ToupTek SkyEye 62AC Cooled Color Astronomy Camera
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- Featuring the SONY IMX455 color sensor to capture expansive wide-field vistas of large nebulae and galaxies without cropping your view
- Holds a large amount of signal per pixel in LCG mode, preventing bright stars from overexposing and saturating during long integration times
- Engineered to completely eliminate internal circuitry glow, ensuring perfectly clean backgrounds that make calibration and processing effortless
- TEC two-stage cooling sensor temperatures up to -35°C below ambient to drastically suppress thermal noise and maximize clarity during deep-sky exposures
ToupTek SkyEye Series Astronomy Cameras!
The ToupTek SkyEye62AC camera features a full-frame image sensor, precise temperature control, ultra-low read noise, and zero amp-glow characteristics, making it ideal for deep sky object photography. Its exceptional performance and versatile applications provide users with an extraordinary astrophotography experience. The camera employs a two-stage TEC cooling system capable of achieving cooling differences up to 35℃ below ambient temperature, combined with an anti-dew heating system, ensuring stable operation under various environmental conditions.
Please note: all ToupTek Astro DSO cooled cameras can only be powered by 12V3A DC power supply. We recommend using the power adapter that comes with the camera or a lithium-ion battery with stable output of 11-14V. Please do not use power supplies that have falsely stated specifications or unstable outputs to power the camera, as this may affect image capture or even damage the camera.
Sensor Specifications
SkyEye62AC features the Sony IMX455 sensor with 61-megapixel ultra-high resolution (9568×6380) and a full-frame size of 35.976mm × 23.989mm. The 3.76μm pixel size ensures excellent light gathering capability while maintaining high resolution. The full-frame sensor guarantees an extremely large field of view, making it the ideal choice for capturing large nebulae, galaxies, and wide-field deep sky objects.
Sony IMX455 Spectral Response Curve
The SkyEye62AC sensor has a G sensitivity of 484.18mV at 1/30s. Its quantum efficiency peak exceeds 80% and maintains excellent response throughout the visible light range. With an IR cut filter installed, its spectral response range is 380-690nm. The sensor's high quantum efficiency ensures clear image capture even in low-light conditions, making it particularly suitable for photographing faint deep sky objects.
Fast DDR3 Memory
SkyEye62AC features 512MB (4Gb) DDR3 cache, helping maintain data transmission stability and effectively reducing amp-glow phenomena. The large capacity cache allows the camera to buffer multiple frames of image data without rushing to send data to the receiving end, which is particularly important for long exposures and high-speed continuous shooting. Cache technology also effectively prevents frame loss due to data transmission bottlenecks.
TEC cooling system
Adopts two-stage semiconductor cooling chip series design, where the first stage directly cools the sensor and the second stage efficiently conducts heat to the heat dissipation system.
Zero Amp-Glow
SkyEye62AC is carefully designed to achieve zero amp-glow photography. Traditional CMOS cameras often produce amp-glow phenomena at image edges during long exposures, severely affecting image quality. SkyEye62AC completely eliminates amp-glow phenomena through optimized circuit design and high-quality components, producing no amp-glow even with 5-minute exposures at 20°C, ensuring pure deep sky images.
SkyEye62AC features a dedicated low noise read mode that significantly reduces read noise by decreasing read speed. In low noise mode, read noise can be as low as 0.89-1.72 e⁻, achieving performance levels comparable to professional CCD cameras. While frame rate decreases somewhat, for deep sky long exposure photography, the signal-to-noise ratio improvement from ultra-low read noise is far more important than frame rate.
Anti-dew technology
The camera front end is equipped with an intelligent anti-dew heating system that automatically monitors environmental humidity and temperature, activating heating when necessary to prevent optical window condensation.
16-bit ADC and Flexible ROI
SkyEye62AC outputs native 16-bit ADC, providing 65,536 grayscale levels capable of capturing extremely fine brightness variations. This high bit depth is crucial for deep sky photography, enabling simultaneous recording of the bright core and faint outer details of nebulae. The camera supports hardware ROI and pixel binning, with smaller ROI sizes achieving higher frame rates, making it ideal for planetary photography and guiding applications.
