Uranus-C: High-Performance Planetary Color Camera
Visit Uranus-Cdeveloped by Player One Astronomyis a planetary color camera equipped with a Sony IMX585 CMOS sensor. It offers outstanding performance for astronomical imaging, enabling astrophotographers to capture high-quality images of the Moon, Sun and planets.
Main Features
- Sony IMX585 CMOS sensor :
- 1/1.2" format
- 8.3 megapixel resolution (3856 x 2180 pixels)
- Pixel size 2.9 µm
- 12.85 mm diagonal
- Frame rate: 47 FPS in 10-bit
- Full Well depth: 38.8 ke
Technological Highlights
- STARVIS 2 technology from Sony : Excellent sensitivity and image quality even in low light.
- Bayer matrix : RGGB, ideal for capturing color images.
- Non-Amp-Glow: Totally dark background, reducing light artifacts.
- Quantum Efficiency (QE): Approx. 91 % for high-quality images.
- Exposure range : From 32 µs to 2000 s for great flexibility in image capture.
- Playback noise : Between 6.5 and 0.7 e-, guaranteeing clean, sharp images.
Design
- Hexagonal design: Elegant red and black finish.
- Weight : 160 g for easy handling.
- Ports : USB3.0/USB2.0 for fast, reliable connectivity.
- Adapters Included : 1.25" / M42x0.75 for use with various types of telescopes.
Conclusion
With its advanced performance and modern design, the Uranus-C has become an essential tool for astrophotographers specializing in solar, lunar and planetary imaging.
