Deep-Sky Imaging
Opticstar DS-335C ICE
$999.00
 The Opticstar DS-335C ICE is a cooled, 3.3 mega pixel colour CCD camera for entry level deep sky imaging...
Auto-Guider System
Opticstar AG-130M COOLAIR
$299.00
 The Opticstar AG-130M COOLAIR auto guider system includes: camera, control box, cables and software.
Cooled CCD
Opticstar DS-142M ICE
$999.00
 The Opticstar DS-142M ICE is a TEC cooled, 1.4 mega pixel mono CCD camera for deep sky imaging.
The Opticstar DS-142C ICE is the colour version of the camera with colour binning...
Colour Filter Wheel
Colour Filter Wheel
$150.00
 The Colour Filter Wheel has 5 filter positions for standard 1.25" aperture filters.
Long-Exposure CCD
Opticstar DS-335C
$599.00
 The Opticstar DS-335C is a long exposure colour, 3.3 mega pixel single shot camera.
Video Imaging
Opticstar PL-131C COOLAIR
$269.00
 The Opticstar PL-131C COOLAIR is a 1.3MP colour video camera for high speed
imaging at up to 220 frames per second.
Focal Reducer
Focal reducer.
$40.00
 A F 0.5 focal reducer that will fit on standard 1.25" focusers also screw on standard 1.25" eyepieces.
Guiding Eyepieces
Guiding eyepieces.
$90.00
 Advanced illuminated reticule eyepieces. Plossl 6mm and 12mm models
include micrometric x-y positio- ning controls.
Barlow Lens 1.25" x2
Barlow lens.
$35.00
 A barlow lens with metal body, rugged grip, cemented doublet fully multi coated achromatic lens for 1.25" brass
barrels. Threaded for standard filters.
Colour and Monochrome Video Imaging
PL-131C & PL-131M COOLAIR High-Speed Cameras
updated: 6th January 2010
Opticstar PL-131C COOLAIR High Speed video camera. The PL-131 CoolAir is a USB2.0 fan-cooled camera that offers exceptional performance and versatility easily outperforming cameras costing considerably more. The camera excels as a planetary (Solar and Lunar) camera with frame rates of up to 220fps. Gain, Region of Interest (ROI) and binning are all features implemented in the hardware to deliver exceptional performance.
Key Features:
1.3MP 1280x1024 Micron colour or monochrome sensor.
1280x1024 22 fps, 640x480 80fps, 320x240 220fps (max).
Gain, ROI (region of interest) and binning implemented in hardware.
10 seconds maximum exposure (single shot mode).
1ms minimum exposure.
Low noise (fan cooled).
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Cooled CCD Cameras
High Sensitivity Monochrome Imaging
updated: 2nd December 2009
Opticstar DS-145M ICE
First light images captured with the Opticstar DS-145M ICE.
The Opticstar DS-145M ICE is a thermo electrically cooled, 1.4 mega-pixel monochrome CCD camera with the highly sensitive Sony ICX285AL sensor and a USB 2.0 computer interface. The camera incorporates dedicated electronics in order to maximize the performance.
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Cooled CCD Cameras
CCD Camera Combines Ease of Use and Colour Imaging
updated: 2nd December 2009
Opticstar DS-142C ICE The Opticstar DS-142C ICE is a thermo electrically cooled, 1.4 mega-pixel colour CCD camera with the sensitive Sony ICX205AK sensor and a USB 2.0 computer interface. The camera incorporates dedicated electronics in order to maximize the performance.

Also included as standard: adapters, power supply unit, storage case, software for image processing and camera control.
Single frame, 5 min exposure
with the DS-142C ICE.
StarView mode.
The real time StarView mode with 10 second exposures. With a 7" Maksutov at f9.
The StarView mode above demonstrates the Gain function in real time (10 second exposures). The image on the left has 100% Gain applied to it. The image on the right has 50% Gain applied to it. These images do not use any dark/flat/bias frames...
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John Haunton's step-by-step astroimaging.
 John Haunton. Step-by-step articles on astroimaging.
Peter Karboulonis' articles for amateur astronomers.
 Peter Karboulonis practical articles on astronomy.
International Dealers
North America
posted: 8th October 2009
Scope City
Camera Bug
Anacortes
Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes
Complete list of dealers.
Online Shopping
European Union Customers
Customers from European Union member states can purchase any of the products listed here from our dedicated E.U. website.
Opticstar News
Showroom Opening Hours
updated: 21st January 2010
Opticstar showroom.
 
Day    Opening Hours


Monday    9am - 5pm
Tuesday   9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday  9am - 8pm
Friday    9am - 5pm
Saturday  CLOSED
Sunday    CLOSED
We are closed on weekends and public holidays.
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Sample Images
Opticstar PL-130M CoolAir
posted: 10th February 2009
Mosaic of the Moon at 2354x4010 pixels captured by Herwig Sulzbacher.
An impressive 9.4 megapixel mosaic of the Moon by Herwig Sulzbacher with the Opticstar PL-130M.
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