KW Telescope is proud to represent the incredible QHY Camera Line in Canada!

QHY CCD cameras are rapidly emerging as the new standard in price/performance for CCD imaging equipment.

Consider the QHY8, featuring a full 23.7 x 15.7 mm APS-sized CCD. The sensor, which is the same as that used in the Nikon D50 is equipped with 2-stage thermoelectric cooling, enabling the camera to operate for long exposures at 40 degrees C below the ambient temperature. Dark frames are typically NOT needed, meaning you have more time collecting image data and less time tying up the camera to collect callibration frames.

This outstanding camera is priced THOUSANDS less than its closest competitor! For details, please call. We generally have stock so you don't have to wait!

QHY8 CCD Package: $Call
 Simply the best value in CCD equipment available today.
QHY2 Pro Package: $1995
The most sensitive monochrome camera in its class, and $800 less than its closest competitor!
QHY6 Package: $595
A great entry level camera that can later be used as an autoguider - thanks to its built-in autoguider port.
QHY6 Pro Package: $899
Dual-stage TEC and greater sensitivity than the QHY6 (no guide port).
QHY5 Guider: $250/275
Highly sensitive guider with a great FOV and built-in guide port for easy use.
QHY5 KWIQ Guide: $350
The intelligent way to do autoguiding! Only from KW Telescope (see below).


QHY5 KWIQ Guide: From $349.95
The intelligent way to do autoguiding!

Kit Includes: QH5 Camera, F = 175 mm guide scope with mounting hardware and camera-guide scope adapter. Components can be purchased separately. Also available for the QHY6 Guider/Imager.

KW Telescope has developed a light-weight and simple to use autoguiding system that works with our QHY5 mono or colour guide cameras. The system includes a guide scope, QHY5 guide camera plus all mounting hardware and software.

The guider is a 9x50 finder scope (F = 175 mm) that is adapted to be used with our QHY5 cameras. You just screw the camera into the back of the finder and mount it to your scope. Voila! You have a high precision guide scope suitable for guiding sub arc second image scales.

The entire package weighs less than 2 lbs (0.5 Kg) - including the camera and mounting hardware! It is easily adjusted for aiming using the spring loaded aiming assembly. Buy as a complete unit or just get the parts to use with your own optics.

This is a must-have option for imagers using fork mounted SCTs who don't want to bother with the extra weight, cost, balancing and vibration hassles of piggy-backed guide scopes. Just attach the KWIQ guider in place of your finder scope and away you go!
..Camera Models and Prices



QHY8 CCD Package: $Call
Includes: QHY8 APS camera, premium CLASS 1 CCD (zero column defects), 2-stage TEC, DC-101 Controller, power supply, cables, case, desiccant kit, software.

Total pixel : 3110 x 2030
Active pixels: 3032 x 2016
Pixel Size: 7.8um x 7.8um square
Chip Dimensions: 23.7 x 15.7 mm
Color method: RGB BAYER CCD
Diagonal sensor area: 28.4 mm
Readout noise: 8 -12 e @600 Kpixel/s
QE: 60% at Green (Peak)
...... 50% at Blue and h-alpha
Microlensing on chip
Progressive Scan
ABG: -110dB
16bit ADC with CDS and Preamp
USB2.0 High Speed interface

SPECIAL! Get the QHY5C for just $200 when you purchase the QHY8 package!

QHY2 Pro: $1995
Includes: QHY2 Pro Camera, 2-Stage TEC, DC-102 controller, power supply, cables, case, desiccant kit, software.

The most sensitive sensor in its class!

Sensor: Sony Exview ICX285AL
Total pixel : 1434*1050
Active pixels: 1360*1024
Pixel Size: 6.45um x 6.45um
Chip Dimensions: 9.25 x 6.77 mm
Color method: Monochrome, 16 Bit
Diagonal sensor area: 11.5 mm
Preview Speed: 5 megapixels/sec
Readout noise: 6-8e @600 Kpixel/s
QE: 65% at Green (Peak)
...... 62% at h-alpha (Excellent!)
Microlensing on chip
Progressive Scan
ABG: -110dB
ADC: 16bit ADC with CDS and Preamp
Interface: USB 2.0 High Speed
Cooling: 2-Stage Thermo Electric TEC

Colour Wheel: Wireless communication with optional CW15 colour filter wheel (coming soon!)

DC102 DC adapter & TEC controller
Single voltage Input: +12V
Output +-18V to CCD
PWM TEC controller: 5V-12V to TEC
Single Cable connection with QHY2PRO
Accquire Temp sensor information
3-digital LED display with five monitor modes (Input voltage, output
voltage,PWM value, CCD temperature,
Temperature loop control)

QHY6 CCD: $595
Built-in Guide Port (ST4 Standard)
Includes: QHY6 Camera, Single-Stage TEC, cables, case, desiccant kit, software. Camera is powered via USB. Built-in autoguide port.

Sony ICX259AL Exview CCD Mono
Total pixel : 752 x 582
Pixel Size: 6.5um square
Exposures: 1/1000 to 10,000 sec
ADC: 16 bit/pixel
Cooling: Single or Double TEC
Connection: USB 2.0 High Speed
Download Speed: 600 kpixels/s; 6 megapixels/sec for preview/focus
Live Video: 10 fps
Anti-amp and ABG
System Gain: 0.5e/ADU - 0.1e/ADU
Readout noise: 6 - 7 e
Mechanical interface: M42 / 0.75
Filter interface: M28 0.5 / 0.5 Thread
Size: 60 x 60 x 33 (without fan)
 60 x 60 x 45 (with fan)
Software support: Astrowin, Easy Capture, MaximDL; Open SDK for other software support
Anti Fog Cold Finger + Room for a silicon gel satchel

QHY5 Guider/Imager: $275
Built-in Guide Port (ST4 Standard)
Includes: QH5C Camera, cables and software. QHY5M camera (shown) $299.

Sensor: Micron 1/2inch MT9M001
Active pixels: 1280*1024
Pixel Size: 5.2um square
Mono sensor OR Color sensor
Peak QE: 52%(Color) or 56%(Mono)
Interface: USB2.0 High Speed
Download: 24 megapixel/s
15FPS@1280*1024
50FPS@640*480
Uncompressed Video data
Built-in Guide Port: Optically isolated
Progressive Scan, ROI support
Telescope Interface: M42/0.75
Filter interface: M28.5/0.5 for 1.25 inch filters
Size: 64mm diameter 26.5 - 32mm length

Nebulosity
MAXIM/DL via plugin
AstroArt via plugin
CCDSOFT via plugin
CCDCAP

 
 
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