CCD Imaging Program

Ever wanted to try CCD Astrophotography? Ever wanted to use state of the art research grade equipment? Been bitten by the CCD imaging bug?
Southern-Astro offers a comprehensive CCD Astrophotography program for amateur astronomer. We guarantee you will walk away with your own CCD image at the end of the night*.
This program puts you in the drivers seat allowing you full control over all the telescope, mount and CCD camera with full guided instruction along the way.

Instrumentation:
Telescope
RC Optical Systems – Ritchey-Chretien 317mm (12.5″)
Why use a Ritchey-Chretien Telescope?
Robotic Telescope Mount
CCD Camera
SBIG 2000XM Astronomical CCD Imaging Camera
Filter Sets: Standard Red, Green, Blue, Clear. Hubble Pallet: HA, SII, OIII.
The program includes:
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Guided tour of the telescope, mount and CCD camera.
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CCD imaging planning session and target selection.
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Image acquisition (90mins – 180 mins).
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Image processing (done by the instructor*) or yourself.
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Optional: Posting of the image on www.southern-astro.com
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A CD with all the raw images for processing by yourself at a later stage.
How to book or have a question?
Phone Brad Moore on 0410 748 679 or email: Email
The program in run on Friday and Saturday nights and commences 2 hours before dusk and will finish between 2am-3am. Maximum of two people. No children under the age of 16 years.
Cost: $100 AUD
Payment by: Cash, Cheque, PayPal or Direct Deposit.
Location: 50km south east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia near the end of the Monash Freeway.
* Conditions
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Subject to weather
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Subject to image processing by the instructor.
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If guarantee is not met, 30% refund or second night at no extra cost.
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Pricing quoted in Australian Dollars.