Omegon Camera veTEC 432 M Mono (63069)

The Omegon Pro veTEC 432 is a professional deep-sky camera designed for astrophotography with long focal lengths. Thanks to its very large pixels and thermoelectric cooling, this camera excels at capturing faint details in deep-sky objects. It is also suitable for lunar, planetary, and solar imaging.

Deep-Sky Astrophotography:
The large sensor is ideal for photographing wide nebulae, star fields, and the lunar surface. Its size is comparable to the generously sized sensors found in DSLR cameras, making it perfect for wide-field imaging.

Thermoelectric Cooling:
The built-in cooling system can reduce the sensor temperature by up to 40°C below ambient. This dramatically decreases noise caused by dark current, resulting in impressively clean images. Precise temperature control is especially useful for calibrating your astrophotos with dark frames, ensuring all calibration frames are taken at the same temperature.

Integrated USB Hub:
Two USB ports on the back of the camera help reduce cable clutter. Additional devices, such as guiding cameras, can be connected directly through this hub, so you no longer need a separate cable for every device.

Flexible Adaptation:
With a T2 thread and a short back focus of only 17.5mm, the camera can be adapted to almost any astrophotography setup. The included 2" nosepiece adapter allows you to connect the camera as easily as any 2" eyepiece.

Sturdy Carrying Case:
A robust case with custom foam inlay is included, providing safe transport and storage for your valuable camera.

High-Speed Planetary, Lunar, and Solar Imaging:
Capture fine details like the shadows of Jupiter’s moons, Saturn’s ring divisions, lunar mountain ranges, or solar prominences. High frame rates freeze atmospheric turbulence, making “lucky imaging” easy. The camera’s advanced electronics and USB 3.0 bandwidth support this technique. The Omegon AstroPhotoCapture software includes a Region-Of-Interest feature, which optimizes frame rates by reading only the relevant part of the sensor.

Sensor Protection and Transmission:
A filter window protects the sensor chamber from dust and humidity. Color camera models include an infrared-blocking filter to ensure accurate color representation. Mono models feature an anti-reflection window that is transparent from ultraviolet to infrared, allowing you to use your own filters for advanced imaging and photometric applications.

Software Compatibility:
Omegon Pro cameras are compatible with a wide range of astrophotography software via ASCOM and INDI interfaces. Native support is also being added for programs like PHD2 and N.I.N.A.

Included in the box:

• Camera

• T2 to 2" adapter

• USB 3.0 cable

• 12V 3A power supply (EU plug)

• Sturdy carrying case

• Desiccant plug

Specifications

• Sensor type: CMOS Chip (Sony IMX432)

• Sensor size: 14.1 x 9.9 mm

• Chip diagonal: 17.6 mm

• Pixel size: 9 μm

• Photo resolution: 1600 x 1100 pixels

• Megapixels: 1.7 MP

• Bit depth: 12 bit

• Maximum frame rate: 94 fps (at full resolution)

• Color camera: No

• Active cooling: Yes

• Maximum cooling below ambient: -30°C

• Power supply: 12V (3A)

• Interfaces: USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 Hub

• Autoguider: No

• Supported operating systems: Windows 7/8/10, Linux (INDI)

• Telescope connection: 2"

• Filter thread: Yes (2")

• Flange focal distance: 17.5 mm

• Software: Downloadable

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

• Digital binning: 2x2, 3x3, 4x4

• Buffer memory: 512 MB DDR3 RAM

• Shutter: Global shutter

• Filter wheel: No

• Transport case: Yes

• Other contents: USB cable

• Additional telescope connection: T2 (M42 x 0.75)

• Power pack: Yes

• Series: veTEC

• Length: 104 mm

• Diameter: 84 mm

• Weight: 540 g

• Outer material: Aluminum

• Color: Bronze

Areas of application

• Autoguider: Yes

• Moon and planets: Yes

• Nebulae and galaxies: Yes

• AllSky, meteors: No