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- Celestron Nightscape CCD Camera | NightScape CCD Camera Manual - Page 1
NIGHTSCAPE CCD Camera Model #95555 - Celestron Nightscape CCD Camera | NightScape CCD Camera Manual - Page 2
on your purchase of Celestron's Nightscape CCD imaging camera. Nightscape combines the simplicity of a one-shot-color imaging camera with the sophisticated features and software of more expensive astronomical imaging systems. This setup guide will help you install and use your camera as well as the - Celestron Nightscape CCD Camera | NightScape CCD Camera Manual - Page 3
Nightscape camera comes with the following: + Nightscape CCD Camera + AstroFX Control Software CD + USB Cable + 12V DC Power Cable three speed fan aux Port Figure 1 usb ports (to connect to computer) www.celestron.com 12V power input - Celestron Nightscape CCD Camera | NightScape CCD Camera Manual - Page 4
Vista™, or Windows 7™ (or higher), 32-bit or 64-bit + 1 GB RAM + Disk Space - 20 MB for program installation + Video Display - minimum 1024x768, 16-bit color or higher www.celestron.com - Celestron Nightscape CCD Camera | NightScape CCD Camera Manual - Page 5
Installing AstroFX Software Before connecting Nightscape to your computer, install AstroFX software onto your Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 computer. 1. Place the AstroFX CD into your screen (Figure 2b). Press the Run Launcher button to bring up the main launch screen. Figure 2b www.celestron.com - Celestron Nightscape CCD Camera | NightScape CCD Camera Manual - Page 6
the Close button on the launch screen when complete. 5. Once installed, the AstroFX icon should appear on your computer's desktop. Before opening AstroFX, follow the instructions that follow on powering the camera and installing the drivers. www.celestron.com - Celestron Nightscape CCD Camera | NightScape CCD Camera Manual - Page 7
Powering Nightscape Before attaching Nightscape to your telescope, power the camera on to make sure it is working properly. 1. Attach the smaller end of the USB cable to the camera port labeled "PC". 2. Attach the larger the "ASCOM Driver" button to install driver. See Fig 2a. www.celestron.com - Celestron Nightscape CCD Camera | NightScape CCD Camera Manual - Page 8
. As the distance from the top of the nosepiece to the imaging sensor is the same as the distance of a standard DSLR camera (55 mm), Celestron EdgeHD T-Adapters provide the correct spacing for attaching Nightscape to an EdgeHD telescope. Model #93644 (EdgeHD 8") and #93646 (EdgeHD 9.25", 11" and 14 - Celestron Nightscape CCD Camera | NightScape CCD Camera Manual - Page 9
Once Nightscape is attached to your telescope and powered on, you are ready to use AstroFX software to control the camera and begin taking images. Focusing your camera Before you begin taking images, it is important to take time to carefully focus the camera. To focus Nightscape from AstroFX's SNAP - Celestron Nightscape CCD Camera | NightScape CCD Camera Manual - Page 10
test images during the daytime, it is recommended to set the screen stretch to "Moon" mode for better color fidelity. The screen stretch mode can be changed by right-clicking in the image screen or by selecting it from the command bar and the bottom of the main frame. Figure 5 www.celestron.com - Celestron Nightscape CCD Camera | NightScape CCD Camera Manual - Page 11
seconds to 24hr (86400 sec). 3. Number of exposures - Set the desired amount of exposure(s)from 1-9999. Combining multiple exposures will greatly increase the image detail needed to create pleasing images. 4. Object name - Assigns the target's name (e.g., M42) to the image file. www.celestron.com - Celestron Nightscape CCD Camera | NightScape CCD Camera Manual - Page 12
from Full Frame, Central Half, Central Quarter or Select with Mouse. 9. Camera Settings - Allows you to set the fan speed to high, medium or low for quick cooling of the sensor and to maintain temperature setpoint while imaging. 10. Cooler - Turns the thermoelectric cooler on and off. 11. Setpoint - Celestron Nightscape CCD Camera | NightScape CCD Camera Manual - Page 13
Setting Temperature Setpoint The Nightscape camera can be cooled to approximately 20°C Technical Specifications Imaging Sensor Number of Active Pixels Imaging Sensor Size Pixel Size Exposure Range Thermoelectric Cooling Software Compatibility Cooling Range Kodak KAI-10100 Color Sensor 10.7 MP - Celestron Nightscape CCD Camera | NightScape CCD Camera Manual - Page 14
nm; 42%@550 nm; 40%@470 nm 64 dB 2" barrel and t-thread 55 mm w/ 2" barrel; 26 mm w/o barrel 11 sec or less for full-frame image High-Speed 2.0 Full, Half, Quarter, selectable High transmission Schott B270 glass IR cutoff and anti-reflection multi-coatings 12V DC 1.5Amp, tip positive 2 lbs (0.91 - Celestron Nightscape CCD Camera | NightScape CCD Camera Manual - Page 15
Aux port Nightscape is provided with a 6-pin AUX port - available to support expandability for future development. Pin assignments for the port are as follows, (left-to-right): 1 - N/C 2 - GND 3 - IN1 4 - IN2 5 - OUT1 6 - OUT2 www.celestron.com - Celestron Nightscape CCD Camera | NightScape CCD Camera Manual - Page 16
www.celestron.com Model #95555 2835 Columbia Street • Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A. Telephone: 310.328.9560 • Fax: 310.212.5835 ©2012Celestron | All rights reserved. (Products or instructions may change without notice or obligation.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
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NIGHTSCAPE
CCD CAMERA
MODEL #95555