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Cooled CCD
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£999.00
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The Opticstar DS-616C XL uses the Sony ICX413AQ,
6.1 mega pixel colour CCD (1.8").
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Complete with power supply unit and software...
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Meade LX200 ACF 8" UHTC
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£2618.00
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The Meade LX200 ACF 8 UHTC is a 8" advanced catadioptric
with a computerised fork mount.
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FREE: 1.3MP video camera.
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Altair 10" RC Astrograph
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£2279.00
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The Altair 10" F8 Ritchey Chretien
is a true astrograph with a carbon fibre optical tube and two dovetail plates.
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Equinox-80 PRO
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£519.00
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The Equinox-80 PRO from Sky-Watcher
features its highest quality optics, improved engineering...
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Sky-Watcher NEQ6 PRO
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£959.00
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NEQ6 PRO (EQ6 PRO) is the extra heavy duty,
computerised mount from Sky-Watcher with a load capacity of 25kg.
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Ascension 80ED Triplet
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£745.00
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The Ascension 80ED Triplet APO from the premium
range of
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Ascension telescopes. Alumi- nium case and accessories included as standard...
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Meade LT 8 ACF
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£1454.00
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The Meade LT 8 ACF with Advanced Coma Free optics
sets a new high performance standard for its price range.
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FREE: Mains power supply.
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Cooled CCD
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£995.00
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The Opticstar DS-145C ICE uses the highly sensitive
Sony ICX285, 1.4 mega pixel colour CCD with 62% QE.
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Complete with power supply unit, adapters, case and software...
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Opticstar ED80S Gold
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£459.00
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The Opticstar ED80S Gold with dual speed Crayford
focuser and apochromatic fluorite doublet
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FPL-53 objective. Durable all-metal construction...
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Auto-Guider Kits
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£79.80
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Elegant, low-cost Auto-Guider
connectivity kits from Shoestring Astronomy.
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SXVR-H36 (SXVF-H36)
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£4349.00
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The Starlight Xpress SXVR-H36 is the 16
mega pixel camera with fast USB 2.0 interface.
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The Imaging Source
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£269.00
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The DMK / DFK / DBK series of CCD video
cameras from The Imaging
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Source feature a FireWire or USB 2.0 computer interface.
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The Imaging Source
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The Imaging Source section last updated: 29th May 2013
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The Imaging Source manufactures USB 2.0 and FireWire based CCD
cameras for image processing applications, primarily used in industry, medicine,
science and now in astronomy too.
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Monochrome CCD Video Cameras (USB 2.0 or FireWire)
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DMK 21AF04.AS / DMK 21AU04.AS. The Imaging Source
DMK 21AF04.AS / DMK 21AU04.AS is a monochrome FireWire or USB 2.0 camera without
IR cut filter, 1/4" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 640x480, up to 60 fps with
60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter
(CS to 1.25").
 View this item in our showroom.
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£ 285.00
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DMK 21AF618.AS / DMK 21AU618.AS.
Monochrome FireWire or USB 2.0 camera without IR cut filter, 1/4" CCD, progressive scan.
Resolution 640x480, up to 60 fps with 60 minutes maximum exposure time.
Includes software and telescope adapter (CS to 1.25").
| View this item in our showroom.
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£ 375.00
(inc VAT)
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Dispatched within 24 hours. |
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DMK 31AF03.AS / DMK 31AU03.AS. The Imaging Source
DMK 31AF03.AS / DMK 31AU03.AS is a monochrome FireWire or USB 2.0 camera without
IR cut filter, 1/3" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 1024x768, up to 30 fps with
60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter
(CS to 1.25").
| View this item in our showroom.
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£ 475.00
(inc VAT)
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Dispatched within 24 hours. |
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DMK 41AF02.AS / DMK 41AU02.AS. The Imaging Source
DMK 41AF02.AS / DMK 41AU02.AS is a monochrome FireWire or USB 2.0 camera without
IR cut filter, 1/2" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 1280x960, up to 15 fps with
60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter
(CS to 1.25").
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£ 475.00
(inc VAT)
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3 week delivery |
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DMK 41AF02.AS / DMK 41AU02.AS. The Imaging Source
DMK 41AF02.AS / DMK 41AU02.AS is a monochrome FireWire or USB 2.0 camera without
IR cut filter, 1/2" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 1280x960, up to 15 fps with
60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter
(CS to 1.25").
| View this item in our showroom.
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£ 475.00
(inc VAT)
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3 week delivery |
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[NEW] DMK 51AU02.AS.
The Imaging Source DMK 51AU02.AS is a monochrome USB 2.0 camera without
IR cut filter, 1/1.8" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 1600x1200, up to 12 fps with
60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter
(C to 1.25").
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£ 759.00
(inc VAT)
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4 week delivery |
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Colour CCD Video Cameras (FireWire or USB 2.0)
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DFK 21AF04.AS / DFK 21AU04.AS. The Imaging Source
DFK 21AF04.AS / DFK 21AU04.AS is a colour FireWire or USB 2.0 camera with
IR cut filter, 1/4" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 640x480, up to 60 fps
with 60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter
(CS to 1.25").
| View this item in our showroom.
