Sedna-M - 1.2MP/60FPS monochrome guiding and planetary camera

Sedna-M: Versatile Monochrome Camera for Autoguiding and Planetary Imaging

Visit Sedna-Mdeveloped by Player One Astronomy, is a versatile monochrome camera for autoguiding and planetary imaging, part of the "Dwarf Planet" series.

Key features

• Sony IMX178 CMOS sensor :
• Format: 1/1.8"
• Resolution: 6.4 megapixels (3096 x 2078 pixels)
• Pixel size : 2.4 µm
• Diagonal : 9 mm
• Full Well depth : 15 ke
• Maximum speed : 60 FPS in RAW8 mode (10-bit)

Technological highlights

• DPS (Dead Pixel Suppression) technology :
  • Analyzes dark images
  • Automatically corrects defective pixels by assigning a median value
• HCG (High Conversion Gain) mode :
  • Automatically activated at gain > 30
  • Significantly reduces reading noise
  • Maintains high dynamics
• USB3.0 connectivity :
  • 500 Mb/s transfer speed
  • 10 times faster than a USB2.0 port

Applications

• Self-steering
• Planetary imaging
• Compatible with 1.25" guide glasses

Additional features

• Quantum efficiency (QE): Approx. 80%
• Playback noise : Between 2.2 and 1.3 e-
• Exposure range : From 32 µs to 2000 s
• Overvoltage and overcurrent protection

Conclusion

With its innovative hexagonal design and advanced performance features, the Sedna-M is a versatile tool for demanding astrophotographers.