Is this Flea2 any good for planetary work?

[Poita]

Just spotted this on the bay:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/390375884865?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX: IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I'm looking up the specs now, wondering if it might do the job for Lunar or planetary work?

[Poita]

Even if no-one has used one, can anyone give any pointers as to whether the chip size, well size, frame-rate etc. would make it a no-go?

[Hans Tucker]

I haven't read any rules regarding whether a particular chip size is ideal for planetary work but it appears someone is using the Flea2 for planetary imaging.

http://www.ptgrey.com/newsletters/jan2008.html

[Poita]

Thanks for the info.

[Paul Haese]

It's not really a good idea as the frames per second are significantly lower. Besides for another 50 or so dollars you can get the flea 3 with 120fps at max (reality though is around 60fps on really bright objects).

I would not bother myself.

[Poita]

Thanks, I'll cross it off the list.