Celestron 95510 SKYRIS 618C, 95511 SKYRIS 618M, 95512 SKYRIS 445C, 95514 SKYRIS 274C, 95515 SKYRIS 274M Instruction Manual

inStRuctional manual

uSB 3.0 ASTRONOMICAL CCD CAMERA

95510 SKYRIS 618C
95511 SKYRIS 618M
95512 SKYRIS 445C
95513 SKYRIS 445M
95514 SKYRIS 2 74 C
95515 SKYRIS 2 74 M

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SyStem RequiRementS

// Computer with Windows XP, Vista, 7, or 8 (32-bit and 64-bit supported)

// Pentium

®

M processor equivalent or higher, 1.7 GHz or higher

// USB 3.0 (for maximum performance) or USB 2.0

// 1 GB or more of system memory

// 20 GB or more hard disk space (recommended)

// Telescope with a 1.25” eyepiece holder or adapter with C-threads

// Motorized Mount, Altitude-Azimuth or German Equatorial (recommended)

NOSEPIECE

SKYRIS CAMERA BODY

iCAP SOFTWARE CD

USB 3.0 CABLE

included itemS

NOSEPIECE

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cameRa dRiVeR inStallation

1.

Insert the software CD into your

computer’s CD-ROM drive.

The language selection
screen will appear.

2. Select your language

and click OK. The iCap
Software launch screen
will appear.

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The Skyris camera will also operate in USB 2.0 at a reduced frame rate.

3. Click Install Driver. The Driver

Installation Wizard will appear
and prompt you to connect
your camera.

4. Plug the Skyris camera into

the computer’s USB port
using the included cable. If
equipped, use a USB 3.0
port. The Driver Installation
Wizard will automatically
detect your Skyris model.
Click Next and proceed
through the prompts until the
driver installation is complete.

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SoftwaRe inStallation

1. Click Install iCap and follow the prompts to complete installation.

2. Click Install RegiStax and follow the prompts to complete installation.

connecting the cameRa
to a teleScope

1. Remove the dust cap on

the camera body and thread
the 1.25” nosepiece to the
camera body. The threaded
ring on the camera body
should still be attached.

2. Insert the camera into the

1.25” eyepiece holder on your
telescope. The camera body
can also attach to a camera
adapter with C-threads,
typically requiring the use of a
T-to-C adapter.

1.25” nosepiece

1.25” visual back

Optional T-to-C Adapter (not included)