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ATR183C IMX183 C

ATR183C IMX183 C
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The ATR3CMOS20000 KPA from Touptek Astro is available from Pro Astronomy in the UK. Utilising the IMX183 colour sensor from Sony, the camera boasts a resolution of 5440×3648, a quantum efficiency peak of 84ke-, a 12 ADC bit depth and is packed full of advanced hardware features. Buy your ATR3CMOS20000 KPA from Pro Astronomy today.

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£690.00

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The ATR183C is a high-resolution colour astrophotography camera featuring the Sony IMX183 sensor, designed to deliver exceptional deep-sky images. With advanced cooling, a high pixel density, and a versatile sensor format, it offers astrophotographers outstanding performance for capturing celestial objects in stunning detail.

Specifications:

  • Sensor: Sony IMX183 colour CMOS
  • Resolution: 20 megapixels (5440 x 3648)
  • Pixel Size: 2.4μm x 2.4μm
  • Sensor Size: 1-inch optical format (13.06mm x 8.76mm, diagonal: 15.9mm)
  • Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): 12-bit
  • Frame Rate: Up to 18 frames per second
  • Memory Buffer: 512MB DDR3
  • Cooling System: Two-stage Thermoelectric Cooling (TEC)
    • Cooling Performance: Up to 45°C below ambient temperature
  • Anti-Dew System: Integrated dew prevention heater with 4 adjustable levels

Key Selling Points:

  • High Sensitivity: The back-illuminated Sony IMX183 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.
  • Dew Prevention: The adjustable heating mechanism prevents condensation, ensuring clear imaging in varying conditions.
  • High Pixel Density: The 2.4μm pixel size provides high-resolution imaging, capturing fine details of celestial targets.
  • High Frame Rate: Supports up to 18 frames per second, ensuring smooth and detailed image capture.

Technical Sales Description:

The ATR183C is a high-performance colour CMOS camera tailored for astrophotography enthusiasts seeking exceptional image quality. Equipped with the advanced Sony IMX183 sensor, it offers a resolution of 5440 x 3648 pixels with 2.4μm x 2.4μm pixel dimensions, providing high clarity and fine detail. This 1-inch optical format sensor ensures wide-field sky coverage, capturing intricate details of celestial phenomena.

One of the standout features of the ATR183C is its sophisticated two-stage Thermoelectric Cooling (TEC) system. This mechanism enables the sensor to operate at temperatures up to 45°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 ATR183C 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.

With a high-speed readout of up to 18 frames per second, the ATR183C delivers high-resolution, low-noise results for deep-sky astrophotography. Whether you are capturing nebulae or galaxies, this camera offers astrophotographers exceptional performance in a compact, feature-rich package.

DDR3 Memory Buffer

The integrated 512MB DDR3 memory buffer ensures smooth and reliable data transmission, preventing dropped frames and reducing the risk of image corruption. This is especially beneficial for high-speed planetary imaging and long-exposure deep-sky photography, where consistent data flow is crucial for capturing fine details without interruption.

Effecient Cooling

The advanced two-stage thermoelectric cooling (TEC) system significantly reduces sensor temperature, minimising thermal noise and enhancing image clarity in long-exposure astrophotography. By maintaining a stable temperature up to 42°C below ambient, it ensures cleaner, more detailed captures of faint deep-sky objects, even during extended imaging sessions. This is particularly beneficial in warm climates, where higher ambient temperatures can increase sensor noise and degrade image quality.

Anti Condensation

The built-in anti-dew system prevents condensation from forming on the sensor window, ensuring clear and unobstructed imaging throughout the night. With adjustable heating levels, it provides reliable protection in varying humidity conditions, which is especially important in colder climates where dew can quickly interfere with astrophotography sessions.

In the box

Each ATR series camera comes with all the essential accessories to get you started, including data and power cables, an adapter for secure telescope attachment, and ToupSky software for seamless camera control and image capture. This ensures a hassle-free setup, allowing you to focus on imaging rather than sourcing additional components.

Back Focus Examples

The below diagram should ensure you are always able to achieve the correct back focus. 

Wiring Example

The built-in USB hub allows you to connect essential accessories such as a guide camera, filter wheel, or electronic focuser directly to the camera, reducing the number of cables running to your mount. This helps to maintain a tidy setup, minimising the risk of snags and tangles during meridian flips and ensuring smooth, trouble-free operation throughout your imaging session.

ATR183C IMX183 C
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Not Convinced?

Still not sure this camera is for you? Use the contact details and we can help make sure you choose the perfect system for your budget and setup.

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Pro Astronomy

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