{"title":"SBIG Off-Axis Guiders \u0026 Guide Scopes","description":"\u003cp\u003eSBIG off-axis guiders and guiding products keep long exposures sharp at long focal lengths. The OAG-8300 is a classic off-axis guider, while the StarChaser SC-2, SC-3 and SC-4 combine an off-axis pickoff with a dedicated guide camera for STF, Aluma, STC, STX and STXL cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the most demanding work, AO-8 and AO-X adaptive optics add fast tip-tilt correction, available alone or as StarChaser bundles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sbig-oag-8300-off-axis-guider","title":"SBIG OAG-8300  Off Axis Guider","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e#N\/A","brand":"SBIG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967710490909,"sku":"DL-OAG-8300","price":863.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"sbig-ao-8-adaptative-optics","title":"SBIG AO-8 Adaptative Optics","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAdaptive Optics unit for Aluma and STF cameras\u003cp\u003eThe AO-8A works with the STF and Aluma series cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AO-8A requires an off-axis guide camera behind the device.  For Aluma cameras this requires either a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/sc-2\/\"\u003eStarChaser SC-2\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/sttstxlstx-remote-guide-head\/\"\u003eRemote Guide Head\u003c\/a\u003e used with a custom Off-Axis Guider.  All STF cameras are supported via the StarChaser SC-2 (except STF-402 due to different mounting interface). Also works with older self-guided Aluma wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAO Results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe images below are actual star images showing the effect of image wander corrected at 1 Hz and 10 Hz:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Hz Corrections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 Hz Corrections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the resulting size of the star image in a long exposure:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Hz Corrections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 Hz Corrections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther data gathered by Brad Wallis of JPL (Brad Wallis and Benoit Schillings developed the prototype for the original AO-7) show the the effect of rapid corrections on poor seeing.  At 1 Hz the larger, slower component is reduced, but the amplitude of the jitter remains about the same:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, at a 5Hz correction rate, the faster jitter is reduced:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd at a 10 Hz correction rate, significant improvement is seen:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe improvement in stellar profiles can also be seen at corrections above 1 Hz.  First by looking at the non-AO guided image:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd comparing the non-AO guided image to the AO guided image there is again significant improvement in the FWHM of the star profile:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelescope mounts cannot correct faster than about once per second.  The 10Hz rate of the AO will clearly result in improved resolution under the right conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv data-custom-tab\u003e\n\u003cp data-custom-tab-title\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOS Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eWindows 32 and 64 bit OS, Mac\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComputer Interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eI2C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv data-custom-tab\u003e\n\u003cp data-custom-tab-title\u003eDownloads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUser’s Manual\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual for the AO-8T adaptive optics unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/t\/7\/assets\/description_image_ao8manual.pdf?v=1684345404\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackfocus Table\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackfocus configuration table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/t\/7\/assets\/description_image_backfocus.993x0.gif?v=1684345406\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SBIG","offers":[{"title":"AO-8A for Aluma cameras","offer_id":44967711408413,"sku":"DL-AO-8A","price":1429.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"AO-8T for STT cameras","offer_id":44967711441181,"sku":"DL-AO-8T","price":1429.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"sbig-ao-x-adaptive-optics","title":"SBIG AO-X Adaptive Optics","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe next-generation of adaptive optics for our SBIG large-format cameras.\u003cp\u003eThe SBIG AO-X is a large aperture AO designed to be compatible with all large format SBIG cameras,  including STX-16803, STXL-16200, STXL-11000, STXL-6303, and Aluma AC4040.  The AO-X requies minimal backfocus while offering a large 3″ aperture optical element, which is large enough to cover all sensors available in the STX, STXL, and Aluma AC series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AO-X requires an off-axis guide camera behind the device and in front of the filter wheel (FW8S-STXL or FW7-STX), such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/sc-3\/\"\u003eStarChaser SC-3\u003c\/a\u003e. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/sttstxlstx-remote-guide-head\/\"\u003eRemote Guide Head\u003c\/a\u003e may also be used if you have a custom Off-Axis Guider setup.  Also works with the discontinued STX Guider and self-guided STXL filter wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAO Results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe images below are actual star images showing the effect of image wander corrected at 1 Hz and 10 Hz:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Hz Corrections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 10 Hz Corrections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the resulting size of the star image in a long exposure:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Hz Corrections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 Hz Corrections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther data gathered by Brad Wallis of JPL (Brad Wallis and Benoit Schillings developed the prototype for the original AO-7) show the the effect of rapid corrections on poor seeing.  At 1 Hz the larger, slower component is reduced, but the amplitude of the jitter remains about the same:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, at a 5Hz correction rate, the faster jitter is reduced:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd at a 10 Hz correction rate, significant improvement is seen:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe improvement in stellar profiles can also be seen at corrections above 1 Hz.  First by looking at the non-AO guided image:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd comparing the non-AO guided image to the AO guided image there is again significant improvement in the FWHM of the star profile:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelescope mounts cannot correct faster than about once per second.  