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Exciting new Sony chip based cameras:
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Four new Exview SXVR cameras were on show at AstroFest this year. The H674 and H674C are 2.83 megapixel versions of the H9 and H9C and the H694 / H694C are 6.1 megapixel versions with larger 15.9mm diagonal CCDs. Both mono cameras have an excellent QE of approx. 77% peak and are very sensitive at H-alpha (QE = 66% at 656nm). As usual, the legendary low dark signal of Sony chips eliminates the need for dark frames in most circumstances. These cameras are now released and are available to order from our distributors. |
New ASCOM and 64bits drivers:
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Version 1012 of the filter wheel ASCOM driver and control software (now updated for Ascom 6 and 64 bit Windows).
Version 1020 of the filter wheel firmware (Beta test to fix 64 bit start-up problem) |
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A full release version of the 64 bit camera driver with dual camera support and other improvements. (Version date March 2011) |
New products releases:
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The SuperStar. A 1.4 megapixel guider, also well suited to high res. Lunar and Planetary imaging. |
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The 'One shot colour' Lodestar. An ideal low cost colour imager for beginners and mobile users. |
New products for 2012 !
Here is a brief review of what will be coming during the next few months:
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The SX Video camera A highly sensitive cooled video speed CCD camera with 659 x 494 pixels. Up to 40 frames per second with 14 bits wide data output. This camera will be ideal for planetary imaging, but is also capable of being used for deep sky work by virtue of the built-in cooling. |
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The SXVR-H674, H674C, H694 and H694C cameras Very high performance from new Sony Exview chips!
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The Sky Scanner clear sky detector This is a compact, battery powered sky microradiometer with a UHF radio link to a receiver module. It detects the state of the sky by sensing the effective temperature of its field of view and relays the result to your indoor receiver. Four status LEDs indicate the sky transparency, from dense cloud to completely clear, and an audio alarm can be enabled if the sky clears unexpectedly, or if dense cloud covers a previously clear sky. With the 'Sky Scanner' in operation, you can relax in bed and be awakened only when those pesky clouds suddenly disappear!
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