Capture images through your telescope with the .3 MP CCD eye-piece
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Streams images as video through your computer
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Snap photos of the streaming video with a click of a button
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Easy-to-install driver and USB connectivity
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Allows you to see video stream on your computer while using the high magnification of your telescope to bring objects up even closer to you.
Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description The sky truly is the limit with the CCD-1 digital color eyepiece for telescopes from Cstar. If you're looking for a way to capture and save your favorite images from the heavens, then you've found the right product. This eyepiece is easy to connect to most any telescope. Once attached, it automatically turns the normally up-side-down, reversed image into a regular image just like you would see with your own eyes, only magnified. The .3 megapixel CCD (charge-coupled device) digital eye-piece delivers high image quality and remarkable detail at an affordable price. Cstar does not stop there, the CCD-1 also allows you to see a video stream on your computer while using the high magnification of your telescope.
While you view the real-time video footage of your favorite celestial bodies, snap a still by pressing the shutter button. In order to minimize vibrations that could disturb the image while taking a photo, Cstar has placed the snap shot button on a cord coming out of the digital eye-piece. Once you've set up the eye-piece and your telescope, you can turn your attention to your computer monitor so you don't miss any of the heavenly attractions. No longer will you be bent over your telescope, squinting with one eye -- the CCD-1 will make you feel like more than just an amateur astronomer.
The eye-piece comes with an easy-to-install driver. Once your computer is set up and you've connected the CCD-1 to your computer by way of the included USB cable, you'll be ready to snap and store images on your hard drive. The eyepiece sends photo data from the CCD module to your computer. Once stored, you can use photo editing software to make changes or edit the photo. Digitally place aliens or spaceships for humorous images, or simply use the CCD-1 to capture and store your favorite shots of the great beyond. Regardless of your intent, this eyepiece is an excellent accessory for any stargazer.
What's in the Box CCD-1 digital color eye-piece, USB cable, and CD-ROM driver.
Customer Reviews:
Cstar CMOS Digital Color Eyepice for TelescopesSeptember 7, 2007 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My hopes were flying until I purchased this item. I noticed the resolution (0.3 megapixels - that's a "0." in front of the number) and started to worry. That worry was more than justified when I installed the software, hooked up the eye-piece and set up my laptop on a table outside. First I focused on Jupiter and its 4 largest moons using the optical eye-piece that came with my Meade Telestar NGC-60TC telescope. This particular telescope always gives good results with Jupiter and its largest moons as well as Saturn and its rings. Then I replaced the optical eyepiece with the digital eye-piece. Refocusing, very carefully, the best I could do was a blob of light for Jupiter and NO MOONS WHATEVER. I can imagine getting fair results looking at the moon, but for the price one expects a bit more than the moon when your interest is astronomy.
EQUIPMENT DOES NOT WORKMay 15, 2007 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I AM UNABLE TO GET THE CAMERA TO TAKE ANY PICTURES OR TO EVEN POINT TO AN OBJECT TO TAKE A PICTURE. THIS WAS A BIRTHDAY PRESENT FOR MY HUSBAND AND I FEEL IT WAS A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY. I ACTUALLY DON'T EVEN GIVE THIS PRODUCT A STAR
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