The 10Hz rate of the AO-X will clearly result in improved resolution under the right conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv data-custom-tab\u003e\n\u003cp data-custom-tab-title\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied through Camera’s I2C Port\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOS Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eWindows 32 and 64 bit OS, Mac\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComputer Interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eI2C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 x 7 x 1.2 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.2 lbs (1 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv data-custom-tab\u003e\n\u003cp data-custom-tab-title\u003eDownloads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecification Sheet\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical specifications for the AO-X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/t\/7\/assets\/description_image_AAS_AOX.pdf?v=1684345412\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch4\u003eUser’s Manual\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation and operation instructions for your AO-X adaptive optics unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/t\/7\/assets\/description_image_aox_manual_v1_3.pdf?v=1684345416\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SBIG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967711932701,"sku":"DL-AO-X","price":3249.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/SBIG-AO-X-Adaptive-Optics-1__18506.1600282391.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684345581"},{"product_id":"sbig-starchaser-sc-2-off-axis-guider-camera-stf-aluma-and-stc-series","title":"SBIG StarChaser SC-2 Off Axis Guider Camera - STF, Aluma and STC series","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe SBIG StarChaser is the world’s first all-in-one off-axis guider with built-in camera and integrated AO support. Comes complete with MaxIm LT software.\u003ch3\u003eSBIG StarChaser Off-Axis Guider Cameras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiffraction Limited’s new SBIG StarChaser is the world’s first, all-in-one independent Off-Axis Guiding Camera with Adaptive Optics support. The StarChaser operates independently of the main camera. It combines a pick-off mirror, guider camera, guide port, and Adaptive Optics control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop wasting time with ruined exposures caused by flexure between the main camera and guider.  Off-axis guiding eliminates this problem by using the same optical path for the main camera and the guider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost off-axis guider assemblies are awkward to use, consume too much back focus, and require you to focus by slipping a camera inside an eyepiece holder.  SBIG pioneered simplified off-axis guiding, with guide sensors built into CCD cameras. Later, we created the self-guiding filter wheel, placing the guide sensor in the light path ahead of photon-robbing narrowband filters. The StarChaser is the next step in this progression – a fully independent guide camera with AO capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Versions Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSC-2 is designed to work with our compact SBIG cameras.  It supports the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/ao-8a\/\"\u003eAO-8A\u003c\/a\u003e adaptive optics unit.  Supported cameras include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTC-7, STC-428 with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/filter-wheel-spacer\/\"\u003eFilter Wheel Spacer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTF series (except STF-402) with FW8-8300 or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/filter-wheel-spacer\/\"\u003eFilter Wheel Spacer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluma series with FW8S-Aluma or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/filter-wheel-spacer\/\"\u003eFilter Wheel Spacer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegacy STL cameras with internal filter wheel (requires \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/stl-to-starchaser-adapter\/\"\u003eadapter\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegacy STT cameras with FW8S-STT filter wheel or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/filter-wheel-spacer\/\"\u003eFilter Wheel Spacer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSC-3-LONG is designed to work with large format SBIG cameras with longer backfocus distance.  It supports the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/ao-x\/\"\u003eAO-X\u003c\/a\u003e adaptive optics unit.  Supported cameras include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTX-16803, STX-16801, STX-9000 with or without FW7-STX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegacy STL cameras with external filter wheel (requires \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/stl-to-starchaser-adapter\/\"\u003eadapter\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluma AC 4040 w\/ FW7-STX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSC-3-SHORT is designed to work with large format SBIG cameras with shorter backfocus distance.  It supports the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/ao-x\/\"\u003eAO-X\u003c\/a\u003e adaptive optics unit.  Supported cameras include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSTXL-11002, STXL-6303, STXL 16200 with FW8S-STXL\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNext-Generation Off-Axis Guiding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarChaser represents our next generation of off-axis guide technology.  It features a high-sensitivity 1.3 megapixel Global Shutter CMOS sensor with 4.8 micron pixels. Unlike competing autoguiders, the StarChaser has a mechanical shutter for easy dark frame correction.  This feature, standard on all SBIG guiders, optimizes sensitivity and eliminates hot pixels that could degrade guiding accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pick-off mirror position is adjustable by loosening a locking knob and sliding the mirror into or out of the housing. You can avoid vignetting the main sensor while optimizing the light path into the guide sensor.  Once that is set, focus is adjusted simply by turning a second knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdaptive Optics Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the SBIG StarChaser series, our renowned Adaptive Optics (AO) technology is now available for virtually our entire camera line! Our AO-X (available separately) bolts onto the front of the StarChaser SC-3.  Our AO-8A (available separately) bolts onto the front of the StarChaser SC-2.  The StarChaser is in turn attached to the front of an SBIG standard filter wheel and camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdaptive Optics technology eliminates guiding errors caused by common mount problems such as stiction, periodic error, and wind loads.  It can even reduce “slow seeing” effects resulting in higher resolution images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThin and Adaptable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SC-2 is just 0.800″ (20.3 mm) thick.  When attaching to a filter wheel the existing adapter plate (0.147″ \/ 3.7 mm thick) would normally be moved from the filter wheel onto the front of the SC-2. When attaching an AO-8A to the front of the SC-2, the adapter plate is not used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SC-3 is just 0.870″ (22.1 mm) thick. When attaching to a filter wheel the existing plate (0.200″ \/ 5.1 mm thick) would normally be moved from the filter wheel onto the front of the StarChaser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that smaller diameter adapter plates may vignette the guide sensor.  A variety of optional adapter plates are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/mechanical-adapters\/\"\u003eavailable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighly Adjustable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach StarChaser has a range of adjustment for the mirror position and the camera’s backfocus distance.  The mirror position is set to avoid vignetting the main sensor and the guide sensor.  The focus adjustment allows you to parfocalize the StarChaser’s guide sensor with the main camera’s sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree StarChaser models are available.  The SC-2 accommodates our compact cameras such as STC-7 and Aluma CCD.  The SC-3-LONG accommodates large format cameras with long backfocus distance, such as the STX-16803 with FW7-STX.  The SC-3-SHORT was designed to support our new large format CMOS cameras, which have much shorter backfocus distance than our legacy CCD models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarChaser pickoff mirror can be adjusted to accommodate different sensors sizes, and it also has an impact on the focus range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the table below, \u003cstrong\u003eMirror Offset Adjustment Range\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the distance from the inner edge of the guide sensor to the optical center.  To avoid vignetting, the mirror should be positioned so it clears the edge of the main sensor.  At faster f\/ratios the separation may need to be increased.  In some optical systems if the mirror is pulled all the way back then the guide sensor may be vignetted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack Focus Range, Mirror Retracted\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the focus range of the StarChaser model when the mirror is pulled back as far away from the main sensor as possible. This distance is measured from the front of the StarChaser (without any adapters) to the focal plane of the main camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack Focus Range, Mirror Extended \u003c\/strong\u003egives the focus range of the StarChaser model when the mirror is adjusted as far as possible towards the main optical axis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel (Recommended Camera Series)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMirror Offset Adjustment Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBack Focus Range, Mirror Retracted\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBack Focus Range, Mirror Extended\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"row-hover\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarChaser SC-2 (STC, STF, Aluma CCD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.40\" to 0.75\" (10.2 mm to 19.1 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.73\" to 2.61\" (43.9 mm to 66.3 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.07\" to 2.96\" (52.6 mm to 75.2 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarChaser SC-3-LONG (STX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.33\" to 1.08\" (8.4 mm to 27.4 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.23\" to 3.48\" (56.6 mm to 88.4 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.97\" to 4.23\" (75.4 mm to 107.4 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarChaser SC-3-SHORT (Aluma AC, STXL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.66\" to 0.88\" (16.8 mm to 22.4 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.51\" to 2.84\" (33.4 mm to 72.1 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.73\" to 3.06\" (43.9 mm to 77.7 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003eShowing 1 to 3 of 3 entries\u003c!-- #tablepress-10 from cache --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSupports Your SBIG Investment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur renowned MaxIm LT software is included, providing integrated control of your StarChaser and SBIG main camera.  We also provide API interfaces for third-party software running under Windows, MacOS, or Linux.  An ASCOM standard camera interface is included. ASCOM does not currently support Adaptive Optics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarChaser series support all currently-manufactured SBIG models, and many of the legacy models.  This includes STC, Aluma AC, Aluma CCD, STX, STXL, STF-1603, STF-3200, ST-1603, ST-3200, and STL research series cameras (via available adapter).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarChasers support AO-8A (SC-2) and AO-X (SC-3) Adaptive Optics units.  This brings modern AO capability to many models that previously could not support AO operation.  All guiding and AO operations take place independently of the main camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarChaser requires a 12V power supply (included) and a USB 2.0 mini cable (6 foot \/ 2 meter cable included).  The StarChaser can send guider commands to the telescope either via ASCOM PulseGuide or an “ST-4” style tracking interface cable (included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv data-custom-tab\u003e\n\u003cp data-custom-tab-title\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature Regulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOS Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eWindows 7, 8, 10 x86\/x64, MacOS 10.14 \"Mojave\" x86 binaries, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS x64, Raspbian Buster armhf, Ubuntu MATE arm64\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComputer Interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eUSB 2.0 Mini\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFull Frame Download\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.2 sec\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdaptive Optics Option\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorks with AO-X (cable required)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePixel Digitization Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e72 megapixels \/ second\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eA\/D Converter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 bits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.9 lb \/ 400 g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRead Noise\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 e- typical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e12V, 300 mA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExposure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e13.5 ns to 59.26 s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePixel Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.8 μm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Pixels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e1,310,720 pixels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensor Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e6.18 