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limit to how large a focal ratio your telescope and seeing conditions can handle,
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 SSAIO to take images 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 target visually with a 1.25" telescope eyepiece,
then photograph it with a CCD camera. All without swapping out any equipment.
It's a real timer saver, making the normally tedious task of focusing with the CCD
camera alone easier and quicker.
(Available through Orion, check the catalog or OrionTelescopes.com for more
information).
uSB Extension Cable
In many instances, it is likely a longer cable for the 5 MP will be needed in order
to comfortably setup the telescope, camera, and computer.
(USB extension cable available through Orion, check the catalog or
OrionTelescopes.com for more information).
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Care and Maintenance
When the 5 MP is not in use, remove the nosepiece then attach the dust cap.
This prevents dust from accumulating on the 5 MP's optical window. The optical
window should only be cleaned if significant dust builds up or 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 sur-
face of the 5 MP's optical window. Never use regular glass cleaner or cleaning
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 sur-
face 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).
Specifications
Camera Sensor:
Micron color CMOS Sensor
Sensor format:
1/2.5"
Pixel array:
2592 x 1944 (5 MP)
Pixel Size:
2.2µm x 2.2µm
Exposure Range:
1 ms to 5 s 999 ms
Max Frame Rate:
Up to 50 FPS @ 640 x 480
Up to 6 FPS @ 2592 x 1944
A/D Conversion:
8 bit
Thermoelectric cooling:
No
IR Cut filter:
Yes
Mounting:
1.25" nose piece
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