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OCULUS PRO ALL-SKY CAMERA

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$906.61 $1276.92 In stock

Category: Cameras

Description

The Oculus PRO All-Sky Camera is designed to provide high Quality sky images for weather and meteor observations.  The core of this camera is based on the super-sensitive 1.4 megapixel ‘Ultrastar PRO’, it comes with the 2.55mm FL f1.2 150 degree ‘Fish-Eye’ lens or the 1.55mm f2 180 degree 'Fish-Eye' lens, which will give you horizon-to-horizon coverage.

Specification

  • CCD type: ICX825AL Sony ExView II interline CCD with ultra low dark current and vertical anti-blooming.
  • CCD Full resolution pixel data: Pixel size: 6.45uM x 6.45uM, Image format: 1392 x 1040 pixels
  • CCD Image area: 8.98mm (Horizontal) x 6.71mm (Vertical).
  • CCD quality: Grade 1
  • Spectral Response: QE max at 580nM (~75%), 50% at 400nM and 770nM.
  • Readout Noise: Typically ONLY 3.5 electrons.
  • Full-well capacity: Greater than 23,000 e- (unbinned)
  • Anti-blooming: Overload margin greater than 1000x.
  • Dark current: Less than 0.1 electrons/second @ + 10C ambient.
  • Data format: 16 bits.
  • System gain: 0.3 electrons per ADU
  • Lens details: 2.5mm FL f1.2 ‘Fish-Eye’ 150 or 1.55mm FL F/2 180 degree ‘Fish Eye’
  • Computer Interface: Built-in USB 2.0 compatible interface.
  • Image download time: Typically 0.6 seconds at full resolution using USB 2.0.
  • Power requirements: Camera & Dew Heater requires 12v at 1.5 amp max.
  • Input connection: ‘Mini B’ USB socket for USB2.0 and a 2.1mm jack for +12v heater supply. Cooling system: Ambient air cooling.
  • Viewing dome: High quality polycarbonate hemisphere (replaceable)
  • Overall size: 150mm tall x 95mm diameter
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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Violet F. ★★★★★

I was blown away by how clearly this camera captures the Milky Way—the 1.4 megapixel sensor picks up detail I never thought possible in a night-sky shot. It’s been a game-changer for my meteor logging hobby, and the image quality is honestly stunning.

Julian Q. ★★★★★

Finally, a camera that actually captures the Milky Way clearly from my suburban backyard. The super-sensitive sensor picks up stars I could never see with my own eyes. Setup took a few minutes but the first all-sky image was worth it.

William U. ★★★★★

The 1.4 megapixel sensor picks up even faint meteors on moonless nights, which is exactly what I needed for my observation setup. I’ve had it running for a week and the clarity of the all-sky view is impressive.