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The QHY5L-II Mono Camera is a QHY CMOS camera for auto-guiding which can also be used for planetary imaging applications.
Unlike older CMOS technologies the QHY5L-II has no fixed pattern noise, and there’s no random horizontal noise.
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The QHY5L-II Colour is an advanced CMOS camera used for Planetary imaging applications, which can also be used for Auto-Guiding and basic Deep Sky imaging as well as Video Astronomy (Electronic Observing) with the software provided.
Camera has a native CS mount to accept modern CCTV lenses without the need of additional adapters.
Price includes 2 year Warranty, IR block filter (built-in), Mini CD with Drivers & Software plus Free Shipping to the UK!
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PoleMaster for HEQ5 / Sirius EQ-G
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
Images are visible when you join the Forum.Fits all versions of the HEQ5, as well as the Orion Sirius mount.
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The QHY5-II Mono camera is all you need for basic guiding and planetary imaging and has reduced banding compared to the original QHY5. Low weight, compact size and economic pricing makes the QHY5-II Mono the ideal guide camera with useful planetary imaging capabilities.
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PoleMaster for AVX / CG-5
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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The QHY5P-II Colour is a 5 mega pixel high resolution Colour Planetary camera with high QE, using the advanced MT9P006 Colour sensor. Pixel size is a tiny 2.2um, resulting in high magnification without a Barlow lens.
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The Watec 902H2 ULTIMATE (1/2″ format) is one of the newest and most sensitive monochrome camera offered by Watec.
“THE” camera for basic meteor, occultation and lunar impact study!Sale! -
An Excellent Introduction to Colour Imaging!
The QHY8L is a compact and light weight one shot colour APS size CCD camera at a similar price to many DSLRs.
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QHY163M Mono – Cooled USB3.0 Planetary / Deep Sky ColdMOS camera4/3inch, 16mega pixel CMOS sensor camera, available in both Mono and colour versions. USB3.0 interface, 23FPS@16mega pixel full resolution output and 30FPS@4K HD video output.The QHY163M has very low readout noise, an 8/12bit ADC and two stage cooling (typical delta T 40 below ambient). A sealed sensor chamber and optical window heater prevent dew formation.Sale!
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PoleMaster for IEQ30 / IEQ45
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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The Lodestar x2 Mono is an upgraded version of the very popular Lodestar autoguider.
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PoleMaster for EQ8
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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QHY10 is a compact and light weight one shot colour APS size CCD
With Super HAD technology, a peltier cooling system and active cooling dark noise is extremely low.
The 6.05um*6.05um pixel size is ideal for high resolution and high sensitivity Deep Sky imaging.
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PoleMaster for MESU 200
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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We proudly announce the QHY miniCAM5F, an evolution of the miniCAM5S, with a built-in 9 position motorised filter wheel and LRGB filter set.
Enhanced with long exposure capability and cools -38ºC below ambient whilst based on the same 1.2 megapixel 1/3” sensor used in the highly sensitive QHY5L-II.
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QHY163M Mono – Cooled USB3.0 Planetary / Deep Sky ColdMOS camera4/3inch, 16mega pixel CMOS sensor camera, available in both Mono and colour versions. USB3.0 interface, 23FPS@16mega pixel full resolution output and 30FPS@4K HD video output.The QHY163M has very low readout noise, an 8/12bit ADC and two stage cooling (typical delta T 40 below ambient). A sealed sensor chamber and optical window heater prevent dew formation.Sale!
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Finally a new Watec entrant in the serious Astro-Video market… The Watec 910HX / RC Mono Camera!
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QHY183C … 20mega pixel Back illumination cooled colour COLDMOS Camera
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The QHY5-III 178 Mono has the highest resolution in the new QHY5 III series CMOS USB3.0 cameras
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Starlight Xpress Ultrastar Mono is an advanced version of the ‘Superstar’ guide camera and has a similar resolution of 1392 x 1040 pixels. The sensor has 70% more area and QE is greater, at around 75% peak. These characteristics give the Ultrastar excellent performance as both a guide camera and an imaging camera, it’s also well suited to ‘Live Viewing’ with a greater FOV than the Lodestar x2. Price includes shipping to UK.
