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guiding ccd cameras

Started by cdub1955, 10/11/2007 11:49AM
Posted 10/11/2007 11:49AM Opening Post
Where can I find reasonably priced guiding CCD cameras? I keep reading about a small camera called StarFish, or something like that. I cannot find where it can be purchased?

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Chris
Posted 10/11/2007 11:57AM #1
Google is your friend:

http://www.fishcamp.com/starfish.html

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Posted 10/11/2007 05:30PM #2
I use a DSI Pro I camera as a guide camera, cost at Anacortes was $119 (Out of stco now I believe but still can be found new or used). GPUSB from Shoestring Astronomy to interface with computer, $66. Guiding software, PHD, cost, free online download and that is about as cheap as it gets.
This setup works very well and will guide on dimmer stars, which can be very handy on some objects.

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Posted 10/11/2007 05:42PM #3
My friend uses a Phillips ToUCam with Guidedog:

http://www.barkosoftware.com/GuideDog/

He shoots with a 9.25" at f/6.3. I was rather impressed by the accuracy.

Ivan