Specifications
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Sensor: Sony IMX455 Color CMOS
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Image Resolution: 61 Megapixels (9568 x 6380)
-
Pixel Size: 3.76 µm x 3.76 µm
-
Sensor Size: Full Frame (43.3 mm / 1.70 in Diagonal)
-
Imaging Area: 35.976 mm x 23.989 mm (1.42 in x 0.94 in)
-
Shutter Type: Rolling Shutter
-
ADC Bit Depth: 16-bit
-
DDR3 Cache: 512 MB (4 Gb)
-
Spectral Response Range: 380–690 nm (with IR Cut Filter)
-
Front Window Protection Glass: IR Cut Filter
-
Maximum Frame Rate (USB 3.0):
-
16-bit: 3.1 FPS @ 9568 x 6380
-
16-bit (Low Noise Mode): 1.9 FPS @ 9568 x 6380
-
8-bit: 6.2 FPS @ 9568 x 6380
-
8-bit: 55 FPS @ 3184 x 2124
-
-
Read Noise:
-
Standard Mode: 2.58 – 0.89 e-
-
Low Noise Mode: 1.72 – 0.89 e-
-
LCG Mode: 3.98 – 1.52 e-
-
-
Full Well Capacity:
-
HCG Mode: 51 ke-
-
LCG Mode: 107 ke-
-
-
Peak Quantum Efficiency: >80%
-
Dynamic Range: 85.8 dB (Low Noise Mode)
-
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 47.0 dB
-
Exposure Time Range: 0.1 ms – 3600 s
-
Gain Range: 1x – 150x
-
Cooling Method: Two-Stage TEC + Fan-Assisted Heat Dissipation
-
Cooling Capability:
-
Short Exposure: -30°C (-54°F) below ambient
-
Long Exposure: -35°C (-63°F) below ambient
-
-
Power Requirements: DC 12V 3A
-
Data Interface: USB 3.0 / USB 2.0
-
Camera Interface: M54 x 0.75 Thread
-
Back Focus: 17.5 mm / 12.5 mm (0.69 in / 0.49 in) (Adjustable)
-
USB Hub: USB 2.0 Hub for Accessory Connection
-
Dimensions: Diameter 89 mm x Height 107 mm (3.50 in x 4.21 in)
-
Weight: 713 g (1.57 lb)
-
Supported Systems: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 (32 & 64-bit), Mac OS X, Linux
-
SDK Support: Native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, Twain, ASCOM, etc.
Performance Analysis Charts
HCG (High Conversion Gain) mode is optimized for deep sky astrophotography. In this mode, read noise can be as low as 0.89e⁻, making it ideal for capturing faint nebulae, galaxies, and other deep sky objects. With a full well capacity of 51ke⁻ and dynamic range reaching 14.85 stops, it can simultaneously capture both the bright core and faint outer structures of celestial objects. This mode is particularly suitable for long exposure deep sky photography.
LCG (Low Conversion Gain) mode provides larger full well capacity (107ke⁻), suitable for capturing high dynamic range celestial objects. This mode excels when photographing bright emission nebulae, planetary nebulae, or targets requiring HDR composition. Dynamic range can reach 15.43 stops, ensuring complete recording of all details from brightest to darkest. While read noise is slightly higher, the ultra-large full well capacity makes it the ideal choice for handling high-contrast scenes.
Flexible Back Focus Design
SkyEye62AC has the capability to switch back focus lengths. By removing the 5mm back focus ring from the camera's front end, the camera's occupied back focus length changes from 17.5mm to 12.5mm, effectively adapting to non-standard back focus optical systems and more flexible equipment configurations. The camera comes standard with M54×0.75 threaded interface and provides various adapter rings to accommodate different telescope systems.
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
ToupTek SkyEye Series Astronomy Cameras!
