Celestron Skyris 132M Instructional Manual
Celestron Skyris 132M Instructional Manual

Celestron Skyris 132M Instructional Manual

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95508 • SKYRIS 132C • 95509 SKYRIS 132M
USB 3.0 ASTRONOMICAL CMOS CAMERA
INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL

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  • Page 1 95508 • SKYRIS 132C • 95509 SKYRIS 132M USB 3.0 ASTRONOMICAL CMOS CAMERA INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Included Items

    INCLUDED ITEMS CAMERA DRIVER INSTALLATION Insert the software CD into your NOSEPIECE SKYRIS CAMERA BODY computer’s CD-ROM drive. NOSEPIECE USB 3.0 CABLE iCAP SOFTWARE CD The language selection screen will appear. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Select your language and click OK. The iCap Computer with Windows XP, Vista, 7, or 8 (32-bit and 64-bit supported) Software launch screen Pentium...
  • Page 3: Software Installation

    SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Click Install Driver. The Driver Installation Wizard will appear and prompt you to connect Click Install iCap and follow the prompts to complete installation. your camera. Click Install RegiStax and follow the prompts to complete installation. CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TELESCOPE Remove the dust cap on the camera body and thread...
  • Page 4: Capturing Images

    CAPTURING IMAGES Select your Skyris camera from the Available Video Capture Devices Detailed Solar System images are created by stacking several individual images window and click OK. or “frames” to one master image. The images are captured in video, allowing you to accumulate hundreds of frames in just a few seconds.
  • Page 5 Video framerate will depend on the Skyris model used and the exposure. If the exposure time is Click on the Video File tab to access the slower than the camera’s maximum frame rate, the FPS count will closely match the exposure time file naming convention settings.
  • Page 6: Processing Images

    ROI SUBFRAMING If the object you are imaging does not consume most of the field Press the Select button (A) and select the video that was just recorded. of view, you can select an ROI (region of interest) to increase the framerate and save disk space.
  • Page 7 A Skyris Filter Wheel is available from located and centered, you can adjust the setting until the object is at the desired Celestron (filters not included). brightness and contrast. HOW LONG TO TAKE STREAMING VIDEO...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    GPUSB from Shoestring Astronomy (www.store.shoestringastronomy.com). Camera resolution 1280x960 Celestron mounts can be used without a GPUSB, simply by interfacing the PC to Sensor size 4.8 mm x 3.6 mm the hand controller and connecting to the mount via ASCOM. An RS-232 to USB Pixel size 3.75 micron square...
  • Page 9 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This product is designed and intended for use by those 14 years of age and older. ©2014 Celestron. Celestron and Symbol are trademarks of Celestron, LLC. All rights reserved.

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