I need some opinion about ccd imaging,I have an AP 92mm F7 stowaway but like to be able to view deep sky objects and have not to hassel with computers.The SBIG STV seems to fit the picture as far as simplicity goes.Ive heard that the STV is great as a guider but what about the imaging I have no use of it as an autoguider since I'm not into astrophotography I just want to be able see a lot more detail on its video display on a tiny aperture refractor.Thanks
STV with 3.5" refractor
Started by Jun, 11/30/2002 10:26PM
Posted 11/30/2002 10:26PM
Opening Post
Posted 12/01/2002 07:15PM
#1
The STV's main function is as an autoguider, and it is superb at that task. As an imager, it is only so-so. The ST-237 easily outdoes it with better capabilities in that department.
The main appeal of the STV from your standpoint would be the video output. However, the tiny LCD screen in the STV is not even close to optimal for viewing the images; you would need a small television monitor to see the images at their best.
What I did was buy a second-hand small laptop, and I use that to control an ST-237. I look at the laptop as the control box, not a computer - I never use it for anything but imaging and guiding with the ST-237.
Even when I use the STV, I often control it from a laptop, and run a cable to a small TV monitor so I can see things in more detail. The built-in LCD is only adequate for things other than guiding.
Ron WOdaski
author of "The New CCD Astronomy"
http://www.newastro.com
The main appeal of the STV from your standpoint would be the video output. However, the tiny LCD screen in the STV is not even close to optimal for viewing the images; you would need a small television monitor to see the images at their best.
What I did was buy a second-hand small laptop, and I use that to control an ST-237. I look at the laptop as the control box, not a computer - I never use it for anything but imaging and guiding with the ST-237.
Even when I use the STV, I often control it from a laptop, and run a cable to a small TV monitor so I can see things in more detail. The built-in LCD is only adequate for things other than guiding.
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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