QHY163 Mono Camera
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Cooled USB 3.0 Planetary and Deep Sky COLDMOS Camera
The QHY163M camera is an incredible value. It uses a relatively large 4/3inch, 16 Megapixel monochrome CMOS sensor. The QHY163M has exceptionally low readout noise (as low as 1 electron!), low dark current and two-stage cooling capable of reducing the sensor temperature to -40C below ambient. The sensor chamber is sealed and the optical window is heated to prevent dew. The camera's interface is USB 3.0 and delivers 23FPS@16 megapixel full resolution output, 30FPS@4K HD video output.
The QHY163 has a built-in 128MB DDRII image buffer. The benefit of the image buffer is that the memory will cache the image and transfer it to the computer when the USB interface is not busy or being interrupted, and the frame will not be lost or corrupted. This buffer also allows a slower computer with USB 2.0 socket to capture every frame without loss even if the USB socket is occasionally busy with other peripherals. This buffer also helps multiple camera applications and avoids USB transfer problems. For example, it is possible to operate four QHY163M cameras on the same computer to create an LRGB imaging array.
Full Anti-Dew Solution - With more than a decade of experience designing cooled cameras, QHYCCD has applied this knowledge to the QHY163 camera. The full anti-dew technology includes a sealed CMOS chamber with silicon gel tube socket and a heated chamber optical window. This technology prevents dew from forming on the sensor itself, or on the chamber window, even in a high humidity environment.
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QHY163 Mono Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 4/3 inch 16 Megapixel CMOS Mono Sensor |
| Illumination | Back Illuminated |
| Sensor Size | 17.7mm x 13.4mm |
| Pixel Size | 3.8μm x 3.8μm |
| Effective Pixels | 4656 x 3522, 16 Megapixels |
| Shutter | Electronic Rolling Shutter |
| Exposure Time | 50μs - 3600sec |
| Frame Rate (8-bit) |
22.5FPS@16MP, 30FPS@4K HD Video 57FPS@1920x1080, 60FPS@1280x1024 80FPS@1024x768, 100FPS@800x600 |
| AD Sample Depth | 10-bit/12-bit (8-bit/12-bit output) |
| Read Noise | 2.4e@low gain, 1e@high gain |
| Dark Current | 0.0024e-/pixel/sec @ -15℃ |
| Full Well | 20ke- |
| Cooling | 2-stage TEC, -40℃ below ambient, typical. Temperature regulated |
| Ports | 4-pin QHYCFW2 socket / 6-pin RJ11 Guide Port |
| Computer Interface | USB3.0 |
| Telescope Interface | M42/0.75 & 2-inch adapter |
| Weight | 450g |
| Power | USB Powered for camera and +12V powered for TEC |
Let customers speak for us
from 174 reviewsBinoculars were easy to set up/focus for my eyesight (wearing glasses). Bundled instructions were easy to follow. Image is crisp and clean when focussing on distant objects(in daytime). Now just need some clear skies so can try them out at night.
A very convenient device for those times when you want to see the sun (or something very bright) and you want to still be able to see afterwards.
Easy to carry as it is small and flat.
Great scope, great accessories, but most importantly the best customer service I've ever seen from any business.
These arrived quickly and were exactly what we needed for seeing the partial solar eclipse! The flat cardboard rectangle ones are great if you wear glasses and find it hard to wear the goggle/glasses shaped ones, these flat ones you just hold up in front of your glasses and they are perfect :)
Arrived within 24 hours (amazing) as we ordered late. I appreciate that they are made to the ISO standard. Thanks!
Appears to be same model as the GSO brand on Aliexpress. Astronz price is same as if not better - shop local. Work fine on my short focus refractor.
Astronz 08" Premium Dobsonian Telescope
Very fast service. This worked wonderfully to view the partial eclipse last Monday morning.
Solar viewers were fab! shame about the clouds for the recent partial solar eclipse but we will save them for the total solar eclipse in 2028!
We were a couple of days away from a partial eclipse when I realized I didn't have anything to safely view it with. AstroNZ had exactly what I was looking for, and at a great price. They must of shipped my order the second it landed because I received it the next morning! What a great team 😁
The heavy cloud over the lower North Island on the morning of the recent partial solar eclipse meant we didn't get to try out the viewers. But, hey they looked fine, and can go back in the cupboard until next time. The standards-stamp made me feel safe and comfortable about their safety.