Celestron Nightscape 10100 CCD Camera

Kodak's CCD sensor, at 10.7 mpx, delivers instant results with a single exposure. It has an internal mechanical shutter and a control program to automatically combine multiple frames and dark shots. Thus a high quality image is obtained.
The small size of its pixels (microns) and the ability to be grouped in a variable way allow optimal resolutions to be achieved by working with different focal ratios. It captures fine details of planets and opaque bodies, and also the furthest details of the deep sky.
It incorporates a thermoelectric cooling system and an integrated fan, these provide a flow or flow of laminar air without vibrations, if the thermal noise inherent in the image sensors is reduced. With this system, image clarity is gained.
Its compact 10-centimeter diameter design offers minimal obstruction for compatibility with the Fastar f / 2 system. Its symmetrical round aluminum body resembles the circular format of the secondary mirror of a Cassegrain telescope, which ensures that point stars are obtained with minimal light diffraction. In addition, the distance to the sensor is similar to that of most DSLR cameras, making it possible to adapt using a wide variety of classic T adapters.

The Celestron AstroFX program will guide you step-by-step through the imaging and processing process. AstroFX gives you full control of your camera from temperature regulation, through exposure control, to computer-assisted focus for easy image acquisition.
Characteristics:

• One-shot color camera with a 10.7MP CCD sensor - No need for filter casters or color matching programs
  
• Small 4.75 micron x 4.75 micron pixels - Optimal resolution 2 × 2 and 4 × 4 zone grouping with various focal ratios
  
• Thermoelectric Cooling (TEC) - Thermoelectric regulation and integrated fan to reduce thermal noise
  
• Internal mechanical shutter - makes it easy to get dark shots
  
• AstroFX Program - It will guide you step by step during the process of obtaining and processing images
  
• Image storage buffer to keep getting images while downloading others
  

CCD Specifications

• CCD: Kodak KAI-10100 color
  
• Pixel matrix: 3760 x 2840 pixels / 17.9 x 13.5mm
  
• Total number of pixels: 10.7 million
  
• Pixel size: 4.5 x 4.5 microns
  
• Pixel Capacity: ~ 25,000e-
  
• Dark current: <2e- / pixel / sec
  

Reading Specifications

• Shutter: Internal Mechanic
  
• Exposure: 0.001 seconds to 24 hours
  
• Converter: 16 bit A / D
  
• Reading noise: 13e-
  
• Binning modes: 2 × 2, 4 × 4
  
• Image acquisition time: ~ 20 seconds with USB 2.0
  

System specs

• Standard cooling system: Thermoelectric with integrated fan, cooling down to -20º C
  
• Power: 12V DC
  
• Computer connection: USB 2.0 port
  
• Computer Compatibility: Windows XP / Vista / 7
  

Physical dimensions

• Optical head
  
• Size: 10cm Ø
  
• Weight: 0.9Kg
  
• Adapter Mount: 50.8mm Ø
  
• Focal plane: 26 to 55mm
  

System Requirements

• Pentium or equivalent processor or higher
  
• Windows XP, Vista, or 7 (or higher), 32-bit or 64-bit
  
• 1GB of RAM
  
• 500MB of disk space
  
• 1024 × 768 video card, 16-bit color or higher