SkyEye26AC Plus

Caméra d'astrophotographie ciel profond phare APS-C IMX571C

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Powered by the Sony IMX571 APS-C sensor, the SkyEye26AM Plus (Mono) and SkyEye26AC Plus (Color) deliver 26MP resolution, 3.76μm pixels, and a 16-bit ADC for detailed, high-quality deep-sky imaging. Featuring advanced two-stage TEC cooling with up to 43°C temperature reduction, ultra-low read noise, zero amp-glow performance, and a 512MB DDR3 buffer, they provide clean, stable images during long exposures.

SkyEye26AC Plus (Filtre IR Cut)
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Compatibility / Requirements

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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Wido
Incredible sensor performance & clean darks!

The Sony IMX571 APS-C sensor integration in the SkyEye26AC Plus is top-tier. The dual-stage TEC cooling rapidly brought the sensor down and kept it rock-solid all night. There is zero amp-glow, making dark frame calibration completely painless. With ultra-low read noise, high full-well capacity, and true 16-bit color depth, I captured delicate molecular dust and the faint blue reflection nebulosity of M45 without blowing out the bright stars. Exceptional image quality!

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Jeffrey
Fast shipping and solid packaging!

Fast shipping and solid packaging! Bad weather kept me inside, so I gave it a quick test run indoors.Hooked it up to a Canon telephoto lens and pointed it at a door 10 meters away. It brought it into sharp focus effortlessly. Really excited to get it under clear skies soon!
The sleek black finish gives it a truly premium feel, and the built-in 4-port USB hub makes cable management a breeze. I ran a test run for my dark library, and the cooling held -10?C rock solid.

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John Smith
Great Product!

i like it

Full Specifications

  • Sensor: Sony IMX571 APS-C CMOS Sensor (Color)
  • Resolution: 26MP (6224 × 4168)
  • Pixel Size: 3.76μm
  • FPS (USB 3.0): 110.1 FPS (8bit)
  • Max SNR: 47.1 dB
  • Dynamic Range: 86.8 dB
  • Read Noise: 2.6 – 0.79 e-
  • QE: >80%
  • Full Well: 51 ke-
  • ADC: 16bit
  • TEC Cooling: -35°C / -43°C below ambient (Two-stage TEC)

Meet SkyEye62AM

The Ultimate Full-Frame Monochrome Camera for Deep-Sky Imaging

Powered by Sony IMX455 61-megapixel full-frame monochrome CMOS sensor with 3.76μm pixels, SkyEye62AM maximizes light gathering efficiency and spatial detail across every frame. From faint, wispy dark dust lanes to dense, glowing star clusters,SkyEye62AM translates faint cosmic light into sharp, noise-free images without compromising your frame's true perspective.

SkyEye62AM full-frame monochrome astronomy camera

IMX455M Sensor

Sony IMX455M full-frame monochrome sensor
SkyEye62AM full-frame 36 by 24 millimeter sensor format

Full-Frame Expansive FOV (36mm × 24mm)

Featuring a large 43.3mm diagonal sensor area, it captures broad cosmic landscapes without cropping, providing a breathtaking wide-field view of deep-sky targets.

SkyEye62AM 61 megapixel resolution
SkyEye62AM 3.76 micrometer pixel size

61MP Ultra-High Resolution

With a native 9576 × 6388 pixel array and a 3.76μm pixel size, it balances high photon collection efficiency with exceptional spatial resolution to reveal intricate details in nebulae and galaxies.

SkyEye62AM near 100 percent peak quantum efficiency

Near 100% Peak QE & Broad Emission Sensitivity

Reaching a peak efficiency near 100% around 540nm and maintaining over 80% sensitivity across 430–650nm, it maximizes photon capture for narrow-band Ha, OIII, and SII emissions to reveal subtle deep-sky structures.

Is SkyEye62AM Camera for Astrophotography Worth it?

