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Apogee Alta E-47

Our primary CCD camera, donated by Dick and Joann Shotwell, is an Apogee Alta E-47. You can get information on the camera here. Note: This link will open in a new window.


This is a fantastic little camera. All we need to do is hook up power, and an ethernet connection to the campus network, and we are ready to take images. Currently Maxim-DL is the only software available with drivers for the camera. That is not too bad though, as it is a full featured program for CCD imaging. Note: the link will open in a new window.

CCDSoft, the companion software to The Sky, which we use to manage the telescope, is planning on adding support. When that happens, we will add it as it may be a less expensive option for off site users of the telescope. NOTE: It is currently in beta. We do not have it.

Kimberly Lat: 42.538    Lon: -114.364    Alt: 1200    TZ: MST   
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