mm x 4.95 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShutter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eElectronic Global Shutter plus Mechanical Dark Frame Shutter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImaging Sensor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eAstronomical CMOS 1.3 Megapixel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter Wheel Option\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttaches to FW7-STX and FW8S-STXL filter wheels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDark Current e\/p\/s at 0 C\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 e-\/p\/s typical at 20C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImaging \/ Pixel Array\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e1280 x 1024 pixels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFull Well Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e10,000 e-\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBackfocus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdds 0.87\" (22.1 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv data-custom-tab\u003e\n\u003cp data-custom-tab-title\u003eDownloads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct overview of StarChaser guide cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/t\/7\/assets\/description_image_StarChaserOverview.pdf?v=1684345420\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch4\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUser’s manual for installing and operating the StarChaser SC-3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/t\/7\/assets\/description_image_StarChaser_User_Manual.pdf?v=1684345428\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSoftware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDrivers and Camera Configuration Utility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarChaser uses the DL Imaging driver package. Download the latest drivers and camera configuration utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/down\/SetupDLAPI.exe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMaxIm LT Software\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamera owners can request a MaxIm LT license here (camera serial number required):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/maxim-lt-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo get started immediately, request the full MaxIm DL Pro demo version here (click Demo tab):  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/maxim-dl\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce you receive your MaxIm LT license, simply replace your demo license using Help menu Enter License. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMacOS and Linux Drivers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable by request.  Please post in our support forum, Aluma section: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forum.diffractionlimited.com\/forums\/aluma-series.49\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSoftware Development Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable by request.  Please post in our support forum, Aluma section: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forum.diffractionlimited.com\/forums\/aluma-series.49\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SBIG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967712555293,"sku":"DL-SC-2","price":1429.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/SBIG-StarChaser-SC-2-Off-Axis-Guider-Camera-STF-Aluma-and-STC-series-1__67113.1600282391.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684345540"},{"product_id":"sbig-starchaser-sc-2-ao-8a-bundle","title":"SBIG StarChaser SC-2 \/ AO-8A Bundle","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e#N\/A","brand":"SBIG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967712588061,"sku":"DL-SC2-AO8-PACK","price":3387.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"sbig-starchaser-sc-3-off-axis-guider-camera-stx-series","title":"SBIG StarChaser SC-3 Off Axis Guider Camera - STX series","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe SBIG StarChaser is the world’s first all-in-one off-axis guider with built-in camera and integrated AO support. Comes complete with MaxIm LT software.\u003ch3\u003eSBIG StarChaser Off-Axis Guider Cameras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiffraction Limited’s new SBIG StarChaser is the world’s first, all-in-one independent Off-Axis Guiding Camera with Adaptive Optics support. The StarChaser operates independently of the main camera. It combines a pick-off mirror, guider camera, guide port, and Adaptive Optics control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop wasting time with ruined exposures caused by flexure between the main camera and guider.  Off-axis guiding eliminates this problem by using the same optical path for the main camera and the guider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost off-axis guider assemblies are awkward to use, consume too much back focus, and require you to focus by slipping a camera inside an eyepiece holder.  SBIG pioneered simplified off-axis guiding, with guide sensors built into CCD cameras. Later, we created the self-guiding filter wheel, placing the guide sensor in the light path ahead of photon-robbing narrowband filters. The StarChaser is the next step in this progression – a fully independent guide camera with AO capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Versions Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSC-2 is designed to work with our compact SBIG cameras.  It supports the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/ao-8a\/\"\u003eAO-8A\u003c\/a\u003e adaptive optics unit.  Supported cameras include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTC-7, STC-428 with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/filter-wheel-spacer\/\"\u003eFilter Wheel Spacer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTF series (except STF-402) with FW8-8300 or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/filter-wheel-spacer\/\"\u003eFilter Wheel Spacer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluma series with FW8S-Aluma or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/filter-wheel-spacer\/\"\u003eFilter Wheel Spacer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegacy STL cameras with internal filter wheel (requires \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/stl-to-starchaser-adapter\/\"\u003eadapter\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegacy STT cameras with FW8S-STT filter wheel or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/filter-wheel-spacer\/\"\u003eFilter Wheel Spacer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSC-3-LONG is designed to work with large format SBIG cameras with longer backfocus distance.  It supports the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/ao-x\/\"\u003eAO-X\u003c\/a\u003e adaptive optics unit.  Supported cameras include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTX-16803, STX-16801, STX-9000 with or without FW7-STX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegacy STL cameras with external filter wheel (requires \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/stl-to-starchaser-adapter\/\"\u003eadapter\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluma AC 4040 w\/ FW7-STX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSC-3-SHORT is designed to work with large format SBIG cameras with shorter backfocus distance.  