G2 series of small format CCD cameras uses high sensitive and low noise detectors. High-speed USB 2.0 interface allows plug-and-play operation and ensures download time within a few seconds. Efficient, regulated two-stage Peltier cooling keeps detectors frozen to minimize dark current. Compact and robust camera head integrates all electronics, mechanical shutter and optional internal filter wheel. Various threaded and bayonet adapters enable attaching of the camera to almost any optical system and numerous accessories like autoguiding cameras, off-axis guider adapters, external filter wheel etc. allow tailoring of the imaging system to almost every application.

Main specifications:

Lowest possible read noise, limited by CCD detector itself.
Uniform frames without artifacts.
High dynamic range, 16-bits digitization.
Efficient and precisely regulated cooling with optional heat exchanger for liquid coolant.
Compact camera head, small and lightweight enough to be attached even to small telescopes.
Integrated all-in-one design with USB and power connectors directly on the camera head.
Integrated mechanical shutter not to bother with covering the telescope when taking dark frames.
Optional integrated filter wheel.
Single-voltage power supply enabling operation from 12V battery or “brick” adapter.
Plug and play installation.
Robust construction to sustain every-day usage.
Rich software support.

Camera connections

G2 camera head is designed to be easily used with a set of accessories to fulfill various observing needs. Camera head itself is manufactured in two different variants: camera with internal filter wheel and camera with control port for external filter wheel. This model allows attachment of several variants of external filter wheels with various number of filter positions and sizes. Camera head and numerous accessories comprise imaging system, capable to be tailored for many applications.

Software

Powerful SIPS (Scientific Image Processing System) software supplied with the camera allows complete camera control (exposures, cooling, filters) with automatic sequences and complete image calibration. SIPS also supports advanced tools like Image Add tool with automatic sub-pixel image alignment, (L)RGB Add tool, Image Blink tool, image filters and many more functions. Drivers for ASCOM standard as well as native drivers for third-party software are also available (e.g. TheSkyX, MaxIm DL, AstroArt, etc.).

Moravian G2-1600F5 monochrome CCD camera with 5x31,8mm internal filter wheel: scope of delivery

Camera body with telescope adapter.
12V power unit with 1.8 m long power cable.
5 m long USB cable for connecting camera to PC.
USB Flash Drive with camera drivers, SIPS software package and PDF version of User's Manual.
A printed copy of camera User's Manual