Re: ATM CCD vs CMOS

[Brian Nestel <blast@aloha.net>]

Sam Michael wrote:
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>I am looking at several cameras to use in astro use.
>What is the primary difference between CMOS and CCD 
>as it relates to Astrophotography?

Basically the CMOS is much less sensitive and is noisier at low
light levels.

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