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Orion 10100C, 8300C, 8300M instruction manual

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Orion® Parsec™ Series Astronomical Imaging Cameras

Parsec 8300C (Color) #52075

Parsec 8300M (Monochrome) #52077

Parsec 10100C (Color) #52078

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Contents

Main Orion Parsec Series Astronomical Imaging Cameras InStruCtIOn MAnuAl table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1. the Parsec 8300 1.2. the Parsec 10100C 1.3. Feature Highlights 2. Getting Started 2.1. Parts list (Figure 4) 2.2. System requirements 2.3. Software and Driver Installation 3. Software Walk-through 3.1. the Camera Control Window Page 3.2. the Screen Stretch Window 4.1. Focusing 4. Astronomical Imaging 4.2. Setting the Cooler 4.3. Imaging Deep Sky Objects Page Page 5. Image Processing 5.1. Image Calibration 5.2. Convert raw to Color (For Parsec 8300C and 10100) 5.3. Stacking Combining Images Page 5.4. Filter 5.5. Color Balance 6. Multiple Camera Control for Autoguiding 6.1. Autoguider Calibration 7. Other Features Of MaxIm Dl 7.1. Information Window 7.2. night Vision 7.3. Observatory Control Window 8. tips 8.1. Polar Alignment 8.2. Choosing a Site for Astro-Imaging 8.3. using Focal reducers and Barlow lenses 8.4. Filters 8.5. uSB Extension Cable 8.6. Care and Maintenance 9. Specications One-Year limited Warranty Orion telescopes & Binoculars Oriontelescopes.com Customer Support Help line (800) 676-1343