{"product_id":"zwo-asi-664mc-colour","title":"ZWO ASI 664MC - Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZWO ASI664MC USB3.0 Astro Camera with passive Air-Cooling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis camera is equipped with a modern 1\/1.8\" sensor with 2704 x 1536 pixels. The IMX664 offers an extremely smooth image without amplifier glow in addition to the modern Starvis-2 technology (back-illumination), but convinces especially with the high resolution (2.9 µm pixels) and the high frame rate. We recommend this camera for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed planetary photography\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunar surface details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun details (with suitable filter)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotography of (small) brighter nebulae and star clusters without power consuming cooling - exposure time up to 2000 seconds is possible\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfrared photography to reduce the influence of seeing, thus sharper luminance channel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoguiding camera (autoguiding port is available)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAA (electronically assisted astronomy) for planets, moon and sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLunar and planetary photography:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to the fine 2.9µm pixels, you achieve a very high resolution even from f\/10, which even makes the use of Barlow lenses and converter systems unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEAA (electronically assisted astronomy):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe high resolution, combined with a high frame rate of 95fps at full resolution (RAW8 format), allows real-time observation of planets as well as lots of details on the moon and sun. Why not observe together in a group - without long waiting times for everyone´s turn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUse as Auto-guider:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ASI664MC is a lightweight camera at only 126g. It hardly loads the focuser at all. The camera also has an ST-4 autoguiding interface and a 2 metre long autoguiding cable included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAR-coated clear glass filter protects the sensor from dust:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe clear glass filter prevents dust from getting to the sensor. It also lets UV and infrared through, so you can also do infrared photography with this camera. You have full control over what light hits the sensor with the right choice of contrast filters, nebula filters, IR pass filters, or UV\/IR blocking filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAir cooling - reduces sensor temperature:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with all cameras, the sensor heats up during the exposures. The PCS dissipates heat from the sensor via a heat conducting pad. The sensor temperature is therefore reduced by up to 15 degrees Celsius compared to cameras without PCS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery high sensitivity for short exposure times:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne advantage of the back-illuminated CMOS sensor is the lower readout noise and improved sensitivity. In particular, Sony uses STARVIS-2 technology in the IMX664 sensor, which provides excellent low-light visibility. You can achieve a very high light output in astro imaging and also in the near infrared range (to reduce seeing). In addition, the low readout noise and the high full-well capacity ensure a higher dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASI664MC is not only ideal for planetary and detailed images of the Sun and Moon but can also be used as a live streaming camera or as an all-sky camera for observing or monitoring weather conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low noise and anti-amp glow circuitry make this camera interesting for capturing deep-sky objects such as faint nebulae, star clusters and galaxies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe HCG mode:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe camera has a built-in HCG mode that can effectively reduce readout noise at high gain and maintain the same wide dynamic range that you would expect at low gain. When the gain is 252, the HCG mode will turn on automatically. This results in readout noise below 1.0 e- while the dynamic range can still reach more than 11 f-stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensor: Sony 1\/1.8\" CMOS IMX664 color sensor\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 2704 x 1536 pixels, 4.15 megapixels\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePixel size: 2.9 µm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensor size: 7.84mm x 4.45mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagonal: 9.02mm (1\/1.8\")\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapture speed: up to 95 FPS at 10 bit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure time: from 32 µs - 2000 s\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROI: Supported\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eST4 autoguider port: Yes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance from T2 thread to sensor: 12.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter type: Rolling shutter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective window: AR coated, full IR transmission\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: USB3.0\/USB2.0\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQE: ~91%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull well: 36.5 ke-\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti amp glow circuit: Yes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReadout noise: 5.8 e- to 0.46 e-\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBit resolution: 12 bit ADC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelescope connection: M42 x 0.75 \/ 2\" \/ 1.25\" (via adapter)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripod thread: 1\/4\" at the rear side\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: D 62mm x 37.1mm (without lens)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking temperature: -5 °C to +50 °C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem requirements: USB 3.0 should be supported by the operating system - Windows 8 and above, Mac OS X 10.8, Linux kernel 2.6.31 (Ubuntu 16.04 and above)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 126g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhats included:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eASI camera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdapter T2 (M42x0.75) on 1.25\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e1.25\" cover\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdapter T2 to CS mount (mounted)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWide field lens (mounted)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eUSB 3.0 cable\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eST4 cable\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuick Start Guide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware Download:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrivers and programs for this camera can be downloaded from the following link - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zwoastro.com\/downloads\" title=\"ZWO ASI Astro Camera Downloads\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZWO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54079022727503,"sku":"ASI664MC","price":405.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/1924\/6275\/files\/ZWO-ASI664MC-Astrocamera_1.jpg?v=1735319460","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonastronomy.ie\/en-es\/products\/zwo-asi-664mc-colour","provider":"Horizon Astronomy • Telescope Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}