It supports the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/ao-x\/\"\u003eAO-X\u003c\/a\u003e adaptive optics unit.  Supported cameras include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSTXL-11002, STXL-6303, STXL 16200 with FW8S-STXL\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNext-Generation Off-Axis Guiding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarChaser represents our next generation of off-axis guide technology.  It features a high-sensitivity 1.3 megapixel Global Shutter CMOS sensor with 4.8 micron pixels. Unlike competing autoguiders, the StarChaser has a mechanical shutter for easy dark frame correction.  This feature, standard on all SBIG guiders, optimizes sensitivity and eliminates hot pixels that could degrade guiding accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pick-off mirror position is adjustable by loosening a locking knob and sliding the mirror into or out of the housing. You can avoid vignetting the main sensor while optimizing the light path into the guide sensor.  Once that is set, focus is adjusted simply by turning a second knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdaptive Optics Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the SBIG StarChaser series, our renowned Adaptive Optics (AO) technology is now available for virtually our entire camera line! Our AO-X (available separately) bolts onto the front of the StarChaser SC-3.  Our AO-8A (available separately) bolts onto the front of the StarChaser SC-2.  The StarChaser is in turn attached to the front of an SBIG standard filter wheel and camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdaptive Optics technology eliminates guiding errors caused by common mount problems such as stiction, periodic error, and wind loads.  It can even reduce “slow seeing” effects resulting in higher resolution images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThin and Adaptable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SC-2 is just 0.800″ (20.3 mm) thick.  When attaching to a filter wheel the existing adapter plate (0.147″ \/ 3.7 mm thick) would normally be moved from the filter wheel onto the front of the SC-2. When attaching an AO-8A to the front of the SC-2, the adapter plate is not used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SC-3 is just 0.870″ (22.1 mm) thick. When attaching to a filter wheel the existing plate (0.200″ \/ 5.1 mm thick) would normally be moved from the filter wheel onto the front of the StarChaser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that smaller diameter adapter plates may vignette the guide sensor.  A variety of optional adapter plates are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/mechanical-adapters\/\"\u003eavailable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighly Adjustable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach StarChaser has a range of adjustment for the mirror position and the camera’s backfocus distance.  The mirror position is set to avoid vignetting the main sensor and the guide sensor.  The focus adjustment allows you to parfocalize the StarChaser’s guide sensor with the main camera’s sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree StarChaser models are available.  The SC-2 accommodates our compact cameras such as STC-7 and Aluma CCD.  The SC-3-LONG accommodates large format cameras with long backfocus distance, such as the STX-16803 with FW7-STX.  The SC-3-SHORT was designed to support our new large format CMOS cameras, which have much shorter backfocus distance than our legacy CCD models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarChaser pickoff mirror can be adjusted to accommodate different sensors sizes, and it also has an impact on the focus range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the table below, \u003cstrong\u003eMirror Offset Adjustment Range\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the distance from the inner edge of the guide sensor to the optical center.  To avoid vignetting, the mirror should be positioned so it clears the edge of the main sensor.  At faster f\/ratios the separation may need to be increased.  In some optical systems if the mirror is pulled all the way back then the guide sensor may be vignetted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack Focus Range, Mirror Retracted\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the focus range of the StarChaser model when the mirror is pulled back as far away from the main sensor as possible. This distance is measured from the front of the StarChaser (without any adapters) to the focal plane of the main camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack Focus Range, Mirror Extended \u003c\/strong\u003egives the focus range of the StarChaser model when the mirror is adjusted as far as possible towards the main optical axis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel (Recommended Camera Series)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMirror Offset Adjustment Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBack Focus Range, Mirror Retracted\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBack Focus Range, Mirror Extended\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"row-hover\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarChaser SC-2 (STC, STF, Aluma CCD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.40\" to 0.75\" (10.2 mm to 19.1 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.73\" to 2.61\" (43.9 mm to 66.3 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.07\" to 2.96\" (52.6 mm to 75.2 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarChaser SC-3-LONG (STX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.33\" to 1.08\" (8.4 mm to 27.4 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.23\" to 3.48\" (56.6 mm to 88.4 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.97\" to 4.23\" (75.4 mm to 107.4 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarChaser SC-3-SHORT (Aluma AC, STXL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.66\" to 0.88\" (16.8 mm to 22.4 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.51\" to 2.84\" (33.4 mm to 72.1 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.73\" to 3.06\" (43.9 mm to 77.7 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003eShowing 1 to 3 of 3 entries\u003c!-- #tablepress-10 from cache --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSupports Your SBIG Investment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur renowned MaxIm LT software is included, providing integrated control of your StarChaser and SBIG main camera.  We also provide API interfaces for third-party software running under Windows, MacOS, or Linux.  An ASCOM standard camera interface is included. ASCOM does not currently support Adaptive Optics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarChaser series support all currently-manufactured SBIG models, and many of the legacy models.  This includes STC, Aluma AC, Aluma CCD, STX, STXL, STF-1603, STF-3200, ST-1603, ST-3200, and STL research series cameras (via available adapter).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarChasers support AO-8A (SC-2) and AO-X (SC-3) Adaptive Optics units.  This brings modern AO capability to many models that previously could not support AO operation.  