Player One Astronomy Ares-M Pro USB3.0 Monochrome Camera: Cutting-Edge Imaging Technology

Key Features:

• Advanced Sony IMX533 Sensor: Equipped with the Sony IMX533 1” square format monochrome sensor, the Ares-M Pro excels in both deep-sky and solar/lunar imaging.

• High-Resolution Imaging: Offers a 9MP resolution with 3008*3008 pixels, a well depth of 73Ke, and a 16mm diagonal, capturing detailed and sharp images.

• STARVIS Technology Integration: Utilizes Sony’s STARVIS technology, enhancing back-illuminated pixel performance for superior image quality.

• Unique Design and Build: Features a round body with a classic red and black color scheme, incorporating carbon fiber for a lightweight yet robust structure. Includes integrated sensor tilter plate and anti-dew PCB board for added functionality.

• Dual Tilter Plates: Equipped with both front 3P and rear 4P tilter plates for adjusting sensor tilt, optimizing image quality in various shooting scenarios.

• Efficient Cooling System: Incorporates a 2 Stage TEC Cooling unit, capable of achieving a Delta-T of 35-40℃, ensuring stable imaging conditions.

• Anti-Dew Heater: Includes an anti-dew system, a critical feature for maintaining clarity in various environments.

• Enhanced Full Well Capacity: Boasts a 73Ke full well capacity, providing deeper image capture capabilities compared to similar models.

• High Frame Rate: Capable of running at 43FPS under RAW8 mode, offering faster image capture.

• Dual Sampling Modes: Features Normal and LRN (low readout noise) modes, catering to different imaging requirements from planetary to deep-sky.

• Non-Amp-Glow Technology: Ensures a clean and noise-free background, simplifying the process of achieving high-quality images.

• Versatile Sensor Size: The 1″ square sensor is ideal for capturing full disk images of the Sun and Moon, as well as efficient mosaic work.

• 512MB DDR3 Cache: Increased cache size stabilizes data transmission, reduces readout noise, and ensures performance even with USB 2.0 connections.

• Type-C Data and Power Ports: Includes dual Type-C data ports and a 12V DC 5.5×2.1mm power port for versatile connectivity and power options.

• Adjustable Cooling and Dew Heater Settings: Allows for customization of target temperature, fan speed, and dew heater power in the ASCOM interface.

• Safety Mechanisms: Equipped with overvoltage and overcurrent protection mechanisms to ensure the safety of your equipment.

• Accurate Readout Noise Values: Provides reliable readout noise data, with additional resources available for user testing and verification.

• Low Dark Current: Exhibits minimal dark current, demonstrating the camera’s quality and stable performance across temperature ranges.

Specifications

Software and Docs

Ares Pro Manual

Drivers - Windows, Ascom and more!