With ST4 autoguiding function and short exposure times, i.e. for celestial objects such as the Moon, planets or star clusters. For Astrophotography with long exposure times, low-light deep sky objects such as galaxies and gas nebulae, we recommend the
BRESSER Full HD Deep Sky Camera (Art. No. 4959050) instead, with even higher resolution and sensor sensitivity.
Equipped with the new high-sensitivity SONY IMX225 CMOS color sensor, the
BRESSER HD Lunar and Planetary Camera HD delivers stunning image results with
very short exposure times, even with simple telescope equipment. In addition, this ultra-modern camera
can also be used as an autoguider, e.g. for active tracking of the main imaging device with reflex camera or CCD astrocamera.
A universal color CMOS camera that delivers razor-sharp lunar and planetary images, in particular.
The particularly low noise level of this
new generation of SONY chips guarantees exceptionally high brightness and requires no cooling. Thanks to the high native
pixel resolution
of 1280x980, in conjunction with suitable telescopes, it makes it possible to obtain not only very beautiful images of the moon, but also detailed planetary images.
The ToupSky pro software included in the scope of delivery offers not only the basic functions required
for image and video recording, but also many useful special functions for image post-processing and Guider configuration. Functions such as live image display, exposure settings, white balance, dark image capture, stacking, time-lapse recordings and much more can be individually configured. Its
sophisticated software makes it easy to get started in astrophotography.
With its automatic settings, you can produce absolutely presentable results without much prior knowledge. If you prefer, simply switch off the automatic settings and gradually experiment with the individual professional settings.
Connect the camera directly to the ST4 connector of your telescope mount and you have fully automatic tracking control. This allows for long exposures of several minutes without the stars producing unwanted line marks due to the timing fluctuations always present in a telescope mount. Also included with the camera is the corresponding ST-4 connecting cable Thanks to the
camera's high light sensitivity, you will always find a suitable guide star
even with very short exposure times. For connection to guide tubes or off-axis guides, the camera has a 1.25'' plug-in sleeve, a 1.25'' filter thread (M28.5x0.6) and a C-mount thread (1 ''x1/32'').
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This is not a stand-alone camera. You always need a computer with Windows 10 / 11 to take pictures and for autoguiding.
Autoguiding software is not included. You can use PHD Guiding, GuideDog, Metaguide, Guidemaster or AstroArt, MaxIM DL (fee) for free
DOWNLOAD PHD2-Guiding: https://openphdguiding.org/
DOWNLOAD GuideDog: https://barkosoftware.com/GuideDog/index.html
DOWNLOAD latest software and camera drivers: https://www.touptek.com/download/showdownload.php?lang=en&id=2
SPECIFICATIONS
- Camera type: BRESSER / Touptek GPCMOS01200KPF color
- SONY IMX2925 CMOS color sensor
- Image and video size: Full HD 1280 x 960 pixels (video 30-54,4 FPS)
- Native sensor pixel size: 1280 x 960 pixels
- Exposure time 1-3 102ms to 16min
- Binning: Yes 1x1 and 2x2
- Megapixel: 1.2 MP
- Sensor size in mm: 4.8 x 3.6
- Pixel size: 3.75 µm x 3.75 µm
- Bit depth: 8/12 switchable
- Autoguiding compatible with ST-4: YES
- CNC milled aluminum housing
- Protective strap on the camera housing
- Camera tube diameter: 1.25 inches (31.7 mm)
- Camera connection thread: C-mount + 1.25'' filter thread
- Computer interface: USB 2.0
- C-mount extension tube with 1.25 inch filter thread included
- No IR cut filter installed
- WINDOWS 10 + 11 operating system
- ASCOM and WDM driver included
Field of view for different focal lengths in mm (given in arcminutes)
- 400 mm - 41.2'x 30.9' (41.2' x 30.9')
- 500 mm - 33'x 24.7' (33'x 24.7')
- 600 mm - 27.5' x 20.6' (27.5' x 20.6')
- 700 mm - 23.5'x 17.7' (23.5' x 17.7')
- 800 mm - 20.6'x 15.4' (8.5' x 15.4')
- 900 mm - 18.3'x 13.7' (1.3' x 13.7')
- 1000 mm - 16.5'x 12.4' (16.5' x 12.4')
- 1250 mm - 13.2'x 9.9' (1250 mm - 13.2'x 9.9')
- 1500 mm - 11' x 8,2' x 8,2
- 1750 mm - 9,4'x 7,1' - 1750 mm - 9,4' x 7,1
- 2000 mm - 8.2' x 6.2' - 8.2' x 6.2
DELIVERY DELIVERY
- HD camera
- C-mount adapter
- USB 2.0 connection cable for PC with a length of 180cm
- Interface cable for ST-4 autoguider port with a length of 150cm
- Dust cover for the camera tube
- Software CD
