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Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M
Skyris 445M

Skyris 445M

$649.95

Item #: 95513

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Warranty: 2 Years

Celestron is excited to offer this product at a special sale price via OPT Telescopes. Click the link below in the, "Where to Buy," section to SAVE NOW!

  • The first camera designed and engineered in Germany by The Imaging Source, the leader in high-end planetary imaging, in collaboration with Celestron engineers in California.
  • Powered by ultra-fast USB 3.0 technology, Skyris transfers data at the fastest possible speeds.
  • Skyris features acclaimed Sony CCD sensors for maximum sensitivity and low noise.
  • The world’s top planetary imagers including Christopher Go, Robert Reeves, and Thierry Legault beta-tested and use Skyris cameras.

Overview

Celestron is excited to offer this product at a special sale price via OPT Telescopes. Click the link below in the, "Where to Buy," section to SAVE NOW!

  • The first camera designed and engineered in Germany by The Imaging Source, the leader in high-end planetary imaging, in collaboration with Celestron engineers in California.
  • Powered by ultra-fast USB 3.0 technology, Skyris transfers data at the fastest possible speeds.
  • Skyris features acclaimed Sony CCD sensors for maximum sensitivity and low noise.
  • The world’s top planetary imagers including Christopher Go, Robert Reeves, and Thierry Legault beta-tested and use Skyris cameras.

Description

Now Mac OS X compatible! Find the software downloads in the Support section of this page.

Celestron offers a wide array of high-quality, affordable, and user-friendly planetary imagers! Click here to learn more on how to choose an imager that’s right for you.

Celestron Partners with The Imaging Source

For years, The Imaging Source has produced astronomical CCD cameras known for quality, performance, and value, elevating planetary imaging from a casual hobby into an art form. Now, The Imaging Source design team in Germany has joined forces with Celestron’s engineers in California to create the Skyris line.

Skyris combines the unmatched expertise of The Imaging Source, with Celestron’s innovative industrial design. And of course, it’s backed by Celestron’s world-class product support and 2-year warranty. Whether you're an advanced user or a beginner, you'll love creating beautiful astroimages with these easy-to-use cameras. Capture the Sun, Moon, and planets like never before and create crisp, high-resolution images.

Click here to view the Skyris Image Gallery featuring some of the world's top imagers!

More Data, Faster with USB 3.0 and Lightning-Fast Readout

Skyris is capable of super-fast image download thanks to USB 3.0 connections. Even more impressive, Skyris’ Sony CCDs are capable of capturing exposures in as little as 1/10,000th of a second. You’ll be able to capture brief moments of steady air to deliver the sharpest possible images.

Ultra-Sensitive Sony ICX445ALA Monochrome CCD Sensor

Perfectly suited for planetary imaging due to its sensitivity, CCD technology remains the trusted choice of the world’s top planetary imagers. The world-acclaimed Sony EXview HAD CCD sensors in Skyris cameras are also the preferred sensors for scientific and industrial imaging. CCDs provide no-compromise performance, especially towards the red spectrum.

The Skyris 445M’s chip features a larger detection area, small pixels, and a larger pixel array, providing more detail per pixel, even when used with smaller telescopes. Skyris 445M is a monochrome camera, offering you the most senstivity for capturing the best possible astroimages. Attach the specially designed Skyris Filter Wheel to image in color.

Skyris also features a Celestron-designed camera body, which helps dissipate heat to minimize the effect of thermal noise on the CCD. Skyris cameras do not have an optical window, which makes cleaning your camera easier and ensures maximum light transmission with no risk of internal reflections.

A Complete Imaging Solution—Just Add Your Telescope and PC!

All Skyris cameras include Celestron iCap capture software and stacking software (for Windows systems only). This software suite allows you to easily control the camera, capture, and export your images or movie files. Next, you’ll filter your images and stack the best shots to create your masterpiece.

With a 1.25" nosepiece and 10' USB 3.0 cable included, Skyris has everything you need to get started with lunar, solar, or planetary imaging.

Using Skyris as an Autoguider

Equipped with Sony EXview HAD CCD sensors, Skyris cameras make excellent autoguiders. If used with a Celestron mount, Skyris connects as a DirectShow device or WDM-style webcam. Just plug the hand control into the supplied serial cable using an optional USB to RS-232 Adapter. Skyris works with popular software like MaxIm DL or freeware like PHD Guiding. Skyris can also be used as an autoguider. For more details, please check the article in our Support tab.

Specifications

General
A/D Conversion: 12 bit
Back Focus Distance: 19mm (0.75") with nosepiece, 17.5mm (0.68") with C-mount
Exposure Range: 0.0001 to 30 seconds
Imaging Sensor: Sony ICX445ALA Monochrome CCD
Mounting: 1.25" barrel and C-thread
Operating Environment: 40° - -40°C
Shutter: Global
Software Compatibility: iCap, IC Capture, DirectShow, FireCapture
Sub-Framing: Selectable
Weight: 3.6 oz (102 g)
Power Requirements: Powered by USB
Camera Resolution: 1280 x 960
Sensor Size: 6.26mm x 5.01mm (0.24" x 0.19")
Pixel Size: 3.75 micron square
USB Connection: High-speed 3.0, 10' cable length
Frames per Second: Up to 30

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