The ToupTek SkyEye62AC camera features a full-frame image sensor, precise temperature control, ultra-low read noise, and zero amp-glow characteristics, making it ideal for deep sky object photography. Its exceptional performance and versatile applications provide users with an extraordinary astrophotography experience. The camera employs a two-stage TEC cooling system capable of achieving cooling differences up to 35℃ below ambient temperature, combined with an anti-dew heating system, ensuring stable operation under various environmental conditions.
Please note: all ToupTek Astro DSO cooled cameras can only be powered by 12V3A DC power supply. We recommend using the power adapter that comes with the camera or a lithium-ion battery with stable output of 11-14V. Please do not use power supplies that have falsely stated specifications or unstable outputs to power the camera, as this may affect image capture or even damage the camera.
Sensor Specifications
SkyEye62AC features the Sony IMX455 sensor with 61-megapixel ultra-high resolution (9568×6380) and a full-frame size of 35.976mm × 23.989mm. The 3.76μm pixel size ensures excellent light gathering capability while maintaining high resolution. The full-frame sensor guarantees an extremely large field of view, making it the ideal choice for capturing large nebulae, galaxies, and wide-field deep sky objects.
Sony IMX455 Spectral Response Curve
The SkyEye62AC sensor has a G sensitivity of 484.18mV at 1/30s. Its quantum efficiency peak exceeds 80% and maintains excellent response throughout the visible light range. With an IR cut filter installed, its spectral response range is 380-690nm. The sensor's high quantum efficiency ensures clear image capture even in low-light conditions, making it particularly suitable for photographing faint deep sky objects.
Fast DDR3 Memory
SkyEye62AC features 512MB (4Gb) DDR3 cache, helping maintain data transmission stability and effectively reducing amp-glow phenomena. The large capacity cache allows the camera to buffer multiple frames of image data without rushing to send data to the receiving end, which is particularly important for long exposures and high-speed continuous shooting. Cache technology also effectively prevents frame loss due to data transmission bottlenecks.
TEC cooling system
Adopts two-stage semiconductor cooling chip series design, where the first stage directly cools the sensor and the second stage efficiently conducts heat to the heat dissipation system.
Zero Amp-Glow
SkyEye62AC is carefully designed to achieve zero amp-glow photography. Traditional CMOS cameras often produce amp-glow phenomena at image edges during long exposures, severely affecting image quality. SkyEye62AC completely eliminates amp-glow phenomena through optimized circuit design and high-quality components, producing no amp-glow even with 5-minute exposures at 20°C, ensuring pure deep sky images.
SkyEye62AC features a dedicated low noise read mode that significantly reduces read noise by decreasing read speed. In low noise mode, read noise can be as low as 0.89-1.72 e⁻, achieving performance levels comparable to professional CCD cameras. While frame rate decreases somewhat, for deep sky long exposure photography, the signal-to-noise ratio improvement from ultra-low read noise is far more important than frame rate.
Anti-dew technology
The camera front end is equipped with an intelligent anti-dew heating system that automatically monitors environmental humidity and temperature, activating heating when necessary to prevent optical window condensation.
16-bit ADC and Flexible ROI
SkyEye62AC outputs native 16-bit ADC, providing 65,536 grayscale levels capable of capturing extremely fine brightness variations. This high bit depth is crucial for deep sky photography, enabling simultaneous recording of the bright core and faint outer details of nebulae. The camera supports hardware ROI and pixel binning, with smaller ROI sizes achieving higher frame rates, making it ideal for planetary photography and guiding applications.
