Omegon Camera veLOX 178 M Mono

Meet the Omegon Pro veLOX 178, a high-speed camera meticulously crafted for professional planetary, lunar, and solar astrophotography. With the largest sensor and smallest pixels in its veLOX series, it doubles as the ultimate autoguider, ensuring high precision with a wide array of guide stars always in view.

Elevate Your Astrophotography Experience: Unveil the mysteries of our solar system with unparalleled clarity, capturing the intricate shadows of Jupiter's moons, Saturn's ring separations, detailed lunar mountain ranges, and captivating solar prominences. Achieve this with a high framerate that freezes atmospheric turbulences, or "seeing," allowing for the revelation of details that are typically obscured. This 'lucky imaging' technique is effortlessly facilitated by sophisticated electronics and the high bandwidth of the camera's USB 3.0. Maximize performance with the Region-Of-Interest feature of the included Omegon AstroPhotoCapture software, optimizing framerate by targeting specific regions of interest on the sensor.

Seamless Deep-Sky Exploration: Embark on a journey through the cosmos with ease, as the high sensitivity of the modern CMOS chip within the Omegon Pro veLOX 178 simplifies the imaging of nebulas and galaxies. Capture elusive faint objects with remarkable ease, showcasing details imperceptible through visual astronomy alone, thanks to the chip's high quantum efficiency and minimal read noise.

Precision Autoguiding: Navigate the celestial sphere with confidence, as the Omegon Pro veLOX 178 ensures reliable autoguiding in any setting. Its high-sensitivity CMOS sensor guarantees a plethora of guide stars, enabling precise tracking corrections with short exposure times and high guiding frequencies. Native compatibility with PHD2 and an inbuilt ST4 Guide-Port make it the go-to camera for all autoguiding needs.

Functional Design for Seamless Integration: Crafted from durable anodized aluminum, the camera's ergonomic design mirrors that of a 1.25" eyepiece, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of telescopes. Featuring C- & CS-Mount threads, or a standard 1.25" filter thread via an adapter, it facilitates seamless attachment of various accessories, from CCTV lenses to astronomical filters.

Enhanced Transmission for Superior Imaging: Safeguarding the sensor chamber from external elements, a filter window ensures optimal image quality. Omegon Pro color cameras come equipped with an infrared-blocking filter, essential for accurate color reproduction. Meanwhile, mono cameras feature an anti-reflection window, enabling unrestricted customization of transmission curves, crucial for advanced imaging and photometric applications.

Broad Compatibility and Versatility: The Omegon Pro veLOX 178 seamlessly integrates with a wide range of astrophotography software through common interfaces such as ASCOM and INDI. Additionally, native compatibility with leading programs like PHD2 and N.I.N.A. ensures a seamless workflow, empowering you to unleash your creativity effortlessly.

Package Contents:

• Camera
• Nosepiece adapter
• USB Cable
• ST4 Cable

Specifications:

Sensor Type: CMOS Chip (Sony IMX178)

Sensor Size: 7.4 x 4.9 mm

Sensor Diagonal: 8.9 mm

Pixel Size: 2.4

Resolution: 3096 x 2080 pixels

Megapixel: 6.4

Bit Depth: 14 bits

Frame Rate: 59 fps (at full resolution)

Color Camera: No

Active Cooling: No

Power Supply: USB

Interfaces: USB 3.0, ST4

Autoguider: Yes

Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7/8/10, Linux (INDI)

Telescope Connection: 1.25"

Filter Thread: Yes (1.25")

Flange Focal Distance: 12.5 mm

Operating Temperature: -10°C to +50°C

Binning: 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 (Digital)

Shutter: Rolling Shutter

Series: veLOX

Length: 71 mm

Diameter: 41 mm

Weight: 90 g

Outer Material: Aluminum

Color: Bronze

Type: Astronomical Camera

Area of Application: Autoguiding, Moon & Planets, Nebulae & Galaxies