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The QHY5P-II Mono is a 5 mega pixel high resolution Mono Planetary camera with high QE, using the advanced MT9P031 mono sensor.
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PoleMaster for Losmandy G11 / GM8
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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G-11 / GM8 PoleMaster (includes adapter)
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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QHY5-III 174 Mono is the first in the new QHY5-III series CMOS USB3.0 cameras. The camera is designed to be an excellent Planetary, Lunar and Solar and meteor capture video camera.
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PoleMaster for CEM60
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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PoleMaster for AZEQ5
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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The Starlight Xpress Ultrastar Colour camera is an advanced version of the ‘Superstar’ guide camera and have a similar resolution of 1392 x 1040 pixels.
However, the CCD chip has 70% more area and the QE is considerably greater, at around 75% peak.
These characteristics give the Ultrastar an excellent performance as both a guide camera and an imaging camera, which is especially well suited to ‘Live Viewing’ mode.
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QHY163C Colour – Cooled USB3.0 Planetary / Deep Sky ColdMOS camera4/3inch, 16mega pixel CMOS sensor camera, available in both Mono and Colour versions. USB3.0 interface, 23FPS@16mega pixel full resolution output and 30FPS@4K HD video output.The QHY163 has very low readout noise, an 8/12bit ADC and two stage cooling (typical delta T 40 below ambient). A sealed sensor chamber and optical window heater prevent dew formation.
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A fantastic camera from QHY, available in the following options…
- Mono Camera Only
- Bundled with the 5 x 36mm unmounted filter wheel CFW2-S
- Bundled with the 5 x 2″ filter wheel CFW2-M
- Bundled with the 7 x 36mm unmounted filter wheel CFW2-M
Uses the Kodak KAF-8300 8.6 mega pixel chip.
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PoleMaster for Star Adventurer
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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The QHY5-III 174 is the first in the new QHY5-III series CMOS USB3.0 cameras. The camera is designed to be an excellent Planetary, Lunar and Solar and meteor capture video camera. With a 50mmF1.4 C-mount lens it can reach stars of up to mag 8 or 9 at 30FPS (33ms exposure) live video recording. This high sensitivity with HD resolution will push video astronomy to new heights.
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Polemaster for CEM25 / ZEQ25 / iEQ25
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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QHY miniCAM5S Mono – Cooled CMOS Camera with Guide Port.
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The QHY5L II Premium Package for Mono and Colour Cameras contains…
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QHY168C — 16MP APS-C Cooled Colour CMOS
Ask about latest price and lead time.
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PoleMaster for Takahashi EM-11 / EM-200
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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The QHY5R-II Colour Guide and Planetary Camera is the modern incarnation of the Philips SPC900NC / ToUcam with great performance and sensitivity!
A quick look at capabilities of QHY5R-II colour planetary and guide camera
Makes a perfect partner for the QHY MiniGuideScope
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This is the colour equivalent of the Mintron 22S85HC-EX-R with a 1/2″ colour EXview CCD.
This is one of the most sensitive colour AstroVideo cameras available today.
It can switch, either automatically or manually, between Colour and Monochrome modes to get the best views of particular objects.
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This is the colour version of the Mintron 12V6HC-EX with a 1/2″ colour EXview CCD.
Colour cameras are not as sensitive as their Mono equivalents, so I recommend them for larger faster scopes and brighter deep sky objects.
However performance can always be enhanced by stacking frames and processing the resultant image.
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QHY168C — 16MP APS-C Cooled Color CMOS
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The Revolution Imager R2 fits any standard 1.25″ focuser and lets you see much fainter objects than the human eye ever could. This is a complete stand alone system, with 7″ colour monitor, imager, rechargeable Li Ion battery, 1.25″ adapter, .5X reducer and more. Unlock the Universe!
