Atik v383L+ Monochrome CCD Camera (Pre-Owned)
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The monochrome sensor offers significantly higher sensitivity compared to color sensors, which is essential for astrophotography. It captures more light, making it ideal for faint deep-sky objects like nebulae and galaxies.With filters, users can create detailed color composite images by combining separate exposures through red, green, blue, and narrowband filters.
The Atik v383L+ features excellent quantum efficiency, meaning it can convert more photons into signal. This enhances the camera's ability to capture dim objects with shorter exposures.
The camera has a two-stage thermoelectric cooling system, which minimizes sensor noise by keeping it significantly cooler than the ambient temperature. This is critical for long exposure times required in astrophotography.
The camera is designed for low read noise, enabling cleaner images with more details, especially during long exposures.
It features a 3362 x 2504 pixel sensor (8.3 MP) with relatively small pixel sizes (5.4 μm), which ensures high-resolution images. This makes it suitable for imaging both wide-field targets and smaller celestial objects.
The Atik v383L+ pairs well with telescopes like the Meade LX90 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain, which you own, as the field of view and pixel size are compatible for detailed imaging.
Its monochrome design and reliance on external filters allow users greater control over the imaging process, especially for advanced techniques like narrowband imaging (using Hα, OIII, and SII filters).
Atik cameras have a reputation for being reliable and user-friendly, supported by robust software and extensive documentation.
~This camera is great for the purposes listed below~
Deep-sky astrophotography: Nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters.
Narrowband imaging: Capture detailed structures in objects using specific wavelengths like hydrogen-alpha.
Scientific research: Monitor variable stars or capture astrometric data.
If you’re considering pairing it with your telescope, it would provide high-quality results, especially when combined with a proper autoguiding setup and equatorial mount.