Omegon Camera veTEC 455 M Mono (68723)

The Omegon Pro veTEC 455 M and Omegon Pro veTEC 455 C are high-end astrophotography cameras equipped with a full-frame sensor, offering exceptional performance for both professional and advanced amateur astronomers.

Key features:

• High-performance full-frame sensor (Sony IMX455)

• Pixel size: 3.8 µm

• High quantum efficiency (approximately 80%)

• Low readout noise (around 1.5e-)

• High full-well capacity: 50,000e- (HCG) / 100,000e- (LCG)

• 16-bit ADC for superior dynamic range

• Zero amplifier glow for clean images

• Available as either a color or mono camera

Professional Deep-Sky Astrophotography:
The large sensor is ideal for capturing wide nebulae, star fields, and the lunar surface. Its size is comparable to sensors found in DSLR cameras, making it perfect for wide-field imaging and high-resolution deep-sky work.

Thermoelectric Cooling:
The advanced cooling system can reduce the sensor temperature by up to 35°C below ambient, nearly eliminating noise from dark current. This precise temperature control is especially valuable for calibrating your astrophotos with dark frames, ensuring all frames are taken at the same temperature for impressively clean final images.

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:
The camera can be adapted to nearly any astrophotography setup, thanks to a T2 thread and a short back focus of only 17.5mm. The included 2" nosepiece adapter allows you to connect the camera just like 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 such as 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, optimizing 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

• USB 3.0 cable

• 12V 3A power supply (EU plug)

• Sturdy carrying case

• Desiccant plug

• M48 / 2" adapter

• M48 extension (for 55mm backfocus)

• T2 adapter ring

Specifications

• Sensor type: CMOS Chip (Sony IMX455)

• Sensor size: 24 x 36 mm (Full Frame)

• Chip diagonal: 43.3 mm

• Pixel size: 3.76 µm

• Photo resolution: 9568 x 6380 pixels

• Megapixels: 61 MP

• Bit depth: 16 bit

• Maximum frame rate: 6 fps (at full resolution)

• Color camera: No (mono version), Yes (color version)

• Active cooling: Yes

• Maximum cooling below ambient: -35°C

• Power supply: 12V (3A)

• Interfaces: USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 Hub

• Autoguider: No

• Supported operating systems: Windows 10/11, Linux (INDI)

• Telescope connection: M54

• Filter thread: Yes (2")

• Flange focal distance: 17.5 mm

• Software: Downloadable

• Digital binning: 2x2, 3x3, 4x4

• Buffer memory: 512 MB DDR3 RAM

• Shutter: Rolling shutter

• Filter wheel: No

• Transport case: Yes

• Power pack: Yes

• Cable: USB

• Series: veTEC

• Length: 103 mm

• Diameter: 89 mm

• Weight: 718 g

• Outer material: Aluminum

• Color: Bronze

Areas of application

• Autoguider: Yes

• Moon and planets: Yes

• Nebulae and galaxies: Yes

• AllSky, meteors: No