CMOS & CCD Cameras

• Powerful two-stage Peltier cooling up to 35 °C below ambient temperature
• 1" sensor SONY Exmor CMOS IMX183, monochrome, back-illuminated
• 13.06 x 8.76 mm size, diagonal 15.9 mm
• 5440 x 3648 pixels - 20 MP
• Extremely high resolution due to 2.4 µm pixel size
• Connection on telescope side: M42x0.75 female thread, 2" barrel
• Working distance only 17.5 mm from the barrel
• Built-in protection windows
• Binning is supported
  

The ASI 294MC is the first camera with the newest Sony sensor IMX294CJK. Ideal astro camera for solar, lunar and planetary photography and for deep sky.

• Sensor: Sony 4/3" CMOS Color Sensor IMX294CJK
• Sensor diagonal 23.2 mm (measured by ZWO)
• Pixel: 4.63 µm pixel size - 4144 x 2822 pixels
• Short download time through USB 3.0 - can also be used with USB 2.0
• AR protection window built-in - full transmission even in infrared
• Connection: T2, 1,25" and 2"
• Extremely high sensitivity through "back-illuminated" sensor. QE more than 75%
• You can photograph dim nebulae and galaxies with only 30 seconds exposure time.
• Extremely short exposure times allows high-resolution images of sun, moon and planets. The seeing is "frozen".
• Extensive scope of delivery

A powerful monochrome camera with Peltier cooling for a very reasonable price - the CMOS camera can be used in any field of astrophotography.

• Sensor: 1/1.2" CMOS IMX585 with 8.29 megapixel resolution
• Sensor size: 6.26 mm x 11.13 mm - Diagonal: 12.84 mm
• Very high resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels with 2.9 µm size
• Approx. 91 % QE - high sensitivity for short exposure times
• Powerful pelier cooling up to 35 °C below ambient temperature
• High frame rate of 47 fps also suitable for EAA
• Full well capacity 40 ke-
• Starvis 2 technology with back illumination
• USB 3.0 for fast image download
• DDR Memory Buffer 512MB
• 12 bit ADC
• No amplifier glow (amp glow)
• Extensive scope of delivery

Feature summary Altair Hypercam 585M CMOS Camera:

• TEC cooling with heatsink for extra low noise
• On board temperature sensor for perfect dark frame calibration.
• 5A 12v DC Power supply included, with 110-240v input.
• IMX585 Mono 8.3mp Starvis 2 Back Illuminated CMOS Sensor
• On-chip HGC, LCG and HDR Support
• 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution
• 2.9 um Square Pixels
• 1/1.2-inch Optical Format
• Sensor size: 11.14 x 6.26 mm (12.85mm Diagonal)
• 12-bit ADC (with 16bit output in HDR mode)
• 512Mbyte DDR3 Memory buffer
• Low Noise: 0.65 to 0.5e- in HCG mode
• Fast Frame Rate 47 FPS in 8bit mode
• Binning from 1x1 to 8x8 in either stacking or averaging modes.

A powerful color camera with Peltier cooling for a very competitive price - the CMOS camera can be used in any field of astrophotography.

• Sensor: 1/1.2" CMOS IMX585 with 8.29 megapixel resolution
• Sensor size: 6.26 mm x 11.13 mm - Diagonal: 12.84 mm
• Very high resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels with 2.9 µm size
• Approx. 91 % QE - high sensitivity for short exposure times
• Powerful pelier cooling up to 35 °C below ambient temperature
• High frame rate of 47 fps also suitable for EAA
• Full well capacity 40 ke-
• Starvis 2 technology with back illumination
• USB 3.0 for fast image download
• DDR Memory Buffer 512MB
• 12 bit ADC
• No amplifier glow (amp glow)
• Extensive scope of delivery

This camera is excellent for sun and moon with its large sensor, but can also be used very well for deep sky because of the low noise.

