About Apogee...
CCD cameras from Apogee Imaging Systems have contributed to discoveries in many different fields, from astronomy to life science. They are operated in a variety of extreme conditions, from the Arctic to orbiting around the Earth. OPT carries the Alta and Ascent series of CCD cameras…the latest in imaging technology from Apogee Instruments. Alta meets Apogee’s design goals for imaging performance, connectivity, cooling, cost effectiveness and the elimination of external support electronics, and the new Ascent series offers a more compact housing,higher throughput, and lower prices.
SCAE Prize Donation…
Each year Apogee makes a great donation to our SCAE prize list and this year is no exception! Check it out:
The Ascent A8050 Monochrome CCD Camera with 8 Position CFW. Valued at $4021.
Ascent is Apogee’s lean, mean performance series. Smart engineering delivers exceptionally low noise and a convenient, compact, low-weight design. The A8050 also gives you ultra fast data transfer so you’re not left waiting as you move from exposure to exposure. This is professional-grade equipment! Packaged with an 8 position,integrated filter wheel! Add the filters you want and you’re ready to capture beautiful, full-color images.
