TS-Optics ToupTek monochrome astro camera 585MP, sensor D=12.78 mm - 1.25" filter wheel and 7 filters

TS-Optics ToupTek monochrome astro camera 585MP with 1.25" filter wheel and 7 filters

The camera with the powerful Sony IMX585 sensor allows astrophotography on a very high level. This modern sensor can be used for all areas of astrophotography. The 3.7 µm pixels make this camera a high resolution all-rounder with highest sensitivity for short exposure times.

Another advantage is the sensational light sensitivity. The QE of more than 91% by the BACK ILLUMINATION technology already allow deep astro images with short exposure times. This makes the camera very well suited for deep sky photography.
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Back-illumination technology
Sony´s back-illuminated CMOS imaging sensor improves sensitivity and noise reduction - key factors in improving image quality - by changing the basic pixel structure from front- to back-illuminated. The advantages of CMOS image sensors, such as low power consumption and high operating speed, have been retained.

The back illumination improves the light acquisition and increases the amount of light at the same time. This makes significantly shorter exposure times possible and leads to an improved quantum efficiency of more than 91%.

Sony has developed a unique photodiode structure and on-chip lens optimized for backside-exposed structures, this results in higher sensitivity and lower random noise without light by reducing noise, dark current and defective pixels compared to the conventional front-side-illuminated structure.

No amp glow
Conventional CMOS sensors produce a faint infrared light source during operation, which can often be seen in the corners of uncalibrated images as a telltale sign of "amp glow". Since the TS585MP uses zero amp glow circuitry, you don´t have to worry about amplifier glow even when using high-gain, long-exposure images.

Filter wheel
Typically, a filter wheel is used with a monochrome camera to facilitate the rapid and precise positioning of selected filters along the imaging path. An electronic filter wheel enables you to interchange filters without the need to remove the camera, thereby streamlining your process of astronomical image acquisition.

Filters
There are seven filters included, four filters (LRGB) for all objects and three filters (SHO) for emission nebulae:

The L filter acts as an infrared-ultraviolet cut-off filter, passing visible light between 420 nm - 685 nm with a high transmittance of 98%, enhancing the object´s contrast.

The R filter allows passage of deep yellow to red light from 590 nm - 700 nm while maintaining maximum transmission of H-alpha and [S II] emissions.

The G filter allows passage of blue-green to yellow light from 490 nm - 580 nm, which is the first to cut off the emission lines of mercury, sodium, etc. near this spectrum.

The B filter allows the transmission of violet to blue-green light in the 400 nm - 510 nm band, which is more targeted at objects containing 486 nm H-beta emission (such as the Horsehead Nebula).

The S-II filter transmits the deep red light of the [S II] lines at 671.6 nm and 673.1 nm, associated with H II regions where star formation has recently taken place.

The H-alpha filter transmits the red light of the H-alpha line at 656.28 nm which is the most important line of emission nebulae of almost any kind, especially with H II regions.

The O-III filter transmits the blue-green light of the [O III] lines at 500.7 nm and 495.9 nm, emitted by many emission nebulae, especially with planetary nebulae, supernova remnants and Wolf-Rayet nebulae.

Optimal support before and after purchase through Teleskop-Service
Through many years of experience, we can offer you optimal advice and also a very good after-sales service. We can perform almost all services at our premises. For a professional service we have among other things also a clean cabinet, where we can carry out repairs, cleaning etc. under dust exclusion.

The manufacturer of the camera is ToupTek
As one of the largest manufacturers of professional cameras for digital photography, ToupTek brings the necessary knowledge for cameras that just work. Teleskop Service receives the cameras directly from the manufacturer, we are in direct contact with ToupTek to provide you with first class service.

Product videos
Teleskop-Service has made an overview video for ToupTek´s cameras:

A second video deals with the setup and configuration of the cameras:


Informative PDF files about the TS-Optics/ToupTek cameras
We have made two helpful PDFs about some cameras from TS-Optics.

The first one gives general information about many cameras, it is in German language and can be downloaded here.
The second PDF lists information about some camera sensors, you can download it here.

Drivers and Software
ToupTek provides drivers and software for this camera, you can download them here.

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.

Safety informations: PDF Download