Specifications
-
Sensor: Sony IMX455 Color CMOS
-
Image Resolution: 61 Megapixels (9568 x 6380)
-
Pixel Size: 3.76 µm x 3.76 µm
-
Sensor Size: Full Frame (43.3 mm / 1.70 in Diagonal)
-
Imaging Area: 35.976 mm x 23.989 mm (1.42 in x 0.94 in)
-
Shutter Type: Rolling Shutter
-
ADC Bit Depth: 16-bit
-
DDR3 Cache: 512 MB (4 Gb)
-
Spectral Response Range: 380–690 nm (with IR Cut Filter)
-
Front Window Protection Glass: IR Cut Filter
-
Maximum Frame Rate (USB 3.0):
-
16-bit: 3.1 FPS @ 9568 x 6380
-
16-bit (Low Noise Mode): 1.9 FPS @ 9568 x 6380
-
8-bit: 6.2 FPS @ 9568 x 6380
-
8-bit: 55 FPS @ 3184 x 2124
-
-
Read Noise:
-
Standard Mode: 2.58 – 0.89 e-
-
Low Noise Mode: 1.72 – 0.89 e-
-
LCG Mode: 3.98 – 1.52 e-
-
-
Full Well Capacity:
-
HCG Mode: 51 ke-
-
LCG Mode: 107 ke-
-
-
Peak Quantum Efficiency: >80%
-
Dynamic Range: 85.8 dB (Low Noise Mode)
-
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 47.0 dB
-
Exposure Time Range: 0.1 ms – 3600 s
-
Gain Range: 1x – 150x
-
Cooling Method: Two-Stage TEC + Fan-Assisted Heat Dissipation
-
Cooling Capability:
-
Short Exposure: -30°C (-54°F) below ambient
-
Long Exposure: -35°C (-63°F) below ambient
-
-
Power Requirements: DC 12V 3A
-
Data Interface: USB 3.0 / USB 2.0
-
Camera Interface: M54 x 0.75 Thread
-
Back Focus: 17.5 mm / 12.5 mm (0.69 in / 0.49 in) (Adjustable)
-
USB Hub: USB 2.0 Hub for Accessory Connection
-
Dimensions: Diameter 89 mm x Height 107 mm (3.50 in x 4.21 in)
-
Weight: 713 g (1.57 lb)
-
Supported Systems: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 (32 & 64-bit), Mac OS X, Linux
-
SDK Support: Native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, Twain, ASCOM, etc.
Performance Analysis Charts
HCG (High Conversion Gain) mode is optimized for deep sky astrophotography. In this mode, read noise can be as low as 0.89e⁻, making it ideal for capturing faint nebulae, galaxies, and other deep sky objects. With a full well capacity of 51ke⁻ and dynamic range reaching 14.85 stops, it can simultaneously capture both the bright core and faint outer structures of celestial objects. This mode is particularly suitable for long exposure deep sky photography.
LCG (Low Conversion Gain) mode provides larger full well capacity (107ke⁻), suitable for capturing high dynamic range celestial objects. This mode excels when photographing bright emission nebulae, planetary nebulae, or targets requiring HDR composition. Dynamic range can reach 15.43 stops, ensuring complete recording of all details from brightest to darkest. While read noise is slightly higher, the ultra-large full well capacity makes it the ideal choice for handling high-contrast scenes.
Flexible Back Focus Design
SkyEye62AC has the capability to switch back focus lengths. By removing the 5mm back focus ring from the camera's front end, the camera's occupied back focus length changes from 17.5mm to 12.5mm, effectively adapting to non-standard back focus optical systems and more flexible equipment configurations. The camera comes standard with M54×0.75 threaded interface and provides various adapter rings to accommodate different telescope systems.
- 1x Cardboard Packaging Box: L:21.9cm W:21.9cm H:13.6cm (A)
- 1x SkyEye62AC Camera Body (M54F×0.75 Interface) (B)
- 1x Power Adapter: AC 100-240V 50/60Hz, Output DC 12V 3A (C)
- 1x High-Speed USB 3.0 Data Cable (A-Male to B-Male Gold-Plated Connection Cable, 1.5m) (D)
- 1x Rubber Plug (E)
- 1x Hex Wrench H 2.0 (F)
- 1x M54M-M48F 21mm Extension Tube (G)
- 1x M48M-M48F 16.5mm Extension Tube (H)
- 1x M48M-M42F Adapter Ring (I)
- Featuring the SONY IMX455 color sensor to capture expansive wide-field vistas of large nebulae and galaxies without cropping your view
- Holds a large amount of signal per pixel in LCG mode, preventing bright stars from overexposing and saturating during long integration times
- Engineered to completely eliminate internal circuitry glow, ensuring perfectly clean backgrounds that make calibration and processing effortless
- TEC two-stage cooling sensor temperatures up to -35°C below ambient to drastically suppress thermal noise and maximize clarity during deep-sky exposures
ToupTek SkyEye Series Astronomy Cameras!
