[AZ-Observing] Re: Video Astronomy
- From: "Joe Macke" <joe01@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 08:02:56 -0700
>If you want to record asteroid occultations, the Super Circuits PC164C is
>the inexpensive way to go, at about $130. Black and white only. Plugs
into
>a VCR recorder or video camera if it has an external jack for same.
>Astrovid B&W version is slightly better perhaps than the PC164C, but at
>about $600 for a slight improvement, it's your choice. Don't know too much
>about the color version.
>
I have a PC164C, don't forget to consider that you'll need a 12V battery to
power the camera (marine, deep-cycle is recommended, about $50,) some kind
of monitor and VCR to record (I've got a combo that was $99.) and means of
powering the monitor/VCR (inverter and same battery, another $99.) Also,
the cabling. I made the power cable for the camera, I don't know if you can
buy one. You can dispense with the inverter if you're only going to
vid-observe from home or a powered site, and the battery can be less capable
under the same circumstances. Also, for asteroid occultation work, you'll
want a shortwave radio to receive WWV or WWVH and a cable to get its audio
to the VCR (I have a $29 cheapo that has marginal performance, probably
just needs an inexpensive antenna addition.) Tax, title, dealer prep not
included. Your mileage may vary.
Joe
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