Specifications

44 AUTOSTAR CCD PHOTOMETRY
Conclusion
With the addition of BVRI photometric filters and a few simple
modifications, the monochrome DSI Pro and DSI Pro-II CCD
cameras can be used for serious astronomical photometry. Beware,
photometry can be addictive, but very rewarding.
List Of Suppliers for Filters and Cooler Mods
(Note: This list is provided for information only.)
Low-Profile Nose Piece TEE Thread Adapter, from Scope Stuff:
http://www.scopestuff.com/ss_dsif.htm
ATIK Filter Wheel, from Adirondack Astro Video:
http://www.astrovid.com/prod_details.php?pid=2680
ATIK Products web pages:
http://www.telescope-service.com/atik/start/atikstart.html
Schuler BVRI Photometric Filters from Astrodon:
http://www.astrodon.com/products/product.cfm?CatID=4
(Note: The U band filter is not needed for CCD work.)
TEC Cooler, Heat Sink, and Fan, and other electronic parts from
ALL Electronics: http://www.allelectronics.com/
Optional Accessories
Outback TEC Cooler (Bolt-on replacement back plate assembly
with TEC cooler, heatsink./fan, and temperature controller) from
Steven Mogg (Australia): http://webcaddy.com.au/Outback
Clip-On 12VDC Fan Accessory Part No. 04531 from
Meade Instruments (See Meade dealers):
http://www.meade.com/dsi/dsi_accessories.html
Series 4000 Focal Reducer Lens from Meade Instruments
(See Meade dealers).
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Note: All of the modifications described in this Appendix are
performed at the sole risk of the owner. No fitness or suitability of
use is implied, and may void the camera warranty. All
consequences are at the sole risk of the owner/installer.