SkyRaider DS432 TEC User Manual
September 18, 2019
SkyRaider DS432 TEC User Manual
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If you are imaging planetary objects or don't require
Darks,
then jump to
Step 6
.
Select an Exposure Time for Dark Field Correction
With the
Camera Tab
selected on the
Left SideBar
,
Left-Click
on the
Capture & Resolution.
The
Tab
will expand, then select
the exposure time for the Dark Field.
You must determine what you believe will be the maximum
exposure for this session, along with your expected
Gain
value
. As, you will create Dark Field’s with this time
and Gain
setting (or close to it).
If you are taking a maximum exposure under 5s, then select
Video Mode
, but since most Deep Sky Objects will require an
exposure of over 5s, choose
Trigger Mode
.
Either
enter in the time
into the appropriate boxes or use the
up
and
down
arrows
beside the chosen Exposure time unit to set your maximum time.
To start the
SkyRaider DS432 TEC
taking continuous exposures in
Trigger Mode
,
Left-Click
on the
Loop
button.
Take Dark Field Correction
Ensure
that the
Lens Cover
is either on the
SkyRaider Camera
or the Telescope itself is Covered (Cap is on), then
Left-Click
on the
Dark Field Correction
Tab
.
The
Dark Field Correction Box
will open allowing you to select
the
Quantity
of
Dark Fields
and the option to start the
Dark
Field Capture
process.
Select up to
99
for the
Quantity
(Start with
10
exposures to get
a feel of the process, but experience and environment will
determine what number is best for your camera). Then
Left-
Click
on the
Capture Button
. The Software will display its
progress above the selected
Quantity
. Remember, it is
beneficial to set the
Dark Field
exposure time at or greater
than the longest time you will be imaging at.
Step 4
Step 5
