Specifications

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................... 1
Getting Started.............................................................................................. 1
Overview and Connections........................................................................... 2
2. Installing the Software on 32-bit or 64-bit Windows Systems...................... 4
Migrating Old Drivers from 32-bit to newer 64-bit Systems........................ 7
3. Using the Camera Inside............................................................................... 10
Running CCDOps....................................................................................... 10
Getting Help............................................................................................... 10
Brightness and Contrast.............................................................................. 13
Establishing a Link..................................................................................... 14
Camera Info................................................................................................ 15
Camera Setup ............................................................................................. 16
Grab Command .......................................................................................... 17
Focus Command......................................................................................... 18
4. At the Telescope............................................................................................. 21
Finding and Centering the Object............................................................... 22
Taking an Image......................................................................................... 23
Further Adventures..................................................................................... 23
5. Acessories for your CCD Camera ................................................................ 24
Color Filter Wheels .................................................................................... 24
OAG-8300.................................................................................................. 24
ST-i Autoguider and Planetary Camera...................................................... 24
Camera Lens Adapters................................................................................ 24
12V Battery Cable...................................................................................... 24
Extension Power Cable............................................................................... 25
Relay Adapter Box ..................................................................................... 25
6. Glossary.......................................................................................................... 27
Appendix A – Connector and Cables ................................................................... 31
Power Jack.................................................................................................. 31
Telescope Jack............................................................................................ 31
Appendix B – Maintenance................................................................................... 32
Cleaning the Window and Filters ............................................................... 32
Regenerating the Desiccant Plug................................................................ 32
Appendix C – Camera Specifications................................................................... 34
Appendix D – STF-8300CM Color Camera Supplement................................... 35