Xena-M - 2.3MP/48FPS monochrome guiding and planetary camera

Xena-M: Versatile Monochrome Camera for Autoguiding and Planetary Imaging

Visit Xena-Mdeveloped by Player One Astronomy, is a versatile monochrome camera for autoguiding and planetary imaging, part of the "Dwarf Planet" series.

Key features

• Sony IMX249 CMOS sensor :
• Format: 1/1.2"
• Resolution: 2.3 megapixels (1936 x 1216 pixels)
• Pixel size : 5.86 µm
• Diagonal : 13.3 mm
• Full Well depth : 32 ke
• Maximum speed : 48 FPS in RAW8 mode (10-bit)

Technological highlights

• Nova Boosting Technology:
  • Overclocks the sensor frequency.
  • Increases frame rate from 30 FPS (official Sony speed) to 48 FPS.
• DPS (Dead Pixel Suppression) technology :
  • Analyzes dark images.
  • Automatically corrects defective pixels by assigning a median value.
• USB3.0 connectivity :
  • Transfer speed of 500 Mb/s.
  • 10 times faster than a USB2.0 port.

Applications

• Self-steering
• Planetary imaging
• Deep sky
• Compatible with 1.25" guide glasses

Additional features

• Quantum efficiency (QE): Approx. 77%
• Playback noise : 3.57 e- at a gain of 350
• Overvoltage and overcurrent protection

Conclusion

With its innovative hexagonal design and advanced performance features, the Xena-M is a versatile tool for demanding astrophotographers.