Whereas CCD and DSLR astrophotography normally requires many minutes, or even hours, of painstaking data acquisition and processing in order to create an astrophoto, the Orion StarShoot Deep Space Video Camera II lets you view real-time images of deep space objects in all their glory. Views of bright deep space delicacies can be displayed with any device equipped with RCA composite video inputs, such as a TV or projector.
This second generation Deep Space Video Camera is compatible with both Apple and Windows desktop computers and laptops. The StarShoot Deep Space Video Camera II features a serial input interface which allows use with a growing number of optional accessories designed to help optimize efficiency of the camera. A red LED power light lets you know the camera is functioning properly, without disrupting your dark-adapted vision in the field.
The StarShoot Deep Space Video Camera II is built around the sensitive Mintron 72S85HN-EX-R color sensor which is capable of providing pleasing real-time views of the 110 Messier objects, as well as many other bright galaxies, star clusters and nebulas. The astronomical video camera also performs admirably when trained on objects such as the Moon and planets within our solar system. The highly sensitive StarShoot Deep Space Video Camera II excels during both daytime and nighttime conditions, so it has a huge potential for use across many applications.
The included Orion Video Capture Device easily attaches to your video camera, camcorder, DVD player, DVR, VCR, or any device equipped with an RCA composite, component, or S-Video output, and makes it possible for you to view, record and capture footage from those devices for viewing on your laptop or PC. This versatile device also features a USB 2.0 interface designed for use with the Orion StarShoot Deep Space Video Camera II. Additionally, it can detect meteors, record time lapse movies of the cosmos and allow conversion of video files to MPEG4, AVI, WMA, ASF, and other file formats. The included software is compatible with Mac OS X and Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8 Operating Systems (32 bit, 64 bit).
Other than an astronomical telescope, the StarShoot Deep Space Video Camera II includes everything you need to view and capture live, real-time images of the night sky. Both a 12V "cigarette-plug" cable and AC adapter cable are included to power to the astronomy video camera, and an included video cable provides output to any device with RCA inputs. A helpful on-screen display (OSD) menu makes it easy to adjust the astronomy video camera's settings. The thread-on 1.25" nosepiece barrel makes it easy to attach the Deep Space Video Camera II to any imaging telescope. The included nosepiece is threaded for use with 1.25" Orion filters and focal reducers (sold separately) which can help optimize and enhance video imaging results. Features a permanently installed IR filter. The camera weighs 8.7 oz. and measures 2.6" x 1.9" x 2.5" in size.
Explore the growing world of video astronomy the Orion way with the StarShoot Deep Space Video Camera II. It's your ticket to colorful real-time views of the heavens!
The StarShoot Deep Space Video Camera II is compatible with the National Television System Committee (NTSC) standard only, which is used throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America (excluding Brazil and Argentina), Burma, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Republic of the Philippines, and many Pacific island nations and territories.
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Orion StarShoot Deep Space Video Camera II
1.25" Nosepiece barrel
Orion Video Capture Device
AC-DC adapter
Battery adapter
BNC-RCA adapter
Video cable
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