Sky-Watcher SynCam 585C: The entry-level camera for the SynScan ecosystem
The SynCam 585C is a compact color astro camera with an 8.3 megapixel CMOS sensor and passive cooling. The modern sensor combines high sensitivity with low noise, making it suitable for both fast planetary and lunar imaging as well as deep-sky work with shorter exposures.


Passive cooling means: no fan, no extra power consumption, but a stable, silent camera that you connect to your laptop or mini-PC via USB. Within the Sky-Watcher range, this is the logical first step from smartphone photography to a real astrocamera.
Features
- 8.3-megapixel color CMOS sensor
- Passive cooling: quiet and efficient
- Suitable for planet, moon, and deep sky
Compatibility
Fits standard telescope and guidescope mounts; USB control with common capture software.
Specifications
| Type | Color astro camera (CMOS) |
| Resolution | 8.3 megapixels |
| Cooling | Passive |
| Connection | USB |
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