Hi Everyone,
I have a Lodestar camera that I am not using anymore. Works like new and in as new condition. This has bee a real workhorse over the years.
Has original case, the original lodestar ST4 guide cable, CD and dust cover.
Asking $400 but negotiable, make me a reasonable offer to consider.
Specifications as per the web site:
https://www.sxccd.com/lodestar-autoguider
CCD type: ICX429AL Sony Exview interline CCD with low dark current and vertical anti-blooming.
CCD Full resolution Pixel data: Pixel size: 8.2uM x 8.4uM, Image format: 752 x 580 pixels
CCD Image area: 6.4mm (Horizontal) x 4.75mm (Vertical).
CCD quality: Grade 1
Spectral Response: QE max at 620nM (~65%), 35% at 400nM and 770nM.
Readout Noise: Less than 15 electrons RMS - typically only 10 electrons.
Full-well capacity: Greater than 50,000 e- (unbinned)
Anti-blooming: Overload margin greater than 1000x.
Dark current: Dark frame saturation time greater than 1 hour. Less than 0.1 electrons/second @ + 10C ambient.
Data format: 16 bits.
System gain: 0.9 electrons per ADU
Computer Interface: Built-in USB 2.0 compatible interface.
Image download time: Typically 0.2 seconds at full resolution using USB 2.0.
Power requirements: USB powered.
Cooling system: Ambient air cooling.
Size: 32 x 72mm black anodised aluminium barrel with 25 x 0.75mm 'CS mount' thread at the CCD window end & input/output plugs at rear. Back focal distance 12.5mm.
Weight: approx. 50g.
Cheers
Anthony