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Sony IMX585 mono sensor (1/1.2") for a wide guide field and easier star acquisition
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8.3MP resolution (3856 × 2180) with a 12.85mm diagonal—roomy for guiding and flexible for imaging
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2.9µm pixels with a deep 47ke full well for strong dynamic range headroom
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STARVIS 2 back-illuminated sensor tech for improved sensitivity and low-light performance
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USB 3.0 (5Gbps) integrated data port for fast transfers (a big jump over USB 2.0)
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1.25" body diameter slides straight into a 1.25" guide scope adapter to keep spacing short and clean
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HDR mode (IMX585 feature) for expanded dynamic range and lower read noise—helpful when you’re also using it for DSO imaging
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DPS (Dead Pixel Suppression) maps and corrects fixed bad pixels using camera-stored calibration data (built from dark frame analysis)
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Overvoltage & overcurrent protection helps protect the camera and the rest of your rig
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ST4 guiding support: connect to your mount’s AUTO GUIDE port for direct guiding
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Speed note: up to 47 FPS at full resolution in RAW8 preview (10-bit ADC). For recording, an SSD is recommended to sustain high write speeds.
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Performance you can actually quantify: tested read noise down to 0.7e at gain 500
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High sensitivity: approx. 91% peak QE (per published curve)
