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The ToupTek AE676C is a versatile color camera equipped with a 12.5-megapixel square Sony IMX676 sensor in a 1\/1.6-inch format. It is designed for imaging planets, the Moon, deep-sky objects, the Milky Way, and meteors.<\/p>\n

It combines an AR window, native 12-bit conversion, a 512 MB DDR3 buffer, and a single-stage TEC cooling system. A removable magnetic rear fan completes the cooling system.<\/p>\n

Setup and Use<\/h3>\n

The sensor\u2019s square format lends itself to compositions different from those of a rectangular sensor. The manufacturer specifically recommends using it with wide-angle lenses for meteor photography and sky monitoring. The protective window is AR-coated on both sides and covers the specified range of 400 to 1100 nm. Use with an LP825 filter is recommended for infrared imaging of the Milky Way; however, this filter should not be assumed to be included in all setups.<\/p>\n

The magnetic cooling module can be removed or installed depending on the configuration. The housing incorporates a single-stage TEC cooling system. Cooling performance depends on ambient conditions, ventilation, and duration of exposure; it should not be equated with a fixed temperature guaranteed in all situations. The 512 MB DDR3 buffer memory supports image transmission.<\/p>\n

The USB-C connection carries both data and power. Documented mechanical interfaces include C and CS mounts, as well as male and female M42 connectors. A 1.25-inch extension cable is included for compatible mounts. On the software side, the manufacturer lists ToupSky, the StellaVita app, and the ASCOM, INDI, and DirectShow interfaces; choose the drivers that correspond to the software and system you are using.<\/p>\n

The options include the camera alone, the camera with a flexible tripod, the bundle with the GS100AR, and the bundle with StellaVita. These bundles do not include all available accessories at the same time; the contents depend on the option selected. The camera model remains the AE676C. This overview allows you to choose between integrating the camera into existing equipment or purchasing a bundle that corresponds to a specific configuration.<\/p>\n

Technical specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Sensor<\/th>\nSony IMX676 Color<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Format<\/th>\nSquare, 1\/1.6 inch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Definition Announced<\/th>\n12.5 megapixels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conversion<\/th>\n12 bits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buffer memory<\/th>\n512 MB DDR3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Window<\/th>\nAR, 400 to 1,100 nm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cooling<\/th>\nSingle-stage TEC and removable magnetic fan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interface<\/th>\nUSB-C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Connections<\/th>\nCS, C, male M42, and female M42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The ToupTek AE676C is a versatile color camera equipped with a 12.5-megapixel square Sony IMX676 sensor in a 1\/1.6-inch format. It is designed for imaging planets, the Moon, deep-sky objects, the Milky Way, and meteors.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":19562,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[831],"product_cat":[769],"product_tag":[856],"class_list":["post-19566","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-touptek","product_cat-planetaire-guidage-lucky-imaging","product_tag-produits-phares-en-stock","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/19566","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19566"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19562"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19566"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=19566"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=19566"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=19566"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}