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INCLUDED ITEMS SKYRIS CAMERA BODY NOSEPIECE iCAP SOFTWARE CD USB 3.0 CABLE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS // Computer with Windows XP, Vista, 7, or 8 (32-bit and 64-bit supported), or Mac OS X Snow Leopard and newer // Pentium® M processor equivalent or higher, 1.7 GHz or higher // USB 3.0 (for maximum performance) or USB 2.0 // 1 GB or more ... space (recommended) // Telescope with a 1.25" eyepiece holder or adapter with C-threads // Motorized Mount, Altitude-Azimuth or German Equatorial (recommended) NOTE: Mac OS X may only operate Skyris at USB 2.0 speed. 2
INCLUDED ITEMS SKYRIS CAMERA BODY NOSEPIECE iCAP SOFTWARE CD USB 3.0 CABLE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS // Computer with Windows XP, Vista, 7, or 8 (32-bit and 64-bit supported), or Mac OS X Snow Leopard and newer // Pentium® M processor equivalent or higher, 1.7 GHz or higher // USB 3.0 (for maximum performance) or USB 2.0 // 1 GB or more ... space (recommended) // Telescope with a 1.25" eyepiece holder or adapter with C-threads // Motorized Mount, Altitude-Azimuth or German Equatorial (recommended) NOTE: Mac OS X may only operate Skyris at USB 2.0 speed. 2
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CAMERA DRIVER INSTALLATION 1. The language selection screen will appear. Insert the software CD into your language and click OK. The iCap Software launch screen will appear. 3 Select your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2.
CAMERA DRIVER INSTALLATION 1. The language selection screen will appear. Insert the software CD into your language and click OK. The iCap Software launch screen will appear. 3 Select your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2.
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The Driver Installation Wizard will automatically detect your camera. 4. Plug the Skyris camera into the computer's USB port using the included cable. Click Next and proceed through the prompts until the driver installation is complete. The Driver Installation Wizard will also operate in USB 2.0 at a reduced frame rate. 4 Skyris will appear and prompt you to connect your Skyris model. If equipped, use a USB 3.0 port. 3. Click Install Driver.
The Driver Installation Wizard will automatically detect your camera. 4. Plug the Skyris camera into the computer's USB port using the included cable. Click Next and proceed through the prompts until the driver installation is complete. The Driver Installation Wizard will also operate in USB 2.0 at a reduced frame rate. 4 Skyris will appear and prompt you to connect your Skyris model. If equipped, use a USB 3.0 port. 3. Click Install Driver.
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... a T-to-C adapter. 1.25" visual back 1.25" nosepiece Optional T-to complete installation. 2. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 1. The threaded ring on the camera body should still be attached. 2. Insert the camera into the 1.25" eyepiece holder on the camera body and thread the 1.25" nosepiece to complete installation. CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TELESCOPE 1. Remove the dust cap on your telescope. Click...
... a T-to-C adapter. 1.25" visual back 1.25" nosepiece Optional T-to complete installation. 2. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 1. The threaded ring on the camera body should still be attached. 2. Insert the camera into the 1.25" eyepiece holder on the camera body and thread the 1.25" nosepiece to complete installation. CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TELESCOPE 1. Remove the dust cap on your telescope. Click...
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... your desktop and open iCap. 6 The video files will later be exported to RegiStax and processed as shown previously in this manual, "Connecting the Camera to a Telescope." 4. Center the target in just a few seconds. If equipped, use the threaded fasteners to provide the most secure connection. 3. ...CAPTURING IMAGES Detailed Solar System images are created by stacking several individual images or "frames" to one . When connecting the cable to Skyris, use the USB 3.0 port on your computer's USB port. Set up your telescope as shown in video, allowing you are using one master image.
... your desktop and open iCap. 6 The video files will later be exported to RegiStax and processed as shown previously in this manual, "Connecting the Camera to a Telescope." 4. Center the target in just a few seconds. If equipped, use the threaded fasteners to provide the most secure connection. 3. ...CAPTURING IMAGES Detailed Solar System images are created by stacking several individual images or "frames" to one . When connecting the cable to Skyris, use the USB 3.0 port on your computer's USB port. Set up your telescope as shown in video, allowing you are using one master image.
