Orion PARSEC 8300M User Manual download pdf (Page 2)

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ...........................4

1.1. The Parsec 8300 .............................. 4

1.2. The Parsec 10100C............................ 4

1.3. Feature Highlights ............................. 5

2. Getting Started ........................6

2.1. Parts List............................................. 6

2.2. System Requirements .......................... 7

2.3. Software and Driver Installation................... 9

3. Software Walk-Through .................10

3.1. The Camera Control Window ................... 11

3.2. The Screen Stretch Window .................... 14

4. Astronomical Imaging ..................16

4.1. Focusing ................................... 17

4.2. Setting the Cooler ............................ 19

4.3. Imaging Deep Sky Objects ..................... 20

5. Image Processing .....................26

5.1. Image Calibration............................. 26

5.2. Convert Raw to Color (For Parsec 8300C and 10100) 27

5.3. Stacking – Combining Images................... 28

5.4. Filter....................................... 32

5.5. Color Balance ............................... 32

6. Multiple Camera Control for Autoguiding ...34

6.1. Autoguider Calibration ......................... 34

7. Other Features Of MaxIm DL ............37

7.1. Information Window ........................... 37

7.2. Night Vision ................................. 37

7.3. Observatory Control Window.................... 38

8. Tips ................................38

8.1. Polar Alignment .............................. 38

8.2. Choosing a Site for Astro-Imaging................ 39

8.3. Using Focal Reducers and Barlow Lenses ......... 40

8.4. Filters ...................................... 40

8.5. USB Extension Cable ......................... 40

8.6. Care and Maintenance ........................ 40

9. Speciﬁcations ........................42

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