QHY 90A Cooled Monochrome CCD Astronomy Camera with Filter Wheel
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- Monochrome astronomy camera with 8.6-megapixel KAF-8300 4/3-inch CCD
- Integrated “all-in-one” configuration includes motor-driven filter wheel and native off-axis guider support (OAG sold separately)
- USB host interface and 12V output socket to power and control guide cameras, mount, and electronic focuser
- Two-stage cooling reduces chip temperature to 45C below ambient to keep noise low
- Mechanical butterfly shutter for uniform illumination and long life
1. QHY 8.6 Megapixel CCD Monochrome Astronomy Camera
The QHY90A is an 8.6-megapixel cooled CCD camera using the popular KAF-8300 4/3-inch monochrome CCD. This sensor has an array of 3358 x 2536 pixels with a 5.4um pitch. The image area is a generous 17.9mm x 13.5mm. The camera features 16-bit A/D to capture a huge range of detail in monochrome images.
2. All-in-One Configuration Includes Filter Wheel and OAG Support
The letter "A" is used by QHYCCD to designate a camera that is an integrated (ALL-IN-ONE) camera equipped with the essential integrated features needed for astrophotography. The QHY90A has a built-in seven-position motor-driven filter wheel that holds 36mm round unmounted filters. An entire set of LRGB Ha, OIII, and SII can be loaded at one time, which avoids the trouble of having to disassemble the filter wheel each time you want to change your filter group. The camera also supports integration with a QHYOAG off-axis guider using six M3 screw holes while taking up minimal back focus. (Off-axis guider is sold separately).
3. Integrated Control
The A-series cameras have a USB host interface that can be connected to a guide camera. Two serial ports are available for the equatorial mount and the electric focuser. Control of the camera, mount, guide camera and focuser can be managed through a single USB connection to your computer.
The QHY90A uses a single 12V power cord that can be secured with a threaded lock nut. It also has a 12V output socket that can power peripherals directly from the camera.
4. Butterfly Shutter for Uniform Illumination and Long Life
The QHY90A camera uses a mechanical shutter that has the shape of a butterfly. This provides even illumination as the shutter sweeps across the sensor to begin or end an exposure. The shutter is driven directly by the motor and has no other moving parts, making its working life almost unlimited.
5. Two-Stage TEC cooling
Integrated two-Stage cooling reduces the temperature of the CCD chip to 45 degrees C below ambient, resulting in very low thermal noise and a clean, long exposure.
6. What's in the Box
- 12V power cable
- 12V car power adapter
- USB cable
- Grounding cable
- M42 to 2 inch adapter ring
- Desiccant Drying Tube
- Desiccant
- USB hub bypass board
- Screw driver for M2 hexagon screw
- Screw driver for M3 hexagon screw
- Screws for fixing filter frame and filter
- Inspection report
- Waterproof plastic box
- Camera
Optional accessories: 12V power adaptor (12V 6A), Trigger cable, RS232 cable (1.5m), Screw set used to fasten filters
NOTE: If you wish to supply your own 12V power adapter, its output current must be at least 3.5A and the polarity must be center positive.
| Manufacturer | QHYCCD |
|---|---|
| Product Banner Type | discontinued |
| Free Shipping Graphic | Free US Shipping |
| Hide Found a better Shipped Price on Frontend? | No |
- Monochrome astronomy camera with 8.6-megapixel KAF-8300 4/3-inch CCD
- Integrated “all-in-one” configuration includes motor-driven filter wheel and native off-axis guider support (OAG sold separately)
- USB host interface and 12V output socket to power and control guide cameras, mount, and electronic focuser
- Two-stage cooling reduces chip temperature to 45C below ambient to keep noise low
- Mechanical butterfly shutter for uniform illumination and long life
1. QHY 8.6 Megapixel CCD Monochrome Astronomy Camera
The QHY90A is an 8.6-megapixel cooled CCD camera using the popular KAF-8300 4/3-inch monochrome CCD. This sensor has an array of 3358 x 2536 pixels with a 5.4um pitch. The image area is a generous 17.9mm x 13.5mm. The camera features 16-bit A/D to capture a huge range of detail in monochrome images.
2. All-in-One Configuration Includes Filter Wheel and OAG Support
The letter "A" is used by QHYCCD to designate a camera that is an integrated (ALL-IN-ONE) camera equipped with the essential integrated features needed for astrophotography. The QHY90A has a built-in seven-position motor-driven filter wheel that holds 36mm round unmounted filters. An entire set of LRGB Ha, OIII, and SII can be loaded at one time, which avoids the trouble of having to disassemble the filter wheel each time you want to change your filter group. The camera also supports integration with a QHYOAG off-axis guider using six M3 screw holes while taking up minimal back focus. (Off-axis guider is sold separately).
3. Integrated Control
The A-series cameras have a USB host interface that can be connected to a guide camera. Two serial ports are available for the equatorial mount and the electric focuser. Control of the camera, mount, guide camera and focuser can be managed through a single USB connection to your computer.
The QHY90A uses a single 12V power cord that can be secured with a threaded lock nut. It also has a 12V output socket that can power peripherals directly from the camera.
4. Butterfly Shutter for Uniform Illumination and Long Life
The QHY90A camera uses a mechanical shutter that has the shape of a butterfly. This provides even illumination as the shutter sweeps across the sensor to begin or end an exposure. The shutter is driven directly by the motor and has no other moving parts, making its working life almost unlimited.
5. Two-Stage TEC cooling
Integrated two-Stage cooling reduces the temperature of the CCD chip to 45 degrees C below ambient, resulting in very low thermal noise and a clean, long exposure.
6. What's in the Box
- 12V power cable
- 12V car power adapter
- USB cable
- Grounding cable
- M42 to 2 inch adapter ring
- Desiccant Drying Tube
- Desiccant
- USB hub bypass board
- Screw driver for M2 hexagon screw
- Screw driver for M3 hexagon screw
- Screws for fixing filter frame and filter
- Inspection report
- Waterproof plastic box
- Camera
Optional accessories: 12V power adaptor (12V 6A), Trigger cable, RS232 cable (1.5m), Screw set used to fasten filters
NOTE: If you wish to supply your own 12V power adapter, its output current must be at least 3.5A and the polarity must be center positive.
| Manufacturer | QHYCCD |
|---|---|
| Product Banner Type | discontinued |
| Free Shipping Graphic | Free US Shipping |
| Hide Found a better Shipped Price on Frontend? | No |