Bremen, Germany – January 8, 2007 – The Imaging Source, a company with two decades of experience manufacturing imaging products for medical, scientific, and industrial applications, is excited to announce a new line of astronomy cameras specifically designed for amateur astronomers.

Key Features:

  • Robust Design: Built upon The Imaging Source’s renowned expertise in creating durable and stable cameras.
  • Affordable Pricing: Starting at $350.00 (or €290.00) – without sales tax – these cameras offer exceptional value.
  • Versatile Models: Available in both color and monochrome versions, with and without an infrared (IR) cut filter.
  • High Performance: Resolutions up to 1280x960 and frame rates up to 60 frames per second (fps).
  • Reliable Sensors: Utilizing low-noise, highly reliable CCD sensors from Sony®.

Camera Specifications:

Feature Specification
Resolution Up to 1280x960
Frame Rate Up to 60 fps
Sensor Sony CCD
Available Models Color & Monochrome
IR Cut Filter Optional

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Recent Recognition:

In April 2008, Astronomy Now magazine featured The Imaging Source’s new cameras. Nick Howes’ review, published in the Astronomy Cameras Blog, highlighted the cameras’ potential to revolutionize Solar System imaging. The company has since received numerous awards and been featured in leading astronomy publications across Europe and the USA. Full review texts are available in the company’s Press Center.

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