Alcor - All Sky Camera OMEA 9C 31.7MP (180° x 180°) Color CCD Camera
The Alcor OMEA All Sky systems are a custom order item. Please reach out to us at [email protected] to discuss configuration for final pricing and shipping options.
Alcor - All Sky Camera OMEA 9C Color Camera
The Alcor OMEA All Sky Cameras are designed with the primary objective of conducting comprehensive surveillance of the entire sky, both during the night and day, continuously and uninterruptedly. These sophisticated systems serve the crucial purpose of providing real-time assessments of the quality of the night sky. Moreover, they excel in capturing and recording a wide range of celestial phenomena, ranging from fast events like meteors and fireballs to slower occurrences such as satellites, rockets, noctilucent clouds, zodiacal light, auroras, and airglow.
The system's exceptional sensitivity enables it to produce high-quality images of the night sky without the need for star tracking. This remarkable feature ensures that stars are captured with pristine clarity, free from the effects of natural Earth rotation, eliminating the trailing typically associated with astrophotography. As a result, the Alcor OMEA All Sky Cameras provide a valuable tool for astronomers, researchers, and enthusiasts to not only monitor and assess the real-time condition of the night sky but also to document and study various celestial events with unparalleled image quality and precision. Whether capturing the fleeting brilliance of meteors or the mesmerizing dance of auroras, these cameras stand as reliable instruments for advancing our understanding of the dynamic and ever-changing celestial landscape.
Field Applications
- Astronomy: Cloud cover and transparency map, robotic telescope farms, no mobile parts.
- Free Space Optics (FSO) communication: Cloud cover and transparency map, Site survey, Network architecture design and balancing
- Atmospheric studies: Atmospheric transparency, urban light pollution monitoring, northern lights, passive optical sensing. Network of AllSky camera
- Defense: Realtime and passive optical detection for satellite re-entry, planes, and drones. Network of cameras to cover larger territory
- Solar Power: Cloud cover, transparency map, site survey, and power production forecasting.
Optional Weather Station & Weather Proof Design
An optional module can be added to give your OMEA full weather station capabilities including measuring wind speed, direction and a atmospheric pressure along with relative humidty. All OMEA cameras are made with water tight connections for power and communication.
OMEA 9C Specifications
- Illuminated Pixels: 31.7 Million pixels
- Resolution: 9575 x 6380 pixels
- Field of view: 180° x 180°
- Pixel Scale: 1.6 arcmin/pix
- Daylight Imaging: Yes
OMEA 9C image sample, 25sec RAW exposure.
Brand | Alcor System |
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ADC | 16 bits |
Includes Autoguide Port | No |
Camera Connection | #1 Temperature / Humidity sensor Female 5 pins #1 Weather station module (optional) Male 7 pins #2 Power connector and RS232 link Male 4 pins #3 USB link Male 6 pins |
Exposure Compensation | Gain: Variable, Logarithmic mode from 30x to 10000x |
Exposure Modes | From 32µs to one hour exposure (All-Sky mode, typically 20s to 75s) |
Frames Per Second (FPS) | 1.5 fps USB 2.0 - 3.5 fps USB 3.0 |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Operating Temperature | -35°C to +45°C |
Pixel Size | 3.8 µm |
Power Requirements | 24V / 3A (Power supply provided) |
Resolution | 9575 x 6380 pixels |
USB Port | 2.0 & 3.0 |
Total System Weight | 5 kg |