Advanced Deep-sky Astrophotographers

Tailored for experienced imagers, deep-sky survey enthusiasts, and remote observatory operators who demand top-tier spatial resolution, uncompromised signal extraction, and gallery-grade results.

Imagers with High-End Optics & Complete Systems

Built for users who already own telescopes capable of delivering a flat 44mm+ image circle, with the budget to support large-format filters (2" or 50mm), wide-aperture imaging trains (M48/M54), and powerful processing workstations.

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SkyEye62AM Performance Analysis

Delivering a peak quantum efficiency near 100% around 540nm and maintaining over 80% sensitivity across 430–650nm, the SkyEye62AM maximizes photon collection across critical Ha, OIII, and SII spectral bands.

Why Choose the SkyEye Series

512MB DDR3 High-Speed Buffer

Featuring an onboard 512MB DDR3 buffer, the camera ensures stable USB 3.0 data transfer, preventing frame loss and transmission-induced amp-glow. The camera supports digital pixel binning from 1x1 to 8x8 (via stacking or averaging) and hardware pixel binning from 1x1 to 3x3 (via averaging). On-sensor hardware binning provides significantly faster readout speeds and processing efficiency than software binning.

SkyEye camera 512MB DDR3 buffer
SkyEye zero amp-glow imaging

Zero Amp-Glow Technology

The camera 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.

SkyEye anti-condensation window heating

Anti-Condensation Heating

The camera 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.

SkyEye two-stage TEC cooling

Two-Stage TEC Cooling

The camera utilizes a high-performance two-stage Thermoelectric Cooling (TEC) system. By achieving a cooling around -45 °C to - 35°C below ambient, the camera cools the sensor deeply and consistently, delivering exceptionally quiet background noise levels for long-exposure imaging.

ATR vs SkyEye

Which Series Do You Need

OSC or Mono

Choose the acquisition workflow that matches your imaging goals

What's in the Box

SkyEye62AM camera and included accessories

Frequently Asked Questions

What power supply does the SkyEye62AM require?

The SkyEye62AM requires a regulated 12V 3A DC power supply for stable imaging and cooling performance.

  • Use the supplied factory power adapter whenever possible.
  • For field use, choose a high-quality lithium-ion battery with a stable 11–14V output.
  • Avoid unstable or falsely rated power supplies, which may interrupt cooling or image capture.
What sensor does the SkyEye62AM use, and is it a full-frame camera?

Yes. The SkyEye62AM uses the Sony IMX455M full-frame monochrome CMOS sensor.

  • Sensor format: 36 × 24mm full frame
  • Resolution: 61MP (9576 × 6388)
  • Pixel size: 3.76μm

The monochrome sensor records incoming light without a Bayer color filter array, supporting high photon efficiency and detailed LRGB or narrowband imaging.

What optical setup is recommended for the SkyEye62AM full-frame sensor?

Use a telescope and corrector that can provide a flat image circle of approximately 44mm or larger so the full-frame sensor is properly illuminated.

For the imaging train, wide-clear-aperture M48 or M54 connections and large-format filters such as 2-inch or 50mm filters are recommended. Undersized adapters, filter wheels, or filters can restrict the light path and introduce vignetting near the frame edges.

What is the cooling performance of the SkyEye62AM?

The SkyEye62AM uses a two-stage Thermoelectric Cooling (TEC) system and can maintain a temperature differential of up to approximately 35°C below ambient temperature.

Actual cooling performance depends on ambient temperature, ventilation around the camera, the stability of the 12V 3A power supply, and the load from the optical-window heater. Keep the fan and airflow unobstructed for stable long-exposure operation.

What is the backfocus of the SkyEye62AM?

The SkyEye62AM provides two backfocus configurations:

  • 17.5mm with the detachable 5mm front adapter installed.
  • 12.5mm with the 5mm front adapter removed.

Use the selected configuration when calculating the total spacing for your corrector, filter wheel, off-axis guider, and other imaging-train components.