Orion 52099 User's Manual
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1. 4 In order to view on a standard TV SD Connect one end of BNC cable to HD SDI output back of SSHD e Connect other end of BNC cable to the HD SDI IN on the HDMI Convertor box Connect 24V power adapter to HDMI Convertor box The red LED on camera will light up to show that the camera is receiving power Connect RCA cable to SSHD by connecting RCA cable to CVBS output using RCA to BNC adapter e Plug opposite end of RCA cable into TV RCA input Select RCA input channel on TV Video should now be seen on TV screen Viewing on Computer or Laptop in SD In order to view and capture video in SD 720x480 on computer or laptop first install drivers and capture software for the included video capture device see capture device instructions for details e Follow previous instructions to view on standard TV SD with the exception that the RCA output cable should be plugged directly into the video capture device video input yellow plug instead of a TV Viewing on Computer or Laptop in HD In order to view and capture video in HD 720p 1080p on computer or lap top a HD capture device must be used We recommend the Orion HD Video Capture Device Sold separately Figure 4 Laptop as a displaying capture broadcasting device 5 HD Video Out SDI SD Video Out CVBS Power In DC Jack disabled power comes from BNC cable instead Power On LED Center Button Up Button Dow2. C l5 2 ip Wire a es Not Used T Not Used Tips P1P2P3 Focusing One of the hardest things to do in plan etary imaging is achieving good focus You can make this process easier by simply watching the Live Video window to focus Depending upon the viewing Figure 21 Connections to the HD conditions you may notice that the Convertor Box image goes in and out of focus this is due to viewing conditions This is to be expected and one of the reasons why post processing software can bring out the best in your captured images Focus as best as possible with the average frame being at best focus to ensure more in focus frames than out of focus Image processing software can then be used to 19 select the best frames to combine for best results and can also reject the poor est frames Use the digital zoom feature to aid in focusing First zoom in on the target focus then zoom back out Refocus often throughout your imaging session This ensures at least some of your images will have an excellent focus It is also not uncommon for telescope movements to alter the focus slightly so be sure to refocus for any new astro imaging targets Choosing a Site for Astro imaging Once you have a focused image you may find your image shifting and washed out This can be caused by many environmental factors Poor seeing movement of molecules in the air such as heat rising and poor transparency moisture smoke or other sky conta
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5. of f 20 or greater This will give you a good combination of image brightness and image scale for planets For most telescopes a Barlow lens will be required to obtain this focal ratio For example Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes usually have a focal ratio of f 10 A 2x Barlow lens doubles the effective focal length of the telescope which makes the focal ratio f 20 Similarly a 3x Barlow lens will yield of focal ratio of f 30 You can also try using multiple Barlows to obtain even greater effective focal ratios There is a limit to how large a focal ratio your telescope and seeing conditions can handle 20 however Experimentation will be needed to see what your telescope is capable of in the seeing conditions on a given night If the image appears somewhat dim and fuzzy on the computer screen you may want to consider removing the Barlow lens Focal Reducers and Barlow lenses available through Orion check the catalog or OrionTelescopes com for more information Solar Filter Warning Always use a full aperture solar filter when viewing the sun With a properly fitting full aperture solar filter attached to your telescope you can use the SSHD to take video of the Sun and the sunspots on its surface Solar filters available through Orion check the catalog or OrionTelescopes com for more information Flip Mirror As easy as flipping a switch the Imaging Flip Mirror enables the astro photogra pher to find center and focus a targe
6. your particular setup The best planetary images will be obtained by aligning and stacking combin ing many individual images in order to improve image contrast brightness and detail A great way to obtain images for stacking is to take several seconds of video of the planet then import the video into post processing software Since the SSHD has a maximum frame rate of 50 60 frames per second you can literally obtain hundreds of images for stacking in seconds You save time by taking one video instead of dozens of individual pictures It is recommended to capture hundreds or even thousands of frames when planetary imaging The large amount of frames can then be processed using stacking and aligning software such as RegiStax to give the best results Since you will be taking multiple images over a period of time it is important you have a decent polar alignment in order to keep the planet within the field of view of the camera To this end having a motor drive at least single axis will also be helpful Otherwise you will periodically need to rotate the R A slow motion knob to keep the planet within the camera s field We recommend a telescope mounted on a motorized altitude azimuth or German Equatorial mount You can potentially capture the Moon or a planetary image with a telescope that does not track however you may not get optimum results The sky moves 15 arcseconds per second If you are imaging through a long focal length te
