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Capture the cosmos in brilliant hues with the Altair Hypercam 533C Color Camera. Engineered with cutting-edge technology, this astronomical imaging powerhouse delivers stunning, high-resolution color images of celestial wonders. Whether you're an astrophotography enthusiast or an experienced astronomer, the Hypercam 533C will elevate your stargazing experience to new heights. Unleash the beauty of the universe and share your cosmic adventures with the world. Explore the universe like never before with the Altair Hypercam 533C Color Camera. Altair AA533CTEC has a 14bit Sony IMX533 Back Side Illuminated Sensor with very high sensitivity. Lower read noise and higher sensitivity, easily outperforms front illuminated CCD cameras at a more competitive price point. Zero Amp Glow makes the AA533CTEC a pleasure to image with, and the 3.76um pixels in a square format make targets easy to frame, especially galaxies! 2 Stage TEC Cooling reduces thermal noise to negligible levels and the camera sensor is guaranteed not to frost for two years due to the special chamber design. A heated anti reflection coated optical window reduces the chance of dew formation on the front glass. Hypercam AA533C headlines: 9mp size Back Illuminated Sony IMX533 sensor with 16mm diagonal 14bit ADC yields 16,384 grey levels in the image Zero Amp Glow even at 10mins exposure Special Ultra Low Read Noise mode True Hardware Binning 2 Stage TEC Cooling Heated Optical Window 2 year warranty, with no sensor frosting guarantee** USB3.0/USB2.0 connector with rear USB2.0 hub (2x ports) 12v power is required to run this camera. Included armoured case Included basic 240~110v compatible 12v DC power supply with your choice UK, USA or EU plug Software & drivers downloadable at www.altairastro.help Specifications Model AA533CTEC Sensor Sony IMX533 Colour CMOS Back Side Illuminated Colour / Mono Colour Sensor Diagonal 15.968 mm Resolution 9mp (3000x3000) Pixel Size 3.76um Image Area 11.31mm x 11.28mm ADC 14bit Optical Window Colour UVIR filter 400-690nm AR coated Shutter Rolling Read Noise 1.42 0.97 e- Qe Approx. >80% Full Well Capacity 50ke- Exposure Time 0.1ms 3600s Guide Port None Rear USB Hub 2x USB2.0 Ports Region Of Interest ROI Supported SNR Max 47 dB Dynamic Range 87 dB (Low Noise Mode) HCG Mode/ LCG Mode Support Yes 3.05x Sensor to flange distance 17.5mm TEC Power input 12.0v-13.0v DC (required to run the camera) Camera front flange thread M42x0.75mm Female Weight 550g Cooling TEC -40°C Below Ambient Frame rate max 8bit 20 FPS - 14bit 20 FPS (USB3.0) Software included AltairCapture, SharpCap PRO Free 1 year license Download ONLY ASCOM Driver Yes Warranty 2 year return to base
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