Astro camera guiding and planetary photography 2.0 MP color

Astro camera guiding and planetary photography 2.0 MP color: Full HD color guiding camera

The Omegon GUIDE 2000 C works with the Sony IMX290, a sensor known for its low-light sensitivity. This makes finding a guide star easy, even in a field where almost nothing is visually visible.

With 1920 x 1080 pixels of 2.9 micrometers, the camera delivers Full HD video of the Moon and the planets. The image scale suits telescopes with a medium focal length well.

Sensor and image

The 1/2.8-inch color sensor measures 5.6 by 3.2 mm. At full resolution, the camera achieves 60 frames per second, enough to freeze the turbulence of the atmosphere.

An integrated UV and IR blocking filter ensures that colors are accurate. Without that filter, a CMOS sensor also measures infrared light and shifts the color balance.

Autoguiding with an ST4 port

The camera has a built-in ST4 port. You connect it directly to the autoguider port of your mount and correct the tracking during long exposures. The high sensitivity means shorter exposures and therefore a higher correction frequency.

PHD2 recognizes the camera natively. It also works with N.I.N.A., SharpCap, and similar programs via the ASCOM and INDI drivers.

Connect to your telescope

The housing has the shape and diameter of a 1.25-inch eyepiece. So you can slide the camera into almost any focuser. The flange distance is 12.5 mm; with the included extension tube, it becomes 17.5 mm.

On the front is a CS-mount thread, with the included adapter to convert to C-mount. The adapter with 1.25-inch filter thread accepts any standard filter.

Software and controls

Control is via the free Omegon capture software or via ASCOM and INDI. This allows the camera to work with N.I.N.A., SharpCap, FireCapture, PHD2, and AutoStakkert.

The camera communicates via USB 2.0 and works under Windows and under Linux via INDI.

Included

• Camera in anodized aluminum housing
• Adapter with 1.25 inch filter thread (C-mount to M28.5)
• Extension piece with flange distance 17.5 mm
• USB cable
• ST4 cable

Featured accessories

Combine the camera with a 50 or 60 mm guidescope for a stable guiding set. A barlow extends the focal length for planetary work.

For whom yes and for whom no

• ✓ Astrophotographers who want reliable guiding
• ✓ Full HD moon and planet video
• ✓ For anyone looking for a sensitive camera without immediately stepping into monochrome
• ✗ Deep-sky exposures of several minutes
• ✗ For those looking for a large sensor for wide-angle shots

Specifications

You can find more astrophotography accessories from merk at the Omegon merk Page.