Imaging through IR light.

[Hertford Stargazer]

Hi

I've done a quick SGL search but not found anything which answers my question, I must add I've only lightly dipped my toes into the imaging pool at this moment in time.

I only, at present, video image planets and the moon, whereby I use a ZWO colour camera and stack the frames for a final image.  Almost directly across my observing spot I now have a beam of IR CCTV light the source of which is about 18 foot from where my scope sits. Does anyone know if this will have any effect on my efforts or possibly in the future should I try DSO imaging. I strongly suspect it won't be an issue but thought I'd ask the experts.

Thanks

 

[michael8554]

If your camera has an IR cut filter I believe you'll be alright?

Michael

[Hertford Stargazer]

Thanks Michael,

It's a ZWO ASI120MC which I've just googled and confirmed it has a IR filter with the below spec