4.5.

Modular Family of CCD Cameras

26

4.6 Connecting the older model CFW-6 filter wheel to the Camera

30

4.7 Battery Operation

31

5.

Advanced Imaging Techniques

33

5.1.

Lunar and Planetary Imaging

33

5.2.

Deep Sky Imaging

33

5.3.

Terrestrial Imaging

33

5.4.

Taking a Good Flat Field

34

5.5.

Building a Library of Dark Frames

34

5.6.

Changing the Camera Resolution

34

5.7.

Flat Fielding Track and Accumulate Images

35

5.8.

Tracking Functions

36

6.

Accessories for your CCD Camera

39

6.1.

Cooling Booster

39

6.2.

Tri-color Imaging

40

6.3.

Camera Lens Adapters and Eyepiece Projection

40

6.4.

Focal Reducers

40

6.5.

AO-7 and Lucy-Richardson Software

40

6.6.

SGS - Self-Guided Spectrograph

41

6.7.

Third Party Products and Services

41

 

6.7.1.

Windows Software

41

 

6.7.2.

Image Processing Software

41

 

6.7.3.

Getting Hardcopy

41

6.8.

SBIG Technical Support

42

7.

Common Problems

43

8.

Glossary

47

A.

Appendix A - Connector ad Cables

51

A.1.

Appendix A - Connector Pinouts

51

A.2.

SBIG Tracking Interface Cable (TIC-78)

51

B.

Appendix C - Maintenance

53

B.1.

Cleaning the CCD and the Window

53

B.2.

Regenerating the Desiccant

53

C.

Appendix C - Capturing a Good Flat Field

55

C.1.

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