The Cookbook CCD Camera Home Page

Welcome to the Cookbook CCD camera Home Page on the World Wide Web. This site has been established to help amateur astronomers who build their own CCD cameras.

Jim Edlin image of NGC 253

Jim Edlin took this image mosaic at the Connecticut Star Party using his 10-inch f/6 SCT. Each of the two images combined here is made from 16 images of 30-seconds integration. Jim used his Cookbook 245 camera in 252x242 LDC mode.

Guide to Cookbook CCD Camera Information

What's New on the Cookbook CCD camera home page. Quick access to recently posted images and text. Check here first if you a regular visitor.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about the Cookbook CCD camera. Answers the questions most amateurs have about building and using the Cookbook 211 and Cookbook 245 CCD cameras. Covers construction, cost, use, and performance.
Downloadable Images taken with Cookbook cameras with variety of telescopes large and small. See the universe as the Cookbook camera sees it.
Text Information Database of articles with tips on building the Cookbook camera, and much about using the Cookbook camera once you have built it. Check it out!
AstroPIX Image Processing A place where you can find hints, tips, and techniques on image processing using CB245, Multi245, and Color245 software. On-line manuals, too!
Resources tells where to obtain parts, supplies, and materials to build and operate the Cookbook camera.

Richard Berry operates The Cookbook CCD Camera Home Page for amateur astronomers who build their own CCD cameras.

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