Celestron NexImage

"William Hamblen" wrote in message
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On 2006-01-24, EP Guy wrote:

Does anyone have experience with this type of electronic EP?

http://www.celestron.com/neximage/

I've got one that I've fooled around with a little. The Celestron
NexImage basically is a webcam with a 1-1/4 barrel where the lens goes
on a regular webcam.

It is in fact electronically and firmware-wise identical to the Toucam Pro.
The RAW firmware mod can be done and it can be modified for long exposure
deep sky work using Steve Chamber's mod ( It is easier to mod than the
Toucam as it is built on two boards)
http://www.celestron.com/neximage/advanced.htm

Robin

"Robin Leadbeater" wrote in message
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"William Hamblen" wrote in message
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On 2006-01-24, EP Guy wrote:

Does anyone have experience with this type of electronic EP?

http://www.celestron.com/neximage/

I've got one that I've fooled around with a little. The Celestron
NexImage basically is a webcam with a 1-1/4 barrel where the lens goes
on a regular webcam.

It is in fact electronically and firmware-wise identical to the Toucam
Pro.
The RAW firmware mod can be done and it can be modified for long exposure
deep sky work using Steve Chamber's mod ( It is easier to mod than the
Toucam as it is built on two boards)
http://www.celestron.com/neximage/advanced.htm

Robin



Amazing that celestron tells you how to screw with their product without any
mention of warranty
effects.

EP Guy wrote:

The other thing to consider is the Meade #902 lectronic EP. Currently $40
at telescopes.com. I've seen some very nice solar (thru a PST) and lunar
photos and videos posted using this (B&W) device. Seems like a bargain
and fun at that price. Output is composite video.

Phil


I got one last week. Good deal. I am at odds with black and white but at
40 bucks,
and a little portable TV , what the heck! Camping will have a new
dimension.


I just ordered one and should have it tomorrow. Since I plan to use it
mostly with my PST (reports of such use have been wildly successful at
Cloudy Nights, where one fellow even used Photoshop to restore the red
coloring!) and the moon, B&W won't be all that troublesome. I'll use my
camcorder to view and record images.

BTW .. do you have any idea what the equivalent focal length is? (Seems
like a good question for EP Guy!).

Phil

"Phil Wheeler" wrote in message
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EP Guy wrote:

The other thing to consider is the Meade #902 lectronic EP. Currently
$40 at telescopes.com. I've seen some very nice solar (thru a PST) and
lunar photos and videos posted using this (B&W) device. Seems like a
bargain and fun at that price. Output is composite video.

Phil


I got one last week. Good deal. I am at odds with black and white but
at 40 bucks,
and a little portable TV , what the heck! Camping will have a new
dimension.

I just ordered one and should have it tomorrow. Since I plan to use it
mostly with my PST (reports of such use have been wildly successful at
Cloudy Nights, where one fellow even used Photoshop to restore the red
coloring!) and the moon, B&W won't be all that troublesome. I'll use my
camcorder to view and record images.

BTW .. do you have any idea what the equivalent focal length is? (Seems
like a good question for EP Guy!).

Phil


5mm

EP Guy wrote:

BTW .. do you have any idea what the equivalent focal length is? (Seems
like a good question for EP Guy!).

Phil



5mm



Thanks!

EP Guy wrote:
Does anyone have experience with this type of electronic EP?

http://www.celestron.com/neximage/



Have one and it is very good for planets.

http://home.comcast.net/~bberg100/As...nets_index.htm

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Bill Berglin

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"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of
arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid
in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly
proclaiming, 'WOW! What A RIDE!!" ... Unknown