All guiding and AO operations take place independently of the main camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarChaser requires a 12V power supply (included) and a USB 2.0 mini cable (6 foot \/ 2 meter cable included).  The StarChaser can send guider commands to the telescope either via ASCOM PulseGuide or an “ST-4” style tracking interface cable (included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv data-custom-tab\u003e\n\u003cp data-custom-tab-title\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature Regulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOS Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eWindows 7, 8, 10 x86\/x64, MacOS 10.14 \"Mojave\" x86 binaries, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS x64, Raspbian Buster armhf, Ubuntu MATE arm64\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComputer Interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eUSB 2.0 Mini\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFull Frame Download\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.2 sec\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdaptive Optics Option\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorks with AO-X (cable required)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePixel Digitization Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e72 megapixels \/ second\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eA\/D Converter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 bits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.9 lb \/ 400 g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRead Noise\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 e- typical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e12V, 300 mA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExposure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e13.5 ns to 59.26 s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePixel Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.8 μm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Pixels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e1,310,720 pixels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensor Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e6.18 mm x 4.95 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShutter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eElectronic Global Shutter plus Mechanical Dark Frame Shutter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImaging Sensor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eAstronomical CMOS 1.3 Megapixel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter Wheel Option\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttaches to FW7-STX and FW8S-STXL filter wheels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDark Current e\/p\/s at 0 C\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 e-\/p\/s typical at 20C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImaging \/ Pixel Array\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e1280 x 1024 pixels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFull Well Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e10,000 e-\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBackfocus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdds 0.87\" (22.1 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv data-custom-tab\u003e\n\u003cp data-custom-tab-title\u003eDownloads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct overview of StarChaser guide cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/t\/7\/assets\/description_image_StarChaserOverview.pdf?v=1684345420\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch4\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUser’s manual for installing and operating the StarChaser SC-3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/t\/7\/assets\/description_image_StarChaser_User_Manual.pdf?v=1684345428\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSoftware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDrivers and Camera Configuration Utility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarChaser uses the DL Imaging driver package. Download the latest drivers and camera configuration utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/down\/SetupDLAPI.exe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMaxIm LT Software\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamera owners can request a MaxIm LT license here (camera serial number required):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/maxim-lt-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo get started immediately, request the full MaxIm DL Pro demo version here (click Demo tab):  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/maxim-dl\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce you receive your MaxIm LT license, simply replace your demo license using Help menu Enter License. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMacOS and Linux Drivers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable by request.  Please post in our support forum, Aluma section: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forum.diffractionlimited.com\/forums\/aluma-series.49\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSoftware Development Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable by request.  Please post in our support forum, Aluma section: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forum.diffractionlimited.com\/forums\/aluma-series.49\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SBIG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967712653597,"sku":"DL-SC-3","price":1849.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/SBIG-StarChaser-SC-3-Off-Axis-Guider-Camera-STX-series-1__27628.1600282392.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684345543"},{"product_id":"sbig-starchaser-sc-3-ao-x-bundle","title":"SBIG StarChaser SC-3 \/ AO-X Bundle","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e#N\/A","brand":"SBIG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967712719133,"sku":"DL-SC3-AOX-PACK","price":5207.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"sbig-starchaser-sc-4-off-axis-guider-camera-stxl-and-aluma-ac-series","title":"SBIG StarChaser SC-4 Off Axis Guider Camera - STXL  and Aluma AC series","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe SBIG StarChaser is the world’s first all-in-one off-axis guider with built-in camera and integrated AO support. Comes complete with MaxIm LT software.\u003ch3\u003eSBIG StarChaser Off-Axis Guider Cameras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiffraction Limited’s new SBIG StarChaser is the world’s first, all-in-one independent Off-Axis Guiding Camera with Adaptive Optics support. The StarChaser operates independently of the main camera. It combines a pick-off mirror, guider camera, guide port, and Adaptive Optics control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop wasting time with ruined exposures caused by flexure between the main camera and guider.  Off-axis guiding eliminates this problem by using the same optical path for the main camera and the guider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost off-axis guider assemblies are awkward to use, consume too much back focus, and require you to focus by slipping a camera inside an eyepiece holder.  