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Autoguider PRO
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- Page 1 Corporate Offices: 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville CA 95076 - USA Copyright © 2014 Orion Telescopes & 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 &...
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Page 2: Parts List
Par Focal Ring Congratulations on your purchase of the Orion StarShoot Autoguider PRO (SAGPRO). Attach the ring to the body of the SAGPRO and position as desired and lock using thumb screw. The ring aids in preventing the SAGPRO from... -
Page 3: Software And Driver Installation
1. Download and run SAGPRO Driver. Go through the prompts until the driver is installed. Figure 1. The SAGPRO setup for guiding using the Orion Mini 50mm 2. Next download and run SAGPRO ASCOM Driver. Go through the Guide Scope. -
Page 4: Compatible Software
Files(x86)\Orion\SSAGProDriver scope. The guide scope is mounted on top of, or beside the main imag- ing scope. Adjustable guide scope tube rings (available from Orion) are Using the SAGPRO with ASCOM recommended and allow you to move the guide scope around without moving the main imaging scope. - Page 5 Mount A. Connect to Camera: Selects and connects to the autoguider cam- An equatorial mount with dual era. Choose ASCOM camera. Then select the CMOS SSAGPro camera axis motors and a RJ-12 autogu- from the menu. ide port is required. Just about B.
- Page 6 Additionally, guiding with a poor polar alignment will eventually the star is too bright, PHD Guiding will warn you with a message at cause field rotation in a long exposure image. the bottom of the screen; if so you can choose a fainter guide star or reduce the exposure time.
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Page 7: Advanced Parameters
2. Keep the Exposure Selection set to the same time you wish to use Dec Algorithm: Settings that attempt to smooth the declination correc- for guiding. For example, if you choose 2.0 s, then you must keep tions to one consistent movement and can be used to resist switching this exposure time while guiding for the dark frame to be effective. -
Page 8: Polar Alignment
Point the telescope at this star, and center it not have to alter any of the camera’s default settings. However, if your in an illuminated reticle eyepiece (available from Orion). If you don’t setup is tracking much worse than usual (such as a night with high wind... - Page 9 Planetary Imaging Download the Orion AstroCap software guide for more information on how to use your SAG PRO for Lunar Imaging. Planetary imaging is also referred to as Solar System imaging, and...
- Page 10 Even a nearby hilltop in used. the countryside can provide better viewing conditions than many conve- nient backyard locations. Download the Orion AstroCap software guide for more information on how to use your SAG PRO for Deep Space Imaging.
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Page 11: Care And Maintenance
Use caution, rubbing too hard may Figure 9. Pin out diagram for ST4 Port. cause scratches. (Cleaning products available through Orion, check the catalog or Orion- Telescopes.com for more information). Specifications Camera Sensor:... -
Page 12: One-Year Limited Warranty
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.