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DFK 41AU02.AS color Astro camera

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Product description

USB Color Astro Camera for High Resolution Astrophotography

Resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels
The astronomy camera DFK 41AU02.AS exceeds with its high resolution (1280 x 960 pixels). Additionally, the DFK 41AU02.AS can output these high resolutions images at a speed of up to 15 frames per second. Using the shipped software - IC Capture.AS - you can capture lossless and uncompressed images sequences as AVI files.

Fast display of color images
Using the original images from the CCD (RAW format) for visualization purposes does not make much sense. Only after color interpolation, is it possible to view the images in common formats. The bandwidth required when transferring interpolated images is considerably broader than when transferring the original RAW formatted images. The CCD camera DFK 41AU02.AS allows color interpolation to be switched off, thus achieving 15 color frames per second. In this case, color interpolation is performed by IC Capture.AS on the host computer. Alternatively, should color interpolation not be desirable at all, AVI files can be written in RAW format.

Sony color CCD
The astro CCD camera DFK 41AU02.AS deploys the color CCD ICX205AK, manufactured by Sony. This chip has a 1/2" format and 1280 x 960 pixel resolution. Even at long exposure times, its noise is minimal. Thanks to the high quality of the ICX205AK, it is often used in scientific image processing applications.

IR Cut Filter
Unlike the human eye, CCDs are sensitive to near infrared light (wavelengths over 700nm). It is often not desirable to capture light that is in the near infrared range. Indeed, such light often disturbs an otherwise perfect shot. Therefore, the CCD camera DFK 41AU02.AS ships with an IR cut filter.

Fast data transfer via USB 2.0
The astronomy camera DFK 41AU02.AS outputs high resolution images, without compression at high speed. This results in large amounts of data being generated. In order to transfer these to the host PC, a very fast bus is required. Hence, the camera is fitted with a USB 2.0 connector.

Shipped software for Windows
This camera ships with the camera driver and the control software IC Capture.AS.

  • Color USB camera with IR cut filter
  • 1/2" CCD, progressive scan
  • Resolution 1280 x 960
  • Max. 15 fps
  • Max exposure time 60 min
  • C/CS Mount
  • Software included

Our expert comment:

A device driver for The Imaging Source cameras (also compatible with Windows 7) can be found here: device driver for The Imaging Source cameras

(Bernd Gährken)

Specifications

Capacity


Type of camera
Astro CCD camera
Sensor type
CCD-chip (Sony ICX205AK)
Size of chip (mm)
-
Megapixel
1,2
Pixel size
4,7
Colour camera
yes
Image format
BMP, JPEG, AVI
Resolution Photograph (Pixel)
1280x960
Sensitivity to light (lx)
0,5
Signal/noise ratio (dB)
-
Reading noise
-
Sensor noise
-
Microlenses
-
Dark current
-
Amplification (dB)
0-36
Antiblooming
yes
Bit depth (Bit)
8
Min. exposure time
1/10000
Max. exposure time (min)
30
Active cooling
no
Max. cooling difference below room temperature
-
Power supply
C-Mount / USB
Power consumption (mA)
500
Interfaces
USB 2.0
Autoguider
-
Supported operating systems
Windows XP and higher
Cable length (m)
1,5
Connection (to the telescope)
1,25"
Filter thread
yes
Operating temperature
-5 bis 45
Chip - Diagonal (mm)
8

Equipment


Filter wheel
no

General


Length (mm)
50
Width (mm)
50,6
Series
DFK
Colour
blue/black
Height (mm)
50,6
Weight (g)
265

Area of application


Autoguider
no
Moon & Planets
yes
Nebulae & galaxies
no

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The Imaging Source DFK 41AU02.AS color Astro camera
The Imaging Source DFK 41AU02.AS color Astro camera
The Imaging Source DFK 41AU02.AS color Astro camera
The Imaging Source DFK 41AU02.AS color Astro camera
The Imaging Source DFK 41AU02.AS color Astro camera
The Imaging Source DFK 41AU02.AS color Astro camera

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