SBIG pioneered simplified off-axis guiding, with guide sensors built into CCD cameras. Later, we created the self-guiding filter wheel, placing the guide sensor in the light path ahead of photon-robbing narrowband filters. The StarChaser is the next step in this progression – a fully independent guide camera with AO capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Versions Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSC-2 is designed to work with our compact SBIG cameras.  It supports the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/ao-8a\/\"\u003eAO-8A\u003c\/a\u003e adaptive optics unit.  Supported cameras include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTC-7, STC-428 with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/filter-wheel-spacer\/\"\u003eFilter Wheel Spacer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTF series (except STF-402) with FW8-8300 or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/filter-wheel-spacer\/\"\u003eFilter Wheel Spacer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluma series with FW8S-Aluma or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/filter-wheel-spacer\/\"\u003eFilter Wheel Spacer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegacy STL cameras with internal filter wheel (requires \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/stl-to-starchaser-adapter\/\"\u003eadapter\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegacy STT cameras with FW8S-STT filter wheel or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/filter-wheel-spacer\/\"\u003eFilter Wheel Spacer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSC-3-LONG is designed to work with large format SBIG cameras with longer backfocus distance.  It supports the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/ao-x\/\"\u003eAO-X\u003c\/a\u003e adaptive optics unit.  Supported cameras include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTX-16803, STX-16801, STX-9000 with or without FW7-STX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegacy STL cameras with external filter wheel (requires \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/stl-to-starchaser-adapter\/\"\u003eadapter\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluma AC 4040 w\/ FW7-STX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSC-3-SHORT is designed to work with large format SBIG cameras with shorter backfocus distance.  It supports the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/ao-x\/\"\u003eAO-X\u003c\/a\u003e adaptive optics unit.  Supported cameras include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSTXL-11002, STXL-6303, STXL 16200 with FW8S-STXL\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNext-Generation Off-Axis Guiding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarChaser represents our next generation of off-axis guide technology.  It features a high-sensitivity 1.3 megapixel Global Shutter CMOS sensor with 4.8 micron pixels. Unlike competing autoguiders, the StarChaser has a mechanical shutter for easy dark frame correction.  This feature, standard on all SBIG guiders, optimizes sensitivity and eliminates hot pixels that could degrade guiding accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pick-off mirror position is adjustable by loosening a locking knob and sliding the mirror into or out of the housing. You can avoid vignetting the main sensor while optimizing the light path into the guide sensor.  Once that is set, focus is adjusted simply by turning a second knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdaptive Optics Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the SBIG StarChaser series, our renowned Adaptive Optics (AO) technology is now available for virtually our entire camera line! Our AO-X (available separately) bolts onto the front of the StarChaser SC-3.  Our AO-8A (available separately) bolts onto the front of the StarChaser SC-2.  The StarChaser is in turn attached to the front of an SBIG standard filter wheel and camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdaptive Optics technology eliminates guiding errors caused by common mount problems such as stiction, periodic error, and wind loads.  It can even reduce “slow seeing” effects resulting in higher resolution images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThin and Adaptable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SC-2 is just 0.800″ (20.3 mm) thick.  When attaching to a filter wheel the existing adapter plate (0.147″ \/ 3.7 mm thick) would normally be moved from the filter wheel onto the front of the SC-2. When attaching an AO-8A to the front of the SC-2, the adapter plate is not used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SC-3 is just 0.870″ (22.1 mm) thick. When attaching to a filter wheel the existing plate (0.200″ \/ 5.1 mm thick) would normally be moved from the filter wheel onto the front of the StarChaser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that smaller diameter adapter plates may vignette the guide sensor.  A variety of optional adapter plates are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/mechanical-adapters\/\"\u003eavailable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighly Adjustable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach StarChaser has a range of adjustment for the mirror position and the camera’s backfocus distance.  The mirror position is set to avoid vignetting the main sensor and the guide sensor.  The focus adjustment allows you to parfocalize the StarChaser’s guide sensor with the main camera’s sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree StarChaser models are available.  The SC-2 accommodates our compact cameras such as STC-7 and Aluma CCD.  The SC-3-LONG accommodates large format cameras with long backfocus distance, such as the STX-16803 with FW7-STX.  The SC-3-SHORT was designed to support our new large format CMOS cameras, which have much shorter backfocus distance than our legacy CCD models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarChaser pickoff mirror can be adjusted to accommodate different sensors sizes, and it also has an impact on the focus range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the table below, \u003cstrong\u003eMirror Offset Adjustment Range\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the distance from the inner edge of the guide sensor to the optical center.  To avoid vignetting, the mirror should be positioned so it clears the edge of the main sensor.  At faster f\/ratios the separation may need to be increased.  