Solar cameras

Solar cameras for imaging the Sun and Moon. These Player One Apollo cameras have global shutters, which capture the whole frame at once. Their larger pixels suit the long focal lengths of solar telescopes. Most are mono, the usual choice for the Sun in hydrogen-alpha.

Not sure which camera suits your telescope? Call 01743 224 180 or send us a question and we’ll match one to your setup.


Apollo 428M MAX Mono Camera Player One	IMX428 mono	No	1.1″	17.5 mm	7.1 MP	4.5 µm	25.3 ke⁻	£619.00	Usually in stock
Apollo 428M MAX Pro Mono Cooled Camera Player One	IMX428 mono	Yes	1.1″	17.5 mm	7.1 MP	4.5 µm	25.3 ke⁻	£799.00	Usually in stock
Apollo-C Colour Camera Player One	IMX174 colour	No	1/1.2″	13.3 mm	2.3 MP	5.86 µm	24.8 ke⁻	£380.00	Usually in stock
Apollo-M MAX Mono Camera Player One	IMX432 mono	No	1.1″	17.5 mm	1.8 MP	9 µm	100 ke⁻	£465.00	Usually in stock
Apollo-M Mini Mono Camera Player One	IMX429 mono	No	2/3″	11 mm	2.8 MP	4.5 µm	25 ke⁻	£280.00	Usually in stock
Apollo-M Mono Camera Player One	IMX174 mono	No	1/1.2″	13.3 mm	2.3 MP	5.86 µm	24.8 ke⁻	£410.00	Usually in stock

Always use a proper solar filter

Never point a camera or telescope at the Sun without a solar filter made for it, fitted over the front of the telescope, or a dedicated solar telescope. The camera does not protect your equipment or your eyes.

Choosing a solar camera

Sensor size decides how much of the Sun fits in one frame: larger sensors take in the whole disc at longer focal lengths. Pixel size works with your telescope’s focal length to set how fine the detail is. A global shutter avoids the slight skew a rolling shutter can give on fast-changing detail. Camera specifications explained covers shutters and pixel size.

We’ll help you choose

Tell us your solar telescope or filter and we’ll suggest a camera that fits the whole disc, or the detail you want. Call 01743 224 180 or send us a question: we answer the same working day.