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
SkyEye62AM
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 in the Benelux.
- Sensor
- Sony IMX455 monochrome CMOS
- Sensor Type
- Back-illuminated full-frame monochrome CMOS
- Resolution
- 61 MP (9568 × 6380)
- Pixel Size
- 3.76 µm
- Frame Rate
- 6.2 fps
- Interface
- USB 3.0
Applications & selection
SkyEye62AM applications
Narrowband nebula imaging
The monochrome IMX455 sensor is suited to H-alpha, O III and S II filter workflows.
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, 88.3 dB dynamic range and regulated cooling support repeatable quantitative observations.
When to choose this camera
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.
Specifications
SkyEye62AM
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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.
Sensor & Imaging
| 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 |
Performance
| 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 & Thermal
| Interface | USB 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Mount | M42 / M54 astronomy adapters |
| Cooling | Two-stage TEC, ΔT ≥35 °C |
Additional Published Specifications
| 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
Performance graphs and technical drawings
Official sensor-response, performance, and mechanical imagery for the SkyEye62AM.
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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.
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