Testing QSI's 532ws Scientific Camera

This article, published in the April 2008 issue of AstroPhoto Insight™ Magazine, is reprinted with permission from Astronomy Technology Today magazine, Vol. 2, Issue 2, February 2008. No portion of this article may be copied, reposted, duplicated or otherwise used without the express written approval of the author, Astronomy Technology Today and AstroPhoto Insight. © 2008 Professional Insight

I wrote this story for savvy amateur astronomers who are looking for a top-notch CCD camera that is suitable for both imaging and science purposes, especially if you want a high-quality camera that seems to help you make great images. Since I’ve been involved with CCD cameras for quite some time, I’m amazed at the number of fine imaging cameras available to amateurs on the market today. But this story is about just one: Quantum Scientific Imaging’s 532ws CCD camera.

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