7. 0 60 FPS 1920 x 540 16 bit Interline 74 25MHz 16 bit Figure 12 HDV display modes e Full e Wide Aspect button Toggles aspect ratio HDV Display Mode Select from the 6 available HDV Display modes to best match users viewing or recording devices For best results we recommend either the largest resolution 1080P30 mode or 720P60 as this mode has the fastest frame rate Figure 12 Presets Figure 13 Presets Presets Figure 13 Quick Button Shortcuts Five preset button icons are available as shortcuts to setting multiple parameters at the same time Pressing the icon button will set multiple parameters to enable quick setup times and helps tailor camera settings to best match user s telescope configuration Users can modify settings within the submenus and then press the save button for the software to assign current settings to that particular Preset button The settings that are saved and can be recalled via preset buttons are e ALC e Fixed Shutter e AES e Slow Shutter e AGC Peak Control e Priority Luminance Menu Figure 14 ALC Auto Luminance Control Auto Luminance Control ALC indicates the image sensor s ability to automati cally adjust in diverse lighting conditions to yield the most vivid video image possible When ALC is active AES will be turned off automatically Fixed Shutter When Fixed Shutter is active AES will be turned off automatically Luminance ALC Auto Lumi
8. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Orion StarShoot HD Video Web Broadcasting Camera 52099 em ORION TELESCOPES amp BINOCULARS Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975 Customer Support www OrionTelescopes com contactus Corporate Offices 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 USA Copyright 2014 Orion Telescopes amp Binoculars All Rights Reserved No part of this product instruction or any of its contents may be reproduced copied modified or adapted without the prior written consent of Orion Telescopes amp Binoculars IN 514 Rev A 04 14 Figure 1 The SSHD attached to telescope for solar system imaging Congratulations on your purchase of the Orion StarShoot HD Video Web Broad casting Camera SSHD The SSHD is a high resolution color video camera designed for Real Time Live observation of solar system objects Moon Planets and Sun with solar filter and limited bright deep space objects The SSHD outputs analogue SD Video CVBS for standard TV s in NTSC or PAL region formats The SSHD also outputs digital uncompressed HD Video HD SDI up to 1080p resolution for HD TV s and Projectors in HDMI format The SSHD also outputs digital uncompressed HD Video HD SDI for Broadcast industry compliance SMPTE 292 The SSHD can be used for the following purposes e Lunar Imaging e Planetary Imaging Solar Imaging Limited Deep Space Imaging Bright Objects Terrestrial Imaging A comput
9. LPT valid COM port has been opened the fft Communications Port COMI menu options will activate allowing YS Intel R Active Management Technology SOL COM3 i ro n ES user selection y Prolific USB to Serial Comm Port COM4 Figure 9 Com Port settings The COM port number can be located using either SetCOM exe tool Figure 8 provided on the USB to Serial device CD or by looking at the COM setting of the USB to serial adapter Prolific from within Device Manager Windows Figure 9 The SetCOM exe tool also provides a convenient way to reassign the device to another COM Port Computer Control Software Select the tabs at the top of the submenus to navigate between submenus Figure 10 Setup Menu Display Control Figure 11 SDV Display Mode Select SDV Display mode to suit your TV from the following drop down menu choices e 4 3 Lors em SION STARPSHOOT IMAGING SYSTEMS setup Luminance Color Utility About Figure 10 Submenus Display Control SDV Display Mode HDV Display Mode 14 3 Default 720P60 74 25MHz 16bit Figure 11 Display Control 720P60 60 FPS 1280 x 720 16 bit Progressive 74 25MHz 16 bit 1080P30 30 FPS 1920x1080 16bit Progressive 74 25MHz 16 bit 720P30 30 FPS 1280 x 720 16 bit Progressive 74 25MHz 16 bit 720P30 30 FPS 1280 x 720 16 bit Progressive 37 125MHz 16bit 720P30 30 FPS 1280 x 720 8 bit Progressive 74 25MHz 8 bit 108016
