Introducing
the KIWI OSD!
The KIWI OSD (On Screen
Display) is a video time inserter that displays an extremely precise time
superimposed on a video source. A Global Positioning Satellite (GPS)
receiver is the source of the time while the video source is either an NTSC
or PAL video camera. The superimposed video is output to a video monitor or
more useful, a video recording device.
The key features of the
KIWI OSD are:
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Extremely cost
effective
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Works with NTSC or PAL
without modification or configuration
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Displays the time for
both half-frames (1/60 for NTSC or 1/50 for PAL)
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Displays the
Longitude/Latitude from the GPS unit as well as other GPS information
Click here to
see more information about this exciting product!
StarParty
StarParty is a Palm OS
based application that is designed to aid observational astronomers at the
telescope. It provides an informational database of deep sky objects as
well as stars, most of which are visible in a small to medium sized
telescopes.
Using StarParty during
an observing session can enhance the visual astronomer's viewing
experience by providing information about the objects they are viewing as
well as being able to arrange the objects to be viewed in different ways.
Observers with
telescopes with "GoTo" capabilities can use StarParty to automatically
slew to a desired object (requires optional cable, not supplied).
Click here to view the StarParty web page.
NexStar Tripod Kit
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What is the NexStar Tripod Kit ?
The NexStar Upgrade/Dress-Up Kit contains
replacement brackets for the model #93539 tripod along with reflective
safety strips and a form cushion and Velcro strap for storage.
Click here to view the
NexStar Tripod web page.
PFD Systems, LLC
5900 Rudyard Dr.
Bethesda, MD 20814
pfd@pfdsystems.com
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