Astrophotography Cameras
Looking for guidance on which astrophotography camera to buy? Learn more here.
- ZWO ASI462MM 2.1 MP CMOS Monochrome Astronomy Camera WITHOUT DDR3 Memory # ASI462MMOur Price: $249.00In StockFree US Shipping
- Coming SoonZWO ASI585MC Pro Cooled Color Astronomy Camera # ASI585MC-POur Price: $599.00Pre-OrderFree US Shipping
- Coming SoonZWO ASI678MM 8.29 MP CMOS Monochrome Astronomy Camera with USB 3.0 # ASI678MMOur Price: $349.00Pre-OrderFree US Shipping
- Celestron NexImage 10 Solar System Imager with Software # 93708Our Price: $309.95Out of StockFree US Shipping
- CloseoutCelestron NexImage 5 Solar System Imager with Software 5MP # 93711Sale Price: $159.95 Our Price: $199.95Out of StockFree US Shipping
- SpecialRevolution Imager R2 1.25" Live View CCD Video Astronomy Camera System # RI-KitR2Our Price: $299.99In StockFree US Shipping
- On SaleQHY 5-III 174M Monochrome Astronomy Camera with USB 3.0 # QHY5-III-174-MSale Price: $539.10 Our Price: $599.00Out of StockFree US Shipping
- On SaleQHY 183C Cooled Color Astronomy Camera # QHY183CSale Price: $594.15 Our Price: $699.00Out of StockFree US Shipping
- On SaleQHY 183M Cooled Monochrome Astronomy Camera # QHY183MSale Price: $849.15 Our Price: $999.00In StockFree US Shipping
- On SaleQHY 600C 61 MP Full Frame CMOS Cooled Astronomy Camera - Photographic Color Version # QHY600...Sale Price: $3,909.15 Our Price: $4,599.00In StockFree Contiguous US Shipping
- On SaleQHY 600M-PH (Standard BFL Version) Full Frame Monochrome Cooled Astronomy Camera # QHY600M-PHSale Price: $3,909.15 Our Price: $4,599.00In StockFree Contiguous US Shipping
- On SaleQHY 5-III 462C Color Astronomy Camera with USB 3.0 # QHY5-III-462-CSale Price: $170.10 Our Price: $189.00In StockFree US Shipping
- On SaleQHY 268M 26 MP Photographic CMOS APS-C Monochrome Astronomy Camera # QHY268M-PHSale Price: $2,039.15 Our Price: $2,399.00In StockFree Contiguous US Shipping
- On SaleQHY 5-III 462C Color Astronomy Camera with Expansion Kit # QHY5-III-462-C-EXPSale Price: $170.10 Our Price: $249.00In StockFree US Shipping
- On SaleQHY 294M-Pro Cooled Monochrome Astronomy Camera # QHY294M-ProSale Price: $1,039.20 Our Price: $1,299.00Out of StockFree US Shipping
- On SaleQHY 5-III 485C 8.4 MP Color Astronomy Camera # QHY5III485CSale Price: $269.10 Our Price: $299.00In StockFree US Shipping
- On SaleQHY 533M Cooled Monochrome Astronomy Camera # QHY533MSale Price: $879.20 Our Price: $1,099.00In StockFree US Shipping
- On SaleQHY 533C Cooled Color Astronomy Camera # QHY533CSale Price: $767.20 Our Price: $959.00In StockFree US Shipping
- On SaleQHY 533M Cooled Monochrome Astronomy Camera Kit with 1.25"/31mm Filter WheelOur Price: $1,040.00In StockFree Contiguous US Shipping
- On SaleQHY 533M Cooled Monochrome Astronomy Camera Kit with Small OAG & 1.25"/31mm Filter WheelOur Price: $1,152.00In StockFree Contiguous US Shipping
- On SaleQHY 294M-Pro Cooled Monochrome Astronomy Camera Kit with 36mm Filter WheelOur Price: $1,184.00Out of StockFree Contiguous US Shipping
- On SaleQHY 294M-Pro Cooled Monochrome Astronomy Camera Kit with Medium OAG & 36mm Filter WheelOur Price: $1,320.00Out of StockFree Contiguous US Shipping
- On SaleQHY 268M-PH Cooled Monochrome Astronomy Camera Kit with Large 2"/50mm Filter WheelOur Price: $2,303.50In StockFree Contiguous US Shipping
- On SaleQHY 5-III 200M (Ver. 2) 2.1 MP Monochrome Astronomy Camera with USB 3.2 # QHY5-III-200-MSale Price: $278.10 Our Price: $309.00In StockFree US Shipping
How to Choose the Best Astrophotography Camera
Choosing the best camera for a telescope depends on your goals and budget. As with most astro gear, there is no "one size fits all" camera that is best at everything. If you're hoping to image deep space objects, cooled deep sky cameras are the way to go. If your goal is to image the planets, the moon, the sun, or other objects in the solar system, a high frame rate planetary camera will do wonders for you. Understanding the difference between the different camera types and their individual specifications will help you decide on your next telescope camera.
Cameras for Deep Sky Astrophotography
If your goal is to capture deep space objects like nebulas, galaxies, and star clusters, then you'll want to use a deep sky camera. Objects in deep space are extremely faint, and therefore you need a camera that can shoot long exposures with low noise. Looking for guidance on which deep sky camera to choose and what all the specs mean? Head to our Deep Sky Cameras page to learn more.
Cameras for Solar System Objects
If you want to capture objects like planets, the Moon, or even the Sun, then a planetary camera is best for you. Distinct from deep sky cameras and also much less expensive, planetary cameras are designed to capture solar system objects in detail. Need help picking one out? Head to our Planetary Cameras page to learn more.
Cameras for Autoguiding & more
We also carry a variety of cameras for tasks like autoguiding, which helps keep your mount locked on to a target during long exposures. Other camera types include polar alignment cameras, which aid with aligning your telescope mount for deep sky imaging. Find the right guide camera or polar alignment camera on our Guide Cameras & More page.