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SkyEye62AC

ToupTek SkyEye62AC is a full-frame cooled astronomy camera using the IMX455 sensor, with 61 MP (9568 × 6380), 3.76 µm pixels and 6.2 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 IMX455 color CMOS
Sensor Type
Back-illuminated full-frame color CMOS
Resolution
61 MP (9568 × 6380)
Pixel Size
3.76 µm
Frame Rate
6.2 fps
Interface
USB 3.0
SkyEye62AC

Applications & selection

SkyEye62AC applications

Deep-sky astrophotography

Two-stage TEC, ΔT ≥35 °C helps control thermal noise during long exposures of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters.

One-shot colour deep-sky imaging

The colour IMX455 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

16-bit acquisition, 85.8 dB dynamic range and regulated cooling support repeatable quantitative observations.

When to choose this camera

Choose the SkyEye62AC when your telescope and target benefit from Full frame, 36 × 24 mm sensor coverage, 3.76 µm sampling, two-stage TEC, ΔT ≥35 °C and 380–690 nm response.

Specifications

SkyEye62AC

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The SkyEye62AC is an astronomy camera in the SkyEye full-frame DSO series, built around a Sony IMX455 color CMOS sensor, 61 MP (9568 × 6380) resolution, 3.76 µm pixels, frame rates up to 6.2 fps, a USB 3.0 interface. It suits deep-sky cooled where reliable imaging performance and interface compatibility matter.

Sensor & Imaging

ModelSkyEye62AC
StatusCurrent
ApplicationDeep-sky cooled
SensorSony IMX455 color CMOS
Sensor TypeBack-illuminated full-frame color CMOS
Sensor SizeFull frame, 36 × 24 mm
Resolution61 MP (9568 × 6380)
Pixel Size3.76 µm
Shutter TypeRolling shutter

Performance

Frame Rate6.2 fps
ADC16-bit
Peak QE>80%
Dynamic Range85.8 dB
Read Noise2.58–0.89 e⁻
Full Well51 ke⁻
Spectral Range380–690 nm

Interface & Thermal

InterfaceUSB 3.0
MountM42 / M54 astronomy adapters
CoolingTwo-stage TEC, ΔT ≥35 °C

Additional Published Specifications

Legacy Model NameSkyEye62AC
Sensor Diagonal43.27mm
LCG Read Noise4.29 - 1.47e-
Maximum SNR47.1dB
Frame Buffer512MB
Sensor Chamber WindowAdjustable heating window
Back Focal Distance17.5mm/12.5mm
Protective WindowIR/AR
Color Filter ArrayRGGB
Maximum Frame Rate (USB 3.0)16-bit: 3.1 FPS @ 9568×6380 16-bit: 1.9 FPS @ 9568×6380 (Low Noise Mode) 8-bit: 6.2 FPS @ 9568×6380 8-bit: 55 FPS @ 3184×2124
Exposure Time Range0.1ms - 3600s
Gain Range1× - 150×
Back Focus17.5mm / 12.5mm (Adjustable)
Weight713g
Supported SystemsWindows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 (32&64-bit) Mac OS X, Linux
SDK SupportNative C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python Java, DirectShow, Twain, ASCOM, etc.

Technical media

Performance graphs and technical drawings

Official sensor-response, performance, and mechanical imagery for the SkyEye62AC.

IMX455 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics Curve
IMX455 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics Curve
HCG Mode Performance Curve: Showing e/ADU, read noise, full well capacity, and dynamic range at different gains
HCG Mode Performance Curve: Showing e/ADU, read noise, full well capacity, and dynamic range at different gains
Back Focus Adjustment Diagram
Back Focus Adjustment Diagram

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Other cameras on the IMX455 sensor

The IMX455 appears in 11 models across the catalogue, differing in cooling, shutter, interface and colour filter. Compare them side by side before settling on a variant.