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The ATR585M is a high-performance monochrome astrophotography camera featuring the Sony IMX585 back-illuminated sensor. Designed for both planetary and deep-sky imaging, it offers advanced features such as high dynamic range (HDR) mode, efficient cooling, zero amp-glow, and anti-condensation technology to deliver exceptional image quality.
Specifications:
- Sensor: Sony IMX585 back-illuminated monochrome CMOS
- Resolution: 8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160)
- Pixel Size: 2.9μm x 2.9μm
- Sensor Size: 1/1.2” format (diagonal: 12.85mm)
- Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): Native 12-bit; extends to 16-bit in HDR mode
- Frame Rate: Up to 47 frames per second at full resolution
- Cooling System: Dual-stage Thermoelectric Cooling (TEC)
- Cooling Performance: Up to 45°C below ambient temperature
- Anti-Dew System: Integrated heating module with adjustable levels
Key Selling Points:
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) Mode: Balances high full-well capacity with low readout noise, significantly enhancing image quality.
- Efficient Cooling: The dual-stage TEC system ensures low thermal noise, allowing for long exposure times up to 1 hour.
- Zero Amp-Glow: Careful sensor design eliminates amp-glow, making images much easier to calibrate and process.
- Anti-Condensation Technology: The adjustable heating mechanism prevents condensation, ensuring clear imaging in varying conditions.
- High Sensitivity: The back-illuminated sensor enhances low-light performance, ideal for capturing faint celestial objects.
- High Frame Rate: Supports up to 47 frames per second, ensuring smooth and detailed image capture.
Technical Sales Description:
The ATR585M is a cutting-edge monochrome CMOS camera tailored for astrophotography enthusiasts seeking exceptional image quality. Equipped with the advanced Sony IMX585 sensor, it offers a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels with 2.9μm x 2.9μm pixel dimensions, providing high clarity and fine detail. This 1/1.2” format sensor ensures wide-field sky coverage, capturing intricate details of celestial phenomena.
One of the standout features of the ATR585M is its unique High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode. This mode balances the high full-well capacity of Low Conversion Gain (LCG) with the low readout noise of High Conversion Gain (HCG), significantly enhancing image quality. The native 12-bit ADC extends to 16-bit depth when HDR mode is enabled, achieving high quantum efficiency and improving the signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range of images.
The sophisticated dual-stage Thermoelectric Cooling (TEC) system 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 ATR585M incorporates advanced anti-condensation technology, featuring an integrated heating module within the sensor’s glass chamber. With adjustable heating levels, users can tailor the dew prevention to their specific environmental conditions, ensuring clear and unobstructed imaging.
Additionally, the zero amp-glow design greatly reduces internal sensor glow and 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 readout of up to 47 frames per second, the ATR585M delivers high-resolution, low-noise results for both planetary and deep-sky astrophotography. Whether you are capturing nebulae or galaxies, this camera offers astrophotographers exceptional performance in a compact, feature-rich package.
