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Using the FlipMirror – The Correct Working Distances
This entry was posted on September 30, 2020 Last modified on February 16, 2024.
Instruction Manual: Baader FlipMirror II Star Diagonal Using the Baader FlipMirror II Star Diagonal (BFM II) at the Telescope The Baader FlipMirror II Star Diagonal (#2458055 , € 228,-) is not only an accessory for professional users, but much more: It is a helpful tool for every amateur astronomer – especially for astrophotography. First of all, the BFM II is designed to completely replace your standard star diagonal, so that you can keep observing as usual, just like with every good star diagonal. But the BFM II gives you much more options. You can create – from the beginnig, or step-by-step – your own system for photography and keep it always ready-for-use at your telescope. This will save you a lot of time and nerves....
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The new QHY600-L CMOSCamera
This entry was posted on October 1, 2020 Last modified on February 28, 2024.
We are glad that QHY has decided to offer the extremely promising IMX 455 SONY sensor in the consumer version after all, as all competitors do (but hiding the chip grade). So our customers now have more choice between 4 models of the QHY 600. By using the IMX 455 in the new QHY600 L with a sensor of the consumer series, the price of the camera is reduced considerably. Compared to the other 3 models, the QHY-600-L is only available with a monochrome sensor. All Mono version of QHY600 PH & QHY600 PRO use IMX455 industry grade sensor (Grade-K) – except the QHY600-L The QHY600-L is a new version of the QHY 600 camera series. It is similar to the QHY600 PH and the QHY600...
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GM2000 HPS II COMBI Mount
This entry was posted on September 2, 2020 Last modified on February 28, 2024.
The GM 2000 HPS II COMBI combines the solid stability of the GM2000 HPS II Monolith with the portability of the GM 2000 HPS II Ultraport. These two mounts are no longer produced and will be replaced by this successor model. This mount is basically a GM2000 HPS II Ultraport (“splittable” in two parts) with an additional lockingsystem; next to the quick locking system,which is very useful to carry and assemble the mount in the field, a further locking system was added for customers who have the mount permanently installed in an observatory. This will ensure agreat long-term stability, comparable to a GM2000 HPS II Monolith. You can easily revert themount into a portable (“splittable”) version simply by removing the lockingscrews. This way the new GM2000...
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Celestron CGX mount in combination with StarAid Revolution as guiding cam
This entry was posted on September 2, 2020 Last modified on February 16, 2024.
The CGX: A Versatile Mount For Everyone! Recently I was able to work with the Celestron CGX, the Baader Apo 95/560 Travel Companion, the Nikon D810A and the StarAid Revolution as guiding system for the first time. Once again the results proved how much you can get out of a good system if you take some time to tweak the settings a little bit instead of simply working with the factory settings of the software without taking a closer look at them. To get straight to the point: I'm really excited about what the CGX delivered last night! For polar alignment, I used the star Regulus and the integrated AllStar Polar Alignment (ASPA) system of the CGX. My alignment routine only consisted of a 2-star alignment, with...
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WHY are the QHY600 CMOS cameras more expensive than models from other manufacturers
This entry was posted on August 7, 2020 Last modified on February 27, 2024.
WHY are the QHY600 monochrome CMOS cameras more expensive than models from other manufacturers that also use the Sony IMX 455 BSI CMOS sensor? The image sensor - the heart of EVERY astronomical CMOS camera Image sensors are THE basis of ALL imaging in astronomical photography. The performance of the camera - i.e. the read out raw image after exposure - is based on the quality of the CMOS or CCD sensor and its performance. Image sensors of many manufacturers are produced in different qualities: In very high quantities the "consumer-grade" sensors and in much lower quantities - and therefore much more expensive - the "industry-grade" sensors, which have to pass more extensive and tougher quality controls before delivery. The monochrome "Industrial-grade" IMX 455 sensor...
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Case Study: Testing an ANDOR Marana sCMOS Camera on an High End amateur telescope on La Palma
This entry was posted on October 28, 2020 Last modified on February 16, 2024.
