Orion Parsec 8300M Monochrome Astronomical Imaging Camera

March 7th, 2012

Orion Parsec 8300M Monochrome Astronomical Imaging Camera
Orion is pleased to introduce the next generation of premium CCD imagers: the Parsec Astronomical Imaging Cameras. This bright new family features a full-frame 8.3 megapixel (8.5 effective) Kodak CCD chip. You’ll get amazing results and the highest resolution, all for a modest investment. The Parsec provides all the cutting edge technology and features that today’s serious CCD imager demands, such as regulated dual-stage cooling, internal shutter, internal full-frame 32 megabyte memory buffer, and more. And still, it remains amazingly affordable. You get the highest performance, but at a significantly lower price. And, its compact size (4×4″ wide, 3″ long) provides a sleek fit for virtually any imaging telescope configuration. The high performance Parsec is built around the CCD chip’s square 5.4micron x 5.4 micron pixel size for superior resolution using Kodak’s microlens technology for maximum sensitivity. Regulated dual-stage thermoelectric cooling (TEC) and adjustable fan dramatically reduces thermal noise. Accurate dark frames can be taken automatically. Thanks to the internal shutter there’s no need to cover the telescope! The internal full-frame memory buffer ensures reliable image downloads every time, through a USB-2.0 connection (10′ USB cable and 10′ power cable compatible with 12 volt DC cigarette lighter sockets included).

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Orion ED102T CF Triplet Apochromatic Refractor Telescope

February 1st, 2012

Orion ED102T CF Triplet Apochromatic Refractor Telescope
It’s beautiful. That’s the first thought you’ll have when you see our 102mm triplet apochromatic refractor, even before you look through the telescope! Well, prepare to be further impressed, because the Orion ED102T CF apo refractor telescope yields crystal-clear views and astro-images which surpass the glamour of its gorgeous carbon-fiber tube design. Our ED102T CF is a truly beautiful apochromatic refractor telescope capable of providing tack-sharp views of celestial scenes so you can capture spectacular astrophotographs and equally stunning visual displays. Orion’s largest aperture carbon-fiber triplet apo features a 3-element objective using high-quality FPL-53 extra-low dispersion glass. The ED102T CF telescope optical tube assembly is completely free of false color so your images and views alike will be of the highest quality. Its f/7 focal ratio and 102mm aperture make it a very versatile telescope, able to perform admirably on a wide variety of celestial objects. Whether you’re shooting the Moon and planets or going after more challenging cosmic quarry such as nebulas and galaxies, the ED102T CF fits the bill with elegance.

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ATN 2x lens for OTS systems

January 21st, 2012

ATN 2x lens for OTS systems
2x Magnifier lens increases the focal length of your camera simply by 2. No electrical or mechanical adjustments are necessary to the core of the system. Shock and vibration tested.

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