QSI 583wsg Monochrome Cooled Full Frame CCD Camera with 8.3MP KAF-8300 Image Sensor, Microlens Technology, Shutter, CFW and Guider Port

QSI 583wsg Monochrome Cooled Full Frame CCD Camera with 8.3MP KAF-8300 Image Sensor, Microlens Technology, Shutter, CFW and Guider Port Reviews

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QSI 583wsg Monochrome Cooled Full Frame CCD Camera with 8.3MP KAF-8300 Image Sensor, Microlens Technology, Shutter, CFW and Guider Port Feature

• Full-frame 8.3 megapixel KAF-8300 sensor
• High quantum efficiency, low noise, wide dynamic range
• Up to 45°C CCD cooling
• OAG body configuration with built-in mechanical shutter, internal color filter wheel and integrated precision off-axis guider
• 16-bit output, USB 2.0

The QSI 583wsg camera employs a Kodak KAF-8300 8.3 megapixel full-frame CCD image sensor with microlens technology. The KAF-8300 sensor has a photoactive array of 3326W x 2504H pixels. It has excellent quantum efficiency between 350nm and 1000nm with peak QE over 60%. Low dark current and high pixel charge capacity result in a dynamic range exceeding 70db. The sensor employs a true two-phase charge transfer technology with a transparent gate that significantly increases optical response compared to traditional front illuminated full frame sensors. Micro lenses cover the surface of the CCD to focus the light through the transparent gate to further increase optical response. The QSI Model 583wsg camera incorporates the internal mechanical shutter, internal color filter wheel and the integral off-axis guider in a body that is just a big larger than the "full" body of the ws models (4.45" x 5" x 3"). The shutter is not only used for timing exposures, but can be left closed to produce 'dark frames' for subsequent image processing. Exposures can be as short as 0.03 seconds or as long as 240 minutes. The filter wheel accepts any standard 1.25" filter set. Optionally, the camera can be supplied with the Astronomik LRGB Filter Set, which will be installed in the clean room environment at QSI (click the "Accessories" tab for filter options). The filter wheel can easily be removed and replaced to change or clean the glass filters.

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Sep 30, 2011 19:43:16

Pentax 70532 SMC-XF 12 1.25-Inch Eyepiece for Pentax Spotting Scopes

Pentax 70532 SMC-XF 12 1.25-Inch Eyepiece for Pentax Spotting Scopes Reviews

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Pentax 70532 SMC-XF 12 1.25-Inch Eyepiece for Pentax Spotting Scopes Feature

• Designed for use with our 65mm scopes
• High-refraction, low-dispersion lanthanum glass elements to provide high-resolution images with minimal aberrations.
• Pentax-original smc full-surface multi-layer lens coating to improve light transmission efficiency
• Advanced computer simulation design technology was used to drastically reduce internal reflections producing brighter, clearer images
• JIS Class 4 weatherproof construction make these eyepieces more durable and water resistant

The Pentax SMC eyepiece is designed for use with our 65mm scopes. The eyepiece has a high-refraction, low-dispersion lanthanum glass elements to provide high-resolution images with minimal aberrations and the Pentax-original smc full-surface multi-layer lens coating to improve light transmission efficiency. Advanced computer simulation design technology was used to drastically reduce internal reflections producing brighter, clearer images. JIS Class 4 weatherproof construction make these eyepieces more durable and water resistant and has the Pentax Worry-Free Warranty.

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Sep 29, 2011 10:25:04

Televue Telepod Head Only

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For camera tripods, the Tele-Pod head has a built-in azimuth bearing, it can be used on any camera tripod having 1/4-20 or 3/8-16 screws.

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Sep 12, 2011 10:33:09

Lumicon 2" Multiple Filter Selector with T-Threads

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Lumicon 2" Multiple Filter Selector with T-Threads Feature

• Lumicon 2" Multiple Filter Selector with T-Threads

Lumicon 2" Multiple Filter Selector with T-Threads

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Sep 09, 2011 20:33:05

GSI Super Quality Professional Remote Switch Trigger for Nikon D70S, D80 Cameras, Functions Exactly as the Nikon MC-DC1.

