EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 4K DEEP SKY ASTRO Camera & Guider 8,3 MP II (Refurbished)

Explore Scientific

Refurbished

Ultra-sensitive USB 3.0 colour camera with large IMX585 Exmor CMOS sensor and high 4K resolution plus ST4 guider function

Highly light-sensitive USB 3.0 4K colour camera
Suitable for deep sky, Moon, planets and ST4 guiding
NEW IMX585 Exmor CMOS sensor, back-side illuminated
Photos & videos: 3840x2160 (4K) & 1936x1096 (Full HD) pixels
Particularly low noise level of the Exmor sensor
Allows very short exposure times for planetary images
Powerful Explore Capture professional software included
Easy connection of the camera via 1.25 inch socket with filter thread and T2 thread (M42x0.75 mm)
Camera & ASCOM driver as well as SDK included; camera connection to PC via USB 3.0
Operating system: WINDOWS 10 + 11

€599.00*

Unfortunately, no longer available

Product number: R0510535

EAN: 4007922097282

WEEE-Reg.-Nr.: DE 34323861

Product information "EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 4K DEEP SKY ASTRO Camera & Guider 8,3 MP II (Refurbished)"

NOTE: This item is a used or returned product. This means: The item may show slight signs of use and the packaging may differ from the original packaging. Please note that refurbished items generally come with a 12-month warranty.

Enter the world of astrophotography now - with the new EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 4K DEEP SKY ASTRO Camera including ST4 autoguider function.

This is truly new: Equipped with the new high-sensitive IMX585 Exmor CMOS colour sensor, this astronomy camera delivers amazing image results with extremely short exposure times even with basic telescope equipment. In addition, this ultra-modern camera can also be used as an autoguider, e.g. to actively track the main imaging device with an SLR or CCD astro camera. An all-round camera that delivers super-sharp and high-resolution planetary images. The high 4K resolution of 3840x2160 pixels guarantees the best possible image result.

Sensor
The secret to the high light sensitivity is the new back illuminated Exmor CMOS sensor. It increases the quantum efficiency to up to 77 % at 533 nm, which leads to an extremely high light sensitivity and thus particularly bright and high-contrast photos. In addition, the particularly low noise level of this new CMOS sensor generation ensures exceptionally high brilliance and no active cooling is required. Nevertheless, this astro camera has an elaborate internal structure made of aluminium for ideal heat radiation and a fan that can be switched on via software. When used with suitable telescopes, the high native pixel resolution of 3840x2160 enables very nice overview images of the moon, but also detailed planetary images.

Solar Imaging
This camera is also recommended for solar astro-photography. Especially the Lunt LS40 THa solar telescopes (item No. 0551145/0551146/0551147), with their short focal length, allow in combination with this planetary camera with its large sensor great overview images of the sun.
Important Note: When observing and taking photos of the sun, always use a suitable protective solar filter or a special solar telescope. Otherwise there is a risk of immediate blindness and damage to the camera.

Software
The included Explore Capture professional software offers not only the necessary basic functions for image and video capture, but also many helpful special functions for image post-processing and for setting up the guider. Functions such as live image display, exposure settings, white balance, dark image capture, stacking, timelapse recording and much more can be configured individually. Especially the very sophisticated software makes it really easy for you to get started in astrophotography. With the automatic settings you can produce absolutely presentable results without a lot of prior knowledge. And when you are ready, simply switch off the automatic settings and gradually venture into the individual professional settings.

Automatic tracking control
Connect the camera directly to the ST4 port of your telescope mount and you have a fully automatic tracking control. Thus, long exposures of several minutes are possible without the stars producing unwanted star traces due to the always existing periodic error of the telescope mount gears. A corresponding ST-4 connection cable is even included in the camera's scope of delivery. Because of the high light sensitivity of the camera, you will always find a suitable guide star even with very short exposure times. Simple automatic tracking at its best.

Connection
For the connection to telescopes, guiding scopes or off-axis guiders the camera has a 1.25'' socket with 1.25'' filter thread (M28.5x0.6) and a large T2 connection thread (M42x0.75) directly on the housing.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

This is not a stand-alone guider camera. You always need a Windows 10 or 11 computer to take pictures and for autoguiding.

The autoguider software is not included. You can use PHD2 Guiding, GuideDog, Metaguide, Guidemaster (freeware) or AstroArt, MaxIm DL (paid).

DOWNLOAD PHD2-Guiding: https://openphdguiding.org/

DOWNLOAD GuideDog: http://barkosoftware.com/GuideDog/index.html

DOWNLOAD latest camera software and drivers see download folder "Manuals" or here: https://www.touptek-astro.com/downloads

Sample photos made by Lóránd Fényes in Hungary:
https://fenyeslorand.hu/naprendszerunk/
https://fenyeslorand.hu/explore_scientific_4k_review/
https://fenyeslorand.hu/asztrofotok/

FEATURES

Highly light-sensitive USB 3.0 4K colour camera
Suitable for taking pictures of deep sky objects, the Moon and planets
Integrated ST4 guiding function
Allows very short exposure times for super-sharp planetary images
Camera type: EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC G3CMOS08300KPA colour
Image sensor: NEW IMX585 Exmor CMOS colour sensor, back illuminated
Data output: still images and video
Image and video format output: 3840 x 2160 (4K) & 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels
Framerate: up to 43 and 66 FPS (for video)
Physical sensor size in pixels: 3840 x 2160 (4K)
Possible exposure times: 0.1 ms to 60 min
Binning: Yes, 1x1 and 2x2
Megapixel: 8.3 MP
Sensor size: 11.14 x 6.26 mm
Image diagonal: 12.86 mm
Pixel size: 2.9 µm x 2.9 µm
Bit depth: 8/12 bits, switchable
ST-4 compatible autoguider: Yes
CNC machined aluminium housing
Camera connection diameter: 1.25'' ( 31.7 mm)
Camera connection thread: T2 thread (M42x0.75 mm) and 1.25'' filter thread
Camera connection to PC: USB 3.0
Required backfocus: 17.5 mm
Shutter type: Global shutter
Heat radiation via built-in fan (switchable via software)
Operating temperature: -10 to +50 °C (30-80 % RLH)
Cable length USB 3.0: 150 cm
Camera diameter: 68 mm; length: 85 mm
Camera weight: 0.3 kg
Software: Explore Capture included
Camera driver and ASCOM driver and SDK included
PC requirements: CPU Intel Core2 2.8Ghz or higher / 2 GB Ram / USB 3.0
Operating system: WINDOWS 10 + 11

Field of view for different focal lengths in minutes of arc:

400 mm - 95.6' x 53.8'
500 mm - 76.5' x 43.0'
600 mm - 63.7' x 35.8'
700 mm - 54.6' x 30.7'
800 mm - 47.8' x 26.9'
900 mm - 42.5' x 23.9'
1,000 mm - 38.2' x 21.5'
1,250 mm - 30.6' x 17.2'
1,500 mm - 25.5' x 14.3'
1,750 mm - 21.8' x 12.3'
2,000 mm - 19.1' x 10.8'

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

4K Planetary Astro Camera & Guider 8.3 MP
1.25 inch (31.7 mm) plug-in adapter with filter thread
USB 3.0 connection cable 150 cm
Control cable for ST-4 autoguider function 150 cm
Dust cap for camera opening
Software (via download)
Instruction manual (via download)

Batteries required:	No

Product and safety instructions

Manufacturer:
Bresser GmbH, Gutenbergstraße 2, 46414 Rhede

Contact:
www.bresser.de

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