The ToupTek SkyEye62AC camera features a full-frame image sensor, precise temperature control, ultra-low read noise, and zero amp-glow characteristics, making it ideal for deep sky object photography. Its exceptional performance and versatile applications provide users with an extraordinary astrophotography experience. The camera employs a two-stage TEC cooling system capable of achieving cooling differences up to 35℃ below ambient temperature, combined with an anti-dew heating system, ensuring stable operation under various environmental conditions.
Please note: all ToupTek Astro DSO cooled cameras can only be powered by 12V3A DC power supply. We recommend using the power adapter that comes with the camera or a lithium-ion battery with stable output of 11-14V. Please do not use power supplies that have falsely stated specifications or unstable outputs to power the camera, as this may affect image capture or even damage the camera.
Sensor Specifications
SkyEye62AC features the Sony IMX455 sensor with 61-megapixel ultra-high resolution (9568×6380) and a full-frame size of 35.976mm × 23.989mm. The 3.76μm pixel size ensures excellent light gathering capability while maintaining high resolution. The full-frame sensor guarantees an extremely large field of view, making it the ideal choice for capturing large nebulae, galaxies, and wide-field deep sky objects.
Sony IMX455 Spectral Response Curve
The SkyEye62AC sensor has a G sensitivity of 484.18mV at 1/30s. Its quantum efficiency peak exceeds 80% and maintains excellent response throughout the visible light range. With an IR cut filter installed, its spectral response range is 380-690nm. The sensor's high quantum efficiency ensures clear image capture even in low-light conditions, making it particularly suitable for photographing faint deep sky objects.
Fast DDR3 Memory
SkyEye62AC features 512MB (4Gb) DDR3 cache, helping maintain data transmission stability and effectively reducing amp-glow phenomena. The large capacity cache allows the camera to buffer multiple frames of image data without rushing to send data to the receiving end, which is particularly important for long exposures and high-speed continuous shooting. Cache technology also effectively prevents frame loss due to data transmission bottlenecks.
TEC cooling system
Adopts two-stage semiconductor cooling chip series design, where the first stage directly cools the sensor and the second stage efficiently conducts heat to the heat dissipation system.
Zero Amp-Glow
SkyEye62AC is carefully designed to achieve zero amp-glow photography. Traditional CMOS cameras often produce amp-glow phenomena at image edges during long exposures, severely affecting image quality. SkyEye62AC completely eliminates amp-glow phenomena through optimized circuit design and high-quality components, producing no amp-glow even with 5-minute exposures at 20°C, ensuring pure deep sky images.
SkyEye62AC features a dedicated low noise read mode that significantly reduces read noise by decreasing read speed. In low noise mode, read noise can be as low as 0.89-1.72 e⁻, achieving performance levels comparable to professional CCD cameras. While frame rate decreases somewhat, for deep sky long exposure photography, the signal-to-noise ratio improvement from ultra-low read noise is far more important than frame rate.
Anti-dew technology
The camera front end is equipped with an intelligent anti-dew heating system that automatically monitors environmental humidity and temperature, activating heating when necessary to prevent optical window condensation.
16-bit ADC and Flexible ROI
SkyEye62AC outputs native 16-bit ADC, providing 65,536 grayscale levels capable of capturing extremely fine brightness variations. This high bit depth is crucial for deep sky photography, enabling simultaneous recording of the bright core and faint outer details of nebulae. The camera supports hardware ROI and pixel binning, with smaller ROI sizes achieving higher frame rates, making it ideal for planetary photography and guiding applications.
