ATIK Apx26 Monochrome Deep Sky Astrophotography Camera For Sale

ATIK Apx26 Monochrome Deep Sky Astrophotography Camera

Featuring the famed Sony IMX571 sensor, the Atik Apx26 monochrome camera is capable of producing spectacular deep sky images. With a 26-megapixel resolution and very low read noise, the Atik Apx26 excels at outputting high-resolution, clean images with zero amp glow.

Atik Apx26 Color Camera:
The Sweet Spot for Sensor Size in Astrophotography

Tthe APS-C sized IMX571 sensor on the Apx26 hits a sweet spot for many astrophotographers. Almost all astrograph telescopes on the market today can produce round stars in the corners on APS-C sensors, which makes the Apx26 a perfect fit for most imagers. The round body shape and narrow, 89mm diameter chassis also makes it a great fit for Celestron RASA and Hyperstar imagers without interfering with much of the light path.

Atik Apx26 Astrophotography Camera Specifications

With a high resolution of 6244 x 4168 pixels, you can capture incredible detail on astronomical objects. Despite the high resolution, its 3.76µm pixel size provides an ideal sample size for a wide range of telescopes. The 16-bit ADC ensures color accuracy without any artifacts like banding in gradients. The sensor can be cooled down to -35 degrees Celsius below ambient temperature, allowing noise levels to become almost unnoticeable. The Apx26 Momo has an onboard 512MB image buffer for long image exposures and uses a USB 3 connection to your computer, ensuring that you don’t lose frames or suffer artifacts in your Astro images.

This camera is packed with professional upgrades, including anti-reflection/anti-condensation optics, active cooling and an onboard USB Hub to connect to and power all your imaging accessories.

For anyone looking for a highly versatile camera while still wanting top-notch 16-bit quality, the Atik Apx26 Mono delivers. This camera also comes in a color version for those that prefer one-shot-color.

• 26-megapixel camera with one of the highest-regarded sensors in astrophotography today
• APS-C sized Sony IMX571 sensor with high resolution and low read noise
• 3.76µm pixels ideal for wide field and deep sky imaging applications
• All necessary accessories included

• Apx26 IMX 571 Mono Camera
• USB3 cable
• M54 dust cap
• M54 to 2″ eyepiece adapter
• Allen keys for front plate adjustment
• Desiccant removal tool
• Quick start guide