12
13
(Available through Orion, check the
catalog or www.OrionTelescopes.com
for more information).
USB Extension cable
In many instances, it is likely that a
longer cable for the SSUEII 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 www.OrionTelescopes.com
for more information).
things to do
Moon
• Learn your way around our
closest celestial neighbor.
• Image the craters and mares.
• Image the different phases from New moon to Full Moon
• Image the detail at the terminator
• Create a moon mosaic
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, eclipses and
transits
terrestrial
• Image animals from a far distance
so as not to disturb feeding and
nesting spots
Specifications
Sensor:
Color CMOS sensor
Sensor size:
1/4"
Number of pixels:
640 x 480 pixel layout; 0.3 megapixel resolution
Pixel size:
6.0µm x 6.0µm
Video frame rate:
up to 30 frames/second
A/D conversion:
8 bit
IR filter:
Yes
Spectral Range:
400-650nm (with IR Filter)
Connection:
USB 1 or 2
Barrel:
1.25" threaded for filters
Figure 12.
Moon Mosaic. Use
software to assemble individual
frames to create a higher resolution
image.
Figure 13.
Crescent phases of
Venus.
Figure 14.
Venus Transit and
Sunspots.