• Sensor: 1.1" CMOS IMX432 with 1.77 megapixels resolution
• Sensor size: 9.9 mm x 14.5 mm - diagonal: 17.6 mm
• Large image field - very well suited for sun and moon
• Pixels with 9.0 µm size and corresponding light sensitivity
• With approx. 79 % QE a still high efficiency for short exposure times
• Very well suited for EAA due to high frame rate of 120 fps
• Full well capacity 97 ke-
• Starvis technology with back illumination
• USB 3.0 for fast download of images
• 12 bit ADC
• No amplifier glow (amp glow)
• Passive cooling with heat dissipation against heating of the sensor during long time exposures
• Good suitability for deep sky imaging
• AR protection filter built in with full transmission also in infrared
• ST4 level autoguiding interface included

MGEN autoguider for your mount - stand-alone or with computer - experience astrophotography in a new way

• Stand Alone or PC app controlled
• Selflearning (A.I.) adaptive guiding or manual modes
• Easy to use: one button push guiding or manual control
• Improved sensitivity with realtime darkframe correction
• Multistar guiding for extra high subpixel precision
• Polar alignment using digital Scheiner method
• DSLR and CCD exposure control
• Various dithering modes available
• Arbitrary binning modes for increasing sensitivity
• USB powered (5 V), typical 240 ma / 1.2 W
• AUX port for additional equipment

Automatisches Alignment ohne Aufsuchen von Referenzsternen mit höchster Genauigkeit - nun auch für Skywatcher GoTo-Montierungen.

•  Mit diesem StarSense Modul können Sie den Alignment-Prozess (Ausrichtung am Nachthimmel) Ihrer Skywatcher Montierung automatisieren.
•  StarSense übernimmt das komplette Alignment Ihrer Skywatcher Montierung, Sie können nach wenigen Minuten mit dem Beobachten beginnen.
•  StarSense ersetzt den orginalen Skywatcher Handkontroller - Sie können Ihre Skywatcher GoTo-Montierung mit der bewährten Celestron Ansteuerung ausstatten.
•  Das Kit besteht aus drei Teilen: StarSense Kamera mit Sucherbasis, StarSense Interface-Box und Celestron GoTo-Handcontroller

High-performance monochrome astro camera - large 2.3 megapixel sensor for solar, lunar and planetary photography and for deep-sky imaging

• 1/1.2" sensor IMX174LLJ CMOS
• Resolution 2.3 MP - 1936 x 1216 PX
• Pixel size 5.86 µm
• Sensor size: 11.34 mm x 7.13 mm
• Extremely high frame rate of 164 fps, global shutter
• Minimal download time through USB 3.0
• Very compact - only 62 mm x 41 mm
• Autoguiding port (ST-4)
• AR protect window built-in - full transmission also in IR

PegasusAstro Falcon V2 Camera Field Rotator

The image field rotator is very easy to operate via ASCOM drivers or stand-alone software and makes astrophotography easier for you by automatically and precisely setting the desired camera orientation.

• 6 kg payload, but only 0.7 kg weight
• M68 connections avoid vignetting of large sensors
• Numerous adapters available for common threads
• Requires only 15.5 mm back focus
• Support for Alt-AZ field derotation
• USB-C connection: single cable for power and data.
• Wi-Fi enabled: Hotspot and 2.4 GHz wireless client support.
• Utilizes ASCOM and Indi
• Sturdy aluminum body

• Sony IMX533 back-illuminated colour CMOS sensor
• Resolution: 9.04 megapixels (3008 x 3008 pixels)
• Pixel size: 3.76 μm x 3.76 μm 
• Sensor area: 11.31 mm x 11.28 mm 
• 1-inch sensor format
• Telescope mounting thread: T2 x 0.75 mm
• 14-bit ADC
• 512 MB memory
• G sensitivity: 533 mV at 1/30 s
• Low Noise: 1.26 to 1.11e-
• Supports high frame rates (40 FPS at 8-bit pixel readout)
• Max SNR: 47 dB
• Dynamic range: 83 dB
• Back focus distance: 12.5 mm
• Capture system: Still images and video
• Passive cooling