In some optical systems if the mirror is pulled all the way back then the guide sensor may be vignetted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack Focus Range, Mirror Retracted\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the focus range of the StarChaser model when the mirror is pulled back as far away from the main sensor as possible. This distance is measured from the front of the StarChaser (without any adapters) to the focal plane of the main camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack Focus Range, Mirror Extended \u003c\/strong\u003egives the focus range of the StarChaser model when the mirror is adjusted as far as possible towards the main optical axis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel (Recommended Camera Series)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMirror Offset Adjustment Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBack Focus Range, Mirror Retracted\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBack Focus Range, Mirror Extended\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"row-hover\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarChaser SC-2 (STC, STF, Aluma CCD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.40\" to 0.75\" (10.2 mm to 19.1 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.73\" to 2.61\" (43.9 mm to 66.3 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.07\" to 2.96\" (52.6 mm to 75.2 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarChaser SC-3-LONG (STX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.33\" to 1.08\" (8.4 mm to 27.4 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.23\" to 3.48\" (56.6 mm to 88.4 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.97\" to 4.23\" (75.4 mm to 107.4 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarChaser SC-3-SHORT (Aluma AC, STXL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.66\" to 0.88\" (16.8 mm to 22.4 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.51\" to 2.84\" (33.4 mm to 72.1 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.73\" to 3.06\" (43.9 mm to 77.7 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003eShowing 1 to 3 of 3 entries\u003c!-- #tablepress-10 from cache --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSupports Your SBIG Investment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur renowned MaxIm LT software is included, providing integrated control of your StarChaser and SBIG main camera.  We also provide API interfaces for third-party software running under Windows, MacOS, or Linux.  An ASCOM standard camera interface is included. ASCOM does not currently support Adaptive Optics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarChaser series support all currently-manufactured SBIG models, and many of the legacy models.  This includes STC, Aluma AC, Aluma CCD, STX, STXL, STF-1603, STF-3200, ST-1603, ST-3200, and STL research series cameras (via available adapter).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarChasers support AO-8A (SC-2) and AO-X (SC-3) Adaptive Optics units.  This brings modern AO capability to many models that previously could not support AO operation.  All guiding and AO operations take place independently of the main camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarChaser requires a 12V power supply (included) and a USB 2.0 mini cable (6 foot \/ 2 meter cable included).  The StarChaser can send guider commands to the telescope either via ASCOM PulseGuide or an “ST-4” style tracking interface cable (included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv data-custom-tab\u003e\n\u003cp data-custom-tab-title\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature Regulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOS Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eWindows 7, 8, 10 x86\/x64, MacOS 10.14 \"Mojave\" x86 binaries, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS x64, Raspbian Buster armhf, Ubuntu MATE arm64\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComputer Interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eUSB 2.0 Mini\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFull Frame Download\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.2 sec\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdaptive Optics Option\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorks with AO-X (cable required)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePixel Digitization Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e72 megapixels \/ second\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eA\/D Converter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 bits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.9 lb \/ 400 g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRead Noise\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 e- typical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e12V, 300 mA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExposure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e13.5 ns to 59.26 s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePixel Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.8 μm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Pixels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e1,310,720 pixels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensor Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e6.18 mm x 4.95 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShutter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eElectronic Global Shutter plus Mechanical Dark Frame Shutter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImaging Sensor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eAstronomical CMOS 1.3 Megapixel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter Wheel Option\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttaches to FW7-STX and FW8S-STXL filter wheels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDark Current e\/p\/s at 0 C\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 e-\/p\/s typical at 20C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImaging \/ Pixel Array\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e1280 x 1024 pixels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFull Well Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e10,000 e-\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBackfocus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdds 0.87\" (22.1 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv data-custom-tab\u003e\n\u003cp data-custom-tab-title\u003eDownloads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct overview of StarChaser guide cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/t\/7\/assets\/description_image_StarChaserOverview.pdf?v=1684345420\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch4\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUser’s manual for installing and operating the StarChaser SC-3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/t\/7\/assets\/description_image_StarChaser_User_Manual.pdf?v=1684345428\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSoftware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDrivers and Camera Configuration Utility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarChaser uses the DL Imaging driver package. Download the latest drivers and camera configuration utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/down\/SetupDLAPI.exe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMaxIm LT Software\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamera owners can request a MaxIm LT license here (camera serial number required):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/maxim-lt-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo get started immediately, request the full MaxIm DL Pro demo version here (click Demo tab):  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/maxim-dl\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce you receive your MaxIm LT license, simply replace your demo license using Help menu Enter License. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMacOS and Linux Drivers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable by request.  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