A first experiment with an ANDOR camera on a high end amateur telescope took place in July 2020 on La Palma, in cooperation with the well-known astrophotographer Christoph Kaltseis. It turned out that due to the sensitivity and the clean signal of the ANDOR cameras, excellent images can be obtained in a significantly reduced time. Surely the potential of the ANDOR Marana was used only rudimentarily in this test. Resourceful amateurs will in future explore the interaction of smaller telescopes and ANDOR cameras even further and achieve previously unattained results. Read more on Andor Technology's website
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Webinar – sCMOS observations at the SwissOGS (Space Debris)
This entry was posted on October 28, 2020 Last modified on February 16, 2024.
Presented By: Emiliano Cordelli, PhD & Ines Juvan-Beaulieu, Phd Webinar: sCMOS Observations at SwissOGS Abstract: First, we will describe the integration of the sCMOS camera in the SLR system as tracking camera. Then we will show how, by using the camera, we could improve the performances of the SLR system. The tracking camera in fact allows us to correct in real time the pointing of the telescope, thus helping us to overcome the limit given by the small field of view of the SLR system by shortening the target acquisition time. The correction of the telescope pointing allows us to measure, via SLR, the distance to the observed objects.
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Life-Coat™
This entry was posted on May 17, 2021 Last modified on February 28, 2024.
LIFE-COAT™: Limited Lifetime Warranty for CMOS-optimized Baader-filters: A Baader Planetarium exclusive. Filters incorporating Baader Planetarium’s Life-Coat™ technology are so durable that Baader Planetarium warrants the coatings for the life of the filter. Baader Planetarium has developed Life-Coat™ using materials and processes that result in coatings which will not degrade or fail for a lifetime. Life-Coat™ coatings resist moisture, temperature extremes, and are hardened to withstand normal cleanings. Baader Planetarium guarantees their Life-Coat™ coatings will not peel, flake or physically degrade and will withstand repeated cleaning with fine optical cleaning equipment. The Limited Lifetime Warranty applies to the original purchaser and does not cover failure from mis-use, physical damage through improper handling, or improper cleaning. To make a warranty claim, simply contact your retailer where you...
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Andor sCMOS Cameras for Adaptive Optics Wavefront Sensing (Post by Andor Technology)
This entry was posted on October 28, 2020 Last modified on February 16, 2024.
Andor sCMOS cameras represent ideal choices for Adaptive Optics Wavefront Sensing, due to the highly parallel pixel readout process that results in exceptionally fast frame rate capability, coupled with low read noise and high QE for optimal signal to noise ratio under conditions of short exposures. Read more about the three models from the Andor sCMOS range that show particular suitability to wavefront sensing: Marana 4.2B-6 (with CoaXpress interface), Zyla 4.2 PLUS (with CameraLink interface), Balor 17F (with CoaXpress interface). In Part 1 we will consider the potential frame rate performance in further detail, considering Region of Interest (ROI) capability. In Part 2, we will consider relative latency between the models, an important consideration for adaptive optics usage, as it dictates when images are ready...
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Rolling Shutter vs Global Shutter Mode | How to Choose (Post by Andor Technology)
This entry was posted on October 28, 2020 Last modified on February 19, 2024.
Andor's Neo and Zyla cameras, utilizing the CIS 2051 sensor, and our newest large area Balor sCMOS camera (with its sensor being unique to Andor) were designed with a 5T (5 transistor) pixel architecture to offer choice of both Rolling and Global Shutter modes (also called Rolling and Global Exposure modes). This provides superior application and synchronization flexibility and the ability, through global shutter, to closely emulate the familiar 'Snapshot' exposure mechanism of interline CCDs. Traditionally, most CMOS sensors offer either one mode or the other, but the sensors of Andor’s Balor, Neo and Zyla sCMOS cameras offer the choice of both rolling and global shutter mode. With these camera solutions, the user benefits from the capability to select (via software selection) either readout mode from...
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