Our CCD Imagers and Video Cameras
Astro Imaging Made Easy
Whether you currently own a telescope or are contemplating a purchase, the Orion StarShoot Solar System Colour Imager II (SSCI-II) is a MUST HAVE!
The StarShoot Solar System Colour Imager II (SSCI-II) is capable of producing high quality planetary images with greater light sensitivity and colour fidelity than comparable CMOS imagers. Combined with its software package, this Imager can bring out tremendous detail and reveal a final image that will rival those taken with astronomical CCD cameras that cost much more.
StarShoot Solar System Colour Imager II (SSCI-II) from Orion (sorry - currently out of stock)
This StarShoot Solar System Colour Imager II (SSCI-II) has a new look and four times greater resolution than its predecessor and most competing models - 1.3 megapixels to be exact. This more powerful imager works with just about any telescope and comes with Maxim DL Essentials Edition software. This provides all the functions you need to capture and process movies or still frames with the camera. Included are functions for handling dark frames, image stretching and sharpening.
A bigger, 1/2" CMOS Colour chip replaces the 1/3" chip in the previous imager and delivers a 1280 x 1024 resolution live video image to your computer. Focusing the image is a snap. Take individual exposures or let the camera automatically collect multiple exposures of up to 0.5 seconds each.
Your computer delivers power via the camera's USB cable (USB 2.0 high-speed connection is recommended). The included parfocal ring aids in initial target acquisition. The camera's 1.25" nosepiece is threaded for use of filters.
Specification
StarShoot Solar System Colour Imager II (SSCI-II)
- Image sensor: 1/2“ ± CMOS of 1.3 Megapixels, offering colour image
- MAX Resolution(still): 1280x1024, pixel size 5.2umx5.2um
- MAX Resolution(Motion): 15 frames/sec at 1280x1024
- 30 frames/sec at 640x480
- S/N Ratio: 54DB
- Exposure: Automatic
- Shutter control: Automatic
- System requirement: Window 2000/Window XP/ USB2.0
Price - £99.95 (p&p £2.99) (sorry - currently out of stock)
Astrowebcam
This is exactly the same camera as the meade LPI, ( Lunar Planetary Imager), just with different software.
View and capture live video on your computer screen
Software automatically filters out video frames most affected by poor atmospheric "seeing" leaving only the sharpest, clearest frames to be stacked and aligned into one high quality image
Easy to follow quick start instructions and tutorial with sample video file that will have you producing quality images your first night out.
Camera control software allows you to manually change the gain, contrast, exposure time, frame rate and colour saturation using your PC.
Compatibility – 1.25" adapter barrel makes it compatible with most any telescope and is threaded so standard eyepiece filters can be removed and replaced with optional focal reducer lens.
Specification
Astrowebcam
- Image sensor: 1/3"± CMOS of 350K pixels, offering colour image
- MAX Resolution(still): 640x480, pixel size 8umx8um
- MAX Resolution(Motion): 30 frames/sec at 640x480
- 40 frames/sec at 320x240
- Sensitivity:2.7v/lux.sec @ green
- Sensitivity: 2.1v/lux.sec @ red
- Sensitivity: 2.0v/lux.sec @ blue
- Exposure: Automatic
- Shutter control: Automatic
- System Requirement: Window 2000/Window XP/ USB 2.0
Price - £44.99 (p&p £2.99)
Electronic Eyepiece (TA10)
View what you see 'in the sky' on your TV or Monitor !!!!
This 1.25" (32mm) Diameter electronic Eyepiece is a fantastic extra for your telescope, it will give you an opportunity to record and share your astronomical or terrestrial viewing experiences. It can also be used for classroom or telescope demonstrations where not everyone can get to the telescopes eyepiece for viewing.
Operating the eyepiece
It's simple to operate, just aim and focus the telescope at the object you wish to view using a regular eyepiece. Make sure that the object is centred in the eyepiece. Remove the regular eyepiece from the telescope, take the dust cap off of the electronic eyepiece and insert the barrel into the telescopes focuser, secure it in place with the thumbscrew, then focus the image on the T.V or monitor by using the telescopes focusing mechanism. This eyepiece is powered by a 9v battery which is supplied.
Specification
Electronic eyepiece (TA10)
1/4“± Black and white optical
chip320x240 Pixels
PAL system
Powered by 9V battery
Price - £29.99 (p&p £2.99)