Bifrost Astronomical Observatory Index

Bifrost Astronomical Observatory

Bifrost Equipment

    DSLR Cameras
  • Nikon D90 - Low cost 12-megapixel DSLR with HD video.
  • Nikon D300 - Semi-professional 12-megapixel DSLR has good sensitivity and low noise.
  • Nikon D7000 - Mid-range DSLR with a 16.2-megapixel CMOS sensor.
  • Nikon D7200 - Mid-range DSLR with a 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor.
  • Nikon D7500 - Mid-range DSLR with a 20.9-megapixel CMOS sensor and tilting LCD monitor.
  • Nikon D750 - Full Frame DSLR with a 24.3-megapixel CMOS sensor and tilting LCD monitor.
  • Nikon D800 - Pro Full Frame DSLR with a groundbreaking 36.3-megapixel CMOS sensor.
  • Nikon D850 - Pro Full Frame DSLR with a 45.7-megapixel CMOS sensor and tilting LCD monitor.

  • Canon EOS 550D - An inexpensive 18-megapixel DSLR for astrophotography.
  • Canon EOS 6D - Professional Full Frame DSLR with a 20-megapixel CMOS sensor
    Cooled Astronomical Cameras
  • SBIG ST8300c - One-Shot Color Cooled CCD Camera, Kodak KAF-8300 8.3-megapixel.
  • SBIG SBIG STL-11000M - Monochrome Cooled CCD Camera, Kodak KAI-11000M 10.7-megapixel.

  • ZWO ASI183MC Pro - One-Shot Color Cooled CMOS, 20.18-megapixel (5496x3672 pix), 2.4μm pixels.
  • ZWO ASI071MC Pro - One-Shot Color Cooled CMOS, 16-megapixel (4944x3284 pix), 4.78μm pixels.
  • ZWO ASI183MC Pro - One-Shot Color Cooled CMOS, 16.4-megapixel (4656x3520 pix), 3.8μm pixels.
  • ZWO ASI2600MC Pro - One-Shot Color Cooled CMOS, 26-megapixel (6248x4176 pix), 3.76μm pixels.