Introducing Player One's most sophisticated offering yet—the DSO Cooled Camera line. Kicked off in 2021, this series is the culmination of countless iterations and technological leaps, something we're ecstatic to bring to your attention. Note: the camera package doesn't ship with a power supply, but a premium 12V 5A option is available here.

Uranus-C Pro Highlights:

Sensor Technology

• First globally to feature Sony's IMX585 1/1.2” color sensor
• Boasts a 2.9um pixel size and a 47Ke well depth
• Provides 8.3MP resolution (3856*2180)
• Utilizes Sony STARVIS2 back-illuminated technology

Design Excellence

• Inherits design traits from the Ares series, combining carbon fiber and a red-black color scheme
• Features a front 3P and a rear 4P tilter plate to adjust sensor angle for optimal star rounding

Lightweight and Functional

• Weighs just 420 grams
• Two-stage TEC Cooling offers a Delta-T of 35-40°C

Additional Features:

• Built-in anti-dew heater and high-density sponge shading pad
• A full well of 47Ke, about 3.6 times that of the older IMX485
• Capable of 47FPS in RAW8 mode

Dark Frame and Anti-Glow

• Dark frames are entirely free of amplifier glow

Versatility

• Effective for both deep-sky and planetary imaging
• Enhanced with a 512MB DDR3 cache for stable data transmission
• Equipped with dual Type-C data ports and a 12V DC power port

Cooling and Dew Control

• Parameters like target temperature, fan speed, and anti-dew power are adjustable
• Overvoltage and overcurrent protection built in

Performance Metrics

• For readout noise metrics, follow our tutorial
• Dark current rates are 0.0004 e/s/pix at -20°C and 0.005e/s/pix at 0°C

Whether you're a pro or a hobbyist, the Uranus-C Pro offers a slew of features wrapped up in a cutting-edge, lightweight design. So, are you ready to elevate your astrophotography game?

Specifications

Software and Documentation

Support Resources:

• Drivers & Software
• User Manuals