Professional Cooled Cameras for Pure, Noise-Free Deep-Sky Astrophotography
ATR2600C (IMX571) - AR glass / Blue / US Plug is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
ATR Series cooled cameras require a stable 12V 3A DC power supply. Use the supplied adapter or a lithium-ion battery with a stable 11–14V output.
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ATR2600C (IMX571) - AR glass / Blue / US Plug is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
ToupTek ATR2600C is engineered for DSLR upgraders ready to transition to publication-grade deep-sky imaging. Powered by the gold-standard Sony IMX571 APS-C back-illuminated sensor and advanced TEC cooling, it eliminates thermal noise to reveal faint nebulae and galaxies—even from suburban backyards. By combining professional-grade sensitivity with one-shot color simplicity, it delivers the ultimate upgrade: jaw-dropping dedicated performance with the seamless, hassle-free workflow you love.
The ideal sweet spot for deep-sky imaging. Seamlessly capture massive targets like the Andromeda Galaxy or the Rosette Nebula in a single frame, without the heavy corner vignetting or budget-breaking cost of full-frame setups.
Engineered for high spatial resolution. This optimal pixel size extracts intricate details from cosmic dust lanes and delicate galactic cores, ensuring your final stacks are razor-sharp and ready for large-scale printing.
With ultra-high Quantum Efficiency (QE) and a massive full-well capacity, this sensor swallows starlight while rejecting noise. You spend less time wrestling with background calibration in PixInsight or Photoshop, and more time revealing the true colors of the universe.
If your progress is currently bottlenecked by thermal noise, low quantum efficiency, and the limitations of daylight consumer sensors, ATR2600C represents the definitive next step. It retains the familiar, straightforward one-shot color workflow you already understand, while introducing professional-grade thermoelectric cooling and astronomical sensitivity—instantly elevating raw data quality without compounding operational complexity.
For advanced imagers utilizing sophisticated tracking mounts and high-end optics, ATR2600C serves as a high-efficiency, premium workhorse. The flagship Sony IMX571 sensor provides the necessary resolution, dynamic range, and full-well capacity required for publication-grade data, making it an exceptional primary camera for wide-field surveys or a streamlined, grab-and-go mobile setup.
High-bandwidth data transmission is secured by an onboard DDR3 buffer, preventing frame dropping, minimizing USB bus traffic bottlenecks, and ensuring ultra-stable image delivery even during fast frame rates or live rendering.
The ATR series features a specialized zero amp-glow circuit design that maintains a clean, perfectly uniform sensor background across multi-minute long exposures, protecting the faintest details of delicate nebulae.
The ATR series optical window features an integrated smart heating system that actively measures ambient temperature and humidity. It automatically applies precise heat to prevent condensation, keeping your optical path crystal clear without introducing disruptive thermal air currents.
Equipped with an integrated heat dissipation structure and a high-efficiency dual-stage Thermoelectric Cooling (TEC) module with a controllable fan. It lowers the sensor temperature to 42°C below ambient, consistently maintaining a stable -5°C to -10°C even in peak summer. This allows for clean, long-exposure tracking up to 1 hour without thermal noise accumulation.
Delivering a peak sensitivity near 100% in the green channel around 530nm and nearly 90% in the red spectrum—while maintaining over 80% efficiency at the critical 656nm H-alpha wavelength—the ATR2600C maximizes photon collection across both rich broadband RGB and narrowband emission targets.
Which Series Do You Need
The ATR series features versatile sensors ranging from 1/1.2” up to APS-C (e.g., ATR585, ATR2600) to offer a balanced mix of performance and flexibility, whereas the flagship SkyEye Plus series incorporates APC-S (e.g., SkyEye26AM/AC Plus) and full-frame sensors (e.g., SkyEye62AM/AC Plus) to maximize light-gathering area and deliver expansive, uncropped fields of view.
Choose the acquisition workflow that matches your imaging goals
One-shot Color (OSC) cameras streamline your workflow by capturing full-color images without a filter wheel, offering a fast and travel-friendly setup that is perfect for astrophotography beginners, mobile imagers, or anyone seeking high-quality results with minimal post-processing.
Monochrome (Mono) cameras, however, deliver superior photon efficiency and pixel-level sharpness by eliminating the light loss and resolution interpolation of a Bayer matrix. Mono imaging is tailored for dedicated deep-sky astrophotographers who demand maximum sensitivity, ultimate narrowband performance (Hα, OIII, SII), and full control over composite LRGB rendering under any sky condition.
Yes. The ATR series cameras connect with accessories through USB data connection and stable external power, allowing users to build a complete deep-sky imaging workflow with a telescope, mount, guide camera, computer or controller, and power supply.
Yes. All ToupTek Astro DSO cooled cameras require a regulated 12V 3A DC power supply for imaging. Please use the included factory power adapter or a high-quality lithium-ion battery with a stable 11V–14V output.
Yes. The ATR series features robust, industry-standard ASCOM and INDI drivers. It integrates seamlessly with all major open-source and commercial astronomy suites.
Achieving the industry-standard 55mm backfocus is precise and seamless. The optical train is configured via a modular three-stage connection sequence: a 17.5mm front adapter or tilter, a 20mm filter drawer or extension tube, and a 17.5mm Off-Axis Guider (OAG). This combination yields a perfect 55mm stack distance that connects natively to M48, M54, and M68 telescope interfaces, with simple adapter options available for M42 threads and 2-inch ports.
The ATR series utilizes a multi-layer defense system. The sensor chamber is industrially sealed with dry air to prevent internal frost. Simultaneously, a built-in electronic heating strip warms the protective window to prevent external dew under humid summer nights.
Specifications
ATR2600C ( IR Cut filter)
ATR2600C (Color)
Power Cord (Cable)
