Articles
Diamonds from the Rough
2006.09.01
Primer on processing DSLR images with Iris.
Modified Digital Rebel XT
2005.09.03
Describes how I modified a Canon Digital Rebel XT (a.k.a. 350D) by replacing the internal fixed IR-block filter with clear glass for improved sensitivity while still maintaining normal daylight usage capability
Cheap-O Astrocam V
2003.03.28
Describes my "SC3"-modified Philips ToUCamPro, including the Peltier-cooled custom enclosure and fabricated cold finger.
Cheap-O Astrocam IV
2002.03.27
Describes my "SC2"-modified Philips VestaPro, including the Peltier-cooled custom enclosure and integrated CCD chamber / cold finger.
Design for CCD Chamber / Cold Finger
2001.10.10
Describes my design for a combined CCD chamber and cold finger for use in modified webcams with custom enclosures.
Cheap-O Astrocam III
2001.09.26
Describes two "SC1"-modified Philips ToUCamPro's, one left in its original shell, and the other in a custom enclosure with Peltier cooling.
Cheap-O Astrocam II
2001.07.24
Describes my custom enclosure with Peltier cooling for the guts of a modified Connectix Quickcam, to facilitate telescope attachment via a T-ring.
Cheap-O Astrocam I
2001.06.22
Describes my custom enclosure for the guts of a Philips ToUCamPro, to facilitate telescope attachment via a T-ring.
Simple Hartmann Mask
2001.06.22
Describes how I made a Harmann Mask for my 10" LX200 with $1.19 worth of supplies, and some duct tape
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