Telescopes & Binoculars Video Eyeware User Manual

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Orion

StarShoot

™

Video Eyepiece

#52174 / #52176

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975

OrionTelescopes.com

Customer Support (800) 676-1343

E-mail: support@telescope.com

Corporate Offices (831) 763-7000

89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076

IN 403 Rev. B 11/10

Summary of content (6 pages)

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instruction Manual Orion® StarShoot™ Video Eyepiece #52174 / #52176 Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975 OrionTelescopes.com Customer Support (800) 676-1343 E-mail: support@telescope.com Corporate Offices (831) 763-7000 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 © 2010 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars IN 403 Rev.
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Welcome to a new world of adventure. Your new StarShoot Solar System Video Eyepiece (SSVE) is capable of displaying detailed, full-color video of astronomical objects in our solar system. The planets, Moon, and Sun (with optional solar filter) can all be imaged to create spectacular views on your TV Screen. The SSVE can even be used during the day to take images of terrestrial subjects.
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form some additional image processing to bring out subtle details or to make the image appear more pleasing overall. Both software applications are a recommended addition to any astro-imagers arsenal of image processing software. Getting Started During Daylight We recommend using the SSVE for the first time during the day. This way, you can become familiar with the camera and its functions without having to stumble around in the dark.
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also be helpful. Otherwise, you will periodically need to rotate the R.A. slowmotion knob to keep the planet within the camera’s field. Tips Focusing One of the hardest things to do in planetary imaging is achieving good focus. You can make this process easier by simply watching the Live Video on your display device to focus. Depending upon the viewing conditions you may notice that the image goes in and out of focus this is due to viewing conditions.
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Figure 4. Use software to assemble individual frames to create a higher resolution Recommended Reading image. Image taken using Orion Apex 90mm Mak-Cass telescope and Orion 0.5x Focal reducer. 10 Individual images assembled In Adobe Photoshop. (Books available through Orion, check the catalog or OrionTelescopes.com for more information). Things to Do Specifications Moon Learn your way around our closest celestial neighbor.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes of modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the userís authority to operate the equipment.