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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:49 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:49
Orion StarShoot Planetary Imager & AutoGuider Review
A review of Orion StarShoot Planetary Imager & AutoGuider.
Price: 349.95 USD
Manufacturer: Orion
Orion StarShoot Planetary Imager & AutoGuider – Product Warranty: One year
Product Type: Astro-Imaging > Cameras
One of the most challenging aspects of planetary imaging is getting enough stable atmospheric seeing in order to capture crisp images of Mars, Jupiter, Saturn or other Solar System object. Orion is proud to furnish a solution that not only meets this challenge, but also provides a versatile “two-in-one” imaging solution. Introducing the StarShoot Planetary Imager and AutoGuider, the first dual-purpose camera of its kind from Orion! Powered by a 1/3″ format Aptina MT9V032 Color CMOS chip, with a 752×480 pixel layout, the “SSPIAG” boasts an incredibly fast frame rate (up to 50 frames per second), allowing you to catch those split-second windows of atmospheric clarity during your planetary imaging sessions. Due to its amazing speed, the SSPIAG is ideal for imaging time-sensitive celestial events such as Moon occultations, solar and lunar eclipses, Space Station flybys and more. That’s only half the story! As the name implies, the StarShoot Planetary Imager and Autoguider is also a fully functioning autoguider. It features an ST-4 compatible autoguide output jack right on the camera itself, eliminating the need for extra adapters and cables. So, whether you’re a “newbie” to astrophotography, and advanced planetary imager who requires a high-performance camera, or an astro-imager who needs a reliable autoguider, the StarShoot Planetary Imager and Autoguider is the right solution for you! Includes software CD, 6′ USB cable, and 7′ autoguiding cable. One-year limited warranty.
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Orion Parsec 8300C Astronomical Imaging Camera Review
Review of Orion Parsec 8300C Astronomical Imaging Camera.
Price: 1,999.95 USD
Manufacturer: Orion
Orion Parsec 8300C Astronomical Imaging Camera – Product Warranty: One year
Product Type: Astro-Imaging > Cameras
Orion is pleased to introduce the next generation of premium CCD imagers: the Parsec Astronomical Imaging Cameras. This bright new family features a full-frame 8.3 megapixel (8.5 effective) Kodak CCD chip. You’ll get amazing results and the highest resolution, all for a modest investment. The Parsec provides all the cutting edge technology and features that today’s serious CCD imager demands, such as regulated dual-stage cooling, internal shutter, internal full-frame 32 megabyte memory buffer, and more. And still, it remains amazingly affordable. You get the highest performance, but at a significantly lower price. Its compact size (4×4″ wide, 3″ long) provides a sleek fit for virtually any imaging telescope configuration. The high performance Parsec is built around the CCD chip’s square 5.4 micron x 5.4 micron pixel size for superior resolution using Kodak’s microlens technology for maximum sensitivity. Regulated dual-stage thermoelectric cooling (TEC) and adjustable fan dramatically reduces thermal noise. Accurate dark frames can be taken automatically. Thanks to the internal shutter there’s no need to cover the telescope! The internal full-frame memory buffer ensures reliable image downloads every time, through a USB-2.0 connection (10′ USB cable and 10′ power cable compatible with 12 volt DC cigarette lighter sockets included).
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Orion StarShoot Deep Space Monochrome Imager III Review
A review of Orion StarShoot Deep Space Monochrome Imager III.
Price: 1,299.95 USD
Manufacturer: Orion
Orion StarShoot Deep Space Monochrome Imager III – Product Warranty: One year
Type of Product: Astro-Imaging > Cameras
The StarShoot Deep Space Monochrome Imager III will put you on the cutting edge of imaging technology, using the same “tri-color” photo processing technique employed by professional astronomers the world over. The composites you take will combine to reveal previously unnoticed details in deep-sky objects. What’s more, the new DSMI III utilizes the highly acclaimed 2/3″ format Sony ICX285AL CCD with an impressive 1360×1024 pixel array. This impressive imaging chip provides high sensitivity and resolution, and yields superior color rendition when used with LRGB filters. The DSMI III utilizes Thermoelectric Cooling (TEC) – a feature not always offered by the competition – which dramatically reduces electronic noise for better-quality images. The TEC efficiency is further enhanced by an integrated cooling fan and aluminum heat sink camera body. Fan speed is adjustable and there’s an optional TEC shutoff for severe outdoor conditions. The included MaxIm DL Essentials v2.04 software provides an easy interface for focusing, capturing, dual camera control for imaging and autoguiding, batch processing, dark frame and flat field calibration, image stacking, and more. All power for the camera, TEC and fan is supplied by a single 12-volt DC connection. A 10′ power cable with cigarette lighter plug and a 10′ USB cable are included. The DSMI III also comes with a custom hard carrying case for safe transport. One-year limited warranty.
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Orion StarShoot Solar System Color Imager III Review
A review of Orion StarShoot Solar System Color Imager III.
Price: 189.95 USD
Manufacturer: Orion
Orion StarShoot Solar System Color Imager III – Product Warranty: One year
Type of Product: Astro-Imaging > Cameras
Take amazing photos of the “round stuff” – the Sun (with proper solar filter), Moon, and planets – through your telescope! Orion’s StarShoot SSCI III digital camera for telescopes houses an improved 1.3-megapixel imaging chip with greater sensitivity than its predecessor. You’ll capture intricately resolved digital images that only the most skilled astrophotographers could achieve just a few years ago. The 1/2″-format CMOS color chip transmits a live 1280×1024 pixel video image to your computer. The small 5.2micron x 5.2micron pixel size ensures exceptional resolution. Images download to your computer via a high-speed USB 2.0 cable. MaxIm DL Essentials Edition software gives you start-to-finish control over capture, combining, and processing. You can take individual photos or automatically collect multiple exposures of up to 0.5 seconds each. The software lets you instantly adjust the gain, contrast, exposure length, and align and stack multiple exposures. So go round! Start capturing incredible photos of our solar system’s best and brightest orbs of interest with the StarShoot Solar System Color Imager III!
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