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Started by alanviterra, 12/21/2008 03:19PM
Posted 12/21/2008 03:19PM Opening Post
Hi: I want to buy a CCD mainly for planets, I have a LX200 10 ", I suggest that your CCD me to my shop with a budget of + - $ 800? ... starlight or DSI III ?

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Posted 12/21/2008 04:43PM | Edited 12/21/2008 04:44PM #1
If you are going to do mainly planet imaging then best for these are Imaging Source DMK or Lumenera cameras.
These cameras able you to get fast frame rates which are essential for planetary imaging.
These are not so well suited for ds imaging so if you want best of both worlds you need two cameras or have to do compromises.

Posted 12/22/2008 10:10PM #2
HI Aurora, Go see whats new at Adironck http://www.astrovid.com/
They have planetary cameras. I would AVOID
the DSI