USAFA Telescope Backup Camera

The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is seeking information from capable and interested parties to supply a Telescope Backup Camera with specific salient characteristics. The camera should be a scientific/research grade astronomical camera with a focal plane of 44 mm x 33 mm or larger, monochrome, and have Ethernet connectivity with a gigabit/sec transfer rate. The camera should also have 16-bit images, be greater than 80 megapixels, and have a Sony IMX461 sensor chip preferred. The size of the camera should be less than 30 pounds. * The camera should be a scientific/research grade astronomical camera * The camera should have a focal plane of 44 mm x 33 mm or larger * The camera should be monochrome * The camera should have Ethernet connectivity with a gigabit/sec transfer rate * The camera should have 16-bit images * The camera should be greater than 80 megapixels * The camera should have a Sony IMX461 sensor chip preferred * The size of the camera should be less than 30 pounds