Yes. The CreoSky 6000 features a built-in Linux system, FPGA-based data processing, and multi-frame buffering, enabling fully standalone operation.
CreoSky6000
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CreoSky 6000 is an autonomous astronomical camera leveraging advanced sCMOS technology, tailored for Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) and other optical astronomy applications. Its modern sCMOS sensors outperform traditional CCDs while reducing power and cooling demands. The camera features on-board data pre-processing via SoC, including FPGA-based frame stacking and user-defined algorithms, with support for machine learning. Its modular design allows easy integration with different sensors and enables innovative, custom applications.
Technical Specifications
Sensor:
Gpixel GSENSE6060 sCMOS (6k × 6k resolution, 10 µm pixel size), available in FSI (Front-Side Illuminated) or BSI (Back-Side Illuminated) versions
Quantum Efficiency:
• 71.6% @ 550 nm (FSI)
• 95% @ 580 nm (BSI)
Full Well Capacity:
• 128 ke⁻ (FSI)
• 102 ke⁻ (BSI)
Temporal Noise – Low-Noise Mode:
• 4.6 e⁻ (FSI)
• 3 e⁻ (BSI)
Readout Modes:
12-bit, 14-bit, and HDR
Maximum Frame Rate:
Up to 22 fps in full-frame mode at 12-bit. Higher speeds are achievable with row-skipping ROI, e.g., ~44 fps at 6k × 3k or up to ~132 fps at 6k × 1k.
Sensor Cooling:
TEC cooling with forced-air circulation (fan), enhanced by a proprietary vibration-reduction solution. Configurable for advanced TEC or liquid (water/glycol) cooling.
Dimensions:
Approx. Ø 208 × 172 mm; customizable with external shutter and mechanical adapters
Weight:
Approx. 5.5 kg (without external shutter and adapters)
Data Interfaces:
10 Gb Ethernet (fiber) and 1 Gb Ethernet (copper) with PTPv2 support, plus USB 3.0 (device mode)
Software Interfaces:
ASCOM-based system with SDK library, REST API, proprietary web interface, and embedded Linux libraries for custom software development
Additional I/O Ports:
USB 2.0 host (e.g., for GPS), configurable trigger and general-purpose lines, shutter interface, optional CAN or RS485 (customizable)
Additional Features:
Sensor control is implemented in FPGA, supported by a Cortex processor running Linux. The system offers flexible data and processing paths, multi-frame buffering, and support for machine learning and OpenCV-based algorithms.
Applications
Designed for SST missions, detection of Near-Earth Objects (NEO), and space debris monitoring.
And There’s More
We offer custom modifications of our hardware, firmware, and gateware, along with technical consulting services in electronic engineering, system design, integration, and testing. For more information, please contact our team.
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FAQ
Absolutely. Its modular design supports integration with a wide range of sensors and optical systems.
Yes. Built in-house, it can be tailored with custom optics, adapters, or sensor configurations to meet specific requirements.
The CreoSky 6000 has been successfully deployed at the Polish Observatory in Chalin, as part of the PST3a telescope array at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, using the PlaneWave CDK700 telescope. Additionally, in August 2025, Creotech signed a €196,000 contract to deliver a CreoSky 6000 camera to the Teplice Observatory and Planetarium in the Czech Republic.