Specifications

SBIG ST-i Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................... 2

Getting Started.................................................................................. 2

Overview and Connections............................................................... 3

Installing the Software on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Systems....... 4

Migrating Old Drivers from 32-bit to newer 64-bit Systems............ 9

2. Using the Camera Inside...................................................................11

Running CCDOps........................................................................... 11

Getting Help.................................................................................... 11

Brightness and Contrast.................................................................. 14

Establishing a Link ......................................................................... 15

Camera Info .................................................................................... 16

Camera Setup.................................................................................. 17

Grab Command............................................................................... 18

Focus Command ............................................................................. 19

3. At the Telescope.................................................................................21

Finding and Centering the Object................................................... 22

Taking an Image ............................................................................. 22

Further Adventures ......................................................................... 22

4. Acessories for your CCD Camera.................................................... 23

Tripod Mounting Ring.................................................................... 23

Camera Lens Adapters.................................................................... 23

5. Glossary.............................................................................................. 25

Appendix A – Connector and Cables...................................................... 29

Telescope Jack................................................................................ 29

Appendix B – Camera Specifications...................................................... 30

Appendix C – ST-i Color Camera Supplement...................................... 31

Appendix D – Dimensions and Backfocus ..............................................39