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...the object you may need to make adjustments for adjustments. 7 Click the Exposure tab to the Device menu and select Properties. Gain and exposure are set to automatic by default, but you are imaging. 7. If a defocused image appears, focus the telescope until it appears sharp on a bright ...8. 8. Go to access the Gain and Exposure. 5. Select your screen. If no image appears, confirm your telescope is still centered on your Skyris camera from the Available Video Capture Devices window and click OK. 6. The live video window will automatically appear and display the framerate.
...the object you may need to make adjustments for adjustments. 7 Click the Exposure tab to the Device menu and select Properties. Gain and exposure are set to automatic by default, but you are imaging. 7. If a defocused image appears, focus the telescope until it appears sharp on a bright ...8. 8. Go to access the Gain and Exposure. 5. Select your screen. If no image appears, confirm your telescope is still centered on your Skyris camera from the Available Video Capture Devices window and click OK. 6. The live video window will automatically appear and display the framerate.
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... access the Recording Settings window. For iCap version 2.3 and older, use the dropdown menu to select the framerate closest to retain the full image quality and size. For Skyris color cameras, choose RGB32 which is included with Skyris. 8 however,...color models; You may also capture in a very short time. We highly recommend selecting Uncompressed to the exposure time used and the exposure. Be mindful of the camera. You can also select Y800 in color, making export easier. Y16 video must debayer (color convert) the image later when processing. Note that supports...
... access the Recording Settings window. For iCap version 2.3 and older, use the dropdown menu to select the framerate closest to retain the full image quality and size. For Skyris color cameras, choose RGB32 which is included with Skyris. 8 however,...color models; You may also capture in a very short time. We highly recommend selecting Uncompressed to the exposure time used and the exposure. Be mindful of the camera. You can also select Y800 in color, making export easier. Y16 video must debayer (color convert) the image later when processing. Note that supports...
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Choose the folder path you wish to save your video files. 12. Click the Advanced tab to access custom video recording limits. Remember that these AVI files will consume hard disk space very quickly. 11. Click on the Video File tab to limit the recording by the number of frames or length of time. Check the Index box to begin recording. 9 You can choose to access the file naming convention settings. Click OK when finished. 13. Click the red record icon to automatically number your video, and select an object name and time stamp if desired.
Choose the folder path you wish to save your video files. 12. Click the Advanced tab to access custom video recording limits. Remember that these AVI files will consume hard disk space very quickly. 11. Click on the Video File tab to limit the recording by the number of frames or length of time. Check the Index box to begin recording. 9 You can choose to access the file naming convention settings. Click OK when finished. 13. Click the red record icon to automatically number your video, and select an object name and time stamp if desired.
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... click inside the red box to start the program. Go to increase the framerate and save disk space. A B C E Familiarize yourself with your computer's desktop to set the ROI. PROCESSING IMAGES Now that your video file is recorded, you can be reset any time by clicking the reset icon or going back...
... click inside the red box to start the program. Go to increase the framerate and save disk space. A B C E Familiarize yourself with your computer's desktop to set the ROI. PROCESSING IMAGES Now that your video file is recorded, you can be reset any time by clicking the reset icon or going back...
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Accept the default settings and press the Stack button (F). 7. Next move to begin the alignment process. 5. Select the Best Frame option under the Limit Setup box (D) and enter a number that represents one-half of the number of image frames that were captured, i.e. if 300 frames were captured..., then enter 150. G H 11 2. Press the Select button (A) and select the video that was just recorded. 3. Press the Set Alignment Points ...
Accept the default settings and press the Stack button (F). 7. Next move to begin the alignment process. 5. Select the Best Frame option under the Limit Setup box (D) and enter a number that represents one-half of the number of image frames that were captured, i.e. if 300 frames were captured..., then enter 150. G H 11 2. Press the Select button (A) and select the video that was just recorded. 3. Press the Set Alignment Points ...
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... wavelets control the fine detail stored in images. Digital cameras are very sensitive across visual and infrared spectrums. While imaging in infrared (IR) can be adjusted individually to reveal the desired amount of detail for Skyris color cameras. A Skyris Filter Wheel is in your astroimages. To explore ... the IR to save the final image. Each wavelet layer carries part of Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) imaging filters to enhance the image. Skyris monochrome cameras require the use the wavelet sliders (H) to achieve a color image. The power of wavelets. 8. On the Wavelet page,...
