QHY163C Color Camera 4/3″ 16 Megapixels

QHY163C Cooled Color Astronomy Camera, 16 Megapixels

Overview:
The 16-megapixel QHY163C camera uses a large CMOS sensor with exceptionally low readout noise and low dark current. The 4/3” color sensor has an array of 4656×3522 pixels that are 3.8um in size, with readout noise as low as 1e and a full well depth of 18-20ke-. This CMOS astrophotography camera is capable of 4K video output at 30fps and full resolution real time output at 22.5 frames per second. Ideal for serious deep-sky imagers!

The QHY163C color camera comes with a two-stage TEC cooling and temperature control that cools the camera as low as -45C below ambient, which is ideal for warm and damp summer observing conditions. QHY has also built in anti-dew technology into the QHY163. The sensor chamber is sealed and incorporates a silicon gel tube socket and heater to help keep both the sensor and the sensor window dry.

The cooler requires +12VDC input (power supply not included).

The QHY163C has a built-in 128MB DDRII image buffer. The benefit of the image buffer is that the memory will cache the image and transfer it to the computer when the USB interface is not busy or being interrupted, and the frame will not be lost or corrupted. This buffer also allows a slower computer with USB 2.0 socket to capture every frame without loss even if the USB socket is occasionally busy with other peripherals. This buffer also helps multiple camera applications and avoids USB transfer problems. For example, it is possible to operate four QHY163 cameras on the same computer to create an LRGB imaging array.

The QHY163C camera has a control circuit to reduce amplifier glow significantly, especially important for longer exposures of deep-sky objects at high gain.

Features:
• QHY163C cooled 16-Megapixel color astronomy camera ideal for serious deep-sky imaging
• 4/3” cooled CMOS sensor with small 3.8um pixels in a 4656×3522 array
• Two-stage cooling keeps sensor temperature as much as 45C below ambient for low-noise imaging, even in warm conditions
• 128MB DDRII data buffer to minimize data dropouts during image transfer
• Reduced amp-glow for superior imaging of faint objects

What’s in the Box:
(1) Camera
(1) USB3.0 cable(1.5m)
(1) Self-locking power cable
(1) 6pin guide cable
(1) Car power adapter
(1) Desiccant Drying Tube
(1) Desiccant
(1) M42/1.25inch adaptor
(1) Driver download card
(1) Inspection report