bobsastro
07-02-2009, 07:26 PM
Complete entry-level digital astrophotography outfit used on C8 SCT, but will suit any scope:
Price Reduction! Nikon Coolpix 4300 digital camera, spare battery, 128MB CF card, charger, soft case, and transfer cable.
Scopetronics adapter and 25mm Plossel lens.
Scopetronics extender.
Made-up cables include field power supply, USB, and Belkin FSU208 video converter allow full control from laptop with Snappix and HocusFocus software (shareware).
Can either take single long exposures to 1 minute, or use video function to take video of planets for Registax or similar.
See image of Omega Centauri below.
$325 + postage/ins
Bob
Price Reduction! Nikon Coolpix 4300 digital camera, spare battery, 128MB CF card, charger, soft case, and transfer cable.
Scopetronics adapter and 25mm Plossel lens.
Scopetronics extender.
Made-up cables include field power supply, USB, and Belkin FSU208 video converter allow full control from laptop with Snappix and HocusFocus software (shareware).
Can either take single long exposures to 1 minute, or use video function to take video of planets for Registax or similar.
See image of Omega Centauri below.
$325 + postage/ins
Bob