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
$139.00
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-130M COOLAIR
$229.00
The Opticstar PL-130M COOLAIR is a 1.3MP mono- chrome video camera for planetary imaging.
Focal Reducer
Focal reducer.
$37.50
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.
$135.00
Advanced illuminated reticule eyepieces. Plossl 6mm and 12mm models
include micrometric x-y positio- ning controls.
Barlow Lens 1.25" x2
Barlow lens.
$32.00
A barlow lens with metal body, rugged grip, cemented doublet fully multi coated achromatic lens for 1.25" brass
barrels. Threaded for standard filters.
Cooled CCD Cameras
CCD Camera Combines Ease of Use and Colour Imaging
updated: 22nd May 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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Planetary Imaging
1.3 Megapixel Video Imaging with up to 10s Exposures
updated: 6th March 2009
Opticstar PL-130 COOLAIR
Superior sensitivity and less noise during longer exposures.
The Opticstar PL-130 COOLAIR is an air-cooled 1.3 Megapixel video camera with a typical speed of 12 frames per second in full resolution. It is also capable of longer exposure times and higher sensitivity in single shot mode. Bundled with a wealth of software including plug-ins for MaxIm DL, AstroArt...
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Cooled CCD Cameras
High Sensitivity Imaging in Monochrome or Colour
posted: 3rd March 2009
Opticstar DS-145 ICE
Images captured with the Opticstar DS-145M ICE.
The Opticstar DS-145C ICE is the colour version of the Opticstar DS-145M ICE. The camera incorporates thermo electrical cooling, the 1.4 mega-pixel highly sensitive Sony ICX285 CCD and a fast USB 2.0 computer interface.
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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.
Online Shopping
European Union Customers
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 Now Open
posted: 1st May 2009
Opticstar showroom.
Our new showroom in Manchester is now open. The opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Please note that we are currently closed on weekends and bank holidays till further notice.
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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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