GSI Super Quality Professional Remote Switch Trigger for Nikon D70S, D80 Cameras, Functions Exactly as the Nikon MC-DC1. Reviews

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GSI Super Quality Professional Remote Switch Trigger for Nikon D70S, D80 Cameras, Functions Exactly as the Nikon MC-DC1. Feature

• Two stage release button: halfway pressing for auto focus
• Lock the button for long exposures or continuous shooting
• Prevent camera shake for super telephoto shots, macrophotography, and bulb exposures, Great distance shooting
• No Batteries Required, Synchranized Port, Great for the Professional or the Beginner
• Cable Length; 1M - 3.3 Feet For distance shooting

A compact and affordable remote switch with a 3.3-foot cable to prevent camera shake for super telephoto shots, macro photography, and bulb exposures. Handy for taking pictures of subjects that are difficult to approach, or to minimize vibration for close-ups and time exposure.

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Sep 07, 2011 03:28:04

Bushnell NorthStar 900x114mm Motorized "Go To" Reflector Telescope

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Bushnell NorthStar 900x114mm Motorized "Go To" Reflector Telescope Feature

• 645-millimeter x 4.5-inch telescope with power-boosting Barlow Lens
• Built-in database of 20,000 celestial objects; "Go To" computerized tracking technology
• Red LCD lit, remote hand-held control module with Real Voice Output (RVO) option
• Red Dot LED finder-scope; camera adaptable design; kinematic mount
• Comes with four and 20-millimeter eyepieces, a quick release tripod, and accessory tray

Bushnell Northstar 788846 Telescope 78 8846 140

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Sep 06, 2011 08:01:04

iOptron MiniTower 8300 Dual Mount with GPS and Tripod

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iOptron MiniTower 8300 Dual Mount with GPS and Tripod Feature

• Mount two OTA's (25lbs and 8lbs)
• Metal worm and gear and tapered bearings for high accuracy
• Comes complete with hard case, USB, AC and DC cables, and counterweight
• Includes GoToNova hand controller, the most intuitive controller on the market. 8-line screen and 130,000 object database plus 256 user-defined objects.
• Heavy duty tripod with 3-pin easy level adjustment system

The MiniTowerTM is the perfect combination of capacity and portability. Born out of the popular iOptron CubeTM, MiniTowerTM is the ultimate observing solution for people who are searching for a capable and portable GoTo telescope mount to counter light pollution in their backyards and for travel convenience. With a standard payload of 25 lbs, a rock solid 1.5”alloy/stainless steel tripod, metal worm and gear and two dovetail adaptors-- The MiniTowerTM is capable of handling most OTAs. With all the standard components (excluding the tripod) packaged in an alloy metal case, MiniTowerTM can easily be carried around in a car trunk or as an airline luggage. The whole system takes only 10 minutes to assemble. This unlimited portability, combined with the internal GPS, gives amateur astronomers extreme flexibility in selecting an observing location.

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Sep 05, 2011 07:19:05

Orion Collimating Telescope Eyepiece

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Orion Collimating Telescope Eyepiece Feature

• Economical collimation tool ensures that your reflector telescope's optics are in precise alignment
• Combination 5" long sight tube and 1.25" Cheshire eyepiece
• For aligning optics of Newtonian reflectors, Dobsonian reflectors, and Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes (SCTs)
• Peephole in top and crosshairs at bottom enable precise optical centering
• Compatible with 1.25" telescope focusers or 2" focusers with a step-down adapter for using 1.25" accessories

To get the best images from your telescope, its optics must be in precise alignment. This economical tool will ensure that they are. It's a combination sight tube and Cheshire eyepiece, consisting of a 5"-long tube made of black-anodized aluminum. It fits in a 1.25" eyepiece holder. A peephole in the top and wire crosshairs at the bottom enable precise centering of Newtonian optical components. The polished 45-deg internal surface projects an annulus of light into the optical path to facilitate primary mirror alignment. Simply insert the Collimating Eyepiece in the focuser drawtube and follow normal collimation steps. Your Newtonian will always be in excellent optical alignment! Instructions included.

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Sep 04, 2011 02:22:09

Lumicon 25mm Cross-hair Orthoscopic Guiding Eyepiece, 1.25" Diameter

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Lumicon 25mm Cross-hair Orthoscopic Guiding Eyepiece, 1.25" Diameter Feature

• 25mm Eyepiece with built-in crosshair.

The Lumicon 25mm Cross-Hair Kellner Eyepiece is a high quality Kellner-style single cross-hair eyepiece for use in Lumicon's 50mm and 80mm Super-Finders. Good contrast and flat field. Non-illuminated.

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Sep 03, 2011 04:41:10