Santa Barbara Instrument Group (SBIG) - CCD Cameras

SBIG is about to release our new All-Sky cameras, the AllSky-340 and
AllSky-340C.  The model 340 is a monochrome camera and the model 340C uses
a color CCD.  This will be SBIG's third version of a weatherproof AllSky
camera for monitoring weather conditions.  The first had to be obsoleted
when we stopped production of the ST-237A, and the second went obsolete
when the lens we were using became unavailable, with no suitable
replacement.  With each version we gain some knowledge and this is our best
one yet.  The sensor is the Kodak KAI-340 CCD, with 640x480 pixels, 7.4
microns square, and a high gain output stage for excellent sensitivity. 
The camera electronics and CCD are from the soon to be released Smart
Guider camera, our new autonomous guide camera.  The All Sky camera will
precede the guider since the software task is easier and is essentially
done at this point.  

Simple, Powerful, and Low Cost.

These were the design goals for the ST-402ME camera:  We wanted something
simple and easy to use yet powerful enough to carry the "ST" model prefix. 
The new ST-402ME is seen at right equipped with the optional T-thread to
C-mount adapter ring and lens.  For use at the telescope, a 1.25" nosepiece
screws into the T-threads of the front plate.