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
ToupTek SkyEye62AM 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, narrowband nebula imaging, wide-field surveys and mosaics. Available from Precisometer for professional astronomy systems.

Application context
Choose the SkyEye62AM 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 380–1100 nm response.
Two-stage TEC, ΔT ≥35 °C helps control thermal noise during long exposures of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters.
The monochrome IMX455 sensor is suited to H-alpha, O III and S II filter workflows.
Full frame, 36 × 24 mm coverage supports broad sky fields and efficient mosaic acquisition.
16-bit acquisition, 88.3 dB dynamic range and regulated cooling support repeatable quantitative observations.
Specifications
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The SkyEye62AM is an astronomy camera in the SkyEye full-frame DSO series, built around a Sony IMX455 monochrome 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.
| Model | SkyEye62AM |
|---|---|
| Status | Current |
| Application | Deep-sky cooled |
| Sensor | Sony IMX455 monochrome CMOS |
| Sensor Type | Back-illuminated full-frame monochrome CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full frame, 36 × 24 mm |
| Resolution | 61 MP (9568 × 6380) |
| Pixel Size | 3.76 µm |
| Shutter Type | Rolling shutter |
| Frame Rate | 6.2 fps |
|---|---|
| ADC | 16-bit |
| Peak QE | >80% |
| Dynamic Range | 88.3 dB |
| Read Noise | 2.8–0.9 e⁻ |
| Full Well | 51 ke⁻ |
| Spectral Range | 380–1100 nm |
| Interface | USB 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Mount | M42 / M54 astronomy adapters |
| Cooling | Two-stage TEC, ΔT ≥35 °C |
| Legacy Model Name | SkyEye62AM |
|---|---|
| Sensor Diagonal | 43.27mm |
| LCG Read Noise | 4.29 - 1.47e- |
| Maximum SNR | 47.1dB |
| 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) | 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 Range | 0.1ms - 3600s |
| Gain Range | 1× - 150× |
| Back Focus | 17.5mm / 12.5mm (Adjustable) |
| Weight | 713g |
| Supported Systems | Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 (32&64-bit) Mac OS X, Linux |
| SDK Support | Native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python Java, DirectShow, Twain, ASCOM, etc. |
Technical media
Official sensor-response, performance, and mechanical imagery for the SkyEye62AM.



System integration
Use these checks to connect SkyEye62AM to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
Technical FAQ
Mount: M42 / M54 astronomy adapters. Use a lens image circle that covers the sensor and check flange distance before adding C/CS, F-mount or M42 adapters.
Sensor: Sony IMX455 monochrome CMOS · Sensor Type: Back-illuminated full-frame monochrome CMOS. Match pixel pitch to the diffraction-limited spot the optics deliver. Sampling finer than the optics resolve multiplies data volume without adding information; sampling coarser discards resolution you have paid for.
Frame Rate: 6.2 fps · Interface: USB 3.0. Confirm the host can sustain the interface bandwidth continuously, not in burst. A camera that outruns the write path stalls acquisition rather than dropping quietly to a lower rate.
Dynamic Range: 88.3 dB · Read Noise: 2.8–0.9 e⁻. Judge these figures at the exposure time you will actually use. Cooling matters where dark current accumulates over seconds; read noise dominates short exposures where it never does.
Tell us your sensor, resolution, spectral range, frame-rate, interface, and software requirements and we will confirm the matching configuration and lead time.
Model selection
Compare SkyEye62AM with the closest available models in the SkyEye full-frame DSO family.
| Selection parameter | SkyEye62AM (current) | SkyEye62AC | SkyEye24AC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Sony IMX455 monochrome CMOS | Sony IMX455 color CMOS | Sony IMX410 color CMOS |
| Resolution | 61 MP (9568 × 6380) | 61 MP (9568 × 6380) | 24 MP (6064 × 4040) |
| Sensor size | Full frame, 36 × 24 mm | Full frame, 36 × 24 mm | Full frame, 36 × 24 mm |
| Pixel size / frame rate | 3.76 µm | 3.76 µm | 5.94 µm |
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.
Compare the SkyEye62AM with other SkyEye full-frame DSO models and astronomy cameras in the range.
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