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£ 269.00
(inc VAT)
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3 week delivery |
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DFK 21AF618.AS / DFK 21AU618.AS.
Colour FireWire or USB 2.0 camera with IR cut filter, 1/4" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 640x480,
up to 60 fps with 60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter (CS to 1.25").
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£ 345.00
(inc VAT)
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3 week delivery |
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DFK 31AF03.AS / DFK 31AU03.AS. The Imaging Source
DFK 31AF03.AS / DFK 31AU03.AS is a colour FireWire or USB 2.0 camera with IR
cut filter, 1/3" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 1024x768, up to 30 fps with
60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter
(CS to 1.25").
| View this item in our showroom.
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£ 419.00
(inc VAT)
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3 week delivery |
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DFK 41AF02.AS / DFK 41AU02.AS. The Imaging Source
DFK 41AF02.AS / DFK 41AU02.AS is a colour FireWire or USB 2.0 camera with IR
cut filter, 1/2" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 1280x960, up to 15 fps with
60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter
(CS to 1.25").
| View this item in our showroom.
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£ 419.00
(inc VAT)
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3 week delivery |
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[NEW] DFK 51AU02.AS.
The Imaging Source DFK 51AU02.AS is a colour USB 2.0 camera with
IR cut filter, 1/1.8" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 1600x1200, up to 12 fps with
60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter
(C to 1.25").
| View this item in our showroom.
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£ 759.00
(inc VAT)
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4 week delivery |
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DBK 21AF04.AS / DBK 21AU04.AS. The Imaging Source
DBK 21AF04.AS / DBK 21AU04.AS is a colour FireWire or USB 2.0 camera without IR
cut filter, 1/4" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 640x480, up to 60 fps with
60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter
(CS to 1.25").
| View this item in our showroom.
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£ 269.00
(inc VAT)
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Dispatched within 24 hours. |
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DBK 21AF618.AS / DBK 21AU618.AS. Colour FireWire or
USB 2.0 camera without IR cut filter, 1/4" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution
640x480, up to 60 fps with 60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software
and telescope adapter (CS to 1.25").
| View this item in our showroom.
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£ 345.00
(inc VAT)
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3 week delivery |
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DBK 31AF03.AS / DBK 31AU03.AS. The Imaging Source
DBK 31AF03.AS / DBK 31AU03.AS is a colour FireWire or USB 2.0 camera without IR
cut filter, 1/3" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 1024x768, up to 30 fps with 60
minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter (CS to 1.25").
| View this item in our showroom.
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£ 419.00
(inc VAT)
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Dispatched within 24 hours. |
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DBK 41AF02.AS / DBK 41AU02.AS. The Imaging Source
DBK 41AF02.AS / DBK 41AU02.AS is a colour FireWire or USB 2.0 camera without IR
cut filter, 1/2" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 1280x960, up to 15 fps with 60
minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter (CS to 1.25").
| View this item in our showroom.
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£ 419.00
(inc VAT)
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3 week delivery |
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[NEW] DBK 51AU02.AS.
The Imaging Source DBK 51AU02.AS is a colour USB 2.0 camera without
IR cut filter, 1/1.8" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 1600x1200, up to 12 fps with
60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter
(C to 1.25").
| View this item in our showroom.
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£ 759.00
(inc VAT)
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4 week delivery |
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Other Items Of Interest
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CCD Cameras
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Opticstar CCD cameras. A range of cameras for deep sky, planetary,
Lunar and Solar photography (computer USB 2.0 interface).
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Electronic Interface Products and Extenders
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USB Accessories. Including repeater cables to extend the
length of the standard 5m USB cables and USB to Serial port converters.
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CCD Camera Accessories
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Elegant, low-cost Auto-Guiding connectivity
kits from Shoestring Astronomy.
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Opticstar Accessories. A range of accessories
for astrophotography.
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Opticstar Showroom
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Opening Hours
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updated: 2nd January 2013
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Day Opening Hours
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Sunday CLOSED
We are closed on Sundays and public holidays.
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Willmann Bell
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Books for Astronomy
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updated: 15th May 2012
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Acclaimed books from Willmann Bell...
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Opticstar News
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Imaging Brochure
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posted: 17th August 2012
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Download the Opticstar imaging catalogue here.
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Sample Images
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Opticstar PL-130M CoolAir
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posted: 10th February 2009
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An impressive 9.4 megapixel mosaic of the Moon by Herwig Sulzbacher with
the Opticstar PL-130M.
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Articles
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Pixel Response Effects On CCD Gain Calibration
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The gain of a CCD camera is the conversion between...
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A&M 152mm f/8 Review
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"Fantastic Performance" "Beauty of a Ferrari"
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updated: 25th March 2009
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Read the latest review about the A&M 152mm f/8 A&M/TMB on
Cloudy Nights.
According to the review this telescope combines the "beauty of a Ferrari" with
"fantastic performance". The review also states that "the manufacturer's claims are valid".
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