Player One SEDNA-M Mono (SKU: POA-SEDNA-M ) is a compact camera designed primarily for guiding and high-resolution imaging. The heart of the camera is a sensitive Sony IMX178 mono sensor in 1/1.8″ format (3096 × 2078 px, 6.4 MP), equipped with 2.4 µm pixels and 15 ke- well. USB 3.0 electronics with a 256 MB DDR-III buffer ensure smooth transfer up to 60 fps in full frame, and the passive PCS cooling system keeps the sensor temperature low even during long sessions.
• Sony IMX178 mono matrix – 3096 × 2078 px, pixel size 2.4 µm
• high sensitivity (STARVIS) and low reading noise < 1.5 e- (HCG mode)
• up to 60 fps in full resolution, 200+ fps at ROI 640 × 480
• full well 15 ke- – wide dynamic range, no amp glow
• 256 MB DDR-III buffer – no dropped frames even with a slow drive
• Super AR Plus window (high transmission 350 – 1000 nm)
• 1.25″ nose + M42 × 0.75 internal thread – easy integration with FD MINI, SFT tilter and OAG Mini
• 5V power supply from USB-C (≤ 450 mA) – no additional cables required
• ST-4 port for autoguider – direct assembly control
• sensor: Sony IMX178 mono, CMOS, rolling-shutter
• format / diagonal: 1/1.8″ (9 mm) – area 7.4 × 5.0 mm
• resolution: 3096 × 2078 px (6.4 MP)
• pixel: 2.4 µm
• full well: 15 ke-
• ADC: 14 bit / 10 bit (RAW)
• reading noise: 0.8 – 2.8 e- (depending on gain)
• max. FPS: 60 fps @ 3096 × 2078 (RAW10)
• exposures: 32 µs – 1000 s
• Buffer: 256MB DDR-III
• cooling system: PCS (passive radiator, optional ACS)
• back-focus: 12.5 mm (with 1.25″ nose)
• interfaces: USB-C 3.0, ST-4 (RJ-12)
• dimensions / weight: Ø 66 mm × 32 mm / 165 g
• compatible OS: Windows 7/10/11 (ASCOM), macOS, Linux (INDI)
SEDNA-M is the perfect choice as a precise guide camera, and with its 6.4 MP resolution it will also work great as a planetary camera and for lunar and solar mosaics. The combination of high sensitivity, fast readout and small size makes it a universal tool in any astrophotography kit.
