Professional Cooled Mono Astronomy Camera for Advanced Imaging
ATR2600M (IMX571) - 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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ATR2600M (IMX571) - blue / US Plug is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Take your deep-sky astrophotography further with the ToupTek ATR2600M. Built around Sony’s back-illuminated IMX571 monochrome APS-C sensor, this 26MP cooled astronomy camera combines high sensitivity, low read noise, and a wide dynamic range to capture subtle details in nebulae and galaxies. Its native 16-bit ADC, zero amp-glow design, and two-stage TEC cooling provide a solid foundation for demanding long-exposure imaging. Pair it with LRGB or narrowband filters to build detailed, high-contrast images with greater control over every channel.
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.
Without a Bayer color filter array, the monochrome sensor captures luminance and filtered light directly at the pixel level, without the color interpolation required by one-shot color cameras. Combine LRGB filters for detailed broadband images or use Hα, OIII, and SII filters to isolate emission from nebulae. The result is greater flexibility in image acquisition, channel balancing, and post-processing.
If you already have experience with a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or cooled color astronomy camera and want greater control over your final images, the ATR2600M is a compelling next step. Its monochrome sensor supports dedicated LRGB and narrowband workflows, allowing you to choose how each channel is captured and processed. With an electronic filter wheel and a suitable set of filters, you can build a versatile imaging system for different targets and observing conditions.
For astrophotographers who prioritize fine detail, narrowband imaging, and flexible post-processing, the ATR2600M provides a high-resolution APS-C platform with low read noise, 16-bit data output, and effective thermal management. Use LRGB filters to capture broadband targets or narrowband filters to emphasize emission structures in nebulae. Whether you are building a permanent imaging rig or a portable deep-sky setup, the ATR2600M gives you the control to refine your imaging workflow.
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.
The Sony IMX571M monochrome sensor offers broad response across the visible spectrum, extending into the near-infrared. Without a Bayer color filter array, it captures incoming light directly at each pixel, making it well suited to LRGB and narrowband imaging of galaxies, star clusters, and emission nebulae.
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
ATR2600M(IMX571) (Color)
Power Cord (Cable)
