Specifications

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................... 1
Getting Started.............................................................................................. 1
Overview and Connections........................................................................... 3
2. Installing the Software..................................................................................... 4
Installing the Software on 32-bit Windows Systems .................................... 4
Installing the Software on 64-bit Windows Systems .................................... 7
Migrating Old Drivers from 32-bit to newer 64-bit Systems...................... 10
3. Using the Camera Inside............................................................................... 13
Running CCDOps....................................................................................... 13
Getting Help............................................................................................... 13
Brightness and Contrast.............................................................................. 16
Establishing a Link..................................................................................... 17
Camera Info................................................................................................ 18
Camera Setup ............................................................................................. 19
Grab Command .......................................................................................... 20
Focus Command......................................................................................... 21
4. At the Telescope............................................................................................. 24
Finding and Centering the Object............................................................... 25
Taking an Image......................................................................................... 26
Further Adventures..................................................................................... 26
5. Accessories for your CCD Camera............................................................... 27
Color Filter Wheel...................................................................................... 27
Battery Adapter .......................................................................................... 27
Camera Lens Adapters................................................................................ 27
Electromechanical Relay Adapter Box....................................................... 27
6. Glossary.......................................................................................................... 29
Appendix A – Connector and Cables ................................................................... 33
Power Jack.................................................................................................. 33
Telescope Jack............................................................................................ 33
Appendix B – Maintenance................................................................................... 34
Cleaning the Window and Filters ............................................................... 34
Replacing the Desiccant ............................................................................. 34
Appendix C – Camera Specifications................................................................... 36
Appendix D – ST-8300CM Color Camera Supplement...................................... 37