor | Pixart Imaging Inc PAC207BCA Color CMOS sensor |
Sensor size | 1/7" |
Number of pixels | 320 x 240 pixel layout; 0.1 megapixel resolution |
Pixel size | 5.6µm x 5.6µm |
Video frame rate | up to 24 frames/second at native resolution |
A/D conversion | 8 bit |
Planets
•Take a movie of the position of the great red spot of Jupiter during the Gas Giant’s <10 hour day.
•Image Jupiter’s moons and their shadows as they transit across the Gas Giant
•Follow in Galileo’s footsteps by Imaging the different phases of Venus
Figure 10. Multiple Sunpots. Image taken using Orion Apex 90mm Mak-Cass telescope. 100 frames Processed using RegiStax.
IR filter | Yes |
Connection | USB 1 or 2 |
Barrel | 1.25" threaded for filters |
Solar
•Using a full aperture Solar Filter to image sunspots (Figure 10)
Terrestrial
•Image animals from a far distance so as not to disturb feeding and nesting spots
12 | 13 |
