CCDs
Articles and reviews about chard-coupled device cameras and how they can be used for astrophotography.
Buyer's guide | Best CCD cameras
What a CCD camera is, what sort of astrophotography it's best suited to, and some of the best models currently available on the market.
Atik Infinity monochrome CCD camera review
The Atik Infinity monochrome CCD camera is a nifty device that’s as good for astronomy outreach as it is for imaging.
QHY9S monochrome CCD camera review
The QHY9S monochrome CCD camera is a great astrophotography camera for both beginners and those looking to upgrade from a DSLR.
Atik 414EX mono CCD camera review
Large pixels help the Atik 414EX mono CCD camera offer up surprising sensitivity, increasing its appeal for astrophotographers.
Atik One 6.0 CCD camera review
A built-in filter wheel completes a package likely to tempt those looking to upgrade
iNova NNB-Cx colour CCD camera review
A rare breed that bridges the divide between planetary and deep-sky imaging
Atik 490EX monochrome CCD camera review
A potential option for those looking to start out in deep-sky imaging, a generous field of view and high resolution make the 490EX an easy camera to use
Starlight Xpress Trius-H814 CCD review
The Starlight Xpress Trius-H814 CCD is another in a long line of Starlight Xpress cameras that use Sony CCD sensors, chosen for their low levels of visual noise.
Celestron Nightscape 8300 CCD review
A one-shot colour CCD camera based around a tried and tested imaging sensor, the Nightscape 8300 produces impressive images with natural colours and plenty of intricate detail
Point Grey Flea3 monochrome CCD camera review
The Point Grey Flea3 mono CCD camera is a fantastic machine with extremely impressive capture speed.
QHY8 Pro CCD camera review
Canon's QHY8 Pro is an excellent low-noise, cooled CCD camera.
Atik 314L cooled CCD camera
Time for a bit of deep-sky dabbling with Atik’s 314L astronomical CCD camera for deep-sky imaging.