Player One Uranus-M Planetary Camera
Player One
Uranus-M
£439.00
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Player One Uranus-M Planetary Camera
The Uranus-M is a high-performance mono planetary and EAA camera featuring the Sony IMX585 monochrome sensor. With its large 1/1.2" format, 12-bit ADC, and ultra-low noise design, it delivers incredible detail and dynamic range for lunar, planetary, and solar imaging — even under challenging seeing conditions.
Key advantages
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IMX585 Mono sensor with 8.3MP resolution and enhanced quantum efficiency.
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USB 3.0 interface for ultra-fast frame capture and low latency performance.
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Low read noise and 12-bit dynamic range for smooth tone transitions.
- Perfect for Lucky Imaging, EAA, and scientific planetary observation.
- Compatible with SharpCap, FireCapture, and other major astronomy software.
Best for
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High-resolution lunar and planetary imaging with mono filters.
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Solar and EAA astrophotography using advanced stacking and calibration techniques.
Tip: The Uranus-M pairs beautifully with LRGB and narrowband filters for professional-grade imaging results. For solar use, ensure a certified solar filter or solar telescope is fitted.
Product Description
The Uranus-M (IMX585) is a high-performance camera developed by Player One Astronomy, featuring Sony's latest IMX585 1/1.2” format mono sensor. With a 2.9μm pixel size, a well depth of 47Ke, and a resolution of 3856 × 2180 (8.3MP), this camera is ideal for astrophotography, EAA (Electronically Assisted Astronomy), and lucky imaging. Its diagonal measurement of 12.85mm provides a large field of view, enhancing imaging capabilities.
STARVIS 2 Technology
Both the Uranus-M and Uranus-C (colour variant) incorporate Sony’s advanced STARVIS 2 technology, which employs a back-illuminated pixel structure for improved sensitivity and reduced noise. This ensures exceptional performance in low-light conditions, making it perfect for astrophotography applications.
Key Features:
1. Large Sensor Format
2. High Full Well Capacity
3. Non-Amp-Glow Performance
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One of the standout features of the Uranus-M is its ability to produce dark frames that remain completely "dark" even under high-stretch conditions, eliminating amp glow for clean, high-quality images.
4. Advanced Cooling Options
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The Active Cooling System (ACS) is an external air-cooled system designed for solar and large-format planetary cameras with Passive Cooling Systems (PCS). With PCS + ACS, the camera maintains a temperature only 7°C above ambient, reducing noise and improving performance for deep-sky and solar imaging.
Innovative Design & Build
Unique Camera Naming System
Player One Astronomy names its planetary camera series based on planetary sizes:
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Mars (1/3")
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Neptune (1/2")
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Uranus (1/1.2")
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Saturn (1")
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Jupiter (4/3")
Cutting-Edge Aesthetics & Structure
2nd Generation Sensor Tilt Plate
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A built-in sensor tilt plate helps minimize field curvature, enhancing deep-sky imaging performance.
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The integrated high-density sponge shading pad effectively blocks stray light, ensuring clean imaging results.
Passive Cooling System
256MB DDR3 Cache
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The first planetary cameras to feature DDR3 cache memory, ensuring stable data transmission, preventing frame dropping, and reducing readout noise.
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With DDR3 cache, the camera performs exceptionally even when connected via USB 2.0.
DPS (Dead Pixel Suppression) Technology
Advanced Safety & Performance Features
Overvoltage & Overcurrent Protection
Data Transfer & Guiding Support
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When connected via USB 3.0, the camera achieves up to 47 FPS in RAW8 mode (10-bit ADC).
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Supports ST4 guiding, enabling direct connection to an equatorial mount for precise auto-guiding.
Performance & Testing
High Conversion Gain (HCG) Mode
Readout Noise Testing
Quantum Efficiency (QE) Curve
Included in the Package:
