AstroFX Imaging Software Manual
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Celestron AstroFX Nightscape Camera Control and Processing Software Table of Contents QUICK TOUR 2 The CCC Tabs 3 SNAP 3 STACK 6 STRETCH 8 SMOOTH 9 SHARPEN 10 SATURATE 11 SHARE 12 1 www.celestron.com
Celestron AstroFX Nightscape Camera Control and Processing Software Table of Contents QUICK TOUR 2 The CCC Tabs 3 SNAP 3 STACK 6 STRETCH 8 SMOOTH 9 SHARPEN 10 SATURATE 11 SHARE 12 1 www.celestron.com
AstroFX Imaging Software Manual
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...focal ratios) to take advantage of this convenience.) If using your purchase of Celestron's Nightscape One-Shot-Color CCD camera! Choose your targets wisely, creating a good matchup with Nightscape camera's sensor size and the focal length of your keyboard. In addition to ...setup along with good polar alignment will quickly come to love the elegant, simple work space. Lastly, to give yourself more searching through F1 on your telescope/lens. To benefit from AFX's "Sigma" stacking, take an extra minute to compose the image in the most artistic orientation possible. Nightscape...
...focal ratios) to take advantage of this convenience.) If using your purchase of Celestron's Nightscape One-Shot-Color CCD camera! Choose your targets wisely, creating a good matchup with Nightscape camera's sensor size and the focal length of your keyboard. In addition to ...setup along with good polar alignment will quickly come to love the elegant, simple work space. Lastly, to give yourself more searching through F1 on your telescope/lens. To benefit from AFX's "Sigma" stacking, take an extra minute to compose the image in the most artistic orientation possible. Nightscape...
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...current temperature in resolution (binning) and temperature. 3 www.celestron.com Focus Mode is also useful for more difficult time ...Start Imaging is where you wish to cool the CCD sensor to -20 degrees below ambient temperature (expressed...Camera Setting controls the speed of '0'. See the Nightscape Setup Guide for any light from your imaging sessions so you do not want this setting ...specific temperature you begin a sequence of the camera and are necessary to "snap" those great shots - Temp. Focus exposures are most from falling on top. Additionally, the Low setting...
...current temperature in resolution (binning) and temperature. 3 www.celestron.com Focus Mode is also useful for more difficult time ...Start Imaging is where you wish to cool the CCD sensor to -20 degrees below ambient temperature (expressed...Camera Setting controls the speed of '0'. See the Nightscape Setup Guide for any light from your imaging sessions so you do not want this setting ...specific temperature you begin a sequence of the camera and are necessary to "snap" those great shots - Temp. Focus exposures are most from falling on top. Additionally, the Low setting...
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...camera position and resolution (binning) as the Light frames, at right. 4 www.celestron...Part-1 tutorials by IP4AP.com. Subframe is the standard format for 10100 model only). Be sure to set this is C:\Users\Windows\ Documents\AstroFX\Images (Windows 7), but it may even replace...CCD Astronomy is where downloaded files are harder to the FITS header. Consider taking at a much faster rate than some and Flats can be measured with Nightscape's shutter closed to Digital... for astronomical image files. The NightScape 10100 produces color images in seconds. Object name ...
...camera position and resolution (binning) as the Light frames, at right. 4 www.celestron...Part-1 tutorials by IP4AP.com. Subframe is the standard format for 10100 model only). Be sure to set this is C:\Users\Windows\ Documents\AstroFX\Images (Windows 7), but it may even replace...CCD Astronomy is where downloaded files are harder to the FITS header. Consider taking at a much faster rate than some and Flats can be measured with Nightscape's shutter closed to Digital... for astronomical image files. The NightScape 10100 produces color images in seconds. Object name ...
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The NightScape 8300 will only produce color images when operating in the context menu. NOTE: It is produced when...is recommended that when calibration files are to be used, that this directly by dragging the cursor. 5 www.celestron.com To restore AFX back to the right of the zoom level indicator and stretch presets. images are also ... Black Point further apart or closer together. With all images autosaved to extract color information from invading your mouse's scroll wheel. Alternatively, you can manually stretch the image by both the blue progress bar and status box at right...
The NightScape 8300 will only produce color images when operating in the context menu. NOTE: It is produced when...is recommended that when calibration files are to be used, that this directly by dragging the cursor. 5 www.celestron.com To restore AFX back to the right of the zoom level indicator and stretch presets. images are also ... Black Point further apart or closer together. With all images autosaved to extract color information from invading your mouse's scroll wheel. Alternatively, you can manually stretch the image by both the blue progress bar and status box at right...
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... facts from the FITS header are "stacked"(digitally combined) into account as well as cosmic ...image reduction using calibration frames (Bias, Dark and Flat), high-quality Debayering (color conversion), accurate star-to help eliminate artifacts such as binning, temperature, exposure... files, to delete it from individual Lights; By default this folder until instructed otherwise. That's it does not meet your image files (Light frames). ... settings are active as entered in the box at top, reports the group name of all desired files by unchecking the check box. 6 www.celestron...
... facts from the FITS header are "stacked"(digitally combined) into account as well as cosmic ...image reduction using calibration frames (Bias, Dark and Flat), high-quality Debayering (color conversion), accurate star-to help eliminate artifacts such as binning, temperature, exposure... files, to delete it from individual Lights; By default this folder until instructed otherwise. That's it does not meet your image files (Light frames). ... settings are active as entered in the box at top, reports the group name of all desired files by unchecking the check box. 6 www.celestron...
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.... Emphasize fine detail sharpens detail with further instructions. Clicking the button brings up /down and...CCD camera. Simply put, DDP is now stretched over the majority of High-Pass sharpening. The "good stuff" is a powerful and easy way to add a bit of the graph. (Figure 3 - Apply when ready. AFX will apply these subsequent settings... when the image is a "Gamma curve with an option to brighten your pristine master previously. 8 www.celestron...stretch. STRETCH enables you control. STRETCH Screen) Digital Development (Figure 4a) No sharpening turns off ...
.... Emphasize fine detail sharpens detail with further instructions. Clicking the button brings up /down and...CCD camera. Simply put, DDP is now stretched over the majority of High-Pass sharpening. The "good stuff" is a powerful and easy way to add a bit of the graph. (Figure 3 - Apply when ready. AFX will apply these subsequent settings... when the image is a "Gamma curve with an option to brighten your pristine master previously. 8 www.celestron...stretch. STRETCH enables you control. STRETCH Screen) Digital Development (Figure 4a) No sharpening turns off ...
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... slider setting. Saturation in the histogram to set them. All levels between unsaturated and saturated areas looks natural. It is therefore, adaptive saturation that the transition between the red and green marker lines will be left (Figure 9) and enables you to enhance the color intensity of your sensitive Nightscape camera, many galaxies. Artistry aside, color has...
... slider setting. Saturation in the histogram to set them. All levels between unsaturated and saturated areas looks natural. It is therefore, adaptive saturation that the transition between the red and green marker lines will be left (Figure 9) and enables you to enhance the color intensity of your sensitive Nightscape camera, many galaxies. Artistry aside, color has...
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... 16 and 8-bit TIFF and three sizes of a plugin. As you have saved. For more information, visit http://celestronsites.com/astroimaging/. 12 www.celestron.com You have Snapped, Stacked, Stretched, Smoothed, Sharpened and Saturated your FITS in TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) and JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group...SHARE can alternatively use descriptive names when doing so, such as well. Simply check the desired version(s) and hit Save. Now it with Celestron's Nightscape camera and AstroFX! SHARE Screen) Now that you use a 16-bit TIFF version in order to share online.
... 16 and 8-bit TIFF and three sizes of a plugin. As you have saved. For more information, visit http://celestronsites.com/astroimaging/. 12 www.celestron.com You have Snapped, Stacked, Stretched, Smoothed, Sharpened and Saturated your FITS in TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) and JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group...SHARE can alternatively use descriptive names when doing so, such as well. Simply check the desired version(s) and hit Save. Now it with Celestron's Nightscape camera and AstroFX! SHARE Screen) Now that you use a 16-bit TIFF version in order to share online.
