The ZWO ASI294MM Pro USB 3.0 Cooled Monochrome Astronomy Camera Is the Monochrome Version of the ASI294MC Pro One of the Top Selling Cameras From ZWO.
The ZWO ASI294MM Pro USB 3.0 Cooled Monochrome Astronomy Camera Is the Monochrome Version of the ASI294MC Pro One of the Top Selling Cameras From ZWO.
Key Features
- Back-Illuminated CMOS Sensor (Sony IMX492)
- 3" Format With 4.64 Micron Pixel Size
- 14-Bit ADC With 13 Stops Dynamic Range
- Full Well Capacity Of 66,387 Electrons (Bin2 Mode)
- Ultra-Low Readout Noise Of 1.2 Electrons
- High Quantum Efficiency with Peak Around 90 Percent
- Switchable Pixel Mode: Bin2 and Unlocked Bin1
- USB 3.0 Interface With 256MB DDR3 Buffer
- Two-Stage TEC Cooling System with Delta T Of 35°C
- Dark Current Suppression Technology
Overview
The ZWO ASI294MM