Feature summary Altair 585C CMOS Camera:

• On board temperature sensor for easier dark frame calibration.
• Fan cooling with heatsink for extra low noise (powered by USB cable).
• IMX585 Colour 8.3mp Starvis 2 Back Illuminated CMOS Sensor
• On-chip HGC, LCG and HDR Support
• 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution
• 2.9 um Square Pixels
• 1/1.2-inch Optical Format
• Sensor size: 11.2 x 6.26 mm (12.85mm Diagonal)
• 12-bit ADC (with 16bit output in HDR mode)
• 512Mbyte DDR3 Memory buffer
• Low Noise: 0.65 to 0.5e- in HCG mode
• Fast Frame Rate 47 FPS in 8bit mode
• Binning from 1x1 to 8x8 in either stacking or averaging modes.

The ASI 482 CMOS color camera offers a very high sensitivity with a QE of 85% and a large modern Sony sensor for all applications in astrophotography.

• Sony IMX 482 2 MP backlit sensor
• Sensor size 11.1 x 6.2 mm - diagonal 12.86 mm
• 1920 x 1080 pixels with up to 83 fps
• 5.8 µm pixel - ideal for Maksutovs or Cassegrains for optimal resolution
• Sony Starvis and Exmor-R technology
• USB 3.0 for fast image download - also compatible with USB 2.0
• Video astronomy and EAA with up to 83 frames per second possible
• ST4-level autoguider interface included
• AR protection filter built in with full transmission even in infrared

The all-sky camera offers a very high resolution and is particularly suitable for meteor photography.

• Sensor: 1/1.6" CMOS IMX676 with 12.6 megapixel resolution
• Sensor size: 7.1 mm x 7.1 mm - diagonal: 10.05 mm
• Very high resolution: 2.0 µm pixel size
• SONY STARVIS 2 technology - back illuminated pixel technology
• With approx. 83 % QE a high sensitivity for short exposure times
• USB 3.0 for fast image download
• Very low readout noise (from 0.56 e-)
• Already suitable for EAA due to frame rate of 31.2 fps
  12 bit ADC
• No more amplifier glow detectable
• Passive cooling with heat dissipation to prevent the sensor from heating up during long exposures
  Good suitability for meteor and other all-sky images
• Wide field lens (detachable) included in scope of delivery
• UV/IR block filter built in, thus well usable with refractors and camera lenses
• ST4-level autoguiding interface included

Die Colorkamera bietet einen großen Sensor, hohe Empfindlichkeit, Auflösung und Bildrate. Sie ist hervorragend für Planeten, aber auch für Sonne sowie Mond geeignet, und selbst für Deep Sky.

• Sensor: 1/1,2" CMOS IMX585 mit 8,29 Megapixeln Auflösung
• Sensorgröße: 6,26 mm x 11,13 mm - Diagonale: 12,84 mm
• Sehr hohe Auflösung: 3840 x 2160 Pixel mit 2,9 µm Größe
• Ca. 91 % QE - hohe Empfindlichkeit für kurze Belichtungszeiten
• Durch hohe Bildrate von 47 fps auch gut für EAA geeignet
• Full Well Kapazität 40 ke-
• Starvis 2 Technologie mit Back Illumination
• USB 3.0 für schnellen Download der Bilder
• 12 bit ADC
• Kein Verstärkerglühen (amp glow)
• Passive Kühlung mit Wärmeableitung gegen ein Erwärmen des Sensors bei Langzeitbelichtung
• Gute Eignung für Deep Sky Aufnahmen
• AR Schutzfilter eingebaut mit vollem Durchlass auch im Infraroten
• Inklusive ST4-Level Autoguidingschnittstelle