{"product_id":"zwo-asi-178mc-colour-1","title":"ZWO ASI 175MC - Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZWO ASI715MC USB 3.0 color astro camera with passive air cooling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis astro camera is equipped with a modern 1\/2.8\" sensor with 3864 x 2192 pixels. In addition to the modern Starvis 2 technology (back illumination), the IMX715 offers an extremely smooth image without amplifier glow (amp glow), and has extremely high resolution (1.4µm pixels). This makes the camera particularly suitable for high-resolution photography Such as:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed planetary photography\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetails of the lunar surface\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 times of up to 2000 seconds are possible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfrared images to reduce the influence of seeing, thus sharper luminance channel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoguiding camera (autoguiding connection 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\u003eEAA (electronically assisted astronomy):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe high resolution, combined with a high frame rate of 108fps at full resolution (RAW8 format), allows real-time observation of planets as well as details on the moon and sun. Simply observe together in a group - without having to wait until everyone has had a turn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUse as Auto-guider:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt only 126g, the camera is a very lightweight. It hardly puts any strain on the focuser. The camera of course offers the ST-4 autoguiding interface. A 2 meter long autoguiding cable is also included in the scope of delivery. Due to the extreme resolution, even small guide scopes can be used, but care must be taken to use good optics so that the advantages of the high resolution can also be utilized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnti-reflective clear glass filter protects the sensor from dust:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe clear glass filter prevents dust from penetrating the sensor. It also lets UV and infrared light through so that you can also use the camera for infrared photography. With the right choice of contrast filters, nebula filters, IR pass filters or UV\/IR blocking filters, you have full control over which light falls on the sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAir cooling - reduces the sensor temperature:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with all cameras, the sensor heats up during recording. The PCS dissipates the heat from the sensor via a heat conduction 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 reduced readout noise and improved sensitivity. In particular, Sony uses STARVIS-2 technology with the IMX662 sensor, which ensures excellent visibility in low light. You can achieve a very high light yield in astrophotography and realize high image quality not only in visible light, but also in the near infrared range (to reduce seeing). In addition, the low readout noise and the high full-well capacity ensure a wider dynamic range.\u003cbr\u003eThe low noise and anti-amp glow circuit make this camera very interesting for capturing small deep-sky objects too.\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 the readout noise at high gain while maintaining the same wide dynamic range you would expect at low gain. When the gain is 150, the HCG mode turns on automatically. This results in the readout noise being below 1.4 e-, while the dynamic range can still reach almost 12.5 f-stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensor: Sony 1\/2.8\" CMOS IMX715 Color Sensor\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 3864 x 2192 pixels, 8.46 megapixels\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePixel size: 1.45µm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensor size: 5.6mm x 3.2mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagonal: 6.45mm (1\/2.8\")\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame rate: up to 45.1 FPS at 10 bit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure time: from 32µs - 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\u003eProtection 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: ~80 %\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull well: 6.029 ke-\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-ampglow circuit: Yes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReadout noise: 6.9 e- to 0.8 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\" on 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\u003eOperating 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 - from Windows 8, Mac OS X 10.8, Linux Kernel 2.6.31 (from Ubuntu 16.04)\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eASI camera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdapter T2 (M42 x 0.75) on 1.25\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e1.25\" cover\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdapter T2 to CS mount (mounted)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWide field lens (mounted)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eUSB 3.0 cable\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eST4 cable\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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 rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"ZWO ASI Astro Camera Downloads\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zwoastro.com\/downloads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZWO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54079003492687,"sku":"ASI715MC","price":314.08,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/1924\/6275\/files\/ZWO-ASI175MC-Astrocamera_5.jpg?v=1735318950","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonastronomy.ie\/en-se\/products\/zwo-asi-178mc-colour-1","provider":"Horizon Astronomy • Telescope Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}