Player One Astronomy Apollo-M MINI USB3.0 Monochrome Solar Camera (IMX429)

Player One Astronomy Apollo-M MINI USB3.0 monochrome solar camera (IMX429). The Apollo-M MINI (IMX429) monochrome is a solar camera developed by Player One Astronomy, featuring the 2/3” Sony IMX429 sensor. The pixel size is 4.5 µm, allowing for a full well capacity of 24.8k e- with a total of 2.8 MPx (resolution is 1944*1472), and the diagonal is 11 mm. Pregius Technology: The Sony IMX429 sensor is based on third-generation Pregius technology, which typically features a 4.5 µm pixel size and a 25k e- full well capacity. Format: The IMX429 format is 2/3". Pixel Size: 4.5 µm pixel size, smaller than the IMX174 camera, meaning it can provide higher resolution at the same focal length. HCG Mode: HCG mode activates automatically when the Gain is >71. 2nd Gen – Sensor Tilt Plate Passive Cooling System: Solar cameras work during the day and temperatures can be much higher than at night. For this reason, Player One has added the new Passive Cooling System feature to conduct heat away from the sensor. 256M DDR3 Memory: Player One Astronomy cameras are the first to use DDR3 memory! This helps stabilize and secure data transmission, effectively avoids frame loss, and significantly reduces read noise. With DDR3 memory, the camera no longer has high processing requirements and will still perform excellently even when connected to a USB 2.0 port. DPS Technology: Player One Astronomy cameras feature DPS (Dead Pixel Suppression) technology. DPS analyzes many dark frames to find abnormal pixels. All dead pixels in the image (including both hot and cold pixels) are swept away. The DPS function is active throughout the entire imaging session. Overvoltage and Overcurrent Protection Mechanism: Player One cameras ensure the safety of their cameras and equipment through an overvoltage and overcurrent protection mechanism. Data Port: When the camera is connected to the USB3.0 port and full-resolution preview is used, it can reach 84 FPS in both 12-bit (RAW8) mode. When recording images, since the actual write speed will be affected by the write speed of the hard drive itself, if the hard drive write speed is slow, recording may not reach the theoretical speed. It is recommended to use a high-quality solid-state drive to record data to take full advantage of the camera's performance. Use the ST4 guide cable to connect the camera and the AUTO GUIDE port of the equatorial mount for autoguiding. Performance

Key Features

Player One quality for a reliable and rewarding observation experience.

• Sensor size: 1920 × 1080 px
• Pixel size: 4.0 – 5.9 µm
• Resolution: Up to 4.99 MP

Main Technical Specifications