Explore Scientific Color Deep Sky Camera, cooled, sensor D=21.9 mm

Explore Scientific Deep-Sky Astro Camera with 16 MP Color Sensor

The high-resolution deep-sky color camera is a nice alternative to the DSLR / SLR cameras and allows high-resolution color images of astronomical objects right from the beginning. Thanks to Peltier cooling, the sensor is always at optimum operating temperature. This makes the images less noisy than with uncooled cameras such as SLR cameras. Thanks to the fast USB 3.0 computer interface, images are transferred in seconds, without annoying waiting times. The camera is optimal for the entry into astrophotography with cooled cameras.

The Panasonic sensor with 21.9 mm diagonal

The new EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC DEEP SKY camera features a highly sensitive and very low-noise Panasonic CMOS sensor, which is additionally cooled down to 40 °C below ambient temperature by the two-stage thermoelectric cooling system. The sensor is also characterized by extremely low amplifier glow (image brightening at the edge). With it wonderful astrophotographs are possible even without DARKS.

Application areas of the camera:

Deep-sky images (nebulae and galaxies): due to the high sensitivity, nebulae and galaxies are imaged after only a few seconds. The camera can be cooled up to 40 °C below ambient temperature. We recommend cooling down to -10 °C to -15 °C. This further reduces the already low noise. By raising the GAIN (comparable to the ISO setting for digital SLR cameras), you can reduce exposure times to less than 30 seconds. Effects caused by air turbulence or inaccuracies in the tracking are thus eliminated.

Moon and planetary images: extremely short exposure times due to high sensitivity freeze the air turbulence. Due to the high resolution of the sensor, many details can be imaged even with a shorter telescope focal length. Video astronomy is also possible.

Explore Capture profi software:

The EXPLORE Capture Profi software included in the scope of delivery not only offers the necessary basic functions for imaging and video recording, but also many helpful special functions for image post-processing and for setting up the camera. Functions such as live image display, exposure settings, white balance, dark image print, stacking, timelapse recording and much more can be configured individually. Especially the very mature software makes your entry into astrophotography really easy. With the automatic settings you can generate absolutely presentable results without any previous knowledge. If you wish, you can simply switch off the automatic settings and gradually take on the individual professional settings.

Optimal support before and after the purchase through Teleskop-Service:

We work with the cameras ourselves and can offer you optimal advice. Which camera fits to your telescope, how to achieve the optimal adaptation ... Teleskop-Service is a recognized specialist dealer for astrophotography.
Through our contacts we also offer the best possible service after the purchase.

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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