ToupTek GPCMOS02000KMA - IMX290 Mono

ToupTek GPCMOS02000KMA - Mono IMX290 guidance & imaging camera

Visit ToupTek Astro GPCMOS02000KMA is a highly sensitive monochrome camera designed to provide precise guidance and an excellent performance in planetary and lunar astrophotography. Compact, lightweight and compatible with the vast majority of autoguider setups, it's a reliable solution for astronomers looking for a high-performance camera at a contained price.

Equipped with Sony's famous IMX290 backlit, It offers outstanding sensitivity, very low readout noise and ideal resolution for capturing guide stars and planetary details in fine detail.

An ideal camera for autosteering

Thanks to its high sensitivity and its pixels of 2.9 µm, GPCMOS02000KMA easily detects guide stars, even with a small telescope or OAG. Its interface ST-4 allows direct connection to most equatorial mounts for smooth, stable guidance.

• Easy detection of faint stars
• Stable operation for long exposures
• Compatible with guidescopes, modified searchers and OAGs
• 1.25″ body for easy integration

Sony IMX290 monochrome sensor - Exceptional sensitivity

At the heart of the camera is the Sony IMX290, a backlit CMOS sensor renowned for :

• its very high quantum efficiency,
• sound low reading noise,
• its ability to capture fine detail,
• its excellent low-light performance.

With a resolution of 1920 × 1080, It can also be used to obtain beautiful planetary images (Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Sun in H-alpha with a suitable filter).

Planetary and lunar astrophotography

Although it excels at autoguiding, the GPCMOS02000KMA is just as effective for planetary and lunar imaging thanks to :

• its fast sensor,
• 12-bit dynamics,
• its high sensitivity in the visible and near-infrared ranges.

It is ideal for capturing detailed images of the Moon, planets, occultations and even some deep-sky objects in short exposures.

Extended exposure range

The camera supports exposures between 0.105 ms and 1000 s, This means it can be used for high-speed guidance as well as for images of brighter objects or rapid exposures.

Main technical data

• Sensor : Sony IMX290 1/2.8″ monochrome
• Resolution: 1920 × 1080 pixels (2.1 MP)
• Pixel size : 2.9 µm
• Sensor size : 5.6 × 3.1 mm (diag. 6.4 mm)
• Converter : 12-bit ADC
• Exhibitions : 0.105 ms to 1000 s
• Interface : USB 2.0
• Self-steering : Integrated ST-4 port
• Montage : Format 1.25″
• Weight : approx. 70 g

Compatibility & software

• Compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux
• Works with PHD2 Guiding, SharpCap, FireCapture, NINA, ASCOM, etc.
• Can be used for direct autosteering via the ST-4 port

Box contents

• ToupTek GPCMOS02000KMA camera
• USB 2.0 cable
• ST-4 autoguider cable
• 1.25″ adapter

Who is the GPCMOS02000KMA designed for?

This camera is ideal for :

• astrophotographers looking for a reliable self-guider and very sensitive,
• those who want to start planetary imaging on a budget,
• light or nomadic setups,
• OAG users requiring a highly responsive sensor.

In a nutshell

Visit ToupTek GPCMOS02000KMA is a versatile, high-performance and extremely sensitive camera offering excellent value for money. Whether you're looking to improve your autoguiding or get started in planetary photography, it guarantees precision, reliability and ease of use.