SBIG STX-16801 Non Anti-Blooming CCD Camera, Class 2

From advanced astrophotography to wide field photometry and optical testing, the high-quality STX-16801 Non Anti-Blooming CCD Camera, Class 2, is a versatile and sophisticated tool for all your imaging needs. This innovative camera, equipped with a 16.8 megapixel Kodak KAF-16801 CCD sensor, delivers crystal-clear, detailed images, even in challenging low-light conditions.

The STX-16801 camera boasts a robust and durable construction, designed to withstand daily use and outdoor conditions. Its compact design and water and dust resistance make it an ideal choice for fieldwork and outdoor photography.

The camera's superior cooling system, featuring an innovative pin fin heat sink, ensures optimal performance even in demanding environments. It can achieve a temperature delta of -50C within five minutes using air cooling alone. For those seeking maximum cooling efficiency, the camera is also water circulation ready.

The STX-16801 camera offers flexible self-guiding options, with the ability to guide through the main filter wheel. This feature, combined with the optional STX Guider accessory, allows for precise guiding and control through a single interface.

The camera also features a user-rechargeable desiccant, providing flexibility in the field and eliminating the need to return the camera to the factory for CCD chamber drying. Its even-illumination shutter ensures uniform lighting on short exposures with large CCDs, a feature not commonly found in cameras of this class.

Connectivity is a breeze with both high-speed USB 2.0 and Ethernet options available. The STX-16801 camera also directly powers and controls all optional accessories, including filter wheels and AO-X Adaptive Optics, through a convenient I2C AUX port.

The STX-16801 camera comes with a full-frame image buffer for storing image data during download, eliminating the risk of image artifacts caused by computer processing delays. All STX cameras are packaged with a deluxe carrying case, universal power supply, STX power extension cable, USB cable, guider cable, and software, providing everything you need for your next astrophotography adventure.