Nightscape 8300 CCD Camera
Great condition Nightscape for sale. Includes Case for Transport
$800 + $40 postage anywhere in Oz.
thanks for looking
Stefan
http://www.celestron.com/browse-shop...300-ccd-camera
Uses the famous KAF-8300 CCD that imagers have grown to love, due to the high resolution, low noise, great sensitivity and affordable cost.
A large 22.5mm diagonal CCD chip offers 8.3 megapixels of resolution. That means capturing a larger swatch of the sky with greater detail than similarly priced CCD cameras.
NIGHTSCAPE 8300 IS THE MOST AFFORDABLE FEATURE-RICH KAF-8300 CAMERA READILY AVAILABLE, retaining all of the advanced features found in more expensive cameras to obtain stunning astrophotos.
Regulated thermoelectric cooling and adjustable fan dramatically reduces thermal noise, producing superior images.
AstroFX software - takes you step-by-step from taking images to processing the final result.
The TEC and 16-bit A/D conversion provide lower noise and greater bit-depth than DSLR cameras, making the Nightscape 8300 an ideal upgrade for DSLR imagers who want to advance to CCD imaging and capture greater detail in every shot.
Internal mechanical shutter makes dark frame acquisition easy – no need to cap the telescope.
Internal 32MB SDRAM full frame memory buffer, ensures accurate and reliable image downloads
Specially designed IR-cut optical window with anti-reflection multi-coatings provides 94% (or greater) transmission of Hydrogen Alpha wavelength and maximum overall light transmission.
Celestron’s design combines form and function: Elegant industrial design, innovative heat-sink and air-flow system for efficient cooling, and cylindrical body is Fastar-friendly.
Removable 2” nosepiece fits most camera adapters and T-adapters that use 42mm T-threads.
ASCOM drivers are included for use with many other popular imaging software programs.