10. Menu Figure 16 Digital Magnification Mode Zoom Off Turns off Digital Magnification Zoom On When active use Magnitude slider and position sliders Auto Pan When active use Auto Panning sliders to set speed of auto pan Magnitude When Zoom Mode is ON Adjust slider to adjust digital magnification Position When Zoom Mode is ON adjust X Position and Y Position Sliders to adjust posi tion of magnified view Auto Panning When Auto Pan Mode is selected adjust the Auto X Speed and Auto Pan Y Speed sliders to control the speed of the panning search Cross Hair When button active displays white cross hairs on screen to aid in centering target or to point to desired position on screen Select On button to activate Use X and Y sliders to position cross hair Press Center button to re center cross hairs Misc H Flip When button active flips image in the Horizontal plane V Flip When button active flips image in the Vertical plane Negative When button active inverts image colors Color Bar When button active displays color bars on screen to aid in tuning image Freeze When button active freezes screen at the last frame and does not update frame until deactivated Title Select checkbox to activate Click on text box and enter text up to 22 characters long then press UPDATE button to download text to camera and view text output on screen YPOS Toggle Y Pos button to select screen Y position of t
11. er is not required to use the SSHD as the manual buttons on rear of camera controls all functions However the included camera control software enables a much more convenient method to control the SSHD camera features by use of buttons sliders and drop down menus The included video capture device enables the user to view and capture live video in SD format on their computers Together with the video capture device the SSHD can be setup to broadcast live video over the internet using services such as nightskiesnetwork com Parts List e Orion StarShoot HD Video Camera SSHD e 1 25 Nosepiece e HDMI Convertor box and control cable AUX e 24V Power Adapter e 50ft serial extension cable 50ft BNC cable 50ft RCA cable 20ft HDMI cable e BNC to RCA adapter e USB to RS 232 Adapter e USB Video Capture device e Capture and Control software e Manual Video Resolution The SSHD outputs both High Definition HD SDI HDMI video as well as Standard Definition SD CVBS video The included HDMI convertor box con verts the HD SDI signal into a HDMI signal so that the output can be used on standard HD TV s and HD Projectors The HD and SD signals are outputted at the same time which gives the user the benefit of having an SD viewing device near the camera and telescope for focus ing and at the same time have the ability for the HD HDMI viewing or recording device to be located elsewhere For example a telescope could be p
12. ext Using the Camera for the First Time We recommend using the camera for the first time in daylight to become familiar with the software interface and camera settings 1 Setup your telescope and use an eyepiece to locate an object outside that is 200 yards or more away 15 2 Setup SSHD and viewing device as explained in viewing on TV or Computer section 3 Remove the eyepiece and insert the SSHD with 1 25 nosepiece into the 1 25 eyepiece holder on your telescope 4 If the image is white on the screen its overexposed Adjust luminance submenu settings ALC Shutter speeds Gain as needed to reduce Figure 17 Planetary imaging Jupiter the brightness and blurring and moons lo and Callisto 5 Focus telescope until you get a sharp image on your computer screen 6 Experiment with the different camera settings First use the presets to become familiar with each then tune and resave each to get the best views for your particular telescope Recording Video The SD video can be recorded onto computer via the included Video Capture Device The HD video can be recorded onto computer via the Orion HD Capture Device Sold Separately In order to capture video and use post processing software the video signal must be recorded onto your computer in a standard movie format Included with the SSHD is an SD video capture device This device will record video from the SD output of the camera up to 720x480 SD resol
13. integration For bright solar system objects such as the Moon and planets sense up should be set at a minimum or off and the fixed shutter speed should be set to the fastest speed possible to prevent blurring due to atmospheric conditions Low light objects require a high value sense up setting such as 8 seconds AGC Analogue Gain Control Select Checkbox to activate Auto Gain When Active use slider to modify gain Manual Gain When Active use slider to modify gain Peak Control Adjust Peak ratio for highlight suppression Priority Select between AGC and slow shutter SDV Enhance Level ADVANCED SETTING Adjust sliders to enhance image HDV Enhance Level ADVANCED SETTING Adjust sliders to enhance image XDR Dynamic range setting function based upon adaptive tone mapping Eclipse Used to block areas with saturated lighting Gamma Gamma Correction Function Select according to viewing device FOG Used to enhance low contrast image in foggy snow weather conditions DNR Digital noise reduction Off Low Middle High Sharpness Used to enhance image Color Color Mode Color Suppress Level 50 Beat White Balance r Color Level 70 Figure 15 The Color submenu Color Menu Figure 15 Color Color Mode Auto Default Automatically switches between Mono and Color based upon the lighting conditions Mono black and white image On color mode activated Off same a
