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From: Brad Morris
Date: 2013 Jul 10, 23:20 -0400
I have not attempted this, however, I have previously given this some thought.
My criteria were
(1) USB output, so I could record the stream of data
(2) the camera must work in low light conditions. I want to be able to record stars
(3) Preferably, the camera would take the place of the eyepiece. I didn't want the eyepiece adding complexity
My solution (again, not tried) came down to a usb ASTRONOMY camera
http://www.astronomycameras.com/products/usb/
Take out the eyepiece, add the camera and attach to computer.
These will clearly work for low light conditions.
Brad
Jim,
If you can get your hands on a digital single lens reflex camera with video capability then this can be used on a sextant with the scope removed. One hand for the sextant and one for the camera. A bit of a trick but it does work.
Greg Rudzinski
Sextant camera: TV viewing
From: Frank Reed
Date: 2013 Jul 8, 22:43 -0700
Passing this along... I have already answered with a quick webcam suggestion, but any ideas would be welcome, I am sure!Ens. James Bruce asks:
"where could I find a sextant that I would be able to plug into a television monitor in order to display what is being seen through the [sextant] eyepiece?
I am the assistant navigator on board the Coast Guard EAGLE and I am looking around for an accessory or specific marine sextant that I could use as a teaching aid. Most of my searches have been fruitless, so any help would be appreciated!Very Respectfully,
James Bruce
Ensign, Assistant Navigator
US Coast Guard Barque EAGLE"----------------------------------------------------------------
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