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ith an illuminated reticle to monitor your guide star. For this purpose, Celestron offers the Micro Guide Eyepiece
using and shutter data.
polar aligning, see the Polar Alignment section earlier in the
manual.
. Remove all visual accessories.
. Thread the Radial Guider onto your telescope.
. Thread the T-Ring onto the Radial Guider.
. Mount your camera body onto the T-Ring the same as you would any other lens.
. Set the shutter speed to the "B" setting.
. Center your subject in the field of your camera.
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When getting started, use fast films to record as m il in the shortest possible time. Here are proven
recommendations:
Ektar 1000 (color print)
Scotchchrome 400
echnique, try specialized films, that is films that are designed or specially treated for celestial
hotography. Here are some popular choices:
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arious parts of the sky while the drive is running. Always take exposures of various lengths to determine the best
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(# 94171) Here is a brief summary of the technique.
Note: Digital Cameras – follow the camera instructions on foc
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During the last few years a new technology has evolved which makes taking superb images of the planets and moon
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and included is software for image processing. You can capture planetary mages your first night out which rivals what
professionals were doing with large telescopes just a few short years ago.