This is a cousin to the 16803 in terms of overall area, but with 12u pixels, 3K x 3K instead of 9u pixels, 4K x 4K. Noise figures of 6-8e- are typical. 

The Alta U9000 uses a very large format 9-megapixel full frame sensor with anti-blooming gates, ideal for applications requiring large field of view, such as astrophotography, sky surveys, and radiology. 

Alta is the latest imaging technology from Apogee Instruments. Alta meets our design goals for imaging performance, connectivity, cooling, compactness, cost effectiveness and the elimination of external support electronics. The Alta Design Team worked hard over a two year period to bring this advanced degree of integration and performance to our valued customers. 

All imaging systems are supported by the software listed below: 

KestrelSpec
MaxIm DL/CCD
MicroCCD
Image Pro Plus
CCDsoft 

All cameras have a 2 year warranty and a lifetime warranty on CCD chamber maintenance.
 

The AI-FW50 series of filter wheels provide large format filtering solutions for the Alta and Ascent series of imaging systems. The FW50 filter wheel currently has two interchangeable filter carousels; A large 7-position 50mm square wheel ideal for the U9000 and U16 imaging systems, and a 9-position 50mm round wheel ideal for any other Alta or Ascent system.

The filter wheel is controlled via USB 2.0. The filter wheel easily adapts to the Alta D2, D7, and D9 bodies, as well as to AP systems.

Specifications:

Maximum filter thickness: 4mm
Weight: 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg) with filters
Thickness" 1.0" (2.54 cm) with mounting plate
Camera mount method: Adapter plate attached to any Alta camera
Mechanical mount: 3" 24 threads/inch
Power input: 12V DC
Interface: USB 2.0

Price quoted is a pre-paid price. Payment required at time of order.