Jim Lawrence Computer Coordinator Eagleview Middle School Colorado Springs, CO 80919
lawrence@kadets.d20.co.edu jiml@mtview.d20.co.edu
On Fri, 17 Mar 1995, Stephen Dillinger wrote:
> I've been folling the EE trade magazines for some time now looking at what's
> new in CCD chips and cameras. It seems that electronic imaging is starting to
> move into mainstream computer use so I'm hopeful that astronomical
>applications
> will be able to leech off of "general" consumer electronics.
>
> So far all of the ads I've seen (and info I've sent for) have not been
>terribly
> useful for astro-imaging. They are still stuck with 8-bit A/Ds for one thing.
> Also, most have been interline CCD arrays not frame transfer devices.
>
> The particular camera you describe sounds very similar to one from Polaris
> Industries. Their CCD camera uses a 1/3" Interline Transfer CCD, 512x492
> pixels, S/N 45dB (8-bit D/A), sensitivity 0.1 LUX, weight 0.9 oz (15 grams).
> Prices range from $139.95 to $169.95. The obvious drawback is their use of an
> interline transfer device and an 8-bit A/D converter.
>
> ............... Steve
>