The Touptek ATR533M Mono is a high-performance cooled CMOS camera designed specifically for astrophotography and deep-sky imaging. It features the Sony IMX533 back-illuminated CMOS sensor, which offers exceptional quantum efficiency of over 90% across a wide range of wavelengths, making it highly sensitive to faint celestial objects.

With a resolution of 9 megapixels (3688 x 2760) and large 3.76μm pixels, the ATR533M Mono strikes an excellent balance between resolution and light-gathering capability. The large full-well capacity of 52,000 electrons ensures that the camera can capture bright stars and faint nebulae without saturating or clipping highlights.

One of the standout features of this camera is its incredibly low read noise of just 1.11 electrons, which translates to cleaner images with less noise, especially in low-light conditions. Additionally, the camera boasts zero amp glow, even at high gain settings and during long exposures, eliminating the need for complex calibration procedures.

The ATR533M Mono is equipped with a powerful two-stage thermoelectric cooler (TEC) that can cool the sensor down to an impressive 45°C below ambient temperature. This deep cooling capability significantly reduces dark current noise, allowing for longer exposures and improved signal-to-noise ratio, essential for capturing faint deep-sky objects.

Connectivity is handled via a high-speed USB 3.0 interface, which ensures rapid data transfer rates and seamless integration with imaging software. The camera also includes 512MB of DDR3 memory, ensuring smooth operation and buffering during long exposures.

To combat dew formation, a common issue in astrophotography, the ATR533M Mono features a built-in dew heater around the protective window, with four adjustable heating power levels. This helps maintain clear optics and consistent image quality throughout imaging sessions.

Additionally, the camera includes an integrated dual-port USB 2.0 hub, allowing easy connection of guide cameras, electronic focusers, filter wheels, and other accessories, streamlining the astrophotography setup process.

Overall, the Touptek ATR533M Mono is an excellent choice for astrophotographers seeking a high-performance, cooled CMOS camera that delivers exceptional image quality, low noise, and a host of features tailored specifically for deep-sky imaging and astrophotography.

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About Touptek

Hangzhou ToupTek Photonics Co. Ltd, founded in 2010, specialises in developing industrial, microscopic, consumer and professional astronomical imaging cameras. The company comprises experts in optics, mechanics, electronics, computer hardware, and software, with every product being developed in-house.  As a world-leading brand, ToupTek has created a unique product development platform that allows for rapid customisation to meet diverse customer needs, and excellent lines of budget-friendly and user-friendly astronomy cameras and accessories that cater to the everyday astrophotographer

Product Code: TOU-ATR3CMOS09000KMA-C2