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Every photon counts...
Welcome to the Moravian Instruments web site devoted to cameras for low light imaging in astronomy and microscopy.



The NGC5128 “Centaurus A” galaxy.

Camera C5A-100M on 1.5 m ASA telescope at Mt. Paranal.

Exposure time 20 minutes through each Sloan r', g', and i' photometric filter.

Author: Wolfgang Promper

Main page20.2.2024
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New C0 and C1 version 3 autoguiders and planetary cameras.

Even smaller, lighter and consumes less power than original C1 models.

More details here

Main page14.12.2023
Every photon counts...
Welcome to the Moravian Instruments web site devoted to cameras for low light imaging in astronomy and microscopy.



New SIPS version 4 is available

More details here.

Main page26.7.2023
Every photon counts...
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Introducing C2-9000, perfect camera for serious beginners

as well as experienced astro-photographers and researchers.

More details here.

Main page6.4.2023
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NGC7293 Helix nebula

RGB and narrow-band exposure with C4-16000 camera on CDK610 telescope

Total exposure time 139 hours

Authors: CielAustral group

Main page6.4.2023
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Messier 16 Eagle nebula

C3-61000 PRO camera on 600mm f/4.5 ASA RC telescope

Author: Wolfgang Prompter

Main page26.7.2023
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New CMOS cameras C5A-100M and C5A-150M.

Ultra large back-illuminated sensors, high quantum efficiency, very low noise,

16 bit digitization, fast download, great dynamic range, perfect linearity,

efficient cooling, mechanical shutter, wide set of accessories, rich software support, ...

Main page6.4.2023
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Messier 27 Dumbbell nebula

C3-61000 camera on 600mm f/4.5 ASA RC telescope

Author: Wolfgang Prompter

Main page6.4.2023
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NGC 1365 galaxy

Image taken with C3-61000 PRO camera on 60 cm ASA600 RC telescope

Total exposure time 4.5 hours through LRGB filters

Author: Wolfgang Promper

Main page6.4.2023
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New CMOS cameras C1×26000 and C1×61000

The same sensors like in the C3 series.

The same mechanics like C1+ series, just a little bit eXtended.

Main page6.4.2023
Every photon counts...
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New CMOS cameras C3-61000 and C3-26000.

Back-illuminated sensors, high quantum efficiency, very low noise,

16 bit digitization, fast download, great dynamic range, perfect linearity,

efficient cooling, mechanical shutter, wide set of accessories, rich software support, ...

Main page6.4.2023
Every photon counts...
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NGC6188 nebula in narrow-band filters (top)

and in natural colors (bottom).

G4-16000 camera on 0.5m CDK telescope.

Authors: CielAustral group of astro-photographers.

Main page6.4.2023
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New C4-16000 Scientific CMOS camera with 4096x4096 pixels resolution,
9um pixels and 37x37mm sensor available.

More details here.

Main page6.4.2023
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Introducing new C1+ series of CMOS cameras

More details here

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New C1 series of CMOS astronomical cameras available

More details are available here

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SH2-308 nebula in the constellation Canis Major

G4-16000 camera with Halpha and OIII narrow-band filters on TEC160 telescope

Total exposure time 89 hours

Authors: Laurent Bourgon, Jean-Claude Canonne, Nicolas Outters, Philippe Bernhard and Didier Chaplain