14. laced outside with a small TV Laptop or Orion LCD DVR sold separately for focusing while inside the audience could be watching the HD signal on HD TV or HD Projector in the comfort of their own home HD SDI Resolution 1920 x 1080 HD SDI Resolution 1280 x 720 SD Resolution 720 x 480 Figure 2 Standard Definition SD video resolution compared to High Definition HD video resolution The HDMI output can be used on a computer monitor with Digital input DVI by using a standard HDMI to DVI adapter not included Viewing on TV Users have the option to view in HD or SD or BOTH at the same time The SSHD uses a one cable solution in order to provide power computer control RS 232 and HD video signal from the SSHD to the HDMI Convertor box This not only simplifies connections but also reduces weight on the camera and hence the telescope An additional RCA cable included is used for the SD video signal See Figure 20 for cables types See Figure 21 for HDMI convertor box connections In order to view on a HD TV or HD Projector HD Connect one end of BNC cable to HD SDI output back of SSHD e Connect other end of BNC cable to the HD SDI IN on the HDMI Convertor box e Connect HDMI cable to HDMI Convertor box and HD TV or HD Projector e Connect 24V power adapter to HDMI Convertor box e The red LED on camera will light up to show that the camera is receiving power Video will now be seen on HD TV screen
15. lescope you essentially need to track the object or unwanted blurring could occur Fainter objects will require longer shutter speeds whereas bright objects like Jupiter or the Moon will require very shorter shutter speeds Adjust as needed for the object you are imaging Once you have achieved focus and good luminance and color you are ready to capture and save images to your computer View and Stack After you have captured your images you can review them in RegiStax a free ware program downloadable from the provided web link in the CD Launcher Mac users can use the Lynkeos tool to align and stack their images We recommend stacking a minimum of 50 images or more The individual images have low bit depth 255 brightness level counts and background noise 17 n en Clavius Crater M NW 7 t Figure 18 Lunar imaging Additionally the individual images may be very soft since if you re imaging at high power with or without the use of a Barlow Stacking will improve the poten tial sharpness when processing in RegiStax Stacking several hundred or more images is sometimes appropriate to get the most possible detail Lunar Imaging Lunar imaging requires fast shutter speeds due to the high brightness of the moon Similar techniques used to align and stack planetary images can also be used for lunar image processing Full resolution Live Lunar images on a HD device can be stunning when imaged under favorable co
16. minants will all serve to reduce image quality That is why most major astronomical telescopes are on high mountains in thin air to get above much of the seeing and transparency problems Also wind will move your telescope and affect images Your eyes viewing through an eyepiece can change slightly to compensate for disturbances like these but the camera cannot Keep these factors in mind when choosing an observing site for astronomical imaging For the best astro images we recommend finding a location with dry air some altitude and away from city or streetlights Even a nearby hilltop in the coun tryside can provide better viewing conditions than many convenient backyard locations Using Focal Reducers and Barlow Lenses Focal reducers serve to decrease the focal length of your telescope This increas es the field of view seen by the camera decreases camera magnification This can be useful for obtaining images of wider objects such as the full Moon or a landscape vista Barlow lenses or other tele extenders increase the focal length of your tele scope which makes the camera field of view narrower increases camera magni fication This is useful for high power planetary images Keep in mind that when the focal length is doubled the image will become four times dimmer so a longer exposure may be necessary For best planetary imaging you should shoot with an effective focal ratio tele scope focal length telescope aperture
17. n Button Left Button Right Button RS 485 not used control comes from BNC cable instead Figure 5 Rear of Camera Operating Without a Computer Camera Settings using buttons The SSHD can be operated via computer software or alternatively manually by using the buttons on the back of the camera This option is beneficial for those who do not wish to use a computer Using camera buttons Press and hold center button to activate menu options Press left Right Up and Down to select and adjust Press exit to leave See section SSHD Manual Menu for available menu options Selecting Video Format for Your Country SD TV Signal For standard TV there are 3 main broadcasting formats NTSC PAL and SECAM Figure 6 The SSHD can output NTSC or PAL TV signals from the SD CVBS output For North America select NTSC For United Kingdom Republic of Ireland Australia majority of European coun tries and China select PAL For SECAM countries some SECAM TV s will also accept a PAL signal otherwise either NTSC or PAL can be viewed and recorded on PC using the included Video Capture Device See Region Map for all other countries Figure 6 Figure 6 Worldwide TV formats NTSC PAL TV System Selection For NTSC turn on the power while pressing the UP button For PAL turn on the power while pressing the RIGHT button Enabling or Disabling SD and HD Video Output HD SD enable disable For HD enable
