TS-Optics Mono Planetary Camera and Guiding Camera with Aptina CMOS Chip

TS-Optics Mono Planetary Camera and Guiding Camera with Aptina CMOS Chip.
High-sensitivity black-and-white planetary camera and autoguiding camera with low-noise 1.2-megapixel CMOS sensor.
♦ High-sensitivity and low-noise 1.2-MP Aptina CMOS monochrome sensor for high-resolution planetary photos.

♦ Sensor size 4.7 x 3.6 mm

♦ 3.75-µm pixel - 1280 x 960 pixel

♦ ST-4 autoguider port - interface for perfectly tracked astrophotos

♦ Software and drivers are included on a CD-ROM

♦ Up to 30 frames per second

♦ C-mount connection and 1.25" connector

♦ Comprehensive scope of delivery: camera, USB cable, ST-4 autoguider cable, 1.25" adapter with filter thread

♦ Extensive image processing software included in the scope of delivery

This camera will make you a successful planetary photographer. The sensitive and low-noise Aptina CMOS chip enables sharp and high-resolution photographs of lunar craters and planets. In addition, the integrated ST-4 autoguider port enables perfectly tracked astrophotography.

Large field of view and high resolution for lunar craters and planets
With 1.2 megapixels and 3.75 µm pixel size, you have a high-resolution planetary camera at your disposal. With up to 30 frames per second, you will be able to capture high-quality planetary videos, from which you can also conjure up crisp images with the included image processing software.

Clean tracking for long exposures - autoguiding
The large and sensitive Aptina sensor is also good for autoguiding. Simply connect the camera to the ST-4 autoguider port of your mount via the included autoguiding cable and you're ready to go.

The autoguider software is not included. The camera is suitable for PHD Guiding, Guidedog, Metaguide, Guidemaster (freeware) or AstroArt, MaxIm DL (fee required).

Link to more info and download for PHD Guiding

Link to more info and download about GuideDog Guiding

Easy mounting on the telescope
The camera can be used on any telescope with a 1.25" eyepiece adapter. You will also have no problems with focusing. If you can focus 1.25" eyepieces with the telescope, you can also focus the camera. Weighing only 70 grams, the camera weighs no more than a standard 1.25" eyepiece.

On the CD-ROM you will find a great software for image processing.
The software offers you many possibilities, it is almost an all-in-one program.

♦ Live image function
♦ Setting the exposure times
♦ Histogram function
♦ Recording function and video function
♦ Automatic dark image subtraction
♦ Timelapse recording function
♦ Image processing functions
♦ Stacking (copying many individual shots on top of each other)

Operation with Windows 10:

If you want to operate the camera under Windows 10, please click here (in English).

After that, the camera will work properly.
Sensor: CMOS Aptina AR0130CS mono
Sensor size: 4.8 x 3.6 mm
Pixel: 1.2 MP - 1280x960 pixel
Pixel size: 3.75 µm
Bit depth: 8 bit
Cooling: no active cooling
Power supply: via USB
Interfaces: USB 2.0, ST-4
autoguider: yes
Supported operating systems: Windows 7, 8, 10
Connection telescope side: 1.25" and C-mount
Distance C-mount thread to sensor: 19.5 mm
Frames per second: 28 frames at full resolution
Readout noise: 3.3 e-
Length: 66 mm
Diameter: 35 mm
Weight: 70 grams
♦ Camera
♦ C-mount and 1.25" adapter with filter thread
♦ CD-ROM with image processing software and drivers
♦ USB cable
♦ ST-4 autoguider cable