FLI - Aurora Sony IMX461 BI CMOS AR461 Camera
The FLI Aurora camera delivers the same outstanding reliability demonstrated by thousands of FLI OEM cameras and relied upon by remote observatories worldwide. With large-format sensors offering up to 90% quantum efficiency and a 55 mm diagonal field of view, it provides smooth and highly efficient performance.
FLI Aurora Sony IMX461 BI CMOS AR461 Camera
FLI AR461 Features
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Delivers exceptional reliability proven by thousands of FLI OEM cameras and trusted in remote observatories worldwide.
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Features large sensor formats with up to 90% quantum efficiency and a 55 mm diagonal field of view for seamless performance.
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Utilizes a back-illuminated CMOS sensor (Sony IMX461) with a rolling shutter.
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Provides an active pixel array of 11,656 x 8,742 pixels with a pixel size of 3.76 x 3.76 microns.
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Offers an imaging area of 43.8 x 32.9 mm with a 54.8 mm diagonal.
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Supports a full well capacity of 50,000 electrons and typical readout noise of approximately 1 electron.
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Achieves a dynamic range of 93.6 dB and a frame rate of up to 2.7 fps at 16-bit depth.
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Includes air cooling with an optional liquid cooling system, reaching up to 50°C below ambient.
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Maintains temperature stability within 0.1°C and a typical dark current of 0.002 e⁻/s/pixel at -20°C.
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Connects via USB 3.0 and supports 12-bit and 16-bit data output.
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Does not include a mechanical shutter; optional Nikon F-mounts are available.
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Supports subarray readout and external trigger input/output.
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Includes Kepler and FLI Pilot software and SDK support.
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Weighs approximately 2 lbs (0.9 kg).




Seamless Performance for Remote Observatories
FLI Aurora cameras performance is the same exceptional reliability proven by thousands of FLI OEM cameras and trusted in remote observatories around the globe. With large sensor formats with up to 90% quantum efficiency and 55mm diagonal field of view, they offer virtually seamless performance.


| Brand | FLI - Finger Lakes Instrumentation |
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| Free Shipping | Free Shipping Available |
| ADC | 12 / 16 bit |
| Includes Autoguide Port | No |
| Dynamic Range | 93.6 dB |
| Frames Per Second (FPS) | 2.7 fps (16 bit) |
| Full Well Capacity | 50000 electrons |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Pixels | 11656 x 8742 |
| Pixel Size | 3.76 x 3.76 µm |
| Readout Noise | 1 e- (rolling) |
| USB Port | USB 3.0 |
| Total System Weight | 2 lbs (.9 kg) |