Astrolumina ALccdIMG0HC color camera, cooled Sony ICX618ALA

The IMG0HC is a high speed planetary camera. By using the newest SONY EXView CCD ICX618ALA CCD sensor and 14bit high speed AD converter, the IMG0HC gives a high QE and high dynamic image capture capability. With the cooling function, the IMG0HC can be used for deep sky imaging also, especially for small size planetary nebula and small size galaxy capture. It is also very suitable for multi-wavelength planetary and deep sky object capture.

The IMG has a built-in guide port and cooling. The guide port can be used for guiding astronomical telescopes.

The IMG will give you maximum capability of astronomy and biology imaging!

CCD size: typical 1/4 inch

Effective area: 4.46 mm * 3.80 mm

Effective pixel: 640*480

Pixel size: 5.6 µm * 5.6 µm

Telescope interface: 1.25 inch interface

Computer interface: USB 2.0 High Speed

Guide Port

Weight: 300 g

Good storage is an important preventive measure against dew and also extends the service life:

After use, put the camera straight into the TS Protect Case and add some silica gel. During storage, the silica gel absorbs the moisture from the camera. At the same time, the penetration of moist room air is prevented. Dry storage can even partially regenerate the small desiccant tablets in cooled cameras. Your camera or accessories are always ready for you in optimum condition. You can find the silica gel and the case in our product recommendations.

The cameras are not airtight, so if the camera remains on the telescope, it is exposed to moisture. The small amount of desiccant in the camera can protect the sensor and the inside of the protective glass from moisture for the duration of the exposure, but not for days on end. Moisture problems can be the result. A simple trick is to stretch a plastic bag around the focuser to which the camera is attached so that no air can get in. Silica gel is placed in a small cloth bag inside the plastic bag. This will also create a "dry climate zone" for the camera on the telescope. This allows you to leave the camera on the telescope for a few days for an imaging session lasting several days.

In the medium and long term, however, this is no substitute for proper storage in an airtight case with silica gel.

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