18. nance Control AGC Analogue Gain Control SDV Enhance Level H di V HDV Enhance Level 1096 Default AGC ME Slow Shutter Gamma FOG DNR Sharpness CCRC e 1 Pore Figure 14 Luminance submenu When Fixed Shutter is active the following shutter speeds are available NTSC 1 30s 1 1000s 1 30 1 50 1 60 1 100 1 120 1 180 1 350 1 500 1 750 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 10000 PAL 1 30s 1 1000s 1 25 1 50 1 60 1 100 1 120 1 180 1 350 1 500 1 750 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 10000 Shutter speed should be selected to best suit the object being observed and the telescope being used For low light objects Fixed Shutter should be turned OFF AES Auto Electronic Shutter Rolling shutter AES is used when a manual or fixed iris lens is fitted and the shutter speed will respond to the amount of light to keep the signal at optimum level AES allows changing the iris level automatically without using the auto iris lens Note AES is not normally used for astronomy Slow Shutter Sense Up Sense Up An image processing technology which allows user selectable digital slow shutter speeds in order to allow extra light into a camera thereby providing higher sensitivity in low light conditions The minimum frame integration is 1 15 second for NTSC 1 12 for PAL The maximum frame integration is 8 seconds NTSC and PAL Set Fixed Shutter SPEED ALC to OFF for sense up frame
19. nditions Figure 18 The current phase of the moon will dictate the exposure setting due to the vast difference in brightness during each phase For group viewing use the text display and position cross hairs to point to craters or other features for your audience Figure 18 Solar Imaging Warning Always use a full aperture Solar Filter when observing the Sun With a properly fitting full aperture solar filter attached to your telescope you can use the SSHD to take images of the Sun and the sunspots on its surface Filters available through Orion Check the catalog or OrionTelescopes com for more information Much like planetary and lunar imaging solar imaging requires fast frame rates and shutter speeds 18 Terrestrial Imaging Nature and scenic imaging is possible with the SSHD when used with a tele scope or wide field lens Use the X and Y flip when image is reversed or upside down When using with a telescope the aper ture may need to be stopped down reduced in size in order to reduce the brightness during daytime Internet Broadcasting When using the SSHD with the included video capture device it is possible to use services such as NightSkiesNetwork com ustream Figure 20 Cable types com livestream com to show your views live across the internet to a 7 HD SDI e AUX Signal 2 worldwide audience See websites for o 99 details 12020 12345 In Out Connections pe
20. or disable turn on the power while pressing the LEFT button e For SD enable or disable turn on the power while pressing the DOWN button Show Basic system setting e Turn on the power while pressing the CENTER button Note Other camera controls are found via the On Screen Display Menu OSD using the manual buttons or by using the computer control software See relevant sections for details Operating With a Computer First install the Camera control software from CD Future updates will be avail able on the product support page on the Orion website Connect control cable to HD Convertor box AUX port e Connect serial extension cable to control cable and HD Convertor box Connect other end of serial cable directly into COM port on computer f no COM port exist on computer such as the case in most laptops then use included USB to RS 232 adapter and drivers See the USB to Serial device manual for details e Run HD Camera control software Select COM PORT number will vary according to your computer Dexice Description C Communications Port a see below and select open C None a Active Management Technolocat COM Port Figure 7 Prolific UStHo Serial Comm Port e The SSHD can now be controlled via computer Please note no menu options will func tion until the camera control software has a valid open COM port Once a Figure 8 SetCOM exe tool 4 Ports COM amp
