Telescope-Cameras-QHY183M Monochrome Astronomy Camera with Cooling and Back Illuminated Sensor

QHY183M – Monochrome CMOS Astronomy Camera
20 MP, Back-Illuminated, 128MB DDR Memory, Two Stage Cooling

• The QHY183M includes the 20 megapixel Sony IMX183 monochrome CMOS Exmor R sensor.

• The Exmor R is a back-illuminated sensor that retains the advantages of CMOS high-speed operation but uses back-illumination technology for super low readout noise and high quantum efficiency.

• The QHY193M offers a QE of 84% and readout noise as low as 1 electron!

• The 1″ sensor has an image array of 5544 x 3694 active pixels that are 2.4um in size for high resolution results even with smaller telescopes.

• A two-stage TEC regulated cooling system cools the sensor to -40C to -45C below ambient temperature.

• Other features include a 128MB DDR Memory Buffer for stable and reliable data transfer, a heated optical window and desiccant plug socket to help control dew and moisture, and the use of Anti-Amp Glow technology to keep CMOS amplifier glow to a minimum.

Learn more about the QHY183M Camera and its impressive features in the comprehensive video below!

QHY183M Camera Specifications

• CMOS Sensor: Sony IMX183 Back Illuminated Sensor

• Color or Monochrome: Monochrome

• Effective Pixels: 5544 x 3694

• Pixel Size: 2.4um x 2.4um

• Effective Area: 13.3mm x 8.9mm

• Shutter: Electric Rolling Shutter

• Full Well Capacity: 15,000 – 16000e

• Readout Noise: 1e@high gain, 2.7e@low gain

• Dark Current: 0.0024e-/p/s@-15C

• Frame Rate:
  • 15 FPS @ 20 MP (full resolution)
  • 25 FPS @ 4K HD Video
  • 25 FPS @ 12 MP

• ROI Support: Yes. Any Area ROI

• Exposure Time: 50us-3600sec

• AD Sample Depth: 10bit/12bit (8bit/16bit output, MSB Alignment)

• On Camera Image Buffer: Yes, 128MB DDRII Buffer

• Cooling: 2-stage TEC, Typical -40 below Ambient, Temperature Regulated

• Power: USB Powered for camera and +12V powered for TEC

• Anti Dew Control: Air Connector for removable silicon gel tube. Heat board for optic window of sealed CCD chamber

• Computer Interface: USB3.0 Super Speed

• Telescope Interface: M42/0.75 & 2inch adapter. Optional C-mount adapter

• Color Wheel Port: 4PIN QHYCFW2 socket

• Guide Port: 6PIN RJ11 Guide Port

• Optic Window: AR+AR

• Weight: 450g/15.87 ounces

• Electric Interface: 12V input with lock, USB3.0 socket, 4PIN QHYCFW, 6PIN RJ11