SKYnyx2-1
1.4 megapixel Astrophotography USB 2.0 Camera
Lumenera’s SKYnyx2-1 1.4 megapixel CCD digital camera is specifically designed for lunar, solar and planetary imaging, requiring high sensitivity, low noise and fast frame rates. With 1392x1040 resolution and on-board processing, the SKYnyx2-1 delivers outstanding image quality.
The USB 2.0 digital interface ensures a simple plug and play installation – and one standard cable minimizes telescope clutter. No framegrabber required.
SKYnyx2-1 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 SKYnyx2-1.
Highlights:
- High-speed USB 2.0 interface facilitates ease of installation on all computers
- Excellent sensitivity and low noise CCD 1.4 megapixel image sensor
- High quality images with no compression
- 15 fps at full 1392 x 1040 resolution
- Maximum frame rates exceed 30 fps with binning and ROI
- Select 8 & 12-bit pixel data modes
Ordering Options:
- SKYnyx2-1C – Color Astrophotography USB 2.0 Camera
- SKYnyx2-1M – Monochrome Astrophotography USB 2.0 Camera
Technical Specifications:
| Camera Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | ½” Sony ICX205 1.4 megapixel color or monochrome progressive scan CCD sensor 6.5mm x 4.8mm array |
| Effective Pixels | 1392x1040, 4.65µm square pixels |
| Frame Rate | 15 fps at full resolution, higher with binning and ROI |
| Dynamic Range | 58dB |
| Digital Output | 8 and 12-bit |
| Read Noise | 12 e- rms |
| Dark Current | 2 e-/s |
| Binning Options | 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 |
| 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