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David Pavlich
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Reged: 05/18/05

Loc: Mandeville, LA USA

Another question...
#3070740 - 04/27/09 02:52 PM

I just checked several webpages looking for the pixel scale of the Orion Starshoot Autoguider. Any of you guys know?

Thanks again! David

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rsbfoto
sage

Reged: 06/10/06

Re: Another question... new

[Re: David Pavlich]
#3070768 - 04/27/09 03:05 PM

Quote:

I just checked several webpages looking for the pixel scale of the Orion Starshoot Autoguider. Any of you guys know?

Thanks again! David

What about this ?

Orion StarShoot AutoGuider

* Finally, an easy-to-use, affordable autoguider for long-exposure astrophotography
* Uses a 1/2" format 1.3MP CMOS chip, with 5.2 x 5.2 micron pixels for highly accurate guiding
* Compact housing measures just 2.5" x 2.35" and weighs a mere 4.4 oz.
* Included software offers automatic calibration and guiding with a single mouse click
* Powered via your computer's high-speed USB 2.0 connection; no other power source needed
* ST4 compatible autoguide output jack on camera body

Just read slowly the

web page of Orion and you will be enlightened

2nd sentence

Edited by rsbfoto (04/27/09 03:10 PM)

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David Pavlich
Transmographied

Reged: 05/18/05

Loc: Mandeville, LA USA

Re: Another question... new

[Re: rsbfoto]
#3070821 - 04/27/09 03:23 PM

If this is the sentence that you've pointed out (Uses a 1/2" format 1.3MP CMOS chip, with 5.2 x 5.2 micron pixels for highly accurate guiding), it tells me the size of the pixels.

Pixel scale is measured in arcseconds/pixel.

So....I'm not enlightened.

David

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jrcrilly
Refractor wienie no more

Reged: 04/30/03

Loc: NE Ohio

Re: Another question... new

[Re: David Pavlich]
#3070834 - 04/27/09 03:26 PM

Quote:

If this is the sentence that you've pointed out (Uses a 1/2" format 1.3MP CMOS chip, with 5.2 x 5.2 micron pixels for highly accurate guiding), it tells me the size of the pixels.

Pixel scale is measured in arcseconds/pixel.

So....I'm not enlightened.

David

It tells you everything the camera manufacturer can know. Imaging scale is based on that figure and the focal length of the telescope - which the camera manufacturer cannot know. With that figure and your focal length you are all set.

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LLEEGE
True Blue

Reged: 03/03/05

Loc: Cloud-chester,NY

Re: Another question... new

[Re: jrcrilly]
#3070848 - 04/27/09 03:31 PM

Dave, CCDCalculator will give you the scale by plugging in the above figures and your scope figures.

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rsbfoto
sage

Reged: 06/10/06

Re: Another question... new

[Re: David Pavlich]
#3070899 - 04/27/09 03:51 PM

Quote:

If this is the sentence that you've pointed out (Uses a 1/2" format 1.3MP CMOS chip, with 5.2 x 5.2 micron pixels for highly accurate guiding), it tells me the size of the pixels.

Pixel scale is measured in arcseconds/pixel.

So....I'm not enlightened.

David

Hi David,

Sorry ... for my stupid answer but you already got some more answers so I guess your question is answered ...

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Moggi1964
Vendor - Astro Laugh

Reged: 11/07/05

Loc: Madison. NJ. USA

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