The at the moment probably most sensitive autoguider from ZW-Optical for astrophotography with modern Sony sensor and 1.25" housing.
♦ MONO CMOS sensor SC2210 from Sony with max. 92% QE and 4.0 µm pixel size for maximal sensitvity - for always finding a guide star.
♦ High NIR sensitivity, thus reduction of the effective seeing
♦ Sensor size 7.68 x 4.32 mm
♦ Practical 1.25" housing - you can insert the autoguider/camera into the guide scope, finder or the off-axis guider like an eyepiece.
♦ A true lightweight with only 60 grams and not larger than a 1.25" eyepiece.
♦ Extensive scope of delivery: protective cap, manual, 2x USB cable, ST4 autoguiding cable, CS mount adapter and 1.25" extension tube.
♦ The camera can also be used as a high-grade moon and planetary camera. With the highly sensitive sensor, even deep-sky imaging is possible.
♦ Incl. adapter to CS thread for connecting lenses and T2 adapter
ASI220MM Mini Autoguider und Mono USB2.0 Camera - Sensor D=8.81 mm
ZWO ASI220MM Mini Autoguider und Mono USB2.0 Camera - Sensor D=8.81 mm
This camera integrates a 1/1.8" SC2210 sensor (7.68 mm x 4.32 mm). it is a monochrome guiding camera with excellent near infrared sensitivity. This camera has 4.0 µm * 4.0 µm pixels in an array of 1920x1080 and a full well capacity of 8780 e-. The protective window is AR coated.
The ASI220MM Mini can be regarded as an upgraded version of the ASI290MM Mini, featuring a bigger sensor format and larger pixels with better NIR sensitivity.
The advantages of the ASI220MM Mini as autoguider
♦ You always find a guide star, even with an off-axis guider - guaranteed!
♦ The practical 1.25" housing makes adaption easy. Push the camera into the 1.25" receptacle, focus and get started with guiding.
♦ Only 8.5 mm working distance from the front surface to the sensor - you can reach focus even with short maximum distances.
♦ With only 60 grams weight, the focuser is almost not loaded.
♦ Of course, ST4 cable and ST4 port are supplied. Connect the camera directly to the autoguiding port of the mount.
The autoguider software is not included in the scope of delivery. Among others, the camera is suitable for PHD Guiding, Guidedog, Metaguide, Guidemaster (Freeware) or AstroArt, MaxIm DL (commercial software).The advantages of the ASI220MM Mini as astro camera
♦ Highly sensitive sensor for good moon and planet photographs.
♦ The camera fits into any 1.25" focuser. Lock the camera like an eyepiece, focus and start with astrophotography.
♦ Due to the high sensitivity, the camera is also suitable for photographing nebulae and galaxies.
♦ The camera is equipped with a clear glass window which is transparent also in the infrared rage. Thus the exciting infrared photography becomes possible.
