ZW Optical ASI290MM USB3.0 Monochrome Astro Camera - 2.1 MP CMOS

ZWO ASI290MM USB 3.0 Mono Astro Camera with 2.1 MP CMOS sensor and 2.9 µm pixels

Like the other cameras, the ASI290 convinces with versatile application possibilities, like:

♦ Planetary photography - extremely high frame rates provide more material for stacking
♦ Lunar photography - due to the large sensor, nice overview images are possible
♦ Solar photography (with appropriate filtering)
♦ Deep-sky photography (the camera is uncooled, but the CMOS sensor offers a good noise performance)
♦ Autoguiding camera

Thanks to oaCapture, the camera can slso be used with a Mac.

Features and advantages of the ZWO ASI290MM camera:

♦ Universally applicable
♦ Easy adaption through T2-thread connector
♦ Resolution: 1936*1096 pixels
♦ 82 frames per second with 12 bit ADC or 170 frames per second with 10 bit ADC (each at full resolution)
♦ Time exposure possible up to 2000 seconds
♦ Autoguider interface
♦ Extremely low readout noise combined with very high sensitivity
♦ Aluminium housing with 2″ and T2 connection
♦ Comes with 2.5 mm all-sky wide-angle lens
♦ Comes with AR protection window - full transmission also in IR. If infrared should be blocked, an IR-cut filter is necessary.

Downloads

On the accompanying CD, there are two programs: FireCapture and SharpCap. Both software programs are freeware, the latest versions can be downloaded from the website of the manufacturer.

Manuals for ZWO products - English

Drivers and Software

System requirements

USB 3.0 should be present and supported by the operating system. Support is provided starting from

♦ Windows 8
♦ Mac OS X 10.8
♦ Linux Kernel 2.6.31

Sensor:	1/2.8" CMOS IMX291
Resolution:	2.1 megapixels, 1936*1096
Pixel size:	2.9 µm
Sensor diameter:	6.46 mm
Exposure time:	from 32 µs - 2000 s
ROI:	Supported
ST4 Guider Port:	Yes
Radout noise:	1.0e- @30db gain
Max. frames per second (at full resolution):	170 FPS
Distance from T2-thread to sensor:	12.5 mm
Shutter type:	Rolling Shutter
Operating system requirements:	Mac, Windows, Linux
Electrical interface:	USB3.0/USB2.0
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)
Operating temperature:	-5 °C to +45 °C
System requirements:	USB 3.0 should be supported by the operating system - starting from Windows 8, Mac OS X 10.8, Linux Kernel 2.6.31