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will make it easier to find the planets, but they will not bring out any significant
details on the planets. High magnifications must be used to get images of the
famous details of the planets, such as the rings of Saturn or bands on Jupiter’s
surface. Try using a 2x Barlow lens to boost the magnification of the eyepiece.
You might also consider using colored planetary filters that thread onto the bottom
of the eyepiece (just like the Moon filter). These colored filters bring out subtle
details of the planets by filtering out various colors that reduce detail. Orion has
several sets of colored filters available. Visit our website, OrionTelescopes.com,
for more information on colored planetary filters.
Deep-Sky Objects
It is very difficult, though not impossible, to shoot deep-sky objects – star clusters,
nebulas, and galaxies – afocally with a point-and-shoot digital camera. That’s
because most of them are extremely faint. Deep-sky objects usually require use
of a tracking mount and exposures of several seconds or more, which isn’t always
possible with typical point-and-shoot cameras. Some smartphone apps do have
the ability to integrate a number of images into a final “long-exposure” image,
allowing capture of brighter deep-sky objects. Try experimenting with shooting
bright deep-sky objects with the equipment you have and see what kind of results
you can obtain.
Specifications
SteadyPix Pro (Main Unit)
Size
195mm x 115mm x 105mm
Weight
12.4 oz. (350g)
Material
Aluminum, plastic
Eyepiece size compatibility 28mm – 45mm dia. (1.11"-1.77")
Platform load
4.5 lbs. (2.0kg) max.
Mounting
¼"-20 socket on foot
Smartphone Bracket
Size (min)
120mm x 60mm x 88mm
Weight
5.1 oz. (144g)
Material Plastic
Max phone size
80mm width, any length
Mounting
¼"-20 sockets on bottom (x3)
