Altair 462M2 Mono Guide Camera:

Compact. Sharp. Seriously Sensitive.

The Altair GPCAM3 462M2 Mono Guide Camera delivers ultra-high sensitivity in the red and near-infrared spectrum—perfect for precise autoguiding and entry-level EAA. Designed for astrophotographers who demand accuracy and versatility, this mono camera makes a serious impact in a small form factor.

Key Features for Guiding, EAA & Imaging

• High Red & NIR Sensitivity

  • Ideal for use with red filters to combat seeing distortion

  • Exceptional low-light performance for faint stars and deep-sky guiding

• Sony STARVIS BSI IMX462 Sensor

  • Back-illuminated CMOS with 1920×1080 resolution

  • 2.9μm square pixels, 1/2.8” sensor size

  • Sensor dimensions: 5.57mm × 3.13mm (diagonal 6.42mm)

• Low Read Noise & High Dynamic Range

  • Read noise from 0.76e- to 2.6e-

  • Supports HCG and LCG modes

  • 12-bit ADC and built-in frame buffer for smooth data transfer

• Perfect for Autoguiding & EAA

  • Compatible with PHD2, SharpCap, APT, NINA, and FireCapture

  • ST4 auto-guiding port works with mounts from Celestron, iOptron, Sky-Watcher

  • Red-filter compatibility and long form factor for better focus in OAGs

• USB-C Power with USB2.0 Data Stability

  • USB2.0 format offers reliable, low-bandwidth autoguiding performance

  • USB-C rear port simplifies cable management and powers the camera

• Versatile Output & File Formats

  • Supports .FITS, .TIFF, .JPEG, .PNG, .BMP, .AVI, .SER, .MP4 video

  • Ideal for video astronomy with live stacking in AltairCapture and SharpCap

• Built to Fit Your Imaging Setup

  • Long body inserts deeper into 1.25" ports for easier focusing

  • 1.25" nosepiece with filter thread + CS and C-Mount lens compatibility

  • Swappable AR-coated or UV/IR-blocking optical window

What’s in the Box

• Altair 462M2 Mono Camera (AR-coated optical window pre-installed)

• 1.25" x 20mm nosepiece with front filter thread

• USB-C cable (1.4m), ST4 guide cable (2m)

• CS-Mount adapter (pre-installed), C-Mount 5mm extension

• Sensor dust cap and 1.25" plastic cap

• Software CD (AltairCapture, drivers, installation instructions)

Smart Software & Support

• Includes AltairCapture software with automation, live stacking, calibration tools

• Windows 10/11 compatible (macOS & Linux basic versions available)

• ASCOM driver support, regular updates at www.altairastro.help

• Multilingual interface + UK/EU technical support

• 2-Year Warranty

Whether you're guiding, stacking, or starting in EAA, the Altair 462M2 Mono delivers the performance you need—wrapped in a reliable, no-fuss design that just works.

Specifications

What's in the box?

• Camera body.
• 1.5m High-speed USB3.0 cable.
• 1.5m ST4 guide cable.
• 1.25 inch x nosepiece with female 1.25" astronomy filter thread on the front.
• (Optional 2" OD Nosepiece with dual 2 and 1.25" filter threads is available, code GPCAM-2IN)
• CS-Mount insert (12.5mm back-focus) is pre-installed on camera. (Optional 5mm extension adapter is available for C-Mount lenses requiring 17.5mm back-focus.)
• UV-IR Blocking Filter with Anti-Reflection coatings. (Removable for sensor cleaning).
• Plastic dust cap 1.25".
• Silicon dust cap for sensor.