Diffraction Limited

Diffraction Limited is a global leader in Astronomy and Scientific Imaging Solutions, providing exceptional products, software, and services to various industries for over 25 years. With a focus on continuous innovation, Diffraction Limited has established itself as the industry standard among renowned astronomers worldwide.

The company offers a comprehensive range of cameras, including photometric cameras for precise capture of stellar luminosity, custom imaging solutions tailored to specific applications, life science cameras designed for fluorescence, absorption, and genomics, research cameras widely used by astronomers, physicists, and life scientists, and astrophotography cameras renowned for their performance, sensitivity, and durability.

In addition to their cutting-edge camera systems, Diffraction Limited's Software Division offers advanced software solutions such as MaxIm DL, MaxPoint, and Quick Fringe. These tools enable users to acquire and process images, improve telescope position control, and perform advanced wavefront analysis.

Diffraction Limited's Professional Services division provides custom solutions for various industries, including fluorescence, luminescence, absorption, spectroscopy, and genomics. Their in-house team of engineers collaborates closely with clients to create innovative and tailored solutions.

With over 1,000 observatories worldwide relying on Diffraction Limited's solutions, the company has firmly established itself in the international research community. Notably, their technology is utilized in the Dragonfly Array, an innovative multi-lens array designed for ultra-low surface brightness astronomy.

For educators and amateur astronomers, Diffraction Limited offers a range of price-accessible cameras known for their outstanding performance, high quantum efficiency, low noise, and durability.

Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Diffraction Limited acquired Santa Barbara Instrument Group (SBIG) in 2014, further expanding their expertise in CCD imaging systems. Their custom-built, ISO-9001:2015 accredited facility ensures the continued manufacturing of SBIG products.