Astronomy Technology Today

ContentsCover Story - 29Three versions of the Quantum Scientific Imaging 500 Series scientific medium format,thermo-electrically cooled CCD cameras are pictured superimposed over an image ofNGC 6992, the Veil Nebula, composed by Richard Berry using one of the two QSI 532wsimagers that he tested for this issue. The QSI532ws employs a 3.2 megapixel KodakEnhanced Response full-frame CCD imagesensor with microlens technology. Its highquantum efficiency, wide dynamic range andexceptionally low noise performance makethe 532 ideal for a broad range of demandingastronomical, scientific and industrial imagingapplications. The Veil Nebula (and surroundingrich, starry region of Cygnus) wascaptured by Berry with the QSI 532ws in lessthan one hour of data collection. L = 10 x 60second, R = 11 x 60 seconds, G = 12 x 60 seconds,and B = 15 x 60 seconds.ASTRONOMYTECHNOLOGY TODAYYour Complete Guide to Astronomical EquipmentTHE ORIGINAL TEETER’S TELESCOPE • GLATTER’S LASER COLLIMATORTWO LOOKS AT THE STELLARVUE SV102EDVolume 2 • Issue 2February 2008 $5.00 USTesting QSI’s532ws ScientificCCD CameraIndustry News11 KENDRICK ASTRO INSTRUMENTSTo Focus Exclusively on theKendrick Brand11 20/20 TELESCOPESNow a Vixen Optics StockingDealer12 OPTEC, INC.Completes New SSPDataQ2Software14 GREAT RED SPOT ASTRONOMYNow a Dealer for Lumincon15 SBIGTo Announce the Recipients ofthe Excellence in AstronomicalImaging AwardIn This Issue8 Editor’s NoteThe Big NewsBy Gary Parkerson29 Testing QSI’s 532WSScientific CCD CameraAn In-depth Look for AstronomersWho Are Looking for a Top-NotchCamera Suitable for Imaging andScience PurposesBy Richard Berry49 The Stellarvue SV102EDA Comparative ReviewBy Josh Walawender56 Using The SV102ED ForAstrophotographyAn Excellent Imaging Platform at aModest PriceBy Jon Talbot59 The War Of The BeanieCelestron’s Newly Launched Line ofClothing ProductsBy Penny Distasio62 The Original “Teeter’s Telescope”Stellafane Helps a Young Boy GoFrom “Eight to Great”!By Robert J. Teeter, Jr.65 Howie Glatter’s Laser Collimator“Straight and True”By Erik Wilcox68 Astro Tips, Tricks, andNovel Solutions“Uncle Rod” Mollise Provides aWealth of Knowledge with TheUrban Astronomers Guide16 SKYSHEDNow Available in Australia andNew Zealand16 DENKMEIEROffers New Upgrades to itsDenk II Series Binoviewers17 STARK LABSAnnounces Nebulosity Upgradesfor Mac’s Leopard OperatingSystem17 TETON TELESCOPEOffers Limited Supply of TMBSupermono Eyepieces.18 AMATEUR ASTRONOMYMAGAZINESpring 2008 issue Now AvailableAstronomy TECHNOLOGY TODAY 5