{"product_id":"player-one-astronomy-artemis-m-pro-imx492-usb3-0-mono-cooled-camera","title":"Player One Astronomy Artemis-M Pro (IMX492) USB3.0 Mono Cooled Camera","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Player One Astronomy Artemis-M Pro is a cooled monochrome USB3.0 camera built on the 47-megapixel Sony IMX492 CMOS sensor. The IMX492 is a 4\/3″ sensor (19.2 mm × 13 mm, 23.2 mm diagonal) with very fine 2.315 µm pixels — 8288 × 5648 in full BIN1 resolution — making it a high-resolution mono imager. Binned 2×2 it becomes an 11.7 MP sensor with a larger 65.8 ke- full well. A two-stage TEC cools it 40°C ± 2°C below ambient, and peak quantum efficiency is about 90%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you want high-resolution monochrome detail for narrowband and LRGB imaging, particularly on longer focal lengths where the fine 2.315 µm pixels resolve tight structure. BIN2 mode gives you a lower-resolution, higher-full-well option when conditions or targets favor deeper wells over pixel count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSony IMX492 4\/3″ mono sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 MP at 8288 × 5648 with 2.315 µm pixels for fine detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelectable binning:\u003c\/strong\u003e BIN1 for resolution (18.6 ke- well, 12-bit) or BIN2 for depth (65.8 ke- well, 14-bit).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead noise to 1.46e- (BIN1):\u003c\/strong\u003e a low floor for faint narrowband signal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeak QE about 90%:\u003c\/strong\u003e high mono sensitivity across the spectrum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-stage TEC, 40°C ± 2°C below ambient:\u003c\/strong\u003e controls dark current on long exposures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM48, 2″, and 1.25″ interfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e flexible connection to imaging trains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical \/ Mechanical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMX492's 2.315 µm pixels are unusually fine, which is what gives the sensor its 47 MP resolution on a 4\/3″ frame — ideal for oversampling at longer focal lengths. In BIN1 the ADC runs 12-bit with an 18.6 ke- full well; BIN2 combines pixels for a 65.8 ke- well and 14-bit output, trading resolution for dynamic range. Peak QE of about 90% and cooling to 40°C ± 2°C below ambient support long, low-noise integrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Artemis-M-QE2_ce4f9834-0be1-459b-a94f-83c11356412a.png?v=1784235848\" alt=\"Player One Astronomy Artemis-M Pro IMX492 monochrome quantum efficiency QE curve for narrowband imaging\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-resolution narrowband:\u003c\/strong\u003e fine detail in nebulae through H-alpha, OIII, and SII filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLRGB galaxy and cluster work:\u003c\/strong\u003e oversampled luminance at longer focal lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible binning:\u003c\/strong\u003e BIN2 for deeper wells when seeing or target brightness calls for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Artemis-M Pro connects over USB3.0\/USB2.0 (Type-C) and powers its cooler from a 12 V DC 5.5 × 2.1 mm input. It offers M48 × 0.75, 2″, and 1.25″ interfaces. Back focal distance is 17.5 mm with the sensor tilt plate fitted, or 12.5 mm without — note your configuration when spacing a filter wheel and flattener. As a mono camera it is designed to run with filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/artmis3.jpg?v=1784235849\" alt=\"Player One Astronomy Artemis-M Pro back focal length spacing diagram for imaging trains\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine pixels favor longer focal lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 2.315 µm pixels oversample at short focal lengths; BIN2 helps match your image scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor needs filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e a monochrome camera builds color from separate filtered exposures, typically with a filter wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack focus depends on the tilt plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.5 mm with the plate, 12.5 mm without.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing help:\u003c\/strong\u003e send us your filter wheel and flattener setup and we will confirm the spacing and adapters with you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It threads onto M48, 2″, or 1.25″, connects with one USB3.0 Type-C cable, and takes 12 V DC for cooling. Choosing BIN1 or BIN2 and the back-focus configuration are the main decisions; the rest is set in software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-resolution monochrome deep-sky imaging — narrowband nebulae and oversampled LRGB galaxies at longer focal lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between BIN1 and BIN2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIN1 gives full 47 MP resolution with a smaller full well; BIN2 combines pixels for 11.7 MP with a deeper 65.8 ke- well and higher bit depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a filter wheel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor color, yes — mono cameras record one filter at a time and combine the channels in processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: a cooled monochrome camera on the 47 MP 4\/3″ Sony IMX492, with fine 2.315 µm pixels, selectable BIN1\/BIN2, about 90% peak QE, and 40°C of cooling below ambient. Run it with filters at a longer focal length and it resolves fine narrowband and LRGB detail, set 17.5 mm (or 12.5 mm) behind its front face.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Player One Astronomy","offers":[{"title":"Player One Astronomy Phoenix Wheel 7x36MM \/ FHD-OAG MAX","offer_id":44013892534383,"sku":"Artemis-M","price":1652.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Artemis-M-PRO-4__40833.jpg?v=1766565800","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/player-one-astronomy-artemis-m-pro-imx492-usb3-0-mono-cooled-camera","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}