ZWO ASI462MC USB 3.0 Color Astro Camera with 2.1MP CMOS Sensor.

The ASI462MC is the latest color planetary camera from ZWO, which uses the 12-bit ADC sensor Sony IMX462 in 1/2.8" format. The pixel size of 2.9 um allows a depth of 11.2 ke- with a total of 2.1 MPixels.

The camera is particularly powerful in infrared which when used with an IR Pass filter offers superior image quality and reduces the effects of seeing conditions. With its high sensitivity, extremely low readout noise and high frame rate, this camera will provide great performance for planetary, lunar and solar photography.

Some of its unique features include:

• Excellent for planetary photography - The extremely high frame rates make it an excellent camera for 'Lucky Imaging' planetary photography.
• Especially sensitive in IR range
• Its high frame rate make it ideal for Solar imaging (with suitable filters).
• Deep-sky photography (although the camera is uncooled, the CMOS sensor offers good noise performance making it possible for use with many deep sky objects)
• Can be used for Autoguiding

Camera Specs:

• Sensor: Sony CMOS IMX462
• Resolution: 2.1 megapixels, 1936x1096
• Pixel size: 2.9 µm
• Sensor size: 5.6 mm x 3.2 mm
• Sensor diagonal: 6.46 mm
• Exposure time: from 32 µs - 2000 s
• ROI: Supported
• ST4-Guider port: Yes
• Readout noise: 0.47-2.65e
• Max. frames per second (at full resolution): 136 fps
• Distance from T2 thread to sensor: 12.5 mm
• Shutter type: Rolling shutter
• System requirements: Mac, Windows, Linux
• Connection: USB3.0/USB2.0
• Full well: 11.2 ke-
• Bit resolution: 12 bit output (12 bit ADC)
• Telescope connection: 2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75
• Dimensions: ⌀ 62 mm x 36 mm
• Weight: 120 g (without lens)
• Working temperature: -5 °C to +45 °C
• System requirements: USB 3.0 should be supported by the operating system - from Windows 8, Mac OS X 10.8, Linux Kernel 2.6.31

Whats included:

1. Astro Camera
2. Adapter T2 (M42x0.75) to 1.25"
3. Adapter T2 to C-mount (mounted)
4. Rich-field lens (mounted)
5. USB 3.0 cable, 2 m
6. ST4 cable
7. Quick startup guide (English)

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