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ATiK CCD Cameras - Powerful And Affordable All-Purpose Cameras ATiK CCD cameras offer many advantages and an extraordinary value for money. Semi-professional astro-imaging becomes affordable with these cameras! Some of the Great Features of ATiK Cameras: - Integrated peltier cooling system for less "noise" during long exposure times - highly sensitive and powerful SONY chips On the monochrome cameras you can use LRGB filters for colour images. - very good results for planetary and lunar imaging. You can use contrast-boosting filters - efficient amplifier control for noise suppression - simple adaptation to any telescope using the T-2 thread and 1.25" barrels -- CCD Cameras -- Accessories for ATiK Cameras |
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| TiK 16 IC-HS and IC-C ATiK introductory line cameras Peltier cooling |
ATiK 16 and 16 HR: professional monochrome cameras large chip |
ATiK 16 C and 16 HRC professional colour cameras large chip |
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ATiK 16 IC-HS // ATiK 16 IC-C
high sensitivity monochrome and colour cameras - chip D=6mm
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ATiK - 16 IC Cameras Efficient Peltier Cooling Computer Connection |
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ATK-16 IC-HS and IC-C Specifications:
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| Filter Wheel for LRGB imaging further information |
IR Cut Filter should be used if any lenses are between the camera and the object further information |
0.5x Focal Reducer for faster images and larger fields of view further information |
Carry Case for ATiK Cameras for safe storage and transport further information |
Camera Lens Adaptors for your ATiK camera further information |
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Two New Powerful ATiK Cameras ... ATiK 16 and ATiK 16HR
large and powerful high-resolution high-sensitivity chip
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ATiK-16 and ATiK 16HR (High Resulution) - Monochrome Cameras with Large Chips
The large high-performance chips used in these cameras are ideally suited for astro-imagers looking for larger fields of view. Both CCD cameras resemble a large improvement on a high level of quality and performance. Astro Imaging Telescope Connection Long Exposure Photography |
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High Sensitivity Monochrome Chips The cameras are equipped with particularly powerful Sony chips. The high sensitivity enables you to use the cameras on slow focal ratio telescopes. The cameras are ideally suited for telescopes with a longer focal length. They will still show plenty of detail. Left Image: Size comparison between the ATiK 16HR and the previous flagship of the ATiK camera line, the ATiK 2HS. The ATiK 16 uses the Sony chip ICX-429 ALL (Diagonal 9.49mm). Die ATK 16 HR uses the Sony chip ICX-285 AL (Diagonal 13.15mm). |
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Specifications of These Two ATiK Cameras:
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| Scope of Delivery of the ATiK 16, 16 C, 16 HR and 16 HRC: -- T mount female thread and 1.25" barrel -- USB cable - length 3m -- 12V power supply - cigarette lighter plug included - length: 1.8m -- CD ROM with drivers, software, manual -- high quality Pelican case - for safe storage and transport |
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| Filter Wheel for LRGB imaging further information |
IR Cut Filter should be used if any lenses are between the camera and the object further information |
0.5x Focal Reducer for faster images and larger fields of view further information |
Camera Lens Adaptors for your ATiK camera further information |
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Images Taken With the ATiK 16 and 16HR Cameras |
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Accessories for ATiK Cameras
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Filter Wheel 1.25" High quality filter wheel - short optical length - for 5x 1.25" filters Manual or motorized. |
CCD Filters LRGB filters for 3-colour composit images |
Baader IR Cut Filter enhances contrast whenever there is a lens between the camera and the object |
0.5x Focal Reducer 1.25" for shorter exposure times and larger fields of view |
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0.5x Focal Reducer 2" for shorter exposure times and larger fields of view |
Case For ATiK Cameras for save storage and transport |
Telelens Adaptor for ATiK Cameras Allows you to use telelenses for your ATiK camera. Also works with many other cameras |
Filter Wheel For 5x 1.25" Filters
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This filter wheel allows you to switch between up to 5 1.25" filters within seconds without the need to remove the camera. At the same time the filters are always safely stored. Effective against dew.
