{"product_id":"uranus-m-usb3-0-mono-camera","title":"Uranus-M USB3.0 Mono Camera","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Uranus-M is a high-speed monochrome astronomy camera from Player One Astronomy, built on Sony's back-illuminated 1\/1.2\" IMX585 (STARVIS 2) CMOS sensor. Its 8.3-megapixel array (3856×2180, 2.9 µm pixels, 12.85 mm diagonal) reaches a peak quantum efficiency near 91% and reads out at up to 47 fps, combining a large, sensitive sensor with the speed to freeze seeing on the Moon and planets. This is the non-cooled member of the Uranus-M family, using a passive cooling body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you do monochrome lunar and planetary imaging and want a larger, more sensitive sensor than a typical small planetary chip — wide lunar frames, detailed planetary lucky imaging, and monochrome solar through the appropriate filters. The ST4 port also allows use as a sensitive utility or guide camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSony IMX585 STARVIS 2 mono CMOS:\u003c\/strong\u003e back-illuminated design with peak QE around 91%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8.3 MP resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3856×2180 pixels at 2.9 µm — a large field for lunar mosaics and planetary framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide read-noise range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2 e− down to 0.7 e− with a 47k e− full well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e47 fps readout:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-bit at full resolution over USB3.0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e256 MB DDR3 buffer:\u003c\/strong\u003e steadies high-speed capture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eST4 guide port:\u003c\/strong\u003e usable as a sensitive guide or utility camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical \/ Mechanical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IMX585 is a 1\/1.2\" back-illuminated monochrome CMOS with 2.9 µm pixels across an 11.2 mm×6.3 mm active area, rolling shutter. Full-well capacity is 47k e−, read noise ranges 7.2 e− to 0.7 e−, digitised at 12-bit, with peak QE near 91%. Full-resolution readout reaches 47 fps (10-bit) over USB3.0. Sensor-to-flange backfocus is 12.5 mm behind the AR-coated D32×2 mm window. The 66 mm body ends in a 1.25\" \/ M42×0.75 interface and runs from USB power alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLunar imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e large-field monochrome mosaics of the lunar surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanetary imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-frame-rate lucky imaging, often with a Barlow for scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonochrome solar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ha or white-light capture through the appropriate solar filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe camera presents a 1.25\" nosepiece and M42×0.75 rear, with 12.5 mm of backfocus in the train. It runs over USB3.0 (backward compatible with USB2.0), powered from the USB connection, and provides an ST4 port. As a monochrome camera it images through filters for colour, narrowband or solar work; planetary imaging commonly adds a Barlow to reach a suitable focal ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a monochrome camera:\u003c\/strong\u003e colour is built from filtered channels; solar use needs proper solar filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-cooled:\u003c\/strong\u003e optimised for high-frame-rate capture; the cooled Uranus-M Pro is the choice for long exposures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\/1.2\" format:\u003c\/strong\u003e larger than a typical planetary chip, giving more framing room while still fast to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished weight is 160 g:\u003c\/strong\u003e very light on the focuser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It threads on through its 1.25\" \/ M42 interface and runs on a single USB3.0 cable — no external power needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonochrome lunar and planetary imaging on a larger, sensitive sensor, plus mono solar with filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need filters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes for colour or narrowband — it is a mono sensor. Planetary colour is built from filtered channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it differ from the Uranus-M Pro?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis model is non-cooled with a 256 MB buffer, tuned for speed; the Pro adds two-stage TEC cooling and a 512 MB buffer for cooled long exposures on the same IMX585 sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn short: an 8.3 MP IMX585 STARVIS 2 mono camera with ~91% peak QE and 47 fps readout — a large, sensitive, single-cable camera for lunar and planetary imaging and monochrome solar with the right filter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Player One Astronomy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53834295705711,"sku":"Uranus-M","price":614.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Uranus-M-logo.png?v=1784239963","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/uranus-m-usb3-0-mono-camera","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}