2x the SNR with older CCDs? Why some CMOS cameras arent as sensitive and why it might not matter @deepskydetail
2x the SNR with older CCDs? Why some CMOS cameras arent as sensitive and why it might not matter  @deepskydetail
Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Want to get the best SNR possible with your telescope setup? Well, you might be forgetting one important factor... pixel size and quantum efficiency! My old CCD camera beat the newer ZWO 2600MM and 6200MM pro cameras at collecting light. In this video, I show you what probably happened!

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2x the SNR with older CCDs? Why some CMOS cameras aren't as "sensitive" and why it might not matter

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