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OGMA AP26MC vs QHYCCD QHY268C

OGMA AP26MC
OGMA

AP26MC

A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.

QHYCCD QHY268C
QHYCCD

QHY268C

A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.

Key differences

Mono vs color

Specifications

SpecificationOGMA AP26MCQHYCCD QHY268C
Sensor
TypeDedicated CooledDedicated Cooled
SensorSony IMX571Sony IMX571
Sensor techCMOSCMOS
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor size23.4×15.7mm23.5×15.7mm
Diagonal28.3mm28.3mm
Pixel size3.76µm3.76µm
Resolution6224×41686280×4210
Megapixels26.0MP26.0MP
ColorNoYes
Cooling
CooledYesYes
Performance
Full well100000e⁻51000e⁻
Peak QE80%80%
Advantages of OGMA AP26MC
  • Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY268C
  • One-shot color — simpler workflow
Best for — OGMA AP26MC
  • Balanced field for most refractors
  • Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
  • Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
  • Narrowband and LRGB workflows
Best for — QHYCCD QHY268C
  • Balanced field for most refractors
  • Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
  • Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
  • One-shot color — quick results, less processing
OGMA AP26MC — typical FOV & scale
  • On 250mm refractor (wide)
    FOV: 5.36° × 3.59°Scale: 3.10"/px
  • On 800mm SCT reducer
    FOV: 1.68° × 1.12°Scale: 0.97"/px
  • On 2000mm SCT native
    FOV: 0.67° × 0.45°Scale: 0.39"/px
QHYCCD QHY268C — typical FOV & scale
  • On 250mm refractor (wide)
    FOV: 5.39° × 3.60°Scale: 3.10"/px
  • On 800mm SCT reducer
    FOV: 1.68° × 1.12°Scale: 0.97"/px
  • On 2000mm SCT native
    FOV: 0.67° × 0.45°Scale: 0.39"/px
OGMA AP26MC — recommended user

A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.

QHYCCD QHY268C — recommended user

A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.

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