The Aluma series supports a wide range of accessories, including the 8-position FW8S-Aluma filter wheel with micron-level filter positioning, StarChaser SC-2 off-axis guide camera, AO-8A Adaptive Optics accessory, and Remote Guide Head. This lightweight and compact camera includes two-stage cooling, USB 2.0 and optional WiFi 802.11 b/g/n interfaces, ultra-reliable even-illumination shutter, and fast low-noise readout. It can be operated from a tablet or smartphone, or from a Windows, Macintosh, or Linux PC.
Aluma 694 – Incredible Sensitivity
The ICX-694 CCD is one of the best optical sensors ever produced, with peak quantum efficiency over 75%, very broad spectral sensitivity, and extraordinary blue sensitivity. It also has very low read noise, large dynamic range, and extremely low dark current. This combination of high sensitivity and very low noise means you get cleaner, deeper images – faster.
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Features
- Wide variety of imaging sensors
- Light weight, compact design
- Centered optical axis for optimum instrument balance
- Ultra reliable even-illumination (photometric) mechanical shutter
- Support for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux
- USB 2.0 and optional WiFi 802.11 b/g/n communications interfaces
- Full frame image buffering eliminates readout artifacts and provides 100% reliable wireless download
- 2-Stage TE cooling with typical -50C from ambient
- Twin variable speed fans with SmartCoolingTM technology
- High accuracy temperature regulation
- Built-in RBI Pre-flash (full frame front-illuminated sensors only)
- External TTL trigger inputs and output
- Included 110V / 220V power supply and optional 12VDC operation
- User-rechargeable desiccant plug
- Built-in 1/4-20 tripod mount
- Support for high precision 8-position filter wheels
- Support for external guide head, self-guiding filter wheels, and adaptive optics
- Bulletproof firmware update capability – virtually impossible to “brick”
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Specifications
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OAG Option |
StarChaser |
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Antiblooming |
y |
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Sensor Size |
14.6 mm x 12.8 mm |
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Pixel Size |
4.54 |
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Total Pixels |
6 million pixels |
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Self-Guiding In Front of Filters |
y |
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Imaging / Pixel Array |
2750 x 2200 |
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Imaging Sensor |
ICX-694 |
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Full Well Capacity |
18,000 e- |
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Dark Current e-/p/s |
0.025 e-/p/s typical |
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Filter Wheel Option |
y |
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Shutter |
Mechanical, Even-illumination |
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Power |
12 VDC, 5A max |
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Remote Guide Head |
y |
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Adaptive Optics Option |
Y |
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Pixel Digitization Rate |
8 MPix/sec |
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OS Compatibility |
Windows 7, 8, 10 x86/x64, MacOS 10.14 "Mojave" x86 binaries, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS x64, Raspbian Buster armhf, Ubuntu MATE arm64 |
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Computer Interface |
USB 2.0, USB 2.0 / WiFi 802.11 b/g/n |
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Exposure |
0.001 sec minimum |
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Cooling Delta |
~ 50 °C |
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Read Noise (typ) |
4.5 e- typical |
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A/D Converter |
16 bits |
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Weight |
2.2 lbs |
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Filter Size |
36mm / 1.25" |
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Temperature Regulation |
y |
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Peak QE |
75% |
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Full Frame Download |
~1 sec via USB, ~6 sec via WiFi |
SBIG ALUMA Series
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ALUMA SERIES |
DESCRIPTION |
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Aluma-694 |
Aluma 694 WiFi/USB camera |
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AL-694-SC-PACK |
Aluma 694 with FW8S-Aluma filter wheel and StarChaser SC-2 |
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AL-694-SC-PRO-PACK |
Aluma 694 with FW8S-Aluma filter wheel, StarChaser SC-2, filters |
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Aluma-U694 |
Aluma 694 USB camera |
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AL-U694-SC-PACK |
Aluma U694 with FW8S-Aluma filter wheel and StarChaser SC-2 |
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AL-U694-SC-PRO-PACK |
Aluma U694 with FW8S-Aluma filter wheel, StarChaser SC-2, filters |
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Aluma-814 |
Aluma 814 WiFi/USB camera |
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AL-814-SC-PACK |
Aluma 814 with FW8S-Aluma filter wheel and StarChaser SC-2 |
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AL-814-SC-PRO-PACK |
Aluma 814 with FW8S-Aluma filter wheel, StarChaser SC-2, filters |
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Aluma-U814 |
Aluma 814 USB camera |
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AL-U814-SC-PACK |
Aluma U814 with FW8S-Aluma filter wheel and StarChaser SC-2 |
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AL-U814-SC-PRO-PACK |
Aluma U814 with FW8S-Aluma filter wheel, StarChaser SC-2, filters |
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Aluma-47-10-M |
Aluma 47-10 WiFi/USB back-illuminated Camera (Midband) |
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Aluma-U47-10-M |
Aluma 47-10 USB back-illuminated Camera (Midband) |
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Aluma-47-10-B |
Aluma 47-10 WiFi/USB back-illuminated Camera (Broadband) |
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Aluma-U47-10-B |
Aluma 47-10 USB back-illuminated Camera (Broadband) |
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Aluma-47-10-UV |
Aluma 47-10 WiFi/USB back-illuminated Camera (Enhanced UV) |
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Aluma-U47-10-UV |
Aluma 47-10 USB back-illuminated Camera (Enhanced UV) |
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Aluma-77-00-M |
Aluma 77-00 WiFi/USB back-illuminated Camera |
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Aluma-U77-00 |
Aluma 77-00 USB back-illuminated Camera |