QHY163 Mono Camera
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Cooled USB 3.0 Planetary and Deep Sky COLDMOS Camera
The QHY163M camera is an incredible value. It uses a relatively large 4/3inch, 16 Megapixel monochrome CMOS sensor. The QHY163M has exceptionally low readout noise (as low as 1 electron!), low dark current and two-stage cooling capable of reducing the sensor temperature to -40C below ambient. The sensor chamber is sealed and the optical window is heated to prevent dew. The camera's interface is USB 3.0 and delivers 23FPS@16 megapixel full resolution output, 30FPS@4K HD video output.
The QHY163 has a built-in 128MB DDRII image buffer. The benefit of the image buffer is that the memory will cache the image and transfer it to the computer when the USB interface is not busy or being interrupted, and the frame will not be lost or corrupted. This buffer also allows a slower computer with USB 2.0 socket to capture every frame without loss even if the USB socket is occasionally busy with other peripherals. This buffer also helps multiple camera applications and avoids USB transfer problems. For example, it is possible to operate four QHY163M cameras on the same computer to create an LRGB imaging array.
Full Anti-Dew Solution - With more than a decade of experience designing cooled cameras, QHYCCD has applied this knowledge to the QHY163 camera. The full anti-dew technology includes a sealed CMOS chamber with silicon gel tube socket and a heated chamber optical window. This technology prevents dew from forming on the sensor itself, or on the chamber window, even in a high humidity environment.
Check the QHY Connection Combination Table for the various adapter options
http://qhyccd.com/QHY163.html

QHY163 Mono Specifications
Attribute | Details |
---|---|
Sensor | 4/3 inch 16 Megapixel CMOS Mono Sensor |
Illumination | Back Illuminated |
Sensor Size | 17.7mm x 13.4mm |
Pixel Size | 3.8μm x 3.8μm |
Effective Pixels | 4656 x 3522, 16 Megapixels |
Shutter | Electronic Rolling Shutter |
Exposure Time | 50μs - 3600sec |
Frame Rate (8-bit) |
22.5FPS@16MP, 30FPS@4K HD Video 57FPS@1920x1080, 60FPS@1280x1024 80FPS@1024x768, 100FPS@800x600 |
AD Sample Depth | 10-bit/12-bit (8-bit/12-bit output) |
Read Noise | 2.4e@low gain, 1e@high gain |
Dark Current | 0.0024e-/pixel/sec @ -15℃ |
Full Well | 20ke- |
Cooling | 2-stage TEC, -40℃ below ambient, typical. Temperature regulated |
Ports | 4-pin QHYCFW2 socket / 6-pin RJ11 Guide Port |
Computer Interface | USB3.0 |
Telescope Interface | M42/0.75 & 2-inch adapter |
Weight | 450g |
Power | USB Powered for camera and +12V powered for TEC |
Let customers speak for us
from 120 reviewsworks way better than the celestron one I was using. I still have the same issue with the thread sticking but no way as bad as the celestron one.

Great addition to my telescope
Makes looking at the sky much easier
Good quality , Great value .

Worked as designed and can be used on other rigs as well

It was exactly what I needed and would have taken me ages to source. Thanks so much for a great service!
Happy with the sales integration with staff. Goods arrived on time and in good order. Looking forward to a bright future dealing with new Astronomy supplier

Exactly what was needed with fast delivery. Great trade!!!

Much better than my old x3 Barlow which was to powerful for my Tasco Galasee 144mm/500mm telescope. Clear and sharp.

Yeah, not bad at all. Nice crisp and clear and far more ergonomic on my dobsonian than a straight through. Price is on point, well worth it.

I bought a barlow lense and it's perfect for telescope viewing. Customer service was great too. Would highly recommend.

Excellent help and advice

Arrived quickly and was well packed. In perfect order. Easy to read, and easy to use. Makes finding stars homes very simple.

I bought the UHC Filter and picked up the order from Astronz office. I spent some time at the office and with Andrew. It was a delightful time to share our experience. I used the filter for several nights for observation. I took photos with my smartphone with the filter; the result is impressive, though not professional.

I screwed the T-Ring T2 to a 55mm M42 extension tube on my telescope. Then I attached my Canon EOS 800D to the bayonet end and noted a rather loose fit. I used the small allen key supplied with the adapter to loosen the three grub screws on the adapter. Firmed up the loosness fit and re-tightened the grub screws. Very satisfied with the quality.
