When it comes to presenting the final image, there is no difference between FLI or Apogee. No point getting "hell bent" on camera statistics when at the end of the night, there are so many other variables that influence the end result. The Apogee U9000 on this rig is a perfect match. Large pixels providing excellent sensitivity and sampling. I've pushed this rig through its paces after spending considerable time addressing the pointing model and 'trying' to get CCDAP to cooperate. The result of a few images (
IC2220,
NGC2736 and
RCW58) and have one more data set I've yet to process. The chip in the primary doesn't compound performance but certainly resale value. This is a ideal turn key solution. If I'm not mistaken, there is an option to continue to host the rig at its current location. I personally wouldn't take this offer. I don't want to flame the site, but there are certainly better dark sky sites around.
Don't take the comment on cameras personal Greg. Just a general observation.
