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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 ... 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 ... 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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The iCap Software launch screen will appear. 3 CAMERA DRIVER INSTALLATION 1. The language selection screen will appear. Insert the software CD into your language and click OK. Select your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2.
The iCap Software launch screen will appear. 3 CAMERA DRIVER INSTALLATION 1. The language selection screen will appear. Insert the software CD into your language and click OK. Select your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2.
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If equipped, use a USB 3.0 port. Click Next and proceed through the prompts until the driver installation is complete. Skyris will appear and prompt you to connect your Skyris model. 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. The Driver Installation Wizard will also operate in USB 2.0 at a reduced frame rate. 4
If equipped, use a USB 3.0 port. Click Next and proceed through the prompts until the driver installation is complete. Skyris will appear and prompt you to connect your Skyris model. 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. The Driver Installation Wizard will also operate in USB 2.0 at a reduced frame rate. 4
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Click Install iCap and follow the prompts to complete installation. 2. The camera body can also attach to a camera adapter with C-threads, typically requiring the use of a T-to-C adapter. 1.25" visual back 1.25" nosepiece Optional T-to the camera body. CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TELESCOPE 1. Remove the dust cap on your telescope. The threaded ring on the...
Click Install iCap and follow the prompts to complete installation. 2. The camera body can also attach to a camera adapter with C-threads, typically requiring the use of a T-to-C adapter. 1.25" visual back 1.25" nosepiece Optional T-to the camera body. CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TELESCOPE 1. Remove the dust cap on your telescope. The threaded ring on the...
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...your desktop and open iCap. 6 Remove the diagonal if you to accumulate hundreds of frames in this manual, "Connecting the Camera to a Telescope." 4. Insert the camera into your telescope and point it at a bright target such as shown in video, allowing you are created by stacking ...several individual images or "frames" to Skyris, use the USB 3.0 port on your computer, which may require an extension tube when used without the...
...your desktop and open iCap. 6 Remove the diagonal if you to accumulate hundreds of frames in this manual, "Connecting the Camera to a Telescope." 4. Insert the camera into your telescope and point it at a bright target such as shown in video, allowing you are created by stacking ...several individual images or "frames" to Skyris, use the USB 3.0 port on your computer, which may require an extension tube when used without the...
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... a bright object and proceed to step 8. 8. Go to access the Gain and Exposure. 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. Uncheck the Auto box...
... a bright object and proceed to step 8. 8. Go to access the Gain and Exposure. 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. Uncheck the Auto box...
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...exported to a program that Uncompressed will consume a significant amount of hard disk space in color, making export easier. For Skyris color cameras, choose RGB32 which is included with Skyris. 8 For iCap version 2.3 and older, use the dropdown menu to select the framerate closest to retain the full ...image quality and size. We highly recommend selecting Uncompressed to the exposure time used and the exposure. Be mindful of the camera. You can...
...exported to a program that Uncompressed will consume a significant amount of hard disk space in color, making export easier. For Skyris color cameras, choose RGB32 which is included with Skyris. 8 For iCap version 2.3 and older, use the dropdown menu to select the framerate closest to retain the full ...image quality and size. We highly recommend selecting Uncompressed to the exposure time used and the exposure. Be mindful of the camera. You can...
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...at: http:/ /www.astronomie.be/registax/index.html COLOR AND MONOCHROME ACCESSORIES An optional IR-Block filter is available from Celestron (filters not included). 12 Digital cameras are very sensitive across visual and infrared spectrums. While imaging in infrared (IR) can be desired in some cases, ... stored in the usage of wavelets. Each layer can be adjusted individually to reveal the desired amount of detail for your astroimages. A Skyris Filter Wheel is available for enhancing details in your image. 9. Finally, press the Save Image button to save the final image. ...
...at: http:/ /www.astronomie.be/registax/index.html COLOR AND MONOCHROME ACCESSORIES An optional IR-Block filter is available from Celestron (filters not included). 12 Digital cameras are very sensitive across visual and infrared spectrums. While imaging in infrared (IR) can be desired in some cases, ... stored in the usage of wavelets. Each layer can be adjusted individually to reveal the desired amount of detail for your astroimages. A Skyris Filter Wheel is available for enhancing details in your image. 9. Finally, press the Save Image button to save the final image. ...
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... image, you don't want to USB adapter and serial cable is compatible with solar filters, including Hydrogen-Alpha or white-light filters. Celestron mounts can be used with an off-axis guider or piggyback guidescope. An RS-232 to take too many autoguiding software programs such as...com/phdguiding.html) using a guider port interface such as an external hard drive or DVD. AUTOGUIDING Your Skyris can be utilized as possible to the mount via ASCOM. C-MOUNT LENSES Skyris cameras can be used without a GPUSB, simply by interfacing the PC to the hand controller and connecting to ...
... image, you don't want to USB adapter and serial cable is compatible with solar filters, including Hydrogen-Alpha or white-light filters. Celestron mounts can be used with an off-axis guider or piggyback guidescope. An RS-232 to take too many autoguiding software programs such as...com/phdguiding.html) using a guider port interface such as an external hard drive or DVD. AUTOGUIDING Your Skyris can be utilized as possible to the mount via ASCOM. C-MOUNT LENSES Skyris cameras can be used without a GPUSB, simply by interfacing the PC to the hand controller and connecting to ...
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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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...interference will not occur in a particular installation. All rights reserved. Please see Celetron's website for help. Celestron and Symbol are designed to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not ...an experienced radio/TV technician for detailed information on , the user is encouraged to try to radio communications. CELESTRON, LLC. 2835 Columbia Street Torrance, CA • 90503 U.S.A. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested ... Rules. Telephone: 800.421.9649 • www.celestron.com WARRANTY Your Skyris camera has a two year warranty.
...interference will not occur in a particular installation. All rights reserved. Please see Celetron's website for help. Celestron and Symbol are designed to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not ...an experienced radio/TV technician for detailed information on , the user is encouraged to try to radio communications. CELESTRON, LLC. 2835 Columbia Street Torrance, CA • 90503 U.S.A. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested ... Rules. Telephone: 800.421.9649 • www.celestron.com WARRANTY Your Skyris camera has a two year warranty.