DayStar Interference Eliminator with C Mount # IECC
Brand | DayStar Filters |
Part Number | IECC |
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Manufacturer Description
This handy adapter from DayStar eliminate waves of interference on monchromatic solar images. C thread on front and rear.
Photographers imaging in monochromatic light, such as Hydrogen Alpha, using an electronic sensor frequently encounter a wavy pattern of light and dark lines superimposed over their images. These lines are called interference fringes, interference patterns, or Newton's Rings. In long focal ratio applications, the nearly parallel light can internally reflect inside the image sensor or camera, causing an addition or subtraction of the light waves, resulting in the observed pattern.
The Interference Eliminator solves this problem by tilting the camera off normal while keeping the center of the image sensor stationary, so that focus, framing, and vignetting are not changed with the tilt. The tilt changes the angle of incidence and optical path lengths inside the image sensor, mitigating the interference.
The image below shows the solar disk with and without Newton's Rings.
Installation & Use:
Installation: The Interference Eliminator should be placed directly in front of the camera in the optical train. For proper operation, the distance from the flange of the male C thread to the camera focal plane should be 17.5mm. On a C mount camera, no spacers are required, but a CS mount camera will require a 5mm spacer for best effect. If the distance is significantly different from 17.5mm, the camera will move off boresight and the focus position will shift while adjusting the Interference Eliminator tilt setting.
Use: Slightly loosen the thumbscrews and slide the two halves of the Interference Eliminator apart, such that the camera tilts. Take a few images with the camera to check for the interference pattern. Slide further apart if the pattern is still evident. Tilt it the minimum amount to eliminate fringes - too far and focus could be lost at the top and bottom of the image, especially in fast focal ratio systems. If maximum tilt is reached without satisfactory effect, try full tilt in the opposite direction. In some severe instances the interference pattern may not be completely removable, but it will be reduced to where other techniques such as flatfielding or compositing can make the image acceptable.
Specifications:
- Camera compatibility: Digital cameras such as Point Grey, Lumenera, Imaging Source, and many more CCD and CMOS cameras.
- Telescope/filter compatibility: Recommended for long focal ratios (F/30) such as DayStar Filters.
- Thread: Male/Female 'C' thread, 1-32 UN.
- Dimensions: 41x56mm.
- Additional back focus required: 16mm.
- Radius of curvature: 27.5mm.
- Recommended distance to focal plane: 17.5mm from male C flange. (Exact for C mount cameras).
- Range of motion: +/- 5 degrees.
- Weight: 0.1kg (0.2 lb) CNC machined aluminum.
- Maximum camera weight: 3.5kg (7.7lb)
Manufacturer part number: IECC
Reviews
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Aug 15, 2017
WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG!
Pros: Cons: Comments:I've had a solar scope for about 10 years and have ALWAYS had Newton rings, never got into flats. Bought this, put it on my DMK41 with a 2.5X powermate installed, looked at my screen and had bad Newton's rings like always. Did a small tilt and WALA the rings were completely GONE!!! Why did I wait so long to buy this unit? No more embarrassing rings on my solar pic's!! The unit is a bit pricy but worth every penny if it solves the ring problem. Highly recommend if you suffer the same problem I HAD :) As always, fantastic service from Agena, Thank you..
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
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