NGC5128 “Centaurus A” galaxy22.3.2024
 When a technician temporarily swapped a camera on the 1.5 m ASA telescope, located at Mt. Paranal in Chile, for the C5A-150M, Wolfgang Promper took the chance to capture the famous Centaurus A galaxy. Ten 120 s long exposures through photometric Sloan g’, r’ and i’ filters were then combined into this stunning image (g’ filter was used as blue, r’ as green, and i’ as red color channels).
Introducing new C0 and C1 v3 cameras19.2.2024
 The C1 series of small CMOS cameras proved to be sensitive and reliable auto-guiders, which can also capture beautiful images of Sun, Moon and planets. And sometimes even images of deep-sky wonders. Now, in newly introduced version 3, the C1 cameras are even shorter and lighter. What's more, the new C0 cameras employ even smaller and lighter body than C1, but at the cost of lacking sensor air cooling.
New C5S Cameras with Symmetrical Design4.1.2024
 The line of C5 cameras, employing the latest extra-large Sony IMX rolling shutter sensors with up to 150 MPx resolution, was extended with a symmetrical C5S models, intended for the usage in the primary focus of reflecting telescopes. Virtually all characteristics of the C5S cameras correspond to the asymmetrical C5A models. The only differences are the camera head design with the sensor centered around the head axis and the lack of the mechanical shutter, which limitation is imposed by the symmetrical design.
SIPS v4 is released14.12.2023
 The version 4 improves virtually every feature of the previous SIPS version. New hardware devices are supported. Astronomical data processing is more robust and reliable, especially in the edge situations. And the most important new functions include implementation of the REST API, allowing to control SIPS through arbitrary web browser, and build-in, easy to use programming language SPL, intended for programmatic control of observing sessions.
Sun in the Hα spectral line19.10.2023
 Martin Myslivec used his global-shutter C1-5000 based camera to acquire the Sun in the Hα line. See what the C1 camera can achieve on the Sun.
C3 series and C2-9000 cameras with GPS receiver module12.10.2023
 GPS satellite signal receivers provide not only location information, but also can be a source of very precise (sub-microsecond) timing information. Integration of the GPS receiver with an astronomical camera thus allows very precise timing of exposures. Geographic location data, also available to the control software through specific commands, is an added bonus. The new variants of C3 as well as C2-9000 cameras can now be supplemented with a GPS receiver. The GPS module port on C2 and C3 cameras is identical to the one used on C1× and C5 cameras, so all Moravian Instruments camera lines use the same GPS receiver modules.
New Off-Axis Guider Adapter for C5 Cameras28.6.2023
 The C5 cameras are equipped with particularly large sensors, which impose quite big demands for the field of view — the used optics must be able to create high quality picture far from the optical axis. Off-axis guider adapters (OAG) further increase the demands for the size of the field. OAG incorporates a small diagonal mirror, reflexing the incoming light to the guider port, where is the guiding camera attached. And this mirror must be located far enough from the optical axis not to shield the imaging sensor from incoming light. Increased demands for the optics is the reason we did not introduce the C5-OAG together with C5 cameras. But users asked for it, so we introduce it now.
M51 “Whirlpool Galaxy” (C2-9000 first light)26.5.2023
 The image shown here was acquired by Martin Myslivec with a first C2-9000 production camera on the 400mm Newtonian telescope. Despite rather modest exposure times, just 2.5 hours per LRGB channel, the resulting image shows the famous M51 in incredible details.
New C2-9000 Camera with IMX533 CMOS sensor26.5.2023
 The C2-9000 is a perfect starter camera for any serious beginner, regardless if he or she aims to capture beautiful images of deep-sky objects or to acquire serious data for astronomical research. With the sensor size approximately 11 × 11 millimeters, C2-9000 does not demand latest correctors and flatteners, it perfectly works even with common optics. But C2-9000 is not for beginners only, it grows with the user and its high sensitivity, exceptional dynamic range, low read noise and dark current are appreciated also by the most advanced astro-imagers as well as researchers demanding the best possible data. Compact yet robust, time-proven body of the C2 camera allows for all-containing device with mechanical shutter and internal filter wheel, very efficient and regulated sensor cooling and extremely fast USB3 connection. Options do not end here — C2-9000 can integrate with external filter wheels with up to 12 filer positions, OAG adapters, Nikon and Canon bayonets and numerous other telescope interface standards.
C5 Series CMOS Cameras22.3.2024
 C5 camera series is designed to accommodate the latest generation of extremely large Sony IMX CMOS sensors with 100 and 150 MPx resolution and diagonal dimension up to 67 mm. Many of the used sensor properties share the exceptional features of the sensors used in the C3 series, including the 3.76 μm pixel size with the full-well capacity exceeding 50 ke-, very high quantum efficiency thanks to back-illuminated design and very low dark current. C5 sensors also offer 16 bit digitization, perfectly linear response to light and exceptionally low read noise. Despite very large sensors, the C5 camera head dimensions are the same like the Enhanced Cooling variants of the C3 and C4 series. All these features make C5 cameras the ultimate devices for both aesthetic astro-photography as well as astronomical research.
Moravian Instruments astronomical cameras in science5.7.2022
 Moravian Instruments astronomical cameras are often presented as tools for getting beautiful pictures of the deep sky wonders. But Moravian cameras have also other side — they are often used to gather scientific measurements leading to world-class research.
C1× Series CMOS Cameras18.10.2023
 C1× cameras employ the same sensors like the C3 series — latest generation of Sony APS and Full-Frame (24 × 36 mm) CMOS sensors, offering exceptional quantum efficiency thanks to back-illuminated design and very low dark current. Despite relatively small pixels, full-well capacity exceeds 50 ke-, rivaling cameras with much greater pixels. Combined with full 16 bit digitization, perfectly linear response to light and exceptionally low read noise, these cameras are suitable for both aesthetic astro-photography as well as astronomical research. At the same time the C1× camera head is designed to be symmetrical, with as small front cross-section as possible.
C3 Series CMOS Cameras18.10.2023
 C3 cameras employ the latest generation of Sony IMX CMOS sensors, offering exceptional quantum efficiency thanks to back-illuminated design and very low dark current. Despite relatively small pixels, full-well capacity exceeds 50 ke-. Combined with full 16 bit digitization, perfectly linear response to light and exceptionally low read noise, these cameras are suitable for both aesthetic astro-photography as well as astronomical research. Sensor formats from APS to photographic full-frame (24 × 36 mm) ensure wide field of view and optimally utilize capabilities of the optical systems most commonly used by amateur astronomers.
C4 Series CMOS Cameras18.10.2023
 The C4-16000 cooled scientific CMOS camera sensors offer the same geometry like the CCDs in the famous G4-16000 cameras — sensor size 37 × 37 mm, 9 μm pixels and 16 MPx (4k × 4k) resolution. Also the mechanical design of C4 cameras inherits from G4 Mark II cameras, which makes the C4 camera line fully compatible with vast range of telescope adapters, off-axis guider adapters, filter wheels, Camera Ethernet adapters, guiding cameras etc.

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