Altair 462M2 Mono Guide Astronomy Camera

Product Description

The Altair GPCAM3 462M Mono camera features extremely high red and NIR sensitivity for autoguiding. High sensitivity in the far red regions make this camera suitable for use with red filters, which combat the effects of atmospheric seeing that affect guiding accuracy. The front 1.25" filter thread allows easy attachment of a red filter.

Autoguiding friendly form factor: No more struggling to gain focus. The extra long camera body allows the camera to be inserted further into 1.25" accessory ports on telescopes and accessories such as Off-Axis-Guiders (OAGs). Reliable USB auto-guiding: The camera's USB2.0 format offers a stable low bandwidth data consumption, perfect for autoguiding.

Sony STARVIS BSI sensor: The full well capacity, high dynamic range, high sensitivity, and low readout noise are features of the latest Sony STARVIS BSI CMOS sensor technology. The camera is a good choice for video astronomy using the live stacking features in AltairCapture or SharpCap. Being particularly sensitive to red light, this camera is a great starter EAA or "Video Astronomy" camera, picking up the faint red light of nebulae emissions in the Hydrogen Alpha wavelength.

Feature summary Altair 462M2:
1920 x 1080 Resolution IMX462 Sensor
2.9 um Square Pixels
1/2.8-inch sensor format
5.57mm x 3.13mm sensor size
Low Read Noise: 0.76 to 2.6e-
Frame Rate 18.3 FPS (8 bit) 9.1FPS (12 bit).
12-bit ADC, Frame buffer for smoother data transfer when guiding.
HCG (High Conversion Gain) and LCG (Low Conversion Gain modes.
Binning from 1x1 to 8x8 in either brightness stacking or averaging modes.
USB-C format rear port with USB2.0 data connection, providing power to the camera.
In the box:

Altair 462M2 Camera with AR coated optical window for full transmission of UV and IR.
1.4m USB C Cable
2m ST4 Guide Cable
Silicon Dust Cap
1.25" x 20mm length nosepiece with 1.25" filter thread on the front for astro filters.
C-Mount adaptor (5mm) to connect C-Mount lenses (camera is already compatible with CS-Mount lenses).
Software CD (register and download latest updates at www.altairastro.help)
Included software: The well featured intuitive AltairCapture software is included in a CD ROM, and can also be downloaded from www.altairastro.help. AltairCapture allows full control of the camera in high speed video or still mode. Live stacking, stitching, dark-frame and flat field correction are supported. Image enhancements including contrast, gamma, black level, gain and colour balance are included. AltairCapture has extensive automation, auto capture and file management features, with support for all the major file imaging and video formats used for astro imaging and professional scientific imaging in RAW 12bit or 8bit mode such as .FITS, .TIFF, .JPEG, .PNG, .SER Video, MP4 and .AVI Video. Basic versions are also offered for Linux and Mac OS.

The popular PHD Guiding, SharpCap PRO, APT and NINA are supported. ASCOM drivers are also available for download at www.altairastro.help, where you can also get regular updates.

Autoguiding ST4 port: The camera has an ST4 auto-guiding port, and can be used to auto-guide with mounts from all the major manufacturers supporting ST4 format, including iOptron, Celestron and Skywatcher.

Support & warranty: Altair delivers proper on-shore English-speaking UK & EU support with a 2 year manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. New users should check out the Altair Astro Facebook Group where you can get answers to technical questions, as well as sharing tips and techniques. AltairCapture software interface supports most European languages including English, German, French, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Thai, and Turkish.

File formats: The camera can be fully controlled in AltairCapture and SharpCap to output uncompressed .AVI and .SER video files for solar system imaging, as well as all common still image formats such as .JPEG .PNG .TIFF .BMP, and .FITS (for deepsky imaging) to mention just a few.