Specifications

Section 1 - Introduction
Page 2
3.7.
Displaying the Image ....................................................................................................38
3.8. Processing the Image..................................................................................................... 38
3.9. Advanced Capabilities..................................................................................................38
3.9.1. Crosshairs Mode (Photometry and Astrometry)................................... 38
3.9.2. Sub-Frame Readout in Focus.................................................................... 39
3.9.3. Track and Accumulate............................................................................... 39
3.9.4. Autoguiding and Self Guiding................................................................. 40
3.9.5. Auto Grab.................................................................................................... 41
3.9.6. Color Imaging ............................................................................................. 41
4. Camera Hardware ......................................................................................................... 43
4.1. System Components...................................................................................................... 43
4.2. Connecting the Power................................................................................................... 43
4.3. Connecting to the Computer........................................................................................ 43
4.4. Connecting the Relay Port to the Telescope............................................................... 43
4.4.1 Using Mechanical Relays ..............................................................................44
4.5. Modular Family of CCD Cameras............................................................................... 46
4.6. Connecting accessories to the Camera........................................................................ 50
4.7. Battery Operation........................................................................................................... 50
5. Advanced Imaging Techniques ................................................................................. 51
5.1. Lunar and Planetary Imaging...................................................................................... 51
5.2. Deep Sky Imaging.......................................................................................................... 51
5.3. Terrestrial Imaging ........................................................................................................ 51
5.4. Taking a Good Flat Field............................................................................................... 52
5.5. Building a Library of Dark Frames.............................................................................. 52
5.6. Changing the Camera Resolution................................................................................ 52
5.7. Flat Fielding Track and Accumulate Images ............................................................. 53
5.8. Tracking Functions ........................................................................................................ 54
6. Accessories for your CCD Camera ............................................................................ 57
6.1. Water Cooling................................................................................................................. 57
6.2. Tri-color Imaging ........................................................................................................... 57
6.3. Camera Lens Adapter ................................................................................................... 58
6.4. Focal Reducers................................................................................................................ 58
6.5. Flat Field Correctors ...................................................................................................... 58
6.6. Third Party Products and Services.............................................................................. 58
6.6.1. Windows Software..................................................................................... 58
6.6.2. Image Processing Software ....................................................................... 58
6.6.3. Getting Hardcopy....................................................................................... 58
6.7. SBIG Technical Support ................................................................................................ 59
7. Common Problems ....................................................................................................... 61
8. Glossary .......................................................................................................................... 62
A. Appendix A - Connector and Cables......................................................................... 67
A.1. Connector Pinouts for the AO/SCOPE port:............................................................. 67
A.2. Connector Pinouts for the power jack: .......................................................................67