The ToupTek SkyEye62AM Plus is a cooled monochrome astronomical camera designed for deep-sky photography. It combines a 61-megapixel full-frame Sony IMX455 sensor with electronics designed for long exposures. It allows you to capture nebulae, galaxies, and star fields using an optical setup tailored to the sensor’s format.
CHF 2'839.00incl. Swiss VAT
Part Number TOUP-SKYEYE62AM-PLUS
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Timeframe: 10 days to 3 weeks
Estimated shipping: Between November 13 and 18, 2026
The ToupTek SkyEye62AM Plus is a cooled monochrome astronomical camera designed for deep-sky photography. It combines a 61-megapixel full-frame Sony IMX455 sensor with electronics designed for long exposures. It allows you to capture nebulae, galaxies, and star fields using an optical setup tailored to the sensor’s format.
The 9,568 × 6,380-pixel sensor uses 3.76 µm photosites. The manufacturer reports a quantum efficiency greater than 91 %, a minimum readout noise of 0.90 e⁻, and a full-well capacity of up to 111 ke⁻. These values correspond to the conditions and operating modes documented by ToupTek; they do not necessarily describe a single setting that combines all maximum performance values.
Temperature control relies on a two-stage thermoelectric cooling system. The cooling system is used to minimize thermal noise during extended acquisitions. The result depends on environmental conditions and camera operation. Heating of the optical window takes into account ambient temperature and humidity to minimize condensation during sessions.
The 512 MB DDR3 buffer supports image transfer via USB 3.0. The built-in hub features four USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port for connecting accessories such as a filter wheel, a guide camera, or a focus motor. This integration allows connections to be grouped near the optical path rather than creating multiple separate connections to the computer.
This monochrome version does not include a Bayer filter array. It is designed specifically for LRGB filter acquisitions and narrow-band Hα, OIII, and SII images. Creating a composite image requires combining the images from the different channels. The choice of wheel, filters, and adapters depends on the optical system used; these components are not automatically included in this product listing.
ToupTek describes this camera's circuitry as free of amp-glow. This characteristic refers to stray light generated by the electronics and does not eliminate the need to perform a calibration appropriate for the acquisition conditions.
| Sensor | Sony IMX455 |
|---|---|
| Acquisition | monochrome |
| Format | full format |
| Definition | 9568 × 6380 |
| Pixel size | 3.76 µm |
| Buffer memory | 512 MB DDR3 |
| USB Hub | 4 USB 2.0 ports and 1 USB 3.0 port |
Here are a few accessories we've selected for this model, depending on your needs.
For monochrome cameras, choose the 2-inch mounted version. Check the filter holder, mounting, and focal length of your setup. In full-frame mode, check for vignetting based on the instrument’s aperture and the distance from the filter to the sensor.
2-inch SHO 3-nm filters for monochrome nebula imaging; check your instrument’s focal ratio and mount. For full-frame imaging, check for vignetting based on the instrument’s aperture and the distance between the filter and the sensor.
ToupTek splitter for use with a guide camera (sold separately). Select the instrument-side connector based on the corrector; check the adapters, the focus, the prism position, and vignetting at full frame.
ToupTek 12 V / 5 A power supply for SkyEye Plus—optional if you do not already have a suitable power source. Check the AC outlet and your system's power requirements.
