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The following Optec photometers & accessories are available:

The SSP-3 solid-state photometer is an entry level instrument for the scientific measurement of stellar brightness. Durable and well constructed, the SSP-3 and SSP-3A automated models have been used by amateurs, students, and professional astronomers worldwide since 1983. Plus, with a spectral response well into the infrared, the SSP-3 can used for BVRI photometry using Optec's Johnson standard filters.

SSP-3 Solid State Stellar Photometer, Generation 2.
US $1,195.00 (Optec #17003) Carrying/Storage Case

Includes: 1¼" telescope coupler, 1.3mm square silicon photodiode detector with 1mm diameter field aperture, 9V rechargeable battery, DC power supply/battery charger (specify 117 or 220 VAC voltage when ordering), RS232 output, and SSP-3 Technical Manual. Order 2-position filter slider and filters separately.

SSP-3A Automated Solid-State Stellar Photometer, Generation 2.
US $1,595.00 (Optec #17005)

Includes: 1¼" telescope coupler, 1.3mm square silicon photodiode detector with 1mm diameter field aperture, filter slider stepper motor, 9-pin output connector, RS232 output, and SSP-3 Technical Manual. Order 6-position filter slider and filters separately.

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Optec SSP-3 Photometer

SSP-4 Infrared Stellar Photometer
US $2,395.00 (Optec #17006)

The SSP-4 Infrared photometer uses an InGaAs PIN photodiode detector and is the first off-the-shelf infrared photometer available to amateur and professional astronomers. This instrument allows accurate measurements of very cool stars in the J and H standard photometric bands. A dual temperature control Peltier cooler keeps the detecor at a preset temperature down to -40 degrees C.

Includes: 1¼" telescope coupler, 0.3mm infrared InGaAs cooled photodiode detector, universal DC power supply providing 5 VDC output (stk #17065) and SSP-4 Technical Manual. Order 2-position filter slider and J-H filters separately. (Not available in automatic slider version.)

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Optec SSP-4 Photometer

SSP-5 PMT Stellar Photometer, Generation 2
US $1,995.00 (Optec #17007)

The SSP-5 photomultiplier-based single channel photometer provides greater sensitivity than the SSP-3 and faster response time for occultation work. Using an extended red-sensitive PMT and Optec filters, the SSP-5 can provide accurate photometric measurements in the Johnson U, B, V and R bands. For observers working in the Strömgren uvby band, Optec stocks filters suitable for the SSP-5 making this the only commercially available instrument capable of advanced work in standard photometric systems.

Includes: 1¼" telescope coupler, 1 mm field aperture, DC power supply (specify 117 or 220 VAC voltage when ordering), and SSP-5 Technical Manual. Order PMT, 2-position filter sliders and filters separately.

SSP-5A Automated PMT Stellar Photometer, Generation 2
US $2,395.00 (Optec #17009)

Includes: 1¼" telescope coupler, 1 mm field aperture, filter slider stepper motor, 9-pin output connector and SSP-5 Technical Manual. Order PMT, 6-position filter slider and filters separately.

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Part#DescriptionPrice
DETECTOR APERTURE OPTIONS (factory installed only)
170110.5 mm diameter field aperture for SSP-3/3A or SSP-5/5AUS 65.00
170120.75 mm diameter field aperture for SSP-3/3A or SSP-5/5AUS 65.00
170132 mm diameter field aperture for SSP-3/3A (larger detector) or SSP-5/5AUS 75.00
170141 mm infrared InGaAs photodiode detector option for SSP-4CALL
PHOTOMULTIPLIER TUBE OPTIONS (for SSP-5/SSP-5A photometers)
17015Hamamatsu R6350 Sb-Cs PMT with S-5 response (185 to 650 nm)US 300.00
17017Hamamatsu R6358 Multialkali PMT with extended red response (185 to 830 nm)US 725.00
FILTER SLIDERS
170502-position filter slider for manual photometersUS 60.00
170526-position filter slider for automatic photometersUS 195.00
BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES
170609 volt Nickel Hydride battery replacement.US 13.00
17064 12 VDC Universal Power Supply, input range 90-264V AC, 12-watt output.
For use with most Optec devices including TCF, TCF-S,
MAXfilter 2", IFW, SSP-3, SSP-5, PFE.
US 28.00
170655 VDC Power Supply, input range 100-120V AC input, 15-watt output. Use with SSP-4 only.US 28.00
170679-foot power supply extender cable.US 15.00
17069 Y-splitter cable for 12 VDC power supply, 2.5mm plug, 3-ft length.
One regulated power supply can be used to supply power to two Optec devices.
US 15.00
SERIAL CABLES FOR SSP PHOTOMETERS
171546-ft. Serial cable for SSP photometers, DB-9 F/F
RS-232 cable for connection between PC DB-9 serial port and DB-9 port on SSP photometers.
US 22.00
1715510-ft. Serial cable for SSP photometers, DB-9 F/FUS 28.00
1715615-ft. Serial cable for SSP photometers, DB-9 F/FUS 38.00
1715725-ft. Serial cable for SSP photometers, DB-9 F/FUS 49.00
CARRYING & STORAGE CASES
17200SSP-3 or SSP-4 Carrying & Storage CaseUS 135.00
17205SSP-5 Carrying & Storage CaseUS 135.00
17210SSP-3A Carrying & Storage CaseUS 135.00
17215SSP-5A Carrying & Storage CaseUS 135.00

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