An innovative sCMOS based autonomous astronomical camera dedicated to universal use for SST and other fields of optical astronomy

Creotech Instruments is advancing a game-changing sCMOS camera series. The Final Prototype Model of an astronomical camera for Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) is in the test campaign phase. Designed for SST, NEO, and debris detection, its adaptable platform suits quantum tech and biological microscopy. Edge computing sets it apart, leveraging FPGA-based SoC for real-time processing and Linux-based pre-processing. Operating autonomously, it supports on-camera ML algorithms, revolutionizing astronomy. Data pre-processing, like frame stacking, reduces data load. This paper introduces the camera's concept, architecture, and prototype test results, emphasizing specific use cases and future product line development.

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1. Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2024).

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2. The camera project receives co-financing from the Polish National Centre for Research and Development as part of the 'Path for Mazovia' competition, under Project No. MAZOWSZE/0183/19 titled 'Innovative autonomous camera for monitoring near-Earth objects.' The research outcomes from this project will also be utilized in The NImSoQ project - “New Imaging and Control Solutions for Quantum processors and metrology,” supported by the Quantera call 2021 and co-financed by the Polish National Centre for Research and Development.