Deep-sky astrophotography
Two-stage TEC, ΔT ≥35 °C helps control thermal noise during long exposures of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters.
Deep-sky cooled
SkyEye24AC
ToupTek SkyEye24AC is a full-frame cooled astronomy camera using the IMX410 sensor, with 24 MP (6064 × 4040), 5.94 µm pixels and 16 fps. Designed for deep-sky astrophotography, one-shot colour deep-sky imaging, wide-field surveys and mosaics. Available from Precisometer for professional astronomy systems in the Benelux.
- Sensor
- Sony IMX410 color CMOS
- Sensor Type
- Back-illuminated full-frame color CMOS
- Resolution
- 24 MP (6064 × 4040)
- Pixel Size
- 5.94 µm
- Frame Rate
- 16 fps
- Interface
- USB 3.0
Applications & selection
SkyEye24AC applications
One-shot colour deep-sky imaging
The colour IMX410 sensor captures broadband targets without a separate LRGB filter sequence.
Wide-field surveys and mosaics
Full frame, 36 × 24 mm coverage supports broad sky fields and efficient mosaic acquisition.
Photometry and time-series imaging
14-bit acquisition, 87.3 dB dynamic range and regulated cooling support repeatable quantitative observations.
When to choose this camera
Choose the SkyEye24AC when your telescope and target benefit from Full frame, 36 × 24 mm sensor coverage, 5.94 µm sampling, two-stage TEC, ΔT ≥35 °C and 380–690 nm response.
Specifications
SkyEye24AC
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The SkyEye24AC is an astronomy camera in the SkyEye full-frame DSO series, built around a Sony IMX410 color CMOS sensor, 24 MP (6064 × 4040) resolution, 5.94 µm pixels, frame rates up to 16 fps, a USB 3.0 interface. It suits deep-sky cooled where reliable imaging performance and interface compatibility matter.
Sensor & Imaging
| Model | SkyEye24AC |
|---|---|
| Status | Current |
| Application | Deep-sky cooled |
| Sensor | Sony IMX410 color CMOS |
| Sensor Type | Back-illuminated full-frame color CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full frame, 36 × 24 mm |
| Resolution | 24 MP (6064 × 4040) |
| Pixel Size | 5.94 µm |
| Shutter Type | Rolling shutter |
Performance
| Frame Rate | 16 fps |
|---|---|
| ADC | 14-bit |
| Peak QE | >80% |
| Dynamic Range | 87.3 dB |
| Read Noise | 4.48–0.3 e⁻ |
| Full Well | 104 ke⁻ |
| Spectral Range | 380–690 nm |
Interface & Thermal
| Interface | USB 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Mount | M42 / M54 astronomy adapters |
| Cooling | Two-stage TEC, ΔT ≥35 °C |
Additional Published Specifications
| Legacy Model Name | SkyEye24AC |
|---|---|
| Sensor Diagonal | 43.27mm |
| LCG Read Noise | 4.48 - 1.95e- |
| Maximum SNR | 50.2dB |
| Frame Buffer | 512MB |
| Sensor Chamber Window | Adjustable heating window |
| Back Focal Distance | 17.5mm/12.5mm |
| Protective Window | IR/AR |
| Color Filter Array | RGGB |
| Maximum Frame Rate (USB 3.0) | 14-bit: 8.0 FPS @ 6064×4040 14-bit: 4.6 FPS @ 6064×4040 (Low Noise Mode) 8-bit: 16.0 FPS @ 6064×4040 8-bit: 114.6 FPS @ 2016×1342 |
| Exposure Time Range | 0.1ms - 3600s |
| Gain Range | 1× - 150× |
| Back Focus Length Used | 17.5mm |
| Weight | 718g |
| Supported Systems | Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 (32&64-bit) Mac OS X, Linux |
| SDK Support | Native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python Java, DirectShow, Twain, etc. |
Technical media
Performance graphs and technical drawings
Official sensor-response, performance, and mechanical imagery for the SkyEye24AC.
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Other cameras on the IMX410 sensor
The IMX410 appears in 3 models across the catalogue, differing in cooling, shutter, interface and colour filter. Compare them side by side before settling on a variant.
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