Cookbook CCD On-Line Text Database
for amateur astronomers who have built their own CCD cameras
Cookbook CCD camera Information
in Text Format
- FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
about the Cookbook CCD camera. What you should know about building and
using the Cookbook 211 and Cookbook 245 CCDs.
- Using the Cookbook CCD camera describes
standard operating procedures that we recommend for the Cookbook 245 camera
using 245Plus image acquisition software.
- The LDC Upgrade reduces dark current
and includes the new 245Plus image acquisition software. This upgrade kit
is available from Willmann-Bell includes instructions and software.
- Troubleshooting Describes the ten most
commonly encountered problems in building the Cookbook CCD camera. Based
on 2,500 successfully built Cookbook CCD cameras.
- Using the Sipex ADC Sipex makes an acceptable
substitute for the recommended but hard-to-find Analog Devices ADC. Tips
on how to use it in your Cookbook CCD camera.
- Cookbook CCD camera Mods Must-read information
for anyone building a Cookbook CCD camera. Contains a list of recommended
modifications listing the pros and cons of each.
- Where to Find Parts Overseas offers
tips on finding those hard-to-find electronic parts in countries all around
world, from amateur astronomers who live there.
- Characterizing your Cookbook CCD camera
with Check245 software. Detailed instructions for deriving important system
information about your Cookbook CCD camera.
- How CCDs Challenge your telescope.
Many telescopes that were 100% suitable for visual observing fall short
when used with a CCD. Here's why.
- Refractor or Reflector The oldest
debate in astronomy is back again in a new guise. Which is better: Refractor
or Reflector?
- Tune Up Your Drive If your telescope's
clock drive is (ah-hem) not quite doing the job you would like it to be
doing, here are some things you can do to help it perform better.
- Portable CCD Imaging If you plan
to do most of your observing in the boonies far from 120 VAC, here are
some things to think about.
- Autoguiding with the Cookbook CCD camera
Explains the functions of the hardware used in slow motion autoguiding
using the serial interface.
- AstroPIX Image Processing offers
hints, tips, and techniques for those who process Cookbook CCD camera images
using CB245, Multi245, and Color245 software.
- CB245 , Multi245
, and Color245 On-Line User's Manuals. Current
user's manuals for these image-processing software packages.
- And more good stuff to come....
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