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The NEW ZWO ASI120MC is an excellent choice for an affordable planetary camera or deep sky one shot colour camera for those who has just started in astro photography, but cannot spend a fortune on a specialist astro photography camera or want to replace a modified webcam or a cheaper planetary imager. This NEW version also comes with an ST4 AUTOGUIDER PORT so you may now use it both for imaging or guiding!
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An Excellent Introduction to Colour Imaging!
The QHY8L is a compact and light weight one shot colour APS size CCD camera at a similar price to many DSLRs.
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PoleMaster for UNC
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryThis adapter can be used to mount the PoleMaster on any 1/4″- 20 UNC (universal) thread, handy for DIY installations
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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PoleMaster for Vixen GP / GPD Series
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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The QHY5-III 290C uses a SONY STARVIS Exmor R back illuminated CMOS sensor. The Starvis sensor means you can see very dim stars in real time video. The 2.9um pixel size is also idea for planetary imaging.
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The Lodestar x2 Colour is an upgraded version of the very popular Lodestar autoguider.
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The QHY21, QHY22 and QHY23 cameras feature Sony’s latest high sensitivity ExviewII CCD sensors: ICX674, ICX694 and ICX814.
These sensors has very high QE (close to 80%) and very low thermal noise.
With dual stage TEC cooling technology these cameras can achieve temperatures 45C below ambient. By comparison with the competition, the 10 to 15C of extra cooling helps ensure great results, even on hot summer nights!
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Finally a new Watec entrant in the serious AstroVideo market… The Watec 910HX / RC Mono Camera PC Kit!
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Finally a new Watec entrant in the serious Astro-Video market… The Watec 910HX / RC Mono Camera Kit!
Sporting the latest Sony 1/2″ EXview HAD CCD II Mono sensor this camera is highly sensitive and is now the weapon of choice for amateurs specialising in Occultation and Meteor work.
Kit includes…
- Watec 910HX / RC Mono Camera
- mains PSU
- video cable
- 1.25″ adapter
We stock only the newest version of this camera, with the latest x2 sensor
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QHY IMGOH Mono – Cooled Deep Sky, Planetary and Guide camera!
The IMG0H is a versatile new camera using the latest SONY EXview ICX618AL CCD sensor and a 14bit high speed AD converter.
The IMG0H has high QE (almost 70%) making it a very sensitive guide and planetary camera.
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The QHY6 is a cooled 16 bit camera with a sensitive 1/3″ Mono EXview CCD that offers excellent guiding performance and deep sky imaging. It can be used without external power, for guiding, or with a 12 volt supply for cooled long exposure imaging. It has an ST4 port.
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The QHY5-III 178 Mono has the highest resolution in the new QHY5 III series CMOS USB3.0 cameras
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The NEW ZWO ASI120MM is an excellent choice for an affordable planetary and deep sky camera for those who has just started in astro photography, but cannot spend a fortune on a specialist astro photography camera or want to replace a modified webcam or a cheaper planetary imager.
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Starlight Xpress Ultrastar Mono is an advanced version of the ‘Superstar’ guide camera and has a similar resolution of 1392 x 1040 pixels. The sensor has 70% more area and QE is greater, at around 75% peak. These characteristics give the Ultrastar excellent performance as both a guide camera and an imaging camera, it’s also well suited to ‘Live Viewing’ with a greater FOV than the Lodestar x2. Price includes shipping to EU.
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The ZWO ASI224MC comes with an exciting 1/3″ and 1.2M pixels IMX224 sensor that features SONY Exmor and NIR Technology resulting in extremely low read noise (1.5 e) and high sensitivity, especially in the near IR range. See separate listing for UK sales.
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The Watec 902H2 ULTIMATE (1/2″ format) is the newest and lowest light gather monochrome camera offered by Watec.
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QHY163C Shipped to EU
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The QHY10 is a compact and light weight one shot colour APS size CCD camera.
With Super HAD technology, a peltier cooling system and active cooling. dark noise is extremely low.
