CCD for Stellarvue SVQ100-3FT

Manav (Yugant) · #1 24-03-2018, 10:29 AM

Hi - I want to get Moravian Instruments G2-8300 CCD camera for my Stellarvue SVQ100-3FT Astrograph.

The scope is 100 mm clear aperture, 580 mm focal length (f-5.80), air spaced four element apochromat using a Hoya FCD100 second element. Optimized for full frame imaging.

Is this a right camera for it? Is there another Marovian camera I should get? I don't want any other brand.

Please Note: I accidentally made thread on this in beginners forum which I have requested to be deleted.

Slawomir (Suavi) · #2 24-03-2018, 10:53 AM

If the telescope is optimised for a full frame and if funds permit, why not try the G3-16200? It will give similar number of arcseconds per pixel as the G2-8300, will have higher QE and probably have lower read noise and it will cover a significant larger FOV.

Manav (Yugant) · #3 24-03-2018, 02:23 PM

I'll check the price for that thanks Suavi

Manav (Yugant) · #4 24-03-2018, 04:39 PM

There is something about Class 1 and Class 2 versions online no idea which one Moravian sell through their website

Manav (Yugant) · #5 28-03-2018, 05:24 PM

I ended up getting the G3-16200; waiting for it to arrive

Slawomir (Suavi) · #6 28-03-2018, 08:05 PM

Great news Yugant. Looking forward to the first light report

RickS (Rick) · #7 28-03-2018, 08:29 PM

The KAF-16200 is a nice sensor. Congrats!

Manav (Yugant) · #8 31-03-2018, 10:09 AM

Decided to get Class 1 with Standard cooling option and the Moravian OAG.

gregbradley · #9 31-03-2018, 10:18 AM

Good choice. The KAF16200 is the new KAF8300 so to speak.
A high performing sensor with a nice field of view.

Greg.