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The ATiK Filter Wheel offers several important advantages when using 1.25" filters. It is made both for visual and photographical applications. -- Safe Storage of Your Filters ...... Filters are well protected against dust and dirt. During operation they are also protected against dew. -- Rapid Change of Filters ...... by turning the large knurled wheel you can switch filters in the blink of an eye. You can easily compare the effect of your various filters, or take LRGB images, without having to take off any part of your equipment. -- Ultra-Short Optical Length ...... allows you to use the filter wheel in telescopes with short back focus, such as many Newtonian telescopes. -- Versatile T2 Thread ...... you can use any of a very large range of adaptors on both sides of the filter wheel. -- Easy Filter Insertion ...... just remove the four screws at the edge of the filter wheel and take off the cover. Then you can change the filters easily. You can fit up to 5x 1.25" filters. |
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Specifications and Scope of Delivery
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| Example of a CCD Setup The ATiK Filter Wheel can be attached to the TS Flip Mirror. This allows you to find and center objects easily and then switch to the camera for photography .................. Further Information on the Flip Mirror (German) |
Visual Setup Switch between UHC, O-III, H-beta, ... nebular filters. Or compare the effect of various colour filters on the planets. |
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| The T2 female thread on the side of the telescope allows you to use all kinds of adaptors | With an optical length of only 19.5mm the filter wheel is ultra-thin. It is even suitable for many Newtonian telescopes | The T2 locking ring allows you to lock the camera in position. You have full control of the orientation of the camera. | The filter wheel can be fitted with filters easily. Changing the filters takes only a few minutes. |
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ATiK Motorized Filter Wheel ........ Fira M1 The ATiK filter wheel is now also available in a motorized version. This makes it even more suitable for astro-imaging without touching the telescope when switching the filters. The ATiK motorized filter wheel has the same dimensions and uses the same adaptations that the manual filter wheel has, but instead of switching the filters manually this is done automatically at the push of a button. When pressing the button the filter wheel will automatically switch to the next filter. Features: - magnetic sensors for determining the filter wheel's position. No LEDs that would cause stray light. - closed body prevents stray light from entering the filter wheel. - compact and easy to use hand control unit. Filter switch at the push of a button. - 12V power supply. Cigarette lighter cable included. - can be upgraded with computer control through USB. This upgrade is currently under development. - an LED on the outside signals which filter position is currently active. |
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Prices and Recommended Accessories
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Allow you to get high quality colour images with high sensitivity monochrome cameras.
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We offer two different variants: 1.25" Astronomik CCD Filters Set consisting of four filters including IR cut filter. These are interference colour filters, resulting in a precisely controlled spectral transmission curve. Excellent results. ... Astronomik CCD Filters 1.25" Baader CCD Filters A good low-cost alternative to the Astronomik filters. These are not interference filters, but the results are nonetheless very good. Set consisting of three colour filters and one IR cut filter. ................................................................................ Baader CCD Filters |
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Baader IR / UV Cut Filter
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1.25" Baader IR / UV Cut Filter - recommended whenever there are any glass elements between the object and the camera Telelenses and telescope objective lenses are not corrected in the infrared and ultraviolet range of the spectrum (exception: reflecting telescopes). Unlike the naked eye the CCD chip of ATiK cameras is sensitive in the near IR. As a consequence contrast and sharpness would suffer. For this reason you should cut off the IR and UV light whenever there are any glass elements between the camera and the object (objective lens, correcting lens, focal reducer, ...). The Baader IR cut filter is an interference filter with a steep, precisely controlled filter curve. For the naked eye the filter seems fully transparent since the human eye doesn't perceive the IR and UV light. .................................................................................... Baader IR / UV Cut Filter |
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0.5x Focal Reducer with 1.25" Filter Thread
Link to the 2" version
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Reduction of the focal length - reduction of the exposure time - larger field of view
recommended in particular for long focal length telescopes! |
