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“With the high quality of craftsmanship<br />

and problem-free software, <strong>The</strong><br />

<strong>Imaging</strong> <strong>Source</strong> <strong>Astronomy</strong> <strong>Cameras</strong><br />

allow beginner photographers and<br />

seasoned astronomers to create<br />

spectacular images of both lunar and<br />

planetary objects with virtually no<br />

learning curve. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Imaging</strong> <strong>Source</strong><br />

products are this educators choice for<br />

the Next Generartion of <strong>Astronomy</strong><br />

<strong>Cameras</strong>.“<br />

John W. Berryman<br />

Sales Engineer <strong>The</strong> <strong>Imaging</strong> <strong>Source</strong><br />

We proudly present:<br />

<strong>The</strong> Next Generation of <strong>Astronomy</strong> <strong>Cameras</strong><br />

After 20 years of manufacturing rugged, high quality<br />

products in the imaging field, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Imaging</strong> <strong>Source</strong> is<br />

pleased to introduce our line of USB 2.0 cameras to the<br />

astronomy community.<br />

<strong>Cameras</strong> for all applications<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Imaging</strong> <strong>Source</strong> manufactures astronomy cameras<br />

for all imaging applications. From black and white<br />

astrophotography, to single shot color planetary<br />

imaging, to live action eclipse recording, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Imaging</strong><br />

<strong>Source</strong> astronomy cameras are unparalleled in their<br />

performance.<br />

High quality CCDs from Sony<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Imaging</strong> <strong>Source</strong> astronomy cameras are<br />

manufactured with high quality, Sony CCD chips<br />

ensuring the best possible signal-to-noise ratios at<br />

maximum exposures.<br />

Fast data transfer via USB 2.0<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Imaging</strong> <strong>Source</strong> astronomy cameras output lossless,<br />

uncompressed AVI files utilizing the fast transfer USB<br />

2.0 bus available on most computers.<br />

Software for <strong>Astronomy</strong> <strong>Cameras</strong><br />

IC Capture.AS - Camera control software<br />

IC Capture.AS is an original software product of <strong>The</strong><br />

<strong>Imaging</strong> <strong>Source</strong>. Written specifically for the astronomy<br />

market, this robust camera control software is included<br />

with all camera models. IC Capture.AS allows the user<br />

to:<br />

• set all available camera parameters<br />

• view live image streams from the camera<br />

• retrieve and save singular images and sequences in<br />

BMP and JPG formats<br />

• capture and save image sequences as lossless,<br />

uncompressed AVI files.<br />

AVI file generation<br />

IC Capture.AS can capture image sequences in both<br />

compressed and uncompressed file formats.<br />

Depending on the imaging requirements, IC Capture.<br />

AS allows the user to save uncompressed and lossless<br />

AVI files or files compressed with any one of the codecs<br />

installed on the system. Examples of such codecs<br />

include MJPEG Compressor, DV Video Encoder and<br />

Intel Indeo.<br />

Compatibility to other programs<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Imaging</strong> <strong>Source</strong> cameras are cross-platform<br />

compatible with available drivers for Windows (IC WDM<br />

DCAM TIS), MAC OS (Astro IIDC), and Linux (uvcvideo).<br />

Post-processing of single images and image sequences<br />

is trivial utilizing the lossless, uncompressed AVI files<br />

generated by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Imaging</strong> <strong>Source</strong> camera.<br />

RegiStax and Photoshop can easily import the single<br />

images or sequences of images for further manipulation<br />

such as stacking, cropping, and “mosaic“ing.<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Imaging</strong> <strong>Source</strong> astronomy cameras may be used<br />

in conjunction with MaxIm DL for telescope guiding.<br />

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DMK 21AU04.AS<br />

monochrome, 640 x 480 px, 1/4“ CCD,<br />

60 FPS, 60 min. Max. Exp, USB 2.0<br />

DMK 31AU03.AS<br />

monochrome, 1024 x 768 px, 1/3“ CCD,<br />

30 FPS, 60 min. Max. Exp, USB 2.0<br />

DMK 41AU02.AS<br />

monochrome, 1280 x 960 px, 1/2“ CCD,<br />

15 FPS, 60 min. Max. Exp, USB 2.0<br />

DFK 21AU04.AS<br />

color, IR cut, 640 x 480 px, 1/4“ CCD,<br />

60 FPS, 60 min. Max. Exp, USB 2.0<br />

DFK 31AU03.AS<br />

color, IR cut, 1024 x 768 px, 1/3“ CCD,<br />

30 FPS, 60 min. Max. Exp, USB 2.0<br />

DFK 41AU02.AS<br />

color, IR cut, 1280 x 960 px, 1/2“ CCD,<br />

15 FPS, 60 min. Max. Exp, USB 2.0<br />

DBK 21AU04.AS<br />

color, 640 x 480 px, 1/4“ CCD,<br />

60 FPS, 60 min. Max. Exp, USB 2.0<br />

DBK 31AU03.AS<br />

color, 1024 x 768 px, 1/3“ CCD,<br />

30 FPS, 60 min. Max. Exp, USB 2.0<br />

DBK 41AU02.AS<br />

color, 1280 x 960 px, 1/2“ CCD,<br />

15 FPS, 60 min. Max. Exp, USB 2.0<br />

Also available with<br />

FireWire connectors<br />

Box includes<br />

camera, USB 2.0 cable,<br />

nosepiece, drivers and<br />

IC Capture.AS software.<br />

ASTRONOMY CAMERAS