Orion StarShoot Solar System Colour Imager IV

[AstroJOE]

Had my scope for a couple of months now and want to get into some webcam imaging. I've read a lot about the SPC880NC but that seems hard to source at the moment. Seen a few others but I'm being drawn towards the Orion StarShoot Solar System Colour Imager IV.

Just wondered if anyone has any experience of using this piece of kit..... The review on the Telescope House website suggests it may be a nice little replacement for the Phillips spc880nc.

Could really do with some advice and feedback if possible.

Thanks all

JOE

[nightfisher]

have you tried morgans computers for the spc880

[AstroJOE]

Already checked and they are sold out..... seems this has been the case for a while.

Does anyone have any experience of the Orion IV?

[rowan46]

It is I believe a cmos type camera and I read somewhere it wasn't that good on planets but okay for solar and lunar imaging amazon has some reviews on it

[rowan46]

If you can get hold of a version 3 it is according to cloudy nights another version of the qhy5

[ccdscopeman]

A Philips Toucam Pro II (SPC900NC) with scope adapter has just come up on UK Astronomy Buy and Sell for £68 if you are still looking.

Andy