SBIG ST-7XE - Page 4

Section 1 - Introduction
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4.4.1 Using Mechanical Relays............................................................................... 44
4.5. Modular Family of CCD Cameras............................................................................... 46
4.6 Connecting accessories to the Camera........................................................................ 50
4.7 Battery Operation...........................................................................................................51
5. Advanced Imaging Techniques ................................................................................. 53
5.1. Lunar and Planetary Imaging ...................................................................................... 53
5.2. Deep Sky Imaging.......................................................................................................... 53
5.3. Terrestrial Imaging ........................................................................................................ 53
5.4. Taking a Good Flat Field............................................................................................... 54
5.5. Building a Library of Dark Frames.............................................................................. 54
5.6. Changing the Camera Resolution................................................................................ 54
5.7. Flat Fielding Track and Accumulate Images ............................................................. 55
5.8. Tracking Functions ........................................................................................................ 56
6. Accessories for your CCD Camera............................................................................. 59
6.1. Water Cooling................................................................................................................. 59
6.2. Tri-color Imaging ........................................................................................................... 60
6.3. Camera Lens Adapters and Eyepiece Projection....................................................... 60
6.4. Focal Reducers................................................................................................................ 60
6.5. AO-7 and Lucy-Richardson Software ......................................................................... 60
6.6. SGS - Self-Guided Spectrograph.................................................................................. 60
6.7. Third Party Products and Services .............................................................................. 61
6.7.1. Windows Software ..................................................................................... 61
6.7.2. Image Processing Software ....................................................................... 61
6.7.3. Getting Hardcopy....................................................................................... 61
6.8. SBIG Technical Support ................................................................................................ 61
7. Common Problems ....................................................................................................... 63
8. Glossary .......................................................................................................................... 65
A. Appendix A - Connector and Cables......................................................................... 69
A.1. Connector Pinouts for the AO7/CFW8/SCOPE port:.............................................. 69
A.2. Connector Pinouts for the power jack:........................................................................ 69
A.3. Connector Pinouts for the I2C AUX port:................................................................... 69
A.4. SBIG Tracking Interface Cable (TIC-78)...................................................................... 70
B. Appendix B - Maintenance.......................................................................................... 71
B.1. Cleaning the CCD and the Window ........................................................................... 71
B.2. Regenerating the Desiccant .......................................................................................... 71
C. Appendix C - Capturing a Good Flat Field .............................................................. 72
C.1. Technique........................................................................................................................ 72
D. Appendix D - Use and Maintenance of the Cooling Booster ............................... 73
E. Appendix E – Third Party Vendors Supporting SBIG Products.......................... 75