Orion STARSHOOT 52186 - Manual (Page 2)

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Parts list
• StarShoot™ Deep Space Video
Camera (DSVC)
• C mount to 1.25" nosepiece
adapter (threaded for 1.25" filters)
• BNC/RCA Adapter
• RCA Cable (10 ft)
• Mains Power Adapter
• Field Battery Power Adapter
• Orion Video Capture device, video
adapter cables and Software CD
System
requirements
(refer to Figure 1)
telescope
The DSVC can be used with virtually any telescope that is compatible with 1.25"
format eyepieces. The camera simply is inserted into a focuser in the same way
as a standard eyepiece (Figure 1). If you use a star diagonal, you should remove
it before installing the DSVC. If your telescope does not have enough inward
focus travel, you will need to use an optional 1.25" Barlow lens to extend the
telescope’s focal plane to the camera’s imaging plane (Barlow sold separately).
Mount
While using an equatorial (EQ) mount is recommended to achieve the best
results, one is not absolutely required for imaging with the DSVC.
For obtaining the best deep space and planetary images, however, we do rec-
ommend an equatorial mount. Deep space imaging requires the longest expo-
sure and hence requires more accurate tracking.
Planetary imaging requires combining many individual images, and having an
equatorial mount will prevent the planet from drifting out of the field of view of
the camera during the time it takes to acquire the large number of images nec-
essary. A motor drive (single-axis) is recommended too for convenient capture of
sequential images without manual re-adjustment of the telescope’s position.
For the best results a GoTo mount is highly recommended.
Viewing Devices
The Camera outputs a standard composite video signal that can be displayed
or recorded on any device with composite video input such as a TV, Projector,
Camcorder, DVR or VCR (
Figure 2).
Optionally using the included Orion Video Capture Device, camera output can
also be viewed and captured on a PC/Laptop (
Figure 3).
(Read the Orion StarShoot Video Capture Device manual for details).
Camera Feature list
• Frame integration for up to 4 seconds exposure (256x Sense up).
• Automatic Gain control for deep space objects.
• Auto Light Control (ALC) shutter speeds from 1/10000 second to 1/100
second.
• Super Digital Noise Reduction virtually eliminates all hot pixels and the need
for dark frames.
• Color Bar display for display calibration and testing of video signal.
• 2X digital zoom feature.
• Customizable Title text display.
• Light & Dark Gamma modes.
• High and Mid sharpness enhancement modes.
• Horizontal and vertical mirror functions.
• Auto white balance mode.
• Wide and Narrow Auto Tracking White Balance (ATW) modes aid in light
polluted skies.
• Auto, Color and Black and White day/night modes.
Figure 1. Camera attached to telescope.
Figure 2. TV as a displaying device. Figure 3. Laptop as a displaying/
capture/broadcasting device.