Orion STARSHOOT 52173 Instruction Manual

Orion STARSHOOT 52173 Instruction Manual

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Orion
StarShoot
®
USB Eyepiece
#52173
Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975
OrionTelescopes.com
Customer Support (800) 676-1343
E-mail: support@telescope.com
Corporate Offices (831) 763-7000
89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
© 2010 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars
IN 402 Rev. A 11/10

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  • Page 1 ® ™ USB Eyepiece #52173 Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975 OrionTelescopes.com Customer Support (800) 676-1343 E-mail: support@telescope.com Corporate Offices (831) 763-7000 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 © 2010 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars IN 402 Rev. A 11/10...
  • Page 2: Parts List

    The camera driver enough inward focus travel, you will need to use an optional 1.25" Barlow lens and Orion Capture software requires Windows XP, Vista or 7. to extend the telescope’s focal plane to the camera’s imaging plane (Barlow The following hardware is required: sold separately).
  • Page 3: Software And Driver Installation

    CD-ROM drive, and cameras so check that PC Camera the Launcher will appear (Figure 2). This is selected from the device menu. allows you to install the Orion StarShoot Solar System Imager camera driver and Figure 2. The launcher provides an the Orion image capture software (Orion easy menu for software installation.
  • Page 4 Note: The camera’s field of view is fairly small. It is approximately equivalent to the field of view through the telescope when looking through a typical (i.e. not Double click the Orion AmCap icon wide-field) 3.8mm Ultrascopic eyepiece and 2x Barlow.
  • Page 5: Camera Controls

    Take some time to use the camera and Orion AmCap software during the the camera’s field of view, and typically day to become familiar and comfortable with their basic operation. For best does not require stacking of multiple results, you can optimize your images with the camera controls.
  • Page 6 For some types of planetary imaging, you may want to use color filters to bring site for astronomical imaging. out subtle details. Any standard Orion 1.25" filter will thread into the front of the For the best astro-images, we recommend finding a location with dry air, some SSUE’s barrel.
  • Page 7: Recommended Reading

    (Available through Orion, check the catalog or OrionTelescopes.com for more informa- tion). recommended reading things to Do (Books available through Orion, check the catalog or OrionTelescopes.com for Moon more information). Learn your way around our closest Specifications celestial neighbor.
  • Page 8: One-Year Limited Warranty

    If the product is not registered, proof of purchase (such as a copy of the original invoice) is required. This warranty does not apply if, in Orion’s judgment, the instrument has been abused, mis- handled, or modified, nor does it apply to normal wear and tear. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

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