... wavelets control the fine detail stored in images. Digital cameras are very sensitive across visual and infrared spectrums. While imaging in infrared (IR) can be adjusted individually to reveal the desired amount of detail for Skyris color cameras. A Skyris Filter Wheel is in your astroimages. To explore ... the IR to save the final image. Each wavelet layer carries part of Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) imaging filters to enhance the image. Skyris monochrome cameras require the use the wavelet sliders (H) to achieve a color image. The power of wavelets. 8. On the Wavelet page,...
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...always check the collimation of your instrument and make it can adjust the setting until the object is at the desired brightness and contrast. Before you ... desire. HOW LONG TO TAKE STREAMING VIDEO You may think that no part of the image is over-exposed to assure the maximum amount of detail.... However, there are imaging. Once the frames of your chances for instructions on Jupiter or Cassini's division in the imaging window, increase the brightness...to initially find your telescope's owner's manual for a good image. It is usually brighter than you record the better....
...always check the collimation of your instrument and make it can adjust the setting until the object is at the desired brightness and contrast. Before you ... desire. HOW LONG TO TAKE STREAMING VIDEO You may think that no part of the image is over-exposed to assure the maximum amount of detail.... However, there are imaging. Once the frames of your chances for instructions on Jupiter or Cassini's division in the imaging window, increase the brightness...to initially find your telescope's owner's manual for a good image. It is usually brighter than you record the better....
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Celestron mounts can be used with many autoguiding software programs such as MetaGuide (www.astrogeeks.com/Bliss/MetaGuide), and PHD Guiding (www.stark-labs.com/phdguiding.html) using a guider port interface such as an external hard drive or DVD. SOLAR IMAGING Skyris cameras work well with solar ...one complete rotation in junction with solar filters, including Hydrogen-Alpha or white-light filters. We recommend storing your video. C-MOUNT LENSES Skyris cameras can be utilized as possible to achieve one frame of a hard disk. Even one highquality image, you don't want to take...
Celestron mounts can be used with many autoguiding software programs such as MetaGuide (www.astrogeeks.com/Bliss/MetaGuide), and PHD Guiding (www.stark-labs.com/phdguiding.html) using a guider port interface such as an external hard drive or DVD. SOLAR IMAGING Skyris cameras work well with solar ...one complete rotation in junction with solar filters, including Hydrogen-Alpha or white-light filters. We recommend storing your video. C-MOUNT LENSES Skyris cameras can be utilized as possible to achieve one frame of a hard disk. Even one highquality image, you don't want to take...
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SPECIFICATIONS Mounting Backfocus Distance w/Nosepiece, w/C-thread Shutter Subframing 1.25" barrel and C-thread 19mm, 17.5mm CMOS Rolling Shutter Hardware Selectable Software compatibility A/D Conversion Power Requirements Weight iCap, IC Capture, DirectShow, FireCapture 12-bit USB, 5V 500mA 3.6 oz VISIT WWW.CELESTRON.COM FOR CAMERA SPECIFIC SPECIFICATIONS 15
SPECIFICATIONS Mounting Backfocus Distance w/Nosepiece, w/C-thread Shutter Subframing 1.25" barrel and C-thread 19mm, 17.5mm CMOS Rolling Shutter Hardware Selectable Software compatibility A/D Conversion Power Requirements Weight iCap, IC Capture, DirectShow, FireCapture 12-bit USB, 5V 500mA 3.6 oz VISIT WWW.CELESTRON.COM FOR CAMERA SPECIFIC SPECIFICATIONS 15
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...for help. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to part 15 of Celestron, LLC. All rights reserved. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or ...installed and used in a residential installation. These limits are trademarks of the FCC Rules. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Telephone: 800.421.9649 • www.celestron.com WARRANTY Your Skyris camera...
...for help. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to part 15 of Celestron, LLC. All rights reserved. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or ...installed and used in a residential installation. These limits are trademarks of the FCC Rules. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Telephone: 800.421.9649 • www.celestron.com WARRANTY Your Skyris camera...