NightScape CCD Camera Manual
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Nightscape combines the simplicity of a one-shot-color imaging camera with the sophisticated features and software of Celestron's Nightscape CCD imaging camera. Once AstroFX is installed, review the included Help file for complete information for using all settings needed to control the camera and process your camera as well as the AstroFX control software. www.celestron.com Congratulations on your purchase of more expensive astronomical imaging systems. This setup guide will help you install and use your images.
Nightscape combines the simplicity of a one-shot-color imaging camera with the sophisticated features and software of Celestron's Nightscape CCD imaging camera. Once AstroFX is installed, review the included Help file for complete information for using all settings needed to control the camera and process your camera as well as the AstroFX control software. www.celestron.com Congratulations on your purchase of more expensive astronomical imaging systems. This setup guide will help you install and use your images.
NightScape CCD Camera Manual
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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
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
NightScape CCD Camera Manual
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Press the Install AstroFX button to complete installation. Figure 3 4. www.celestron.com Press OK when the following screen appears. Before opening AstroFX, follow the instructions that follow on the launch screen when complete. 5. Follow the InstallShield Wizard to begin installation. 3. Note: If the...your computer's desktop. Press the Close button on powering the camera and installing the drivers. Once installed, the AstroFX icon should appear on your computer, you will need to install the 64-bit skin support application. For 64-bit computers, you can either: Select ...
Press the Install AstroFX button to complete installation. Figure 3 4. www.celestron.com Press OK when the following screen appears. Before opening AstroFX, follow the instructions that follow on the launch screen when complete. 5. Follow the InstallShield Wizard to begin installation. 3. Note: If the...your computer's desktop. Press the Close button on powering the camera and installing the drivers. Once installed, the AstroFX icon should appear on your computer, you will need to install the 64-bit skin support application. For 64-bit computers, you can either: Select ...
NightScape CCD Camera Manual
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... 12V power supply. Installing ASCOM Drivers If you wish to install ASCOM drivers from the CD, you can use the optional 110V AC to 12V DC adapter (model #18778). 5. www.celestron.com installing the Drivers Once Nightscape is working properly. 1. Attach the larger end of the 12V DC power cable into the camera port labeled "12V DC". 4. Nightscape should automatically power...
... 12V power supply. Installing ASCOM Drivers If you wish to install ASCOM drivers from the CD, you can use the optional 110V AC to 12V DC adapter (model #18778). 5. www.celestron.com installing the Drivers Once Nightscape is working properly. 1. Attach the larger end of the 12V DC power cable into the camera port labeled "12V DC". 4. Nightscape should automatically power...
NightScape CCD Camera Manual
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...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 first power it to your telescope's 2" focuser and secure using the thumb screws on ...celestron.com Thread your T-Adapter (sold separately) onto the 2" nosepiece or directly into your telescope. Slide the 2" nosepiece adapter directly into the camera housing (with internal T-threads that allows it down and disconnect all cables. Attach the T-Adapter securely to be attached in two ways: Drawtube - Model ...
...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 first power it to your telescope's 2" focuser and secure using the thumb screws on ...celestron.com Thread your T-Adapter (sold separately) onto the 2" nosepiece or directly into your telescope. Slide the 2" nosepiece adapter directly into the camera housing (with internal T-threads that allows it down and disconnect all cables. Attach the T-Adapter securely to be attached in two ways: Drawtube - Model ...
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...take time to carefully focus the camera. Set Subframe to Set with Mouse and use AstroFX software to control the camera and begin taking images. Hit Abort once the star is visibly sharp in focal position. 2. www.celestron.com Set the Exposure duration to a ...Celestron telescopes. 3. Remember, the longer the exposure duration, the longer it will combine two adjacent pixels to effectively increasing the pixel size by 16 times. Once Nightscape is attached to your camera Before you greater sensitivity to see faint out-of-focus stars. Press the Start Imaging button again. Set...
...take time to carefully focus the camera. Set Subframe to Set with Mouse and use AstroFX software to control the camera and begin taking images. Hit Abort once the star is visibly sharp in focal position. 2. www.celestron.com Set the Exposure duration to a ...Celestron telescopes. 3. Remember, the longer the exposure duration, the longer it will combine two adjacent pixels to effectively increasing the pixel size by 16 times. Once Nightscape is attached to your camera Before you greater sensitivity to see faint out-of-focus stars. Press the Start Imaging button again. Set...
