STTPRO674C

TRIUS PRO-674C

Starlight Xpress

The Blue edition Starlight Xpress Trius Pro-674C Color CCD Camera features a large 2/3" Sony ICX674AQG EXview progressive scan CCD sensor to capture views of the cosmos in 1940 x 1460 resolution through your telescope or astrograph. An integrated auto-guider output port allows you to easily tether it to your off-axis guider (OAG) to improve tracking accuracy and precision during long imaging sessions. There is also a three-port USB hub that allows you to power and control accessories, like filter wheels and electric focusers, from your computer software utilizing just one USB cable between the camera and PC.Sensor 2/3" Sony ICX674AQG EXview progressive scan CCD1940 x 1460 resolution with an 8.8 x 6.3mm active area360nM - 1100nM useful spectral responseExcellent blue light sensitivity and a strong infrared response for both planetary and deep-sky imaging, especially with an H-alpha filterExtremely low thermal noiseCCD temperature monitoring circuit that provides regulated set-point cooling of the chipUse Adapters for 1.25 & 2" drawtubes to fit into most telescopesCompatible with standard M42 SLR lenses to take pictures without a telescopeBack focal distance 17.5mm from the barrel front to the CCD 1mmWhen using with SCT optical tubes, it is recommended that the camera be paired with a focal reducer to speed up the focal ratio for imaging deep-sky objects and a Barlow lens to slow down for f/ value for planetary imagingBuilt-in 3-port powered USB hub to power accessories like a filter wheels and electric focuserHigh speed USB 2.0 interfaceFull-frame download time of approximately 4 seconds and a binned 4x4 download takes only 0.5 secondsBuilt-in autoguider output is compatible with most mountsSingle USB cable control for all features to eliminate tangled cables2-stage cooling fan with an argon-filled CCD chamberLow power consumption of less than 1.5A @ 12 VDCComputer System Requirements Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 One USB 2.0 port availableAt least 256MB of memoryBetween 1 GHz and 4 GHz Pentium processor speed is recommendedMinimum of 1024 x 768 resolution monitor with 24-bit colorRecommend good-quality cable with a maximum length of 16.5' as longer cables may require boosters or extra powered hubs