Section 1 - Introduction
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1.2.2. Capturing Images with the CCD Camera
Unfortunately there really aren't many shortcuts you can take when using the CCD camera to
capture images. Refer to your software manual for detailed instructions. However, to begin we
suggest:
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Find some relatively bright object like M51, the Ring Nebula (M57) or the Dumbbell Nebula
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Take a 1 minute exposure using the Grab command with the Dark frame option set to Also
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Display the image.
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Process the image.
If you happen to have purchased a camera lens adapter for your CCD Camera you can use that to
take images in the daytime. Be aware that these cameras are extremely sensitive and will saturate
in the shortest exposure times when imaging in daylight conditions if steps are not taken to
attenuate the amount of light reaching the CCD. If you are testing the camera with a lens during
the daytime, the tests should be performed in a darkened room with the lens aperture set to about
f/16.
