Orion StarShoot AllSky Camera II, NTSC, 1/2" Mintron MTV-52K9BH CCD, 8.4x9.8 Pixel Size, 180 deg. Fisheye View

Whether used during the day or at night, the Orion StarShoot AllSky Camera II (NTSC) will show you everything in the sky from horizon to horizon with its 180deg. "fisheye" view.

At night, the StarShoot AllSky II provides a live view of the entire starry sky, which can easily be broadcasted over the internet. The StarShoot AllSky Camera II can also catch passing meteors, satellites, aircraft and other celestial phenomena thanks to its 180deg. view. The Orion StarShoot AllSky II includes software to make stunning time-lapse movies of the beautiful northern lights.

During daylight hours, the full-color StarShoot AllSky Camera II becomes a real-time window for watching sunrises, sunsets, cloud activity, lightning and other atmospheric phenomena such as aurorae, rainbows, sundogs, crepuscular rays and more. Unlike similar competing models, the StarShoot AllSky Camera II provides a clean, clear view during the day with no blooming, or CCD overload, in direct sunlight (blooming causes a distracting swath of hot pixels to display, ruining daytime views in other cameras).

This second generation AllSky Camera II includes upgraded Orion HandyAVI Special Edition software with convenient computer controls that make setup and adjustment of settings easy from even long distances. The upgraded software makes it easy to share all of your sky online with the world (requires internet connection and standard FTP capabilities) while easy-to-use meteor detection and time lapse tools let you get the most out of this versatile camera. The included software is compatible with Windows XP, Vista (32 bit and 64 bit), 7 and Windows 8 Operating Systems. A 50' dual-purpose RCA/power cable is included and optional 50' extension cables are available separately.

The rugged weatherproof and tamper-resistant housing of the StarShoot AllSky Camera II features small rubber feet for portable use and permanent mounting brackets are available for outdoor installations.

Footage from the StarShoot AllSky Camera can be recorded using the included Orion Video Capture Device and included software to make time lapse images, detect and send meteor images via email or FTP to a website, broadcast your sky live over the internet and more. With its sensitive, low-lux color CCD imaging sensor and f/1.4 lens housed in a robust, certified weatherproof and tamper-resistant domed housing, the StarShoot AllSky II has a fast 30 fps frame rate to catch even fleeting moments of activity in the sky.