I have a 12" LX200GPS and want to start doing CCD. What would be the most logical starting camera to begin with without out growing it the first week?
CCD 4 Me???
Started by David W, 10/02/2002 01:53AM
Posted 10/02/2002 01:53AM
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Posted 10/02/2002 02:33PM
#2
Hi David,
As Andrew has said, to a large extent it depends on your budget. It also depends to some extent on your telescope, particularly the focal length you will be imaging at.
Have a read of the "CCD University" on Apogee's website;
http://www.ccd.com/index.html
This will help you decide what pixel size/chip size you will need/want. Once you have decided that, then look around for a camera you can afford with those characteristics.
Cheers,
Maurice
As Andrew has said, to a large extent it depends on your budget. It also depends to some extent on your telescope, particularly the focal length you will be imaging at.
Have a read of the "CCD University" on Apogee's website;
http://www.ccd.com/index.html
This will help you decide what pixel size/chip size you will need/want. Once you have decided that, then look around for a camera you can afford with those characteristics.
Cheers,
Maurice
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Posted 10/03/2002 04:24PM
#3
There are many cameras that would work. What's your budget, and what kind of imaging do you want to do (if you know that yet)? The more information you can provide about your interests, the easier it is to narrow things down.
Ron Wodaski
author of "The New CCD Astronomy"
http://www.newastro.com
Ron Wodaski
author of "The New CCD Astronomy"
http://www.newastro.com
Ron Wodaski
New Astronomy Press
http://www.newastro.com
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