OMEGON CAMERA VETEC 455 C COLOR

The Omegon Pro veTEC 455 M and Omegon Pro veTEC 455 C cameras: latest generation astro cameras with full-frame sensor.

Powerful full-frame sensor
Pixel size 3.8 µm
Quantum Efficiency (~80%)
Low read noise (~1.5e-)
High full-well capacity*: 50,000e- (HCG) / 100,000e- (LCG)
ADC: 16-bit
Zero-Amp-Glow: No amp glow
Available as a color or monochrome camera

*Ability to shoot dark or very bright objects

Completely professional deep-sky astrophotography: The huge sensor is perfectly suited for extensive nebulae, star fields or the lunar surface. Unlike most astrocameras used for planetary photography this sensor is comparable to the large sensors of DSLR cameras.

Thermoelectric Cooling: The cooling system reduces image noise. Up to 35°C below ambient temperature, the noise caused by the dark current is almost completely gone. Furthermore, the sensor's exact temperature control is very useful for calibrating astrophotographs with dark frames: they can all be taken at the right temperature. The images are very low noise.

USB Hub: Two additional USB ports on the back of the camera reduce cable tangling! Other devices (e.g. a driving camera) can easily be connected to this hub. An additional cable connection to the PC from each individual device is a thing of the past!

The camera can be adapted to almost all systems of astrophotography - thanks to the T2 thread and the focal length of only 17.5 mm. A 2" adapter also allows a connection to the telescope like any other 2" eyepiece.

The robust carrying case supplied is padded with foam material. So you have nothing to fear if you want to transport your precious camera. It is absolutely safe.

Professional astrophotography of the planets, the Moon and the Sun: the shadows of the moons of Jupiter, the divisions in the rings of Saturn, the detailed mountain ranges on the lunar surface and the impressive protuberances on the sun - These impressive objects in our solar system can only be photographed at a high frame rate: this freezes the turbulence in our atmosphere (the so-called seeing), which usually makes small details unrecognizable. Thanks to the sophisticated electronics and the high data transfer rate of the USB3.0 cameras, this technique from Lucky-Imaging is now child's play. We recommend the Region-Of-Interest function of the included Omegon AstroPhotoCapture software: This allows you to optimize the capture rate, because only the relevant part of the sensor is read.

Transmission: A filter protects the camera sensor from dust and moisture. Omegon Pro color cameras are equipped with an infrared blocking filter. CMOS sensors also measure incident infrared light and make it impossible to reproduce colors correctly in the final image. In contrast, Omegon Pro mono cameras have an anti-reflection window, which in addition to visible light also lets in ultraviolet and infrared light. Then, by using additional filters you have complete control over the transmission curve - a key requirement for advanced photographic or photometric applications.

Practical software for photography: The Omegon AstroPhotoCapture software, which is included, allows simple and easy-to-learn camera control. Correct camera settings are crucial to successful astrophotography. AstroPhotoCapture gives you full control over all essential parameters - without having to navigate through an overloaded interface. Simple tutorials walk you through the image capture process step-by-step to cap off your first night of astrophotography with success. The software is compatible with Windows 8 and 10.

Compatibility: Omegon Pro cameras are compatible with a wide range of capture software via the common ASCOM and INDI interfaces. There is also native compatibility with an increasing number of programs such as PHD2 and NINA

Delivery content:

Camera
T2 to 2" adapter
USB 3.0 cable
12V 3A power supply
Robust carrying case
Desiccant cartridge