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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.

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
SkyEye62AM

Application context

Why this design is used

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.

Deep-sky astrophotography

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

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.

Specifications

SkyEye62AM

35 specification rows

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

ModelSkyEye62AM
StatusCurrent
ApplicationDeep-sky cooled
SensorSony IMX455 monochrome CMOS
Sensor TypeBack-illuminated full-frame monochrome 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 Range88.3 dB
Read Noise2.8–0.9 e⁻
Full Well51 ke⁻
Spectral Range380–1100 nm

Interface & Thermal

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

Additional Published Specifications

Legacy Model NameSkyEye62AM
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 SkyEye62AM.

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

System integration

Integration and compatibility

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.

Lens and microscope interface
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 and sampling
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.
Interface and data rate
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.
Cooling and noise floor
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.

Technical FAQ

Integration questions for SkyEye62AM

What lens mount is required for the SkyEye62AM?

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.

What sensor and pixel pitch does the SkyEye62AM use?

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.

How does the SkyEye62AM connect to the acquisition computer?

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.

What is the noise performance of the SkyEye62AM?

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.

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Model selection

Nearby series comparison

Compare SkyEye62AM with the closest available models in the SkyEye full-frame DSO family.

Selection parameterSkyEye62AM (current)SkyEye62ACSkyEye24AC
SensorSony IMX455 monochrome CMOSSony IMX455 color CMOSSony IMX410 color CMOS
Resolution61 MP (9568 × 6380)61 MP (9568 × 6380)24 MP (6064 × 4040)
Sensor sizeFull frame, 36 × 24 mmFull frame, 36 × 24 mmFull frame, 36 × 24 mm
Pixel size / frame rate3.76 µm3.76 µm5.94 µm

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.