G3M CMOS Telescope Astronomy Camera Guiding Astronomical Cameras USB3.0

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G3M Series C+1.25” Mount USB3.0 CMOS Guiding Camera

G3M’s Basic Characteristics

Great camera for auto-guiding and multiple types of astrophotography (Moon, Sun, Planets as well as Galaxies, Cluster and Nebulae)
Carefully selected SONY Exmor, Exmor R(Back-illuminated), Exmor RS CMOS sensor with USB3.0 interface
Compact size and low amp glow
Protect window with double-side AR coating or IR-Cut filter
A built-in ST4 auto guider port for the easy connection of the auto guider
Dedicated astrophotography software to support video preview, video record, video processing, image capture and process, dark field correction and raw data output
Native/ASCOM/WDM driver for easy connection with 3rd party astrophotography software
Aluminum CNC housing with standard 1.25" interface(outer) to fit to telescope eyepiece and standard C-mount(inner) for standard industrial lens
1.25" nosepiece for precise focusing and 1.25” astronomical filter installation
Thermal design to transfer the sensor heat to the aluminum house quickly

G3M Series USB3.0 CMOS Guiding Camera for Telescope

G3M Datasheet(8)

ToupTek G3M camera is series of Guiding USB3.0 CMOS camera and it adopts ultra-high performance CMOS sensor as the image-picking device. USB3.0 is used as the data transfer interface. A built-in ST4 auto guider port is designed for the easy connection of the auto guider. Here, M means this series using Sony IMX series sensor

Aluminum CNC housing with standard 1.25 inch interface(outer) to fit to telescope eyepiece and standard C-mount(inner) for standard industrial lens.

Native/ASCOM/WDM driver for easy connection with 3rd party astrophotography software.

The GPCMOS camera can be widely used in astrophotography (Moon, Sun, Planets as well as Galaxies, Cluster and Nebulae) with compact size and low amp glow.

Order Code	Sensor & Size(mm)	Pixel(μm)	G Sensitivity Dark Signal	FPS/Resolution	Binning	Exposure
G3M178C G3P306300A(New)	6.3M/IMX178(C) 1/1.8“(7.37x4.91)	2.4 x2.4	425mv with 1/30s 0.15mv with 1/30s	59@3040 x2048 58@1520 x 1024	1x1 2x2	0.244ms~1000s
G3M178M G3M306300A(New)	6.3M/IMX178(M) 1/1.8“(7.37x4.91)	2.4 x2.4	776mv with 1/30s 0.15mv with 1/30s	59@3040 x2048 58@1520 x 1024	1x1 2x2	0.244ms~1000s
G3M290C G3P302000A(New)	2.0M/IMX290(C) 1/2.8“(5.60x3.10)	2.9 x2.9	1300mv with 1/30s 0.15mv with 1/30s	126@1920 x1080	1x1	0.244ms~1000s
G3M290M G3M302000A(New)	2.0M/IMX290(M) 1/2.8“(5.60x3.10)	2.9 x2.9	2449mv with 1/30s 0.15mv with 1/30s	126@1920 x1080	1x1	0.244ms~1000s
G3M224C G3P301200A(New)	1.2M/IMX224(C) 1/3”(4.80x3.60)	3.75x3.75	2350mv with 1/30s 0.15mv with 1/30s	150@1280x960 240@640x480	1x1 2x2	0.244ms~1000s
G3M385C G3P302000B(New)	2.0M/IMX385(C) 1/2“(7.20x4.05)	3.75 x3.75	2350mv with 1/30s 0.15mv with 1/30s	126@1920 x1080	1x1	0.244ms~1000s
G3M287C G3P300400A(New)	0.4M/IMX287(C) 1/2.9”(4.97x3.73)	6.9x6.9	4584mv with 1/30s 0.15mv with 1/30s	520@720x540	1x1	0.244ms~1000s
G3M287M G3M300400A(New)	0.4M/IMX287(M) 1/2.9”(4.97x3.73)	6.9x6.9	7469mv with 1/30s 0.15mv with 1/30s	520@720x540	1x1	0.244ms~1000s

Other Specification for GCMOS Cameras
Spectral Range	380-650nm (with IR-cut Filter), 350-1050nm(with double side AR Coating protect window)
White Balance	ROI White Balance/ Manual Temp Tint Adjustment/NA for Monochromatic Sensor
Color Technique	Ultra-FineTMColor Engine/NA for Color Sensor
Capture/Control API	Native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, DirectShow, Twain
Recording System	Still Picture and Movie
Cooling System*	Natural with High Performance Cooling Structure
Guiding Port	ST4-port
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature(in Centidegree)		-10~ 50
Storage Temperature(in Centidegree)		-20~ 60
Operating Humidity		30~80%RH
Storage Humidity		10~60%RH
Power Supply		DC 5V over PC USB Port
Software Environment
Operating System		Microsoft®Windows®XP / Vista / 7 / 8 /10(32 & 64 bit) Linux/Mac OSX
PC Requirements		CPU: Equal to Intel Core2 2.8GHz or Higher
		Memory:2GB or More
		USB Port:USB2.0 High-speed Port
		Display:17” or Larger
		CD-ROM

Dimension of G3M Series Guiding Camera

The G3M camera body, made from tough, alloy, ensures a heavy duty, workhorse solution. The camera is designed with a high quality IR-CUT or AR to protect the camera sensor and block the IR elimination the relfection light. No moving parts included. These measures ensure a rugged, robust solution with an increased lifespan when compared to other industrial camera solutions.

Dimension of G3M Guiding Camera

Directly with 1.25” telescope;

G3M+1.25” extender with 1.25” telescope;

Packing Information for G3M

Standard Camera Packing List
A	Carton L:50cm W:30cm H:30cm (20pcs, 12~17Kg/ carton, 0.045m3), not shown in the photo
B	Gift box L:15cm W:15cm H:10cm (0.8~1.0Kg/ box)
C	G3M series USB3.0 C-Mount camera
D	High-speed USB3.0 A male to B male gold-plated connectors cable /2.0m
E	2.0m guide cable
F	1.25 inch nosepiece
G	CD (Driver & utilities software, Ø12cm)
Optional Accessory
H	CS-mount ring