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QHYCCD QHY5III585C vs Player One Uranus-C

QHYCCD QHY5III585C
QHYCCD

QHY5III585C

A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.

Player One Uranus-C
Player One

Uranus-C

A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.

Specifications

SpecificationQHYCCD QHY5III585CPlayer One Uranus-C
Sensor
Typeguide-cameraplanetary
SensorSony IMX585Sony IMX585
Sensor techCMOSCMOS
Format1/1.2"1/1.2"
Sensor size11.2×6.3mm11.2×6.3mm
Diagonal12.9mm12.9mm
Pixel size2.90µm2.90µm
Resolution3856×21803856×2180
Megapixels8.4MP8.4MP
ColorYesYes
Cooling
CooledNoNo
Performance
Full well38000e⁻38000e⁻
Peak QE91%91%
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY5III585C

Closely matched on the compared specs.

Advantages of Player One Uranus-C

Closely matched on the compared specs.

Best for — QHYCCD QHY5III585C
  • Longer focal lengths — tighter framing on small targets
  • Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
  • One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Best for — Player One Uranus-C
  • Longer focal lengths — tighter framing on small targets
  • Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
  • One-shot color — quick results, less processing
QHYCCD QHY5III585C — typical FOV & scale
  • On 250mm refractor (wide)
    FOV: 2.57° × 1.44°Scale: 2.39"/px
  • On 800mm SCT reducer
    FOV: 0.80° × 0.45°Scale: 0.75"/px
  • On 2000mm SCT native
    FOV: 0.32° × 0.18°Scale: 0.30"/px
Player One Uranus-C — typical FOV & scale
  • On 250mm refractor (wide)
    FOV: 2.57° × 1.44°Scale: 2.39"/px
  • On 800mm SCT reducer
    FOV: 0.80° × 0.45°Scale: 0.75"/px
  • On 2000mm SCT native
    FOV: 0.32° × 0.18°Scale: 0.30"/px
QHYCCD QHY5III585C — recommended user

A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.

Player One Uranus-C — recommended user

A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.

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