Specifications
-
Sensor: Sony IMX455 Color CMOS
-
Image Resolution: 61 Megapixels (9568 x 6380)
-
Pixel Size: 3.76 µm x 3.76 µm
-
Sensor Size: Full Frame (43.3 mm / 1.70 in Diagonal)
-
Imaging Area: 35.976 mm x 23.989 mm (1.42 in x 0.94 in)
-
Shutter Type: Rolling Shutter
-
ADC Bit Depth: 16-bit
-
DDR3 Cache: 512 MB (4 Gb)
-
Spectral Response Range: 380–690 nm (with IR Cut Filter)
-
Front Window Protection Glass: IR Cut Filter
-
Maximum Frame Rate (USB 3.0):
-
16-bit: 3.1 FPS @ 9568 x 6380
-
16-bit (Low Noise Mode): 1.9 FPS @ 9568 x 6380
-
8-bit: 6.2 FPS @ 9568 x 6380
-
8-bit: 55 FPS @ 3184 x 2124
-
-
Read Noise:
-
Standard Mode: 2.58 – 0.89 e-
-
Low Noise Mode: 1.72 – 0.89 e-
-
LCG Mode: 3.98 – 1.52 e-
-
-
Full Well Capacity:
-
HCG Mode: 51 ke-
-
LCG Mode: 107 ke-
-
-
Peak Quantum Efficiency: >80%
-
Dynamic Range: 85.8 dB (Low Noise Mode)
-
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 47.0 dB
-
Exposure Time Range: 0.1 ms – 3600 s
-
Gain Range: 1x – 150x
-
Cooling Method: Two-Stage TEC + Fan-Assisted Heat Dissipation
-
Cooling Capability:
-
Short Exposure: -30°C (-54°F) below ambient
-
Long Exposure: -35°C (-63°F) below ambient
-
-
Power Requirements: DC 12V 3A
-
Data Interface: USB 3.0 / USB 2.0
-
Camera Interface: M54 x 0.75 Thread
-
Back Focus: 17.5 mm / 12.5 mm (0.69 in / 0.49 in) (Adjustable)
-
USB Hub: USB 2.0 Hub for Accessory Connection
-
Dimensions: Diameter 89 mm x Height 107 mm (3.50 in x 4.21 in)
-
Weight: 713 g (1.57 lb)
-
Supported Systems: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 (32 & 64-bit), Mac OS X, Linux
-
SDK Support: Native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, Twain, ASCOM, etc.
Performance Analysis Charts
HCG (High Conversion Gain) mode is optimized for deep sky astrophotography. In this mode, read noise can be as low as 0.89e⁻, making it ideal for capturing faint nebulae, galaxies, and other deep sky objects. With a full well capacity of 51ke⁻ and dynamic range reaching 14.85 stops, it can simultaneously capture both the bright core and faint outer structures of celestial objects. This mode is particularly suitable for long exposure deep sky photography.
LCG (Low Conversion Gain) mode provides larger full well capacity (107ke⁻), suitable for capturing high dynamic range celestial objects. This mode excels when photographing bright emission nebulae, planetary nebulae, or targets requiring HDR composition. Dynamic range can reach 15.43 stops, ensuring complete recording of all details from brightest to darkest. While read noise is slightly higher, the ultra-large full well capacity makes it the ideal choice for handling high-contrast scenes.
Flexible Back Focus Design
SkyEye62AC has the capability to switch back focus lengths. By removing the 5mm back focus ring from the camera's front end, the camera's occupied back focus length changes from 17.5mm to 12.5mm, effectively adapting to non-standard back focus optical systems and more flexible equipment configurations. The camera comes standard with M54×0.75 threaded interface and provides various adapter rings to accommodate different telescope systems.
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
- 1x Cardboard Packaging Box: L:21.9cm W:21.9cm H:13.6cm (A)
- 1x SkyEye62AC Camera Body (M54F×0.75 Interface) (B)
- 1x Power Adapter: AC 100-240V 50/60Hz, Output DC 12V 3A (C)
- 1x High-Speed USB 3.0 Data Cable (A-Male to B-Male Gold-Plated Connection Cable, 1.5m) (D)
- 1x Rubber Plug (E)
- 1x Hex Wrench H 2.0 (F)
- 1x M54M-M48F 21mm Extension Tube (G)
- 1x M48M-M48F 16.5mm Extension Tube (H)
- 1x M48M-M42F Adapter Ring (I)