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https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com

ASI120 is a very fast and sensitive USB2.0 camera. Up to 30FPS under 1280X960 full resolution! With a peak QE of 75%, beyond ICX618 and with no FPN(Fixed pattern Noise)! Long time exposure supported up to 1000s.

Very good cameras with extra high image quality. Extra high sensitivity and extra low readout noise resulting exeptionally good image quality, or high snr (signal to noise ratio).

Output is 12 bit (over the usual 8 bit), readout time is very fast. ROI is supported, so it can be use as a lower resolution camera for planetary imaging with very-very high transfer rate. While transfer rate is 35fps at full resolution of the USB 2.0 models, the new 3.0 version has amazing 60fps maximal frame rate! At lower resolution it is even faster, 133fps at 640x480. Extremely good!

Supported OS: Windows XP 32bit/64bit, vista, Windows 7 32bit/64bit, Windows 8 32bit/64bit

ZWO ASI224MC USB 3.0 color camera, (1/3″ and 1.2M pixels sensor, IMX224 with SONY Exmor and NIR Technology, extremely low read noise (0.75e – 1.5 e) and high sensitivity especially in IR range)

ASI224MC has a 1/3″ and 1.2M pixels sensor IMX224 with SONY Exmor and NIR Technology.
Extremely low read noise (1.5 e) and high sensitivity especially in IR range.

Very suitable for astronomy planetary and small DSO imaging

Astrophotography Performance

ASI290MM offers very good performance for astrophotography. Low read noise, high dynamic range, QE peak about 80%, AR protective window and much more.

High QE

Relative QE Curve, we estimate the Peak Value is about 80%.

USB 3.0 Port & ST4 Port

USB 3.0 Port: can provide 5Gb bandwidth to let ASI290 run at 82.2fps (12bit, normal mode) or 170 fps (10bit, high speed mode)  at full resolution(2.1Mega).

ST4 Port: can be used connect with auto guide port of mount, for guiding.

Drivers and Softwares:

Our website has newest camera drivers and many DSO and Planetary capture softwares. Please make sure the newest driver and software has been installed before you start shooting:

https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/software/

ASI290MM Mini camera integrates Sony IMX290 1/3″ sensor (5.6 mm x 3.2 mm). It is ZWO first mini camera. This camera has 1936 x 1096 pixels. The pixel size is 2.9 μm x 2.9 μm.  This camera provides 12bit ADC and its QE peak is over 80%.

Astrophotography Performance

ASI290 mini camera offers you very good performance for planetary imaging and guiding. Low read noise, high dynamic range, QE peak >80%, AR protective window and much more.

High QE

Relative QE Curve, we estimate the Peak Value is about 80%.

USB2.0Port & ST4 Port

USB 2.0 Port: Mini camera has one USB2.0 type C port. Type C port is very popular in mobile phones, it will not care about positive side and negetive side of the adapter.

ST4 Port: Can connect mini camera direct connect to auto guide port of mount.

What is in the box?

ASI mini camera box includes all necessary cables, adapters, and manuals.

Focus like a eyepiece

ASI mini camera can focus at same position as eyepiece. You can focus with a eyepiece, and put ASI mini camera into 1.25″ holder.

Drivers and Softwares:

Our website has newest camera drivers and many DSO and Planetary capture softwares. Please make sure the newest driver and software has been installed before you start shooting:

https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/software/

ZWO ADC (Atmospheric Dispersion Corrector) - T2 and 1.25" connection

Anti-dew heater for ZWO cameras (Ring diameter 50mm)

The ZWO anti-dew heating strip is used to prevent dew on the front window of ZWO ASI cooled cameras.

ZWO ASI585MC USB 3.0 color planetary camera (IMX585 Sensor, 2.9µm pixels)

The ASI585MC uses Sony's IMX585 low read noise CMOS sensor. Its frame format is 1/1.2" and it features 2.9μm pixels in a 3840x2160 array. In ADC 12-bit mode the ASI585MC can output 46.9 frames per second at full resolution and it has a read out noise level as low as 0.8e. The ASI585MC features zero amp glow, low read noise and higher sensitivity and is ideal for solar and lunar imaging and as an All Sky Camera.

The ASI 662MC offers very high resolution, making it ideal for moon and planetary photography. However, EAA (Electronically Assisted Astronomy) and DeepSky astrophotography are also possible with this uncooled camera. This CMOS camera is equipped with a modern 1/2.8" sensor with 1920*1080 pixels. In addition to modern back-illumination technology, the IMX662 sensor offers an extremely smooth image without amplifier glow and also impresses with its high resolution (2.9μm pixels) at high frame rates.

The ZWO ASI 662MC is primarily used for detailed planetary photography and high-resolution images of the lunar surface, solar photography (always use a suitable filter!), imaging of compact, brighter nebulae (planetary nebulae) and globular clusters. Here, exposure times of up to 2000 seconds are possible.

This camera model can also be used very well for infrared photography (less visibility of influence) or as an autopilot.

The high resolution combined with a high frame rate of 108 frames per second (RAW8 format) also allows for real-time observations of planets and details of the Sun and Moon. The built-in clear glass filter prevents dust from entering the sensor. With the right choice of contrast filters, nebula filters, infrared filters or UV/IR blocking filters, you have complete control over what light falls on the sensor.