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8inch AtlasEQG Setup
KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA · Original Date 3/14/11 10:32 AM · Model DiMAGE X1 · Focal Length (35mm) 37.0mm · Metering Mode Multi-segment · ISO Equivalent 160 · Exposure Time 1/40s · Aperture 3.5 · Exposure Bias Value 0 EV · Exposure Program Program normal · White Balance Auto white balance · Flash Flash fired, auto · Resolution 480 x 640
8inch AtlasEQG Setup 02
Here is a photo of my new astrophotography setup. The mount is an Orion Atlas EQ-G. The main telescope is an Orion 8" 1000mm f4.9 reflector, and the guide scope is a Meade 80mm refractor. · Original Date 4/12/11 7:58 AM · Model DiMAGE X1 · Focal Length (35mm) 37.0mm · Metering Mode Multi-segment · ISO Equivalent 160 · Exposure Time 1/40s · Aperture 3.5 · Exposure Bias Value 0 EV · Exposure Program Program normal · White Balance Auto white balance · Flash Flash fired, auto · Resolution 480 x 640
Logitech Pro 3000 Mod
The actual long exposure modification I performed on the Logitech Pro 3000 webcam.
Modified Webcam
The final product after putting the webcam in a kit box, attaching the telescope adaptor, and adding a small cpu fan for suppressing some of the thermal noise in the images. The battery pack is for powering the fan.
PeltierCooler DSI
Here's an image of my primary astrophotography camera, the Meade DSI Pro with the Peltier cooler modification. I am very satisfied with the cooler mod as it has reduced a lot of the noise I was experiencing with the DSI Pro. I'm also very satisfied with how sensitive the DSI Pro is.