Saturn-C SQR - 9MP/43FPS color planetary camera

Saturn-C SQR: High-Performance Planetary Camera

The Saturn-C SQR, developed by Player One Astronomy, is a high-performance planetary color camera featuring a Sony IMX533 CMOS sensor.

Key features

• Sony IMX533 CMOS sensor :
• 1" square format
• 9-megapixel resolution (3008 x 3008 pixels)
• Pixel size 3.76 µm
• 16 mm diagonal
• Full Well depth: 73 ke, 1.5 times greater than standard IMX533
• Frame rate: 43 FPS in RAW8 mode
• Bayer matrix: RGGB

Technological highlights

• STARVIS 2 technology from Sony
• Shutter : Electronic progressive
• Exposure range : From 32 µs to 2000 s
• Playback noise : Between 4.46 and 1.0 e-
• Quantum efficiency (QE): Approx. 80%
• ADC : 14 bits

Applications

• Lunar imaging
• Solar observation
• Astronomical mosaics
• Planetary imaging

With its innovative hexagonal design and unique square sensor, the Saturn-C SQR is an essential tool for demanding astrophotographers.