NightScape CCD Camera Manual
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... downloaded and displayed. www.celestron.com Allows you to cool the imaging sensor. 12. Lets you choose a specific temperature you wish to select the portion of the current image. Displays where the downloaded files are automatically saved. Subframe - Turns the thermoelectric cooler on and off. 11. Root Image Folder - Camera Settings - Choose from Full...
... downloaded and displayed. www.celestron.com Allows you to cool the imaging sensor. 12. Lets you choose a specific temperature you wish to select the portion of the current image. Displays where the downloaded files are automatically saved. Subframe - Turns the thermoelectric cooler on and off. 11. Root Image Folder - Camera Settings - Choose from Full...
NightScape CCD Camera Manual
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... continue to 24 hrs (1x1 binning) Yes (regulated TEC with fans) AstroFX, MaxImDL (with ASCOM drivers included on AstroFX CD) 20C° below ambient www.celestron.com A pop-up box will automatically reset to the lowest temp that the sensor can reach for ...the ambient temperature. Setting Temperature Setpoint The Nightscape camera can be reached, it can no longer stabilize. Note: If after a few minutes, the setpoint stabilizes at the desired temperature (as shown in 1°C increments until it will appear indicating the temperature. Technical Specifications Imaging Sensor Number...
... continue to 24 hrs (1x1 binning) Yes (regulated TEC with fans) AstroFX, MaxImDL (with ASCOM drivers included on AstroFX CD) 20C° below ambient www.celestron.com A pop-up box will automatically reset to the lowest temp that the sensor can reach for ...the ambient temperature. Setting Temperature Setpoint The Nightscape camera can be reached, it can no longer stabilize. Note: If after a few minutes, the setpoint stabilizes at the desired temperature (as shown in 1°C increments until it will appear indicating the temperature. Technical Specifications Imaging Sensor Number...
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...installation. 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to part... occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to... a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. www.celestron.com Model #95555 2835 Columbia Street • Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A.
...installation. 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to part... occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to... a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. www.celestron.com Model #95555 2835 Columbia Street • Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A.
Nightscape CCD Camera Sell Sheet
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...-by-step instructions, from taking images to final processing. Capture the sky tonight with many sought after features found in fine detail and true color fidelity. This compact, versatile camera comes with Nightscape! Nightscape comes with AstroFX software, which guides you ever felt that . Celestron is too difficult to use 10.7 MP color CCD camera. Think again...
...-by-step instructions, from taking images to final processing. Capture the sky tonight with many sought after features found in fine detail and true color fidelity. This compact, versatile camera comes with Nightscape! Nightscape comes with AstroFX software, which guides you ever felt that . Celestron is too difficult to use 10.7 MP color CCD camera. Think again...
Nightscape CCD Camera Sell Sheet
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...stacked, stretched, sharpened, saturated and ready to share with your Nightscape is Celestron's innovative AstroFX software. CCD CAMERA SpECifiCAtionS # 95555 Kodak KAI-10100 Color Sensor Nightscape attached to CPC Deluxe HD Actual image of your camera from snapping an image to -40F) 16 bit 25,000 ...Driver High-Speed 2.0, 10' cable length Full, Half, Quarter, selectable High transmission Schott B270 glass IR cutoff and anti-reflection multi-coatings 10´ 12V DC power cable included 2 lbs (0.91 kg) 2 year For complete specifications and product information please visit: Camera...
...stacked, stretched, sharpened, saturated and ready to share with your Nightscape is Celestron's innovative AstroFX software. CCD CAMERA SpECifiCAtionS # 95555 Kodak KAI-10100 Color Sensor Nightscape attached to CPC Deluxe HD Actual image of your camera from snapping an image to -40F) 16 bit 25,000 ...Driver High-Speed 2.0, 10' cable length Full, Half, Quarter, selectable High transmission Schott B270 glass IR cutoff and anti-reflection multi-coatings 10´ 12V DC power cable included 2 lbs (0.91 kg) 2 year For complete specifications and product information please visit: Camera...
