Orion 52187 Parts List, Orion StarShoot AllSky Camera Ssasc, Meteor/Satellite Detector, Other

Figure 1. The Orion StarShoot AllSky Camera and included items.

Welcome to a new world of adventure. Your new Orion Star- Shoot AllSky Camera (SSASC) is capable of providing 180 degree color views of the night skies from horizon to horizon in real-time. The SSASC can even be used during the day to take images of daytime skies.

Primarily designed to monitor sky conditions, the SSASC can also capture meteors, satellites, International Space Station, atmospheric phenomena and much more.

With the included Orion Video Capture device the SSASC can be used to broad- cast your real time images across the internet.

The included Orion HandyAVI® special edition software features time-lapse pho- tography, meteor detection and ability to send images via email or FTP images/ movie to a website.

The weather proof dome housing makes it possible to permanently mount the SSASC making it an ideal tool for observatories, schools and home use (mount- ing options sold separately).

Please read this instruction manual before attempting to use the camera or install the software.

Parts List

Orion StarShoot AllSky Camera (SSASC)

•Allen Key (For Vandal Proof screws)

•50 ft Dual RCA/Power extension Cable

•BNC/RCA Adapter

•Mains Power Adapter

•Field Battery Power Adapter

•Orion Video Capture device, video adapter cables and Software CD

•Orion HandyAVI® Special Edition software CD

Practical Uses of the All-Sky Camera

Astronomer’s Sky Monitor

•Use to check sky conditions at remote locations by broadcasting the real- time views over the internet via email, website and/or the free night skies network service

•See the Milky Way

•Constellations and planets can be easily identified

Meteor/Satellite Detector

•Automatically detect and capture meteors using the included Orion HandyAVI® Special Edition software.

•Images and movies of detected objects can be automatically downloaded to websites via FTP or email.

All-Weather Camera

•Create time-lapse movies of cloud movements

•Image cloud types

•Image storms, lightning, rainbows, sunsets, auroras

Other

•Create a 24 hour time-lapse from dusk until dawn

•Take images at automated times to capture analemma and retrograde movements of the moon and bright planets over long periods of time.

•Take the portable all-sky camera to star parties, air shows, balloon festivals, mountain ranges, cities with landmarks etc. to make interesting time-lapse movies.

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