CCDs

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.

The Atik Infinity monochrome CCD camera is a nifty device that’s as good for astronomy outreach as it is for imaging.

The QHY9S monochrome CCD camera is a great astrophotography camera for both beginners and those looking to upgrade from a DSLR.

Large pixels help the Atik 414EX mono CCD camera offer up surprising sensitivity, increasing its appeal for astrophotographers.

A built-in filter wheel completes a package likely to tempt those looking to upgrade

A rare breed that bridges the divide between planetary and deep-sky imaging

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

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.

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

The Point Grey Flea3 mono CCD camera is a fantastic machine with extremely impressive capture speed.

Canon's QHY8 Pro is an excellent low-noise, cooled CCD camera.

Time for a bit of deep-sky dabbling with Atik’s 314L astronomical CCD camera for deep-sky imaging.