For more than 30 years, Diffraction Limited has been the global leader in Astronomy and Scientific Imaging Solutions—continually delivering unsurpassed products, software and services to a multitude of industries including research, education, spectrometry, astro-imaging, unique optical laboratory applications, and more.
In 2014, Diffraction Limited acquired prominent CCD imaging systems company Santa Barbara Instrument Group (SBIG). Since the acquisition, SBIG products continue to be manufactured in the company’s ISO-9001:2015 accredited facility located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Continuous Innovation
With its focus on continuous innovation, the company’s leading-edge, low-light camera systems, along with a complete range of accessories and software, have remained the industry standard among the world’s most renowned astronomers. In fact, to date Diffraction’s solutions are a key component in more than 1,000 observatories worldwide.
Furthermore, with its highly collaborative approach and dedication to its field, Diffraction is firmly embedded in the international research community. For example, Diffraction’s technology is used on the Dragonfly Array—an innovative, multi-lens array designed for ultra-low surface brightness astronomy at visible wavelengths.
SBIG Cameras
Photometry & Research Cameras SBIG Aluma AC4040 |
SBIG Observatory Accessories |
SBIG Accessories |
SBIG Software
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Whether for research, life science, industry, education, or for our history of astrophotography—we have the perfect solutions to enable you to achieve your vision. | Keeping your observatory and instruments safe is a priority for campus, research, and private observatory owners and operators. Your telescope likely has diffraction-limited optics and a high-value imaging camera or spectrograph. Invest in Diffraction Limited controls to help protect your valuable equipment from inclement weather and unreliable control systems. | Our products are designed for low-light scientific and astronomical imaging, including cooled CMOS and CCD cameras, filter wheels, guiding and adaptive optics, observatory equipment, software, and more. Everything you need to meet your imaging goals. | Our Software Division—with offerings that include MaxIm DL, MaxPoint, and Quick Fringe enables users to achieve everything from acquiring and processing images, to vastly improving telescope position control, as well as enabling advanced wavefront analysis |
SBIG Aluma AC4040four variants are available:
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SBIG Aluma AC2020BSI
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Included Accessories All Aluma AC cameras include a deluxe carrying case, universal power supply, Aluma AC power extension cable, USB 3.0 cable, and MaxIm LT software. |
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SBIG Aluma CCD47-10
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SBIG Aluma CCD77-00 |
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SBIG Aluma CCD8300 |
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SBIG STC-7 |
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SBIG STC-428MMechanic Shutter
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SBIG STC-428P
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SBIG Filterwheels |
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SBIG AFW Filter Wheels |
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AFW series wheels are compatible with all SBIG cameras using our “STX” style adapter plates. This includes our popular Aluma AC Advanced CMOS models as well as our legacy STX and STXL models. | ||||||||
SBIG FW7-STX Filterwheel |
The SBIG FW7-STX is a 7-Position, 50mm square filter wheel. |
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SBIG FW8-STC Filterwheel |
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SBIG FW8S-Aluma Filter Wheel |
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SBIG FW8-8300 Filter Wheels |
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SBIG SF5-STX Filter Wheel |
The SBIG FW5-STX is a 5-Position, 65mm square filter wheel for STX series cameras. 65mm square filters allow the use of the built-in guider (if equipped) while imaging through LRGB filters. For 50mm square photometric and narrowband filters, and external guiding, use the SBIG FW7-STX Filterwheel and SBIG StarChaser SC-4 Off-Axis Guider Camera |
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