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HOT PRODUCT! … Revolution Imager
Revolution Imager R2 fits a standard 1.25″ focuser and lets you see much fainter objects than the human eye ever could. This is a powerful and complete stand alone system, with 7″ colour monitor, R2 imager, advanced multi-part 1.25″ adapter and focal reducer system, IR block filter plus (NEW) 5v – 12v converter cable and (NEW) USB Video Grabber.
Due to restrictions on shipping Lithium Ion batteries we now supply a 5v to 12v converter cable, which allows you to power the imager from a standard 2A+ USB mobile ‘phone charger or power bank. Most users will already have these but a standard 12 volt power supply, such as those used for many mounts and cameras will also work.
Sale!The Revolution Imager R2 (Camera + Controller only) lets you see much fainter objects than the human eye ever could.
Other accessories are NOT supplied so please only purchase if you know what you’re doing. It’s not possible to enter into lengthy email correspondence regarding custom arrangements. This kit is comprehensive and designed for most users.
Includes UK delivery, for EU orders please use this link
The Revolution Imager R2 (Camera + Controller only) lets you see much fainter objects than the human eye ever could.
Other accessories are NOT supplied so please only purchase if you know what you’re doing. It’s not possible to enter into lengthy email correspondence regarding custom arrangements. This kit is comprehensive and designed for most users.
25mm PoleMaster Lens for QHY5-II Series Cameras, with CS mount, specially chosen for it’s high image quality and used in the PoleMaster Polar Alignment accessory
Turns any CS mount camera into a high sensitivity finder for smaller fainter objects and makes it useful for pointing and Polar Alignment.
The best mono analogue camera in the serious Astro-Video market.
Includes Shipping to the Rest of the World (Not UK or EU)
Our cameras are the international CCIR version, if you need an EIA camera please enquireRevolution Imager R2 fits any standard 1.25″ focuser and lets you see much fainter objects than the human eye ever could. This is a powerful and complete stand alone system, with 7″ colour monitor, R2 imager, advanced multi-part 1.25″ adapter and focal reducer system, IR block filter plus (NEW) 5v – 12v converter cable and (NEW) USB Video Grabber.
Due to restrictions on shipping Lithium Ion batteries we now supply a 5v to 12v converter cable, which allows you to power the imager from a standard 2A+ USB mobile ‘phone charger or power bank. Many users will have these but if you’d prefer a cigar plug cable or mains let us know.
Sale!QHY367C – Ultra High Performance Full Frame Cooled CMOS Camera (Includes EU delivery)
QHY367C uses the IMX094 full frame 36megapixel, 14bit CMOS sensor. This sensor is also used in the D810A camera. 3.2e readout noise at lowest gain and 2.4e readout noise at unity gain. Dynamic range is > 14 Stops.The best mono analogue camera in the serious Astro-Video market.
Includes UK Delivery!
Our cameras are the international CCIR version, if you need an EIA camera please enquireQHY367C – Ultra High Performance Full Frame Cooled CMOS Camera (Includes UK delivery)
QHY367C uses the IMX094 full frame 36megapixel, 14bit CMOS sensor. This sensor is also used in the D810A camera. 3.2e readout noise at lowest gain and 2.4e readout noise at unity gain. Dynamic range is > 14 Stops.
The EQ6Rail is our successor to the MkIII EQ6Wedge – built on years of customer feedback, with a much simpler, more direct and precise method of adjustment. Because of its efficient design, the EQ6Rail is also more easily fitted and better value. Price includes Worldwide delivery!
Modern Astronomy distributes this product and welcomes dealer enquiries.Thread on Cloudy Nights
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PoleMaster for HEQ5 / Sirius EQ-G
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards – Astronomy Shed Video
Fits all versions of the HEQ5, as well as the Orion Sirius mount.
The QHY5L-II Mono Camera is a CMOS camera for auto-guiding, which can also be used for planetary and basic deep sky imaging.
Unlike older CMOS technologies the QHY5L-II has very little fixed pattern noise, and there’s no random horizontal noise.The IR Pro (742nm) Filter pushes the passband of the Baader and Altair IR pass filters further into the Infra Red. At these longer wavelengths, planetary images are much less disturbed by distortions in the atmosphere.
This is the best “Planet Killer” filter, based on research by Astronomik to determine the optimal passband for enhanced Planetary Imaging, with most amateur equipment.
Sensitivity of most CCD cameras is still fairly high in this region so smaller scopes (>5″) can benefit.
Comparison between Baader UV/IR cut and Astronomik IR Pro 742 filters
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