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The ATR294C is a high-resolution color astrophotography camera featuring the Sony IMX294 sensor, designed to deliver exceptional deep-sky and planetary images. With advanced cooling, low amp-glow technology, and a versatile sensor format, it offers astrophotographers outstanding performance for capturing celestial objects in stunning detail.
Specifications:
- Sensor: Sony IMX294 color CMOS
- Resolution: 11.6 megapixels (4128 x 2808)
- Pixel Size: 4.63μm x 4.63μm
- Sensor Size: 4/3-inch optical format (Diagonal: 23.1mm)
- Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): 14-bit
- Frame Rate: Up to 33 frames per second
- Memory Buffer: 512MB DDR3
- Cooling System: Two-stage Thermoelectric Cooling (TEC)
- Cooling Performance: Up to 42°C below ambient temperature
- Anti-Dew System: Integrated dew prevention heater with 4 adjustable levels
Key Selling Points:
- High Sensitivity: The back-illuminated Sony IMX294 sensor enhances low-light performance, ideal for capturing faint celestial objects.
- Efficient Cooling: The advanced two-stage TEC system ensures low thermal noise, allowing for long exposure times up to 1 hour.
- Low Amp-Glow: Careful design minimizes amp-glow, making your images much easier to calibrate and work with.
- Dew Prevention: The adjustable heating mechanism prevents condensation, ensuring clear imaging in varying conditions.
- Versatile Sensor Format: The 4/3-inch optical format provides a wide field of view, accommodating various celestial targets.
- High Frame Rate: Supports up to 33 frames per second at full resolution, making it suitable for both deep-sky and planetary imaging.
Technical Sales Description:
The ATR294C is a high-performance color CMOS camera tailored for astrophotography enthusiasts seeking exceptional image quality. Equipped with the advanced Sony IMX294 sensor, it offers a resolution of 4128 x 2808 pixels with 4.63μm x 4.63μm pixel dimensions, providing high clarity and low-noise performance. This 4/3-inch optical format sensor ensures comprehensive sky coverage, capturing intricate details of celestial phenomena.
One of the standout features of the ATR294C is its sophisticated two-stage Thermoelectric Cooling (TEC) system. This mechanism enables the sensor to operate at temperatures up to 42°C below ambient, significantly reducing thermal noise. Such efficient cooling facilitates extended exposure times of up to one hour, making it ideal for deep-sky imaging.
To combat dew formation, the ATR294C incorporates advanced anti-dew technology, featuring an integrated heater at the protective window. With four adjustable heating levels, users can tailor the dew prevention to their specific environmental conditions, ensuring clear and unobstructed imaging.
Additionally, the camera’s low amp-glow design greatly reduces internal glow and effectively suppresses external light interference, resulting in sharper, cleaner images. This design also makes image calibration much easier, saving time when processing deep-sky photos.
With a high-speed 33 FPS readout at full resolution, the ATR294C excels in both deep-sky and planetary imaging, delivering high-resolution, low-noise results. Whether you are capturing nebulae, galaxies, or lunar and planetary details, this camera offers astrophotographers exceptional performance in a compact, feature-rich package.