AP26MC - Digital Still Image Camera for Astronomy (Monochrome Cooled)

A cooled, monochrome astrophotography camera built around the industrial-grade Sony IMX571 back-illuminated APS-C sensor. The camera delivers 26 megapixels of high-fidelity still imaging with an exceptionally large full-well capacity (over 100Ke), enabling extended dynamic range and excellent headroom when capturing bright stars and high-contrast deep-sky targets.

Key capabilities and benefits:

• Monochrome APS-C Sony IMX571 sensor (industrial grade) for maximum sensitivity and low fixed-pattern noise
• Cooled sensor design reduces thermal noise for long-exposure imaging and consistent dark frames

• 100,000 e- full-well capacity for superior dynamic range and reduced saturation on bright sources

• Zero amp-glow architecture to eliminate common long-exposure artifacts
• High signal-to-noise ratio suitable for scientific and high-end astrophotography workflows

Typical applications:

• Professional and research observatories requiring high-dynamic-range still imaging
• Advanced astrophotography (deep-sky, planetary imaging with filters, narrowband imaging)
• Scientific imaging and laboratory setups where low noise and high linearity are essential

Notes for integrators and resellers:

• As a monochrome camera, color imaging requires external filter wheels or filter sets (RGB or narrowband)
• Designed for integration into escope imaging chains and laboratory camera mounts

This model is targeted at B2B customers seeking a reliable, high-performance camera for demanding astronomical and scientific imaging applications.