21. s mono White Balance AWB Auto White Balance AWB is a preset type function whereby white color in the scene is detected and white balance is automatically adjusted then the setting status is stored It automatically memorizes the adjusted white balance value every time the AWB button is turned on AWB is most suitable for environment with little change in light source Select checkbox and adjust slider as desired ATW Auto Tracking Balance ATW functions by detecting white color in the scene at a color temperature from 3200 to 10000 Kelvin The color temperature is being monitored continuously and the white balance is set automatically by internal controller ATW is most suitable for viewing objects with changing color temperature and which can make the picture color look more natural Select checkbox and adjust slider as desired 13 Utility Digital Magnification Magnitude 100 Zoom Auto Pan X Speed 1 X Position 0 XPosition 0 Y Position 0 Y Position 0 Auto Y Speed 1 Clavius Crater Figure 16 The Utility menu Color Suppress Level Adjust slider to suppress unwanted color Color Gain Level Adjust slider to increase or decrease the color gain Color Tone R Y B Y Color Space ADVANCED SETTING Adjust sliders R Y and B Y to tune image UV Matrix YUV RGB Conversion ADVANCED SETTING U Adjust R G and B sliders to tune image V Adjust R G and B sliders to tune image Utility
22. s or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only During this warranty period Orion Telescopes amp Binoculars will repair or replace at Orion s option any warranted instrument that proves to be defective provided it is returned postage paid Proof of purchase such as a copy of the original receipt is required This warranty is only valid in the country of purchase This warranty does not apply if in Orion s judgment the instrument has been abused mishandled or modified nor does it apply to normal wear and tear This warranty gives you specific legal rights It is not intended to remove or restrict your other legal rights under applicable local consumer law your state or national statutory consumer rights governing the sale of consumer goods remain fully applicable For further warranty information please visit www OrionTelescopes com warranty Orion Telescopes amp Binoculars Corporate Offices 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 USA Customer Support www OrionTelescopes com contactus Copyright O 2014 Orion Telescopes amp Binoculars All Rights Reserved No part of this product instruction or any of its contents may be reproduced copied modified or adapted without the prior written consent of Orion Telescopes amp Binoculars 24
23. t visually with a 1 25 telescope eyepiece then photograph it with a camera All without swapping out any equipment It s a real timer saver making the normally tedious task of focusing with the cam era alone easier and quicker Available through Orion check the catalog or OrionTelescopes com for more information Care and Maintenance When the SSHD is not in use remove the nosepiece then attach the dust cap This prevents dust from accumulating on the SSHD s optical window The opti cal window should only be cleaned if significant dust builds up for if the window is touched Any quality optical lens cleaning tissue and optical lens cleaning fluid specifically designed for multi coated optics can be used to clean the glass surface of the SSHD s optical window Never use regular glass cleaner or clean ing fluid designed for eyeglasses Before cleaning with fluid and tissue blow any loose particle off the surface with a blower bulb or compressed air Then apply some cleaning fluid to a tissue never directly on the optics Wipe the optical surface gently in a circular motion then remove any excess fluid with a fresh lens tissue Use caution rubbing too hard may cause scratches Cleaning products available through Orion check the catalog or OrionTelescopes com for more information 21 WWOD 10 Jequunu q gawes 199 al NINOS aAnisod MOYS V943N ISOd pe e dsip aq ue Jeg 10109 40109 92991 eDeui
24. ution in uncom pressed AVI format See Video Capture Device instructions for details In order to capture the full resolution HDMI output signal a HD capture device must be used We recommend the Orion HD Video Capture Device Sold Separately Planetary Imaging Planetary imaging is also referred to as Solar System imaging and includes the Moon the Sun with a proper full aperture solar filter the planets and miscella neous objects in Earth s orbit such as the International Space Station ISS The SSHD is capable of capturing all these objects in real time Just about any telescope is suitable for the SSHD when imaging the planets The longer the focal length of the telescope the larger and more detailed the images will appear Unlike deep space astro imaging you actually want to have a long focal length and focal ratio for planetary imaging Adding a 2x 3x or higher 16 Barlow to the telescope to increase magnification is not uncommon for planetary imaging Figure 17 The planets and other solar system objects are relatively bright and can be imaged with a darker or slower focal ratio High power planetary imaging often leaves the best focus up to your eyes when monitoring the live image Use the digital zoom tool to aid in focus Use the fastest shutter speeds for your telescope and increase gain and other luminance settings as desired Experiment with your telescope and camera to find the optimum settings for
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