Explore Scientific Camera Deep Sky 7.1MP Color (63988)

This deep sky astro-camera offers a complete package for creating high-quality astronomical photos and videos. The user-friendly camera captures galaxies, star clusters, the Moon, and planets in high definition with low sensor noise. Its fast USB 3.0 interface allows for quick image transfer within seconds.

Camera Attachment
You can attach the camera to your telescope's drawtube using the internal T2 thread (M42, 0.75mm) or connect it using the supplied 2" plug-in adapter, which includes a filter thread.

Important Setup Tip
Install the supplied camera drivers and EXPLORE Capture software before connecting the camera to your computer.

EXPLORE Capture Software
The included software offers basic functions for capturing images and videos, as well as special features for post-processing and camera setup. These include:

• Live image display

• Exposure settings

• White balance

• Dark image capture

• Stacking

• Timelapse recordings

• And more, all individually configurable

This sophisticated software makes the camera ideal for beginners in astrophotography, allowing for good results without extensive prior knowledge. As you gain experience, you can adjust settings to meet your specific requirements. An ASCOM driver is also included.

CMOS Sensor and Cooling System
The camera features a highly-sensitive, low-noise CMOS sensor that can be cooled to around 40°C below ambient temperature using two-stage thermoelectric cooling. Compared to normal DSLR cameras, this ensures very low noise and fewer hot pixels, resulting in sharper, brighter images with more usable information. The controlled temperature settings allow for reproducible dark frame creation.

Additional Features

• Built-in USB hub with two USB 2.0 ports for connecting an autoguider camera or motorized focuser

• Sturdy carrying case included

Visual Fields
The camera provides various visual fields depending on the focal length, ranging from 124' x 85' (2.1 x 1.4 degrees) at 400mm to 25' x 17' (0.4 x 0.3 degrees) at 2000mm.

Specifications

• Sensor: CMOS Chip (Sony Exmor IMX428)

• Chip size: 14.4 x 9.9 mm (17.6 mm diagonal)

• Resolution: 7.1 Megapixels (3200 x 2200 pixels)

• Pixel size: 4.5 µm

• Bit depth: 12-bit

• Exposure time: 150 µs to 60 minutes

• Interface: USB 3.0

• Telescope connection: 2"

• Color camera: Yes

• Active cooling: Yes (up to 40°C below room temperature)

• Operating temperature: -10°C to +50°C

• Shutter type: Global Shutter

• Supported OS: Windows 7, 8, 10

• Power supply: 12V, 3A

• Dimensions: 80mm diameter, 102mm height

• Weight: 530g

This camera is suitable for capturing nebulae and galaxies, offering features for both novice and experienced astrophotographers. It comes with a power pack, USB hub, and transport case, making it a comprehensive solution for deep sky imaging.