Player One Uranus-C PRO camera
Visit Uranus-C PROdeveloped by Player One Astronomy, is a high-performance, cooled color camera designed for deep-sky imaging, as well as solar, lunar and planetary observation. Equipped with the CMOS Sony IMX585, Its advanced technology, high sensitivity and ergonomic design set it apart.
Main technical data
- Sony IMX585 CMOS sensor : 1/1.2” color sensor with 8.3 megapixel resolution (3856 x 2180 pixels) and 12.85 mm diagonal. The 2.9 µm pixels ensure excellent sensitivity and detail reproduction.
- High well depth : with a maximum capacity of 47 ke, the camera captures high-dynamic images while minimizing the risk of saturation.
- Wide dynamic range : ideal for rendering fine nuances in both dark and bright areas.
- Advanced Peltier cooling : the two-stage TEC system achieves a delta T of 35 to 40°C below ambient temperature, effectively reducing thermal noise during long exposures.
- Ultra-low playback noise : in HCG mode, activated at a gain of 210, read noise drops to just 0.7 e-, for clean images even in low light.
Imaging performance
- Fast acquisition rate : up to 47 frames per second in full-resolution RAW8, ideal for applications requiring high frame rates.
- No amp-glow: Uranus-C PRO is totally amp-glow-free, making it easy to obtain a clean sky background, even during long exposures.
- STARVIS 2 technology : its backlit architecture maximizes light sensitivity while reducing noise.
Technological advances
- Reduced dark current : at -20°C, dark current is limited to just 0.0004 e-/s/pixel, guaranteeing excellent image quality in long exposure.
- Native 12-bit ADC : allows fine dimming with up to 4096 brightness levels per pixel.
- Integrated anti-fog system : internal heating limits condensation on the sensor during long imaging sessions.
- 512 MB DDR3 cache memory : stabilizes data transmission, reduces the risk of image loss and improves acquisition reliability.
Ergonomic design
The Uranus-C PRO boasts a meticulous design, conceived for demanding astrophotographers:
- Round carbon fiber case : lightweight, robust and optimized for heat dissipation, with a contained weight of just 420 g.
- Adjustable anti-tilt plate : is used to fine-tune the parallelism of the sensor for better field flatness.
- Red and black finish: an emblematic aesthetic that combines style and functionality.
Recommended applications
Thanks to its versatility, the Uranus-C PRO is ideal for :
- deep-sky imaging, including nebulae and galaxies; ;
- solar and lunar observation, with the possibility of easily capturing the complete disk of the Sun or Moon with short-focus instruments; ;
- planetary imaging, thanks to its high frame rate, which makes it possible to freeze the fine details of planets; ;
- create effective mosaics thanks to a comfortable sensor well suited to large fields.
With its top-of-the-range features, high-performance cooling and advanced technological innovations, the Player One Uranus-C PRO is a versatile and ambitious camera for astrophotographers wishing to push back the limits of celestial imaging.
