Orion STAR SHOOT 52175 - Manual (Page 9)

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Neutral-density Moon filters and
variable-polarizer filters are useful to
reduce the glare from the moon. They
can also be used to reduce the glare
from Venus.
Solar Filter
Warning: Always use a full aperture
solar filter when viewing the sun.
With a properly fitting full-aperture solar
filter attached to your telescope, you
can use the SSSSI-IV to take images
of the Sun and the sunspots on its
surface.
(Filters available through Orion, check
the catalog or OrionTelescopes.com for
more information).
Flip Mirror
As easy as flipping a switch, the
Imaging Flip Mirror enables the
astrophotographer to find, center and
focus a target visually with a 1.25"
telescope eyepiece, then photograph
it with a CCD camera. All without
swapping out any equipment. It’s a
real timer saver, making the normally
tedious task of focusing with the CCD
camera alone easier and quicker.
(Available through Orion, check the
catalog or OrionTelescopes.com for
more information).
USB Extension Cable
In many instances, it is likely that a
longer cable for the SSSSI-IV will be
needed in order to comfortably setup
telescope, camera, and computer. We
recommend purchasing a 10' USB
extension cable if you need more cord
length (available through Orion, check
the catalog or OrionTelescopes.com for
more information).
Things to Do
Moon
Learn your way around our closest celestial neighbor.
• Image the craters, mountains and valleys.
• Image the different phases from New moon to Full Moon
• Image the detail at the terminator
• Create a moon mosaic (Figure 15)
Planets
• Take a movie of the position of the great red spot of Jupiter during the
Gas Giant’s <10 hour day.
• Image Jupiter’s moons and their shadows as they transit across the
Gas Giant
• Follow in Galileo’s footsteps by Imaging the different phases of Venus
Solar
• Using a full aperture Solar Filter to image sunspots (Figure 16)
Terrestrial
• Image wildlife from a far distance so as not to disturb feeding and
nesting spots (Figure 17)
Recommended Reading
(Books available through Orion, check the catalog or OrionTelescopes.com
for more information).
Figure 17. Small bird of prey. Image
taken using Orion Apex 90mm Mak-
Cass telescope.
Figure 15. Use software to
assemble individual frames to create
a higher resolution image. Image
taken using Orion Apex 90mm Mak-
Cass telescope and Orion 0.5x
Focal reducer. 4 Individual images
assembled In Adobe Photoshop.
Figure 16. Image taken using Orion
Apex 90mm Mak-Cass telescope and
Orion 0.5x Focal reducer.