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0.5x Focal Reducer for Visual and Photographical Use The TS / ATiK focal reducer reduces the focal length of the lens / telescope by half. As a result you will get a much larger field of view (100% larger in diameter = 300% larger in surface). This is a great advantage for visual observing as well as photography. Adaptation The TS / ATiK easily fits to a camera or an eyepiece. It has the standard 1.25" filter thread. You can screw it into the filter thread of an eyepiece directly. Likewise most 1.25" camera adaptors have the 1.25" filter thread (e.g. the 1.25"-T2 adaptor we offer with the ATiK cameras). Fields of Use Imaging: - larger field of view and shorter exposure times. The focal reducer is not only recommended for ATiK cameras, but also for:: --- Philips Webcam ( Further Information - German ) --- Deep Sky Video Camera WAT 120 ( Further Information - German ) --- Mintron Video Cameras ( Further Information - German ) Visual Use: - larger field of view with 1.25" eyepieces. This is particularly interesting in long focal length telescopes when trying to observe large objects. Due to the shorter distance between the reducer and the eyepiece field stop (compared with a camera) the focal reduction is only by a factor of approx. 0.75x. The focal position is only changed by about 5mm inwards. |
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Specifications:
Boosting the Focal Reduction By inserting an extension tube between the focal reducer and the eyepiece or camera you can get a more extreme focal reduction. The item you will need is the " TSV F1". |
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| Note: The focal reducer does not only reduce the focal length, but also changes the position of the focal plane slightly inwards. Under normal circumstances even telescopes with a notoriously narrow focal position (Newtonians, ...) will work with the reducer. In such cases we do not recommend to use the "TSV F1" extension tube, though, especially in Newtonian telescopes. |
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0.5x Focal Reducer with 2" Filter Thread
Link to the 1.25" version
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Reduction of the focal length - reduction of the exposure time - larger field of view
recommended in particular for long focal length telescopes! |
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0.5x Focal Reducer for Visual and Photographical Use Similar to the smaller 1.25" focal reducer this unit serves to reduce the focal length of a telescope, reducing the exposure times and enlarging the field of view. This is a great advantage for visual observing as well as photography. Adaptation The 2" 0.5x focal reducer is screwed directly into the filter thread of a 2" nose piece or into the 2" barrel of an eyepiece. On the opposite side the focal reducer has a 2" female filter thread that allows you to continue with the adaptation of further items such as filters. Fields of Use Imaging: - the use is similar to the 1.25" focal reducer, but the 2" unit is chosen whenever it is easier to adapt: If your camera has a 2" nose piece. If you want to use a 2" off axis guider. There are several cases in which a 1.25" focal reducer could not be adapted easily. Visual Use: - larger field of view with 2" eyepieces. This is particularly interesting in long focal length telescopes when trying to observe large objects. Due to the shorter distance between the reducer and the eyepiece field stop (compared with a camera) the focal reduction is only by a factor of approx. 0.75x. The focal position is only changed by a few millimetres inwards. Please note: The visual use is a secondary use and it has some side-effects. In particular you will get vignetting with most 2" eyepieces. You still gain some field of view, but the viewing comfort is often reduced somewhat. |
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 The 2" 0.5x focal reducer has a 2" filter thread also on the telescope side. This allows you to combine it with filters etc. |
Specifications:
Boosting the Focal Reduction By inserting an extension tube between the focal reducer and the eyepiece or camera you can get a more extreme focal reduction. The item you will need is the " TSV F2". |
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| Note: The focal reducer does not only reduce the focal length, but also changes the position of the focal plane slightly inwards. Under normal circumstances even telescopes with a notoriously narrow focal position (Newtonians, ...) will work with the reducer. In such cases we do not recommend to use the "TSV F2" extension tube, though, especially in Newtonian telescopes. |
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Case for ATiK Cameras
Safe storage and transport
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A CCD camera is a delicate piece of equipment. You should always take great care when using it, but also when storing it or transporting it. This robust case for the ATiK cameras is the ideal "home" for your camera. It is made of shock resistant plastic and is foam fitted for the ATiK cameras. Furthermore it is water resistant. In the case the camera is always safely stored. There is enough space for cables and some accessories like the filter support kit.
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Adaptation on Camera Lenses
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If you want to attach an existing camera lens to the ATiK camera - with integrated camera tripod mount
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ATiK CCD cameras can of course also be used with existing camera lenses. You can get very nice large-field images. This is particularly interesting with short camera lenses up to 135mm focal length. Adaptation to a Tripod or Telescope The adaptors include a 1/4" standard camera thread. This allows you to attach them to most camera tripods. Likewise many telescopes offer camera mounts (piggy back mounts) that allow you to attach the ATiK cameras parallel to the main telescope with these adaptors. Prices
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