Astromania SGCMOS Series Telescope CMOS Camera User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Astromania
Table of Contents
Astromania SGCMOS Series Telescope CMOS Camera
Specifications
- DIMENSIONS: 2 x 6 x 8 inches
- WEIGHT: 5 ounces
- SENSOR & SIZE(MM):2M/ARO130(C); 1/3″(4.8×3.6)
- PIXEL(UM): 75 x 3.75
- G RESPONSIVITY: 5v/lux-sec; 85.3dB; 44dB
- FPS/RESOLUTION: 28@1280×960; 30@640×480
- BINNING: 1×1, 2×2
- EXPOSURE(MS): 4ms 2000ms
- SPECTRAL RANGE: 380-650nm (with IR-cut Filter), 350-1050nm(with double side AR Coating protect window)
- WHITE BALANCE: ROI White Balance/ Manual Temp Tint Adjustment/NA for Monochromatic Sensor
- COLOR TECHNIQUE: Ultra-FineTM Color Engine/NA for Color Sensor
- CAPTURE/CONTROL API: Native C/C++, C#, DirectShow, Twain
- RECORDING SYSTEM: Still Picture and Movie
- COOLING SYSTEM: Natural with High Performance Cooling Structure
- GUIDING PORT: ST4-port
Product Description
A guided CMOS camera, the Astromania SGCMOS series telescope CMOS camera has an ultra-high performance CMOS sensor as the image-picking component. The data transfer interface is USB 2.0. The auto guider may be connected simply thanks to a built-in ST4 auto guider port. It features aluminum CNC housing with a normal C-mount on the inside and a 1.25 inch interface on the outside to fit telescope eyepieces. It has a native/ASCOM/WDM driver for simple integration with astrophotography applications from third parties. The SGCMOS camera is widely applicable to astronomy (Moon, Planets as well as Galaxies, Cluster and Nebulae).
It has been carefully chosen sensor with excellent sensitivity, quick frame rate, extended exposure, and IR-Cut window protection. CNC housing made of aluminum with 1.25 “interface for telescope eyepieces and a standard C-mount for industrial lenses on the inside.
Video preview, video recording, video processing, image capture and processing, dark field correction, and raw data export are all supported by specialized astrophotography software. 1.25 “1.25” astronomical filter installation and a nosepiece for fine focusing; Native/ASCOM/WDM driver for simple integration with third-party astrophotography software.
What’s included
- Gift Box x 1
- GCMOS series USB 2.0 C-Mount Camera x 1
- High-speed USB2.0 A male to B male gold plated connectors cable x 1
- 0m guide cable x 1
- 25 inch nosepiece x 1
- CD x 1
Operating System
- Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8 (32 &64 bit) (Please contact us for the signed driver for Win 10)
- Linux/Mac OSX
PC Requirements
- CPU: Equal to Intel Core2 2.8GHz or Higher
- Memory: 2GB or More
- USB Port: USB2.0 High-speed Port
- Display: 17″ or Larger
- CD-ROM
Using the Series Telescope CMOS Camera
Use the provided USB2.0 cable to connect the telescope camera to you laptop. The camera can be connected to the telescope using the provided ST4 guide cable.
FAQs
Does it capture images of the galaxy?****
It can capture images of the galaxy.
What is the magnification of this camera?****
None. For magnification, this camera depends on your telescope and accessories.
How effective is it in deep space?****
It works best as a secondary imager rather than a primary imager.
Does it work with Windows 10?****
Yes, it works with Windows 10.
Does it function with Windows 10 and USB 3.0? Where can I get the drivers?****
The device is a USB 2.0 one. For the most part, USB 3.0 is backwards compatible. So, it ought to function. Yes to Windows 10 as well.
Does this camera require drivers for PHD2 or is it plug & play?****
Yes, it is, but for the lower 3.75 pixels, you must use the Windows WMD driver. All of the ASCOM driver’s output is of binned pixels (7.5).
How well does it work with Celestron telescopes?****
Yes, provided that the optical barrel (where you place your eyepiece for viewing) has a diameter of 1.25 inches. If it is 2″, though, you will need an adapter to make it work; however, 1.25″ is very typical among telescope manufacturers.
Will this camera function in the daytime?****
Yes, but since a neutral density filter (telescope eyepiece filter) is made for darker conditions, you might want to use it on the camera as a starting point for exposure. However, depending on what you are attaching it to, it might not be essential.
Is CCD or CMOS better for astrophotography?****
While you could certainly cherry-pick some exceptions, it is still undeniably true that CCDs are better suited for astrophotography and other low-light scientific imaging applications. The difference between how much superior CCDs are than CMOS has been gradually decreasing over time.
How do I choose a CMOS camera?****
The price of a chip increases with its size. The camera you choose should be a suitable match for the focal length after you’ve decided on your budget, with smaller pixels being a better match for short focus lengths. The best CMOS chip for short-focal-length refractors has tiny pixels.
How many megapixels do you need for astrophotography?****
The megapixel count on many older specialist astrophotography cameras is either less than one or between one or two. (A lot of other cameras also have high megapixel counts, but they can be very expensive.)
Can you attach a mirrorless camera to a telescope?****
When imaging with a telescope, astronomers frequently invest in specialized astro-cameras, however a standard digital camera can be used in their place.
Is CMOS sensor good?****
This is due to the fact that reading the pixels may be done faster than waiting for the charge transfer of a CCD. For machine vision systems, which frequently depend on real-time image processing for automation or image data analysis, this capability is crucial.
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