The Orion parsec 8300 camera - The way to perfect astronomy photos
The Orion Parsec 8300 camera offers a full-frame 8.3 megapixel CCD (effectively 8.5 MP) Kodak chip and provides you with a camera suitable for taking extremely high resolution astronomy photos. The high sensitivity of the Orion Parsec 8300 camera lets you capture even the faintest deep sky objects on the chip. The pixel size is 5.4x5.4 µm.
The camera can take images in 1x1 normal mode (3326x2504), but also in 2x2 binning mode (1663x1252) to further increase sensitivity.
The right temperature
This camera is equipped with 2-stage thermoelectric cooling to reduce the thermal noise in your astronomy photos. The camera can also provide controlled cooling. This technology is particularly well-suited for taking dark frames at exactly the same temperature as your object images. Simply decide for yourself when you want to take a dark frame.
The shutter technology also allows the camera to take dark frames automatically.
The exposure time can be set from 0.002 seconds up to any time required. The USB 2.0 high speed connection allows images to be sent very rapidly to your computer. The camera also has 32MB of internal memory.
The camera provides you with a high-quality instrument of excellent specification:
The 2" adapter allows the camera to be attached to any 2" focuser. A T-2 thread is also included, with which you can make a solid connection between the camera and telescope.
The Maxim DL software included serves as exposure and image processing software. A sturdy case ensures safe storage of the camera.
Further important data:
Kodak KAF-8300 (CE or AXE) chip
chip size: 17.96 x 13.52mm
resolution: 3326x2504 pixels
pixel size: 5.4x5.4µm
A/D conversion: 16-bit
binning: 1x1 and 2x2
back focus distance from T-2 thread: 29.24mm
USB cable
2" adapter
Maxim DL software
cable with cigarette lighter connector
weight: 900g
