Altair Hypercam 585M MONO TEC Cooled USB3 Astronomy Camera

Product Description

The Altair 585M Mono TEC Cooled camera is ideal for astro imagers who want both solar system and deep-sky imaging in one camera.

The Altair 585M Mono camera has the latest Starvis 2 BSI sensor, with a high frame rate, no amp glow and very high sensitivity. Sony Starvis 2 improves on the version 1 with better dynamic range and sensitivity in the red regions of the spectrum, including H-Alpha! Peak Quantum Efficiency is about 91%!

The sensor has a 12.84mmm diagonal and 2.9um pixels, and is therefore well-suited for deep-sky imaging with a wide field refractor such as the Altair 60EDF, which has a 288mm focal length with it's F4.8 reducer.

Feature summary Altair Hypercam 585M CMOS Camera:

TEC cooling with heatsink for extra low noise
On board temperature sensor for perfect dark frame calibration.
5A 12v DC Power supply included, with 110-240v input.
IMX585 Mono 8.3mp Starvis 2 Back Illuminated CMOS Sensor
On-chip HGC, LCG and HDR Support
3840 x 2160 pixel resolution
2.9 um Square Pixels
1/1.2-inch Optical Format
Sensor size: 11.14 x 6.26 mm (12.85mm Diagonal)
12-bit ADC (with 16bit output in HDR mode)
512Mbyte DDR3 Memory buffer
Low Noise: 0.65 to 0.5e- in HCG mode
Fast Frame Rate 47 FPS in 8bit mode
Binning from 1x1 to 8x8 in either stacking or averaging modes.
Speed and reliability: USB3.0 format is fast yet stable, and a 512mb DDR3 Memory buffer enables faster more consistent frame rates.

Included software: The well featured intuitive AltairCapture software is included in a CD ROM, and can also be downloaded from www.altairastro.help. AltairCapture is a stable 64 bit Windows application, which allows full control of the camera in high speed video or still mode. It includes extensive automation features, and supports all the major file formats useful for astro imaging and professional scientific imaging in 14bit or 8bit mode.

SPECIAL OFFER! FREE 1 YEAR SharpCap PRO License included with all Altair GPCAM3 Cameras!

Furthermore, the popular PHD Guiding, SharpCap PRO, APT and NINA are also natively supported. ASCOM drivers are also available for download at www.altairastro.help where you can also get regular updates. The installation process is easy, and unlike with cheaper cameras, you don't need to be a computer expert to make your camera work. Just install the software on the CDROM, plug in the camera, and that's it.

Wide USB compatibility: Although the GPCAM3 is a USB3.0 camera, it's also fully compatible with USB2.0 ports when a longer cable and less speed are required, for example in deep-sky or video astronomy using the live stacking features in AltairCapture or Sharpcap.

Autoguiding: 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. The sensor is more than sensitive enough for autoguiding.

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, 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 of course fully compliant .FITS (for deepsky imaging) to mention just a few.

Included in the box:
Camera body.
1.5m USB cable.
12v DC Power adaptor with country appropriate plug.
Armoured Plastic Case with foam inserts and moisture seal.
Silicon dust cap for sensor.
Software CD (Instructions online at www.altairastro.help)
Windows PC Hardware Requirements:

Minimum PC: Equal to Intel i3 4GB+ RAM Windows 10 OS with separate graphics card.
Recommended PC: ( 2013+ i5 4GB RAM Intel 1.0x USB Host Controller preferable with separate graphics)
USB port compatibility: USB2.0 High-speed Port or USB3.0 High-speed Port
(computers manufactured in 2013 or later give best USB speed).
Monitor Display: 17" or Larger recommended.
Software updates: Downloaded online at www.altairastro.help
Software & Operating System compatibility:

Drivers & AltairCapture Windows software download: www.altairastro.help (opens new window).
Camera direct support: ASCOM, PHD2, AltairCapture, SharpCap, NINA, APT, Firecapture.
AltairCapture OS support: Win 11, Win 10
NOTE: Windows 10 is recommended for best USB performance, with 2013 or later USB host controller v1.0 or later.
SharpCap (a 3rd party application) is also fully supported and tested with native drivers.
USB Port & Cable: 3.0 USB Cable, 1.5m cable (USB2.0 also supported at low frame rates).
ST4 Port & Cable: Standard ST4 Opto-Isolated, 1.5m cable, iOptron, Celestron, Skywatcher SynScan GOTO.
Camera Quick Start & AltairCapture instructions online at www.altairastro.help

Operating environment conditions:
Max operating temp: 50 °C
Lowest operating temp: -10 °C
Max operating humidity: 80 % RH
Power source in Volts: 12V DC
Camera Quick Start & AltairCapture instructions online at www.altairastro.help