Uranus-C

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.