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1. #USE A DSI AS A REMOTE FOR MAC INSTALL#
2. #USE A DSI AS A REMOTE FOR MAC SOFTWARE#
3. #USE A DSI AS A REMOTE FOR MAC PLUS#
4. #USE A DSI AS A REMOTE FOR MAC SERIES#

At prime focus, the CCD cam gives a magnification factor similar to a 6mm eyepiece, so imagine how hard it would be to get anything in the FOV if you are using a long focal length scope.

#USE A DSI AS A REMOTE FOR MAC PLUS#

Another plus point coming in late was that these are now available for even cheaper on the used market for beginner astrophotographers like me. Thankfully I came onto the astrophotography scene late and most of these teething problems have been solved one way or another by other fellow astronomers.

#USE A DSI AS A REMOTE FOR MAC SOFTWARE#

To use the DSI with Mac's, you will have to either download VW ware and run Window's in the Mac, or use a third party capture software such as Stark Lab's Nebulosity. Also it has an IR chip that is easy to break if you unscrew the 1.25' nosepiece frequently and Meade's Autostar software does not work with Mac's. Drawbacks included a smaller chip, no active cooling and getting it to work properly with some operating systems was a bear (according to early reports). And thirdly it required no external power. Secondly it had the desirable Sony Super HAD Color CCD sensor, which was heaps sensitive for fainter DSO's. Firstly it was, as mentioned previously cheap.

Several things had it going for the camera. It was a breakthrough product for Meade, much like what Celestron did with their NexImage Planetary and Lunar camera. The Meade DSI One shot color CCD camera was introduced in late 2004.

So without further ado, let me introduce this wonderous little marvel of a camera we call the Meade DSI. There is absolutely no excuse now not to get into the complex world of astrophotography, be it afocal or prime focus. The influx of products from the east has made everything so affordable. As I have mentioned numerous times across many blogs, we live in the golden age of astronomy gear.

Meade does not make them anymore!) CCD camera. And since all I have been doing of late is investing heaps of time into getting the 'system' to work properly, I felt it was time I paid particular attention to documenting the ups and downs of this wonderful and cheap (well its pretty cheap as it is only available on the used market now. To connect the other end of 2.I though I should start off another blog about my forays into CCD astro-imaging since the last blog about it was growing way out of proportion.

#USE A DSI AS A REMOTE FOR MAC INSTALL#

To connect the Deep Sky Imager Camerato your PC, you need to install the Deep Sky Imager device driver and connect the USB cable, 1. Deep Sky Imager II The user-friendly astrophotography revolution continues.

#USE A DSI AS A REMOTE FOR MAC SERIES#

Discussion about the Meade Deep Sky Imager Series of CCD Cameras. Advertisement There are more bits and pieces supplied with it though, including an auto-guiding cable, an install CD and a parfocal ring, which allows you to set a low. Installs a driver for the original Meade LX200 classic telescope mounts including the 16, as well as Meade telescopes that use the Autostar I #494, #495 and #497 controllers, such as the ETX and DS series. Very sensitive to light making it a perfect candidate form deep sky imaging. It's actively maintained and receives frequent updates with new and exciting features.Drivers for Celestron Nightscape cameras are available from the manufacturer. The app exists since 2016 and has been downloaded more than 2 million times and received very positive reviews both from users and from the press. Setup is both quick and easy, download the helper app from my website and install it on computer you want to control, and that's it. If you need to control another computer on your network this app is for you.Įasily control another computer on your network using your Mac.