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    Altair Astro Hypercam 585C colour camera

    Mar 21, 2024 4 minutes

    VITAL STATS

    • Price £499
    • Sensor IMX585 STARVIS 2 BSI
    • Resolution 8.3MP, 3,840 x 2,160 pixels
    • Exposure range 0.1ms–1,000 seconds
    • Frame rate Full resolution 47fps at 8 bit, 23.4fps at 12 bit
    • Connectivity USB 3.0, USB 2.0 compatible, ST4
    • Size 80mm x 65mm
    • Weight 295g
    • Extras USB cable, ST4 guide cable, 2-inch OD nosepiece, CS-mount insert, dust cap, software
    • Supplier Altair Astro
    • Email info@altairastro.com
    • www.altairastro.com

    When you look at Altair Astro's impressive range of astronomy cameras, it might not be immediately obvious where the Hypercam 585C fits in, given that there's a

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