SKYnyx2-0
VGA Astrophotography USB 2.0 Camera
Lumenera’s SKYnyx2-0 VGA CCD digital camera is specifically designed for lunar, solar and planetary imaging, featuring high sensitivity, low noise and extremely fast frame rates.
With 640x480 resolution and on-board processing, the SKYnyx2-0 delivers outstanding image quality.
Specifically designed for the astrophotography market, this camera’s technology and design are based on Lumenera’s Lu075 camera - named a 2006 Hot Product by Sky & Telescope Magazine. The SKYnyx2-0 surpasses its predecessor with reduced noise levels and power consumption, ROI, and 60 fps (higher with binning).
SKYnyx2-0 is supported by an experienced team of technical support and imaging experts. We understand your imaging needs and are here to help you get the most out of your camera.
Capture clear, crisp, planetary, lunar and solar images with the SKYnyx2-0.
Highlights:
- high-speed USB 2.0 interface facilitates ease of installation on all computers
- Excellent sensitivity and low noise CCD image sensor
- High quality images
- 60 fps at full 640x480 resolution with no compression
- Maximum frame rate exceeds 100 fps with binning and ROI
Ordering Options:
- SKYnyx2-0 C – Color Astrophotography USB 2.0 Camera
- SKYnyx2-0M – Monochrome Astrophotography USB 2.0 Camera
Technical Specifications:
| Camera Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/3” Sony ICX424 VGA color or monochrome progressive scan CCD sensor 5.8mm x 4.9mm array |
| Effective Pixels | 640x480, 7.4µm square pixels |
| Frame Rate | 60 fps at full resolution, higher fps with binning and ROI |
| Dynamic Range | >60dB |
| Digital Output | 8 and 12-bit |
| Read Noise | 10 e- rms |
| Dark Current | <1 e-/s |
| Binning Options | 2x2 |
| Camera Controls | |
| Mass | 320g |
| Power Requirement | USB bus power, or external 5VDC - 500mA |
| Power Consumption | ~2.5Watts |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +50°C |
| Operating Humidity | 5%-95%, Non-condensing |
| Integration Time | 1/1000 to 16 sec. |
| Shutter | Global Shutter |
| ROI | User Selectable |
| Auto Exposure | Automatic / Manual |
| White Balance | Automatic / Manual |
| Gain | 1 to 10x programmable |
| Interface Connector | Standard USB 2.0 high-speed interface |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 2.52 x 3.85 x 1.68 inches |
| Lens Mount | T-Mount |
- How to Order
- Lumenera's SKYnyx cameras can be purchased worldwide through independent dealers.
- Request for Information
- Astro Camera Representative
- Need a board-level camera module?
- Lumenera specialises in custom and OEM imaging solutions, specially designed with your application and requirements in mind.
- TWAIN Compliant
- Lumenera uses a generic driver for all INFINITY cameras, allowing communication with the most popular third party software. Camera control through our intuitive TWAIN interface results in rapid image capture, archiving and documentation for high throughput applications, demanding research environments and teaching facilities.
- Common SDK for Ease of Integration
- When choosing a camera, one key differentiator to consider is ease of integration. All of Lumenera’s USB 2.0 cameras are designed on a common SDK. This powerful tool eliminates design risk and allows easy integration and camera exchange, giving you the peace of mind when integrating your your camera.
- High-Speed USB 2.0
- For ease of installation on any computers