The 6.05um*6.05um pixel size is ideal for high resolution and high sensitivity deep sky imaging.
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PoleMaster for Vixen SX Series (except SXP)
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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PoleMaster for SmartEQ (Pro)
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
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This is the colour version of the Mintron 12V6HC-EX with a 1/2″ colour EXview CCD.
Colour cameras are not as sensitive as their Mono equivalents, so I recommend them for larger faster scopes and brighter deep sky objects.
However performance can always be enhanced by stacking frames and processing the resultant image.
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The QHY6 is a cooled 16 bit camera with a sensitive 1/3″ Mono EXview CCD that offers excellent guiding performance and deep sky imaging. It can be used without external power, for guiding, or with a 12 volt supply for cooled long exposure imaging. It has an ST4 port.
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The 12V6HC-EX has a 1/2″ highly sensitive Sony EXview Mono CCD and accumulates light for up to two and a half seconds outputting an apparently continuous signal.
All controls are on the back of the camera and can be accessed remotely, from a PC, using our cable (see accessories sub-menu below).
The controls cover a wide range of shutter speeds, with digital zoom, negative image, and image flipping and masking.
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The QHY5-III 290 Mono uses a SONY STARVIS Exmor R back illuminated CMOS sensor. The Starvis sensor allows you to “see” very dim stars in real time video. The QHY5-III 290 can capture mag 9 stars when connected to a 50mm F1.4 C-mount lens. Compared with the IMX236 sensor it has twice the sensitivity to visible light and more than three times in the near infrared.
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The QHY21, QHY22 and QHY23 cameras feature Sony’s latest high sensitivity ExviewII CCD sensors: ICX674, ICX694 and ICX814.
These sensors has very high QE (close to 80%) and very low thermal noise.
The QHY22 can be supplied as a package with QHY Filter Wheel and filters.
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QHY12 is a compact and light weight one shot APS size CCD camera.
With Super HAD technology and its two stage cooling system and the active cooling fan the dark noise of QHY12 is extremely low.
The 5.12um*5.12um pixel size is idea for very high resolution deep sky imaging.
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The IMG132E is a high performance CMOS camera for planetary imaging applications.
It uses Sony’s Exmor CMOS sensor which gives clear and noise free images.
Unlike older CMOS technologies, the IMG132E has no visible fixed pattern noise such as vertical lines.
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The 12V6HC-EX mono camera has a 1/2″ highly sensitive Sony EXview Mono CCD and accumulates light for up to two and a half seconds outputting an apparently continuous signal.
All controls are on the back of the camera and can be accessed remotely, from a PC, using our cable (see accessories sub-menu below).
The controls cover a wide range of shutter speeds, with digital zoom, negative image, and image flipping and masking.
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Complete kit contains:
- Latest enhanced Mintron 12V6HC-EX CCD observing camera
- 12v regulated mains supply
- Video cable (BNC – Phono)
- 1.25″ telescope adapter with filter threads and dust cap
- USB2 Video Capture Device
- 5m PC Control Cable
- Software
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The NEW ZWO ASI120MC is an excellent choice for an affordable planetary camera or deep sky one shot colour camera for those who has just started in astro photography, but cannot spend a fortune on a specialist astro photography camera or want to replace a modified webcam or a cheaper planetary imager. This NEW version also comes with an ST4 AUTOGUIDER PORT so you may now use it both for imaging or guiding!
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The QHY11 Colour is a compact full frame 36*24mm cooled CCD camera.
It uses the TrueSense KAI11002 CCD sensor and offers a big image circle.
11 mega pixels with 9 um pixels offers very sharp stars and a wide FOV.
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The QHY11 Mono is a small full frame size 36*24mm cooled CCD camera.
It uses the TrueSense KAI11002 CCD sensor and offers a big image circle.
The 11mega pixels and 9um pixel size offer you very sharp star and wide FOV area in many telescopes.
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The Revolution Imager R2 fits any standard 1.25″ focuser and lets you see much fainter objects than the human eye ever could. This is a complete stand alone system, with 7″ colour monitor, imager, rechargeable Li Ion battery, 1.25″ adapter, .5X reducer and more. Unlock the Universe!
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The QHY5-III 290C uses a SONY STARVIS Exmor R back illuminated CMOS sensor. The Starvis sensor means you can see very dim stars in real time video. The 2.9um pixel size is also idea for planetary imaging.
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The QHY5R-II Colour Guide and Planetary Camera is the modern incarnation of the Philips SPC900NC / ToUcam with great performance and sensitivity!
A quick look at capabilities of QHY5R-II colour planetary and guide camera
Makes a perfect partner for the QHY MiniGuideScope
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The ZWO ASI224MC comes with an exciting 1/3″ and 1.2M pixels IMX224 sensor that features SONY Exmor and NIR Technology resulting in extremely low read noise (1.5 e) and high sensitivity, especially in the near IR range. Free delivery to UK, see separate listing for EU sales.
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The QHY5-III 290 Mono uses a SONY STARVIS Exmor R back illuminated CMOS sensor. The Starvis sensor allows you to “see” very dim stars in real time video. The QHY5-III 290 can capture mag 9 stars when connected to a 50mm F1.4 C-mount lens. Compared with the IMX236 sensor it has twice the sensitivity to visible light and more than three times in the near infrared.
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The QHY5-III 290 Mono uses a SONY STARVIS Exmor R back illuminated CMOS sensor. The Starvis sensor allows you to “see” very dim stars in real time video. The QHY5-III 290 can capture mag 9 stars when connected to a 50mm F1.4 C-mount lens. Compared with the IMX236 sensor it has twice the sensitivity to visible light and more than three times in the near infrared.
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QHY miniCAM5S Colour – Cooled CMOS Camera with Guide Port.
The miniCAM5S is a premium multi-purpose camera, capable of Deep Sky and Planetary imaging, as well as guiding.
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This monochrome camera from The Imaging Source is supplied with the very sensitive Sony CCD ICX205AL sensor.
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The QHY11 Mono is a small full frame size 36*24mm cooled CCD camera.
It uses the TrueSense KAI11002 CCD sensor and offers a big image circle.
The 11mega pixels and 9um pixel size offer you very sharp star and wide FOV area in many telescopes.
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The QHY21, QHY22 and QHY23 cameras feature Sony’s latest high sensitivity ExviewII CCD sensors: ICX674, ICX694 and ICX814.
These sensors has very high QE (close to 80%) and very low thermal noise.
With dual stage TEC cooling technology these cameras can achieve temperatures 45C below ambient. By comparison with the competition, the 10 to 15C of extra cooling helps ensure great results, even on hot summer nights!
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The Mintron 22S85HC-EX is in many ways a simplified version of the 12V6HC-EX.
The camera body is smaller, lighter and lacks the SVideo and PC ports of its bigger brother.
A useful enhancement is the ability to expose for twice as long, i.e. 5 seconds.
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This camera has a 1/3″ CCD and the body is smaller and lighter than the 12V6HC-EX.
It lacks the SVideo and PC ports of its bigger brother but a useful enhancement is the ability to expose for twice as long i.e. 5 seconds.
It’s very well suited to portable viewing, and makes an excellent guider when used with a PC capture device.
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Mintron 12V6HC-EX Mono Camera & Standard Kit contains:
- Latest enhanced Mintron 12V6HC-EX CCD observing camera
- 12v regulated mains supply
- Video cable (BNC – Phono)
- 1.25″ telescope adapter with filter threads and dust cap
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QHY IMGOH Colour – Cooled Deep Sky, Planetary and Guide camera!
The IMG0H is a versatile new camera using the latest SONY EXview ICX618AL CCD sensor and a 14bit high speed AD converter.
The IMG0H has high QE (almost 70%) making it a sensitive guide and planetary camera. With it’s inbuilt cooling, the IMG0H can also be used for deep sky imaging, especially for smaller objects like planetary nebula and smaller galaxies.
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