Operating Manual CCD Camera Models ST-7E, ST-8E, ST-9E, ST-10E, ST-1001E

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4.6 Connecting the older model CFW-6 filter wheel to the Camera..................................30
4.7 Battery Operation.............................................................................................................31
4.8 ST-1001E Differences........................................................................................................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...........................................................................................33
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......................................................................41
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......................................................................................................................45
A. Appendix A - Connector ad Cables........................................................................49
A.1. Appendix A - Connector Pinouts.............................................................................49
A.2. SBIG Tracking Interface Cable (TIC-78)...................................................................49
B. Appendix C - Maintenance......................................................................................51
B.1. Cleaning the CCD and the Window........................................................................51
B.2. Regenerating the Desiccant.......................................................................................51
C. Appendix C - Capturing a Good Flat Field............................................................53
C.1. Technique 53