Style:Skyris 236M - CMOS ULTRA-SENSITIVE SONY EXMOR IMX236LQJ CMOS SENSOR CMOS technology is emerging as the hottest thing in imaging, and SONY’S EXMOR IMX236 sensor leads the way. Twice as sensitive in the near-infrared as the IMX136, the IMX236 offers the perfect combination of speed, sensitivity, and value. You’ll get results that rival those of more expensive cameras, at a price that’s well suited to the budding astroimager. The IMX236’s small pixel size of just 2.8 microns delivers more resolution and requires less focal length than cameras with larger pixels – a big advantage for planetary imaging. Small to medium telescopes can achieve a bigger image scale without compromising sensitivity. NOW MAC OS X COMPATIBLE! FIND THE SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS IN THE SUPPORT SECTION OF THIS PAGE. Celestron offers a wide array of high-quality, affordable, and user-friendly planetary imagers! Click here to learn more on how to choose an imager that’s right for you. CELESTRON PARTNERS WITH THE IMAGING SOURCE For years, The Imaging Source has produced astronomical cameras known for quality, performance, and value, elevating planetary imaging from a casual hobby into an art form. Now, The Imaging Source design team in Germany has joined forces with Celestron’s engineers in California to create the Skyris line. Skyris combines the unmatched expertise of The Imaging Source, with Celestron’s innovative industrial design. And of course, it’s backed by Celestron’s world-class product support and 2-year warranty. Whether you're an advanced user or a beginner, you'll love creating beautiful astroimages with these easy-to-use cameras. Capture the Sun, Moon, and planets like never before and create crisp, high-resolution images. MORE DATA, FASTER WITH USB 3.0 AND LIGHTNING-FAST READOUT Skyris is capable of super-fast image download thanks to USB 3.0 connections. Even more impressive, Skyris’ CMOS sensor is capable of capturing up to 200 frames per second when subframed on planets. Or image the full 2.3 megapixel 1/3-inch sensor at 60 frames per second—great for lunar and solar imaging. perfect combination of speed, sensitivity, and value. You’ll get results that rival those of more expensive cameras, at a price that’s well suited to the budding astroimager. Skyris 236M is a monochrome camera, offering you the most sensitivity for capturing the best possible astroimages. Attach the specially designed Skyris Filter Wheel to image in color. Skyris also features a Celestron-designed camera body, which helps dissipate heat to minimize the effect of thermal noise on the CCD. Skyris cameras do not have an optical window, which makes cleaning your camera easier and ensures maximum light transmission with no risk of internal reflections. A COMPLETE IMAGING SOLUTION—JUST ADD YOUR TELESCOPE AND PC! All Skyris cameras include Celestron iCap capture software and stacking software (for Windows systems only). This software suite allows you to easily control the camera, capture, and export your images or movie files. Next, you’ll filter your images and stack the best shots to create your masterpiece. With a 1.25" nosepiece and 10' USB 3.0 cable included, Skyris has everything you need to get started with lunar, solar, or planetary imaging. USING SKYRIS AS AN AUTOGUIDER Skyris cameras also make excellent autoguiders. If used with a Celestron mount, Skyris connects as a DirectShow device or WDM-style webcam. Just plug the hand control into the supplied serial cable using an optional USB to RS-232 Adapter. Skyris works with popular software like MaxIm DL or freeware like PHD Guiding. Skyris can also be used as an autoguider. For more details, please check the article in our Support tab
A**G
A very nice clean Astrocam for the price.
I purchased this Astrocam based on pictures that I have seen in the forums I frequent.I needed a monochrome camera for solar imaging. When shooting in Hydrogen Alpha such as with a solar telescope, the only color allowed through is a narrow band in the red. Color Cams use 3 color sensors to capture data. 50% is Green, 25% is Blue and the remaining 25% that I could use is Red. By using a monochrome camera you are able to use the full 100% of the sensor for capture and it makes a world of difference.I have shot video of the Sun, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars. Stacked and the results are awesome.I need to decide if I want to learn how to shoot with filters to generate color images or just buy a color cam for that work.I am going to post a couple of shots that I shot and processed in RegiStax6.1 the latest version available. You decide.I added a few more shots with this camera. Its working quite nicely.Mars is in Monochrome and the two Solar shots are artificially colored after processing.
P**S
A valuable addition to my astrophotography imaging equipment
I've only used this a couple of times so far, but I really like the images this produces. Planetary imaging was marginal with my DSLR because of the size and pixel density of the image sensor. The Skyris produces large and detailed images far superior to what I was getting with my old setup. There's a pretty hefty learning curve involved in getting quality images, and I'm not really there yet, but if you're willing to invest the money and the time, this camera will be well worth it.
J**W
Old overpriced technology,flaky software/driver, returning product
This is very old technology. The software will work on "Vista, XP... etc". The "newest" was Windows 8. The images were 'ok' when the camera worked, which was flaky at best. Freezing/lockups etc. (My system is a new gen 9, I7, USB 3 so it's not the computer). The software and drivers come on a CD and have to be installed from there. "Current", updated downloadable drivers don't work, It has to be from the CD. The chip technology in the camera is 15 years old, the unit is overpriced and much better "newer" products are on the market. I just picked this up based on the previous three reviews. Now I've don't the research I should have done and am going with a ZWO product for less money.
J**.
Four Stars
I took some very nice pictures of Jupiter and Saturn Just need some more time with it as far as exposure and centering object. Can not wait for clear skies, it has been cloudy for some time lately. Enjoy and get yourself one
C**S
Bought “new” from Amazon, and had to wait a ...
Bought “new” from Amazon, and had to wait a couple of months to try it out (bad cloud cover, no time, etc!). When i first tried it, it was apparent the sensor was damaged, with a large mark on all the images. Apart from the mark on the images, the photos i took of Jupiter were superb! When i told Amazon, they arranged for a replacement without further question, despite me having had the sensor for over 60 days. Impressed, thanks Amazon!
T**T
Astro cameras
My experience with astro cameras has been two words, expensive headache. Gave up and got a dslr camera.
K**N
This thing just takes great planetary images
This thing just takes great planetary images. I haven't tried it for anything else yet. But it was easy and powerful. Very much beyond my expectations.
G**S
Great Planetary Camera
Camera works GREAT!
D**G
eventually managed to get a nice picture of saturn for my 2nd attempt using a ...
The learning curve was really steep, eventually managed to get a nice picture of saturn for my 2nd attempt using a nextstar se6 but after that i could not get the 236c to work, bad luck for me i suspect.
V**R
NON FUNZIONA CON MAC
sto pensando di restituire la camera in quanto non esiste sw che funzioni su Apple Mac. Ho acquistata seguendo le indicazioni tecniche di CELESTRON che assicuravano la compatibilità con MAC apple e la disponibilità di prodotti sw per il controllo. NON ESISTONO.
P**.
Dont bother
If you have windows 10 dont bother with this over priced paper weight. I spent a day and a half trying to get the drivers to work. No joy. This might have been decent in its day when there was support and updates for the drivers but its obsolete. Steer clear.
P**I
MOLTA ATTENZIONE COSTA TANTO E NON VS
Provata SUL celestron 925 non funziona. Un software buono ma LA ccd camera non va
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