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Recommendations for a camera for solar imaging

Started by MER , Jan 20 2021 01:28 PM

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#1 MER

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Posted 20 January 2021 - 01:28 PM

Will use for Ha via a Lunt LS60T Ha,

Will use with a 4" refractor and Herschel

This would be my first astrophotography

Many Thanks!

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#2 astro rocketeer

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Posted 20 January 2021 - 02:10 PM

I have the same scope borrowed from a friend and the ASI174MM is good as I too seen many pros use it.

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#3 MER

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Posted 20 January 2021 - 06:41 PM

Thank You!

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#4 hopskipson

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Posted 20 January 2021 - 11:12 PM

What is the focal ratio of the 4” refractor? I’m assuming it is close to the LS60. You might want to look at the 178 to match the pixel size of the sensor to your scopes focal ratio to obtain the best sampling.

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#5 BinoGuy

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Posted 22 January 2021 - 09:08 AM

Hey there,

Couple good calculators here so you can match focal length, camera pixel size, and wavelength of the light you are capturing (HA vs WL vs the more obscure filter types):

http://www.wilmslowa...tm#CCD_Sampling

https://astronomy.to...ccd_suitability

Be well, clear skies