SBIG StarChaser SC-4 Off-Axis Guider Camera

Backfocus is often the most restricted resource in astrophotography. This ultra-thin profile gives you more flexibility to fit the guider into complex imaging trains without hitting focus limits or needing to remove other essential components.

Yes, it effectively widens your field of view and increases the light-gathering speed of the guider. This makes it significantly easier to find a suitable guide star, especially when you are imaging in areas of the sky with lower star density.

The mechanical shutter allows the camera to take automatic dark frames without you needing to manually cover the telescope aperture. This simplifies the calibration process and ensures your guiding software always has accurate, up-to-date dark frames to subtract noise.

The StarChaser SC-4 is specifically designed to support adaptive optics units. It integrates directly into the system to provide the high-speed tracking corrections necessary for the best possible guiding performance.

The SC-4 is compatible with Windows 11 and Linux Ubuntu 22.4 LTS. Ensure your primary imaging computer is running one of these versions to guarantee full driver support and software stability.

With a 1280 x 1024 pixel array and 4.8-micron pixels, this sensor offers a solid balance of resolution and sensitivity for most standard guiding applications. It provides enough detail for precise tracking corrections without overwhelming your system with unnecessary data.