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Very large, high resolution 'SuperHAD' CCD chip, with 6,000,000 x 7.8uM square pixels in a 23.4 x 15.6mm array. Size equivalent to APS film.
Single-shot colour, using a Bayer matrix of R, G and B on-chip filters. No filter wheel required.
High sensitivity, equivalent to 60% QE at peak of green filters.
Exceptionally low dark signal - No dark frames necessary for most deep sky objects
Exceptionally effective anti-blooming with minimal effect on linearity and no lost active area
Built-in very high speed USB 2.0 interface (USB 1.1 compatible) for approx. 16 second downloads
Built-in autoguider interface and output - compatible with the optional dedicated external guide camera
Built-in dual serial ports for accessory control - directly drive filter wheels, GOTO 'scopes etc.
Single USB cable control for all features - get rid of that dangerous cable tangle!
Only ONE computer needed to control all of the devices and functions
Very low power consumption. Less than 1 amp at 12v DC
Compact and lightweight - only 75mm in diameter x 100mm long - less than 500 grams load on the 'scope!
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