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by 7373737373 1615 days ago
Telescope cameras typically only use CMOS sensors, why aren't image intensifiers used there?
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jhallenworld 1615 days ago
Image intensifier is better for real time video, but is noisy compared with still images taken with long exposure cooled CMOS sensors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZD32Sm3Xwo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di-rjUrWvnk

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