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DEEP SKY CAMERA

SBIG announces a new CMOS camera in its line of deep sky detectors. The SBIG STC-7 camera (US$3,495) features a 14.4 x 9.9 mm, 7.1-megapixel Sony IMX428 CMOS detector with 4.5-micron-square pixels in a 3,208 x 2,200 array. This 12-bit camera has a full well capacity of ~22,500 e- with a peak quantum efficiency of 78%. The STC-7 operates in multiple gain modes with its automatic, in-camera stacking program to produce smooth, low-noise images with high dynamic range. Additionally, the STC-7 has a built-in, 8-position filter wheel that comes complete with a full complement of LRGB and 6.5-nanometer narrowband filters. The camera is ASCOM-compatible and connects to a computer through a single USB 3.0 interface. Each purchase includes a universal power supply, a 2-inch nosepiece, a USB 3.0 cable, a copy of control software and a deluxe carrying case.