Logitech C250 webcam (Solar remix)
Channel: blobrana
Date: 29/07/2012

The Sun and sunspots captured with an 80mm refractor + Logitech C250 webcam + Solar filter.

(Sun was overexposed and dust on the chip). The easy-to-use 'SharpCap' image capture software was used.

+ A quick guide on how to make a DIY telescope adaptor from a 35mm film canister.
The webcam can easily capture the Sun (with a correct filter), Moon, or bright planets once attached to a telescope.

The Software that comes with the Webcam is somewhat unstable with some computer systems and it is recommended that only the driver is used.
The combination of a poor driver and relatively low performance CCD chip (albeit with a lux value of 1) relegates this camera to only the 'hobby astrophotography class'.
The redeeming feature of the camera is that is very cheap (7 loaves of bread) and readily available.

Music via a vintage Amiga 1200