{"product_id":"uranus-c-usb3-0-color-camera-imx585","title":"Uranus-C USB3.0 Color Camera (IMX585)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Player One Uranus-C is a USB3.0 colour camera built around the 1\/1.2\" Sony IMX585 back-illuminated STARVIS 2 CMOS sensor. Its large 8.3-megapixel field, high peak QE and strong near-infrared response make it one of the most versatile planetary and lunar cameras in the range, capable of framing wide solar-system scenes while still resolving fine detail behind a Barlow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMX585 provides a 3856×2180 array of 2.9µm pixels across a 12.85 mm diagonal — a notably larger field than the 1\/1.8\" planetary chips. A 47k e⁻ full-well gives wide dynamic range, read noise falls to about 0.7 e⁻ in HCG mode, the ADC is 12-bit, and peak QE reaches roughly 91%. The STARVIS 2 sensor also offers strong near-IR sensitivity and low dark current. Over USB3.0 it captures up to 46 FPS in Raw8 and 23 FPS in Raw16 at full resolution.\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 image the Moon, planets and Sun and want a large, sensitive colour sensor with room to frame wide lunar landscapes or capture a whole planetary conjunction. Its near-IR reach suits IR-pass planetary work, and it autoguides through its ST4 port.\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 IMX585 colour sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/1.2\" back-illuminated STARVIS 2 CMOS, 8.3 MP, with strong near-IR response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge 12.85 mm diagonal:\u003c\/strong\u003e a wider field than 1\/1.8\" planetary cameras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep 47k e⁻ full-well:\u003c\/strong\u003e wide dynamic range for bright highlights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow read noise:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about 0.7 e⁻ in HCG mode (gain 210).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh peak QE (≈ 91%) and low dark current:\u003c\/strong\u003e clean, sensitive capture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective window:\u003c\/strong\u003e D32×2 mm with AR Plus multi-layer coating; 256MB DDR3 buffer and ST4 port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical \/ Mechanical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Uranus-C uses a rolling-shutter colour CMOS with an RGGB Bayer matrix and 2.9µm pixels. The large sensor and deep full-well handle bright, high-cadence solar-system targets while giving more field than the smaller planetary chips. The sensor sits at a 12.5 mm back focal distance, and the 66 mm body threads accept 1.25\" and M42×0.75 (T-thread) adapters. Exposures run 32µs to 2000 s. The published weight is 160 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-resolution lunar and planetary imaging behind a Barlow or long-focal-length scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide lunar landscapes and full-disc framing through shorter focal lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNear-IR and IR-pass planetary imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolar imaging with suitable filtration; autoguiding through the ST4 port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera connects through 1.25\" nosepiece or M42×0.75 threads and fits any telescope with those interfaces. Note the larger D32×2 mm window and 12.85 mm diagonal — when adding a Barlow or filters, use components that clear the larger sensor without vignetting. Capture is over USB3.0 with common software, and the ST4 port accepts a standard autoguide cable.\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\u003eUncooled camera:\u003c\/strong\u003e optimized for bright solar-system targets and short exposures rather than cooled long-exposure deep-sky imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarger sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 12.85 mm diagonal benefits from Barlows and filters rated for a wider field to avoid vignetting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB3.0 for full frame rates:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB2.0 works but caps throughput.\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 a 1.25\" or M42 connection, installs its driver, and appears in your capture software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-frame-rate lunar and planetary imaging, wide lunar framing, IR-pass planetary work, and autoguiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the IMX585 stand out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large 1\/1.2\" field, high peak QE, low dark current and strong near-IR sensitivity, making it versatile across solar-system targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for deep-sky astrophotography?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an uncooled camera it is built for bright solar-system targets; long-exposure deep-sky work is better served by a cooled camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it autoguide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, through its ST4 port with a suitable guide scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: a large 8.3 MP, 1\/1.2\" colour planetary camera with high QE, low dark current and strong near-IR reach, well suited to detailed and wide-field lunar and planetary imaging on standard 1.25\" and M42 threads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Player One Astronomy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013760610415,"sku":"Uranus-C","price":516.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Uranus-C__18882.png?v=1766562091","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/uranus-c-usb3-0-color-camera-imx585","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}