[marco (Marco Lorenzi)]

Originally Posted by CoolhandJo

Wonderful image Marco. So fine a detail. Excellent presentation.

Thanks Paul

Originally Posted by steve000

Mate, I have looked at your images on the glittering nights website.. they are absolutely amazing the colour depth and detailed captures is unreal.

Apart from decent optical equipment, is the camera you use particularly different to other cameras? i notice it is very sensitive to reds and blues

obviously its miles ahead of DSLR's etc but is it a specific camera designed solely for astro etc, and is the kind of camera you need to mortgage you house to get or can they be bought for a few grand?

ive checked out their website, there is little information on it.

Thanks Steve for the nice comments. There are several factors that contribute to the final result, namely the equipment used, the sky quality, the integration time and the way to process.

Indeed the camera I use is dedicated for astrophotography and it is on the high range in terms of cost. To have an idea check the website of one of their distributors:
http://www.optcorp.com/ProductList.a...9-320-322-1028
Price range is in line with other equivalent products in the market using this large format CCDs..

Clear Skies
Marco