Altair 462M2 Mono Guide Astronomy Camera

$149.99

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....

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SKU: ALTAIR462M2
Categories: Altair Astro Altair Imagers Astrophotography Cameras
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Description

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

Sensor

Sony IMX462 back illuminated sensor

Diagonal

6.39 mm

Image Resolution

2.1 mega pixels (3840*2160)

Pixel Size

2.9mm ´ 2.9mm

Image Area

5.57mm ´ 3.13mm

Max FPS at Resolution (USB 3.0)

12bit

8bit

76.1 FPS @ 1920*1080

152 FPS @ 1920*1080

Max FPS at Resolution (USB 2.0)

14bit

8bit

7.3 FPS @ @ 1920*1080

15.6 FPS @ 1920*1080

Shutter Type

Rolling shutter

Exposure Time

0.1ms – 1000s

Gain

1x – 150x

SNR

41 dB

Dynamic Range

75 dB

Read Noise

2.1 – 0.49 e-

QE Peak

>89%

Full Well

11.8ke-

ADC

12bit

DDR3 Buffer

512MB (4Gb)

USB Compatibility

USB2.0 (USB-C cable included)

Camera Adaptor

Standard 1.25’’ for telescope connection, and standard C adapter for industrial lens

Front Optical Window

Anti Reflection Coated

Spectral Range

380-1100nm

Capture/Control SDK

Windows/Linux/macOS/Android Multiple Platform SDK(Native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, Twain, etc.); (Contact us for SDK).

Recording System

Single frame sequences, snapshot or video

Camera Dimensions

Diameter 37mm * height 72.4mm

Camera Weight

70 grams

Back Focus Distance

17.5mm with C adapter, 12.5 with CS adapter

Cooling:

Passive cooling

Supported OS (AltairCapture software).

Microsoft® Windows® 8, 10 & 11 (32 & 64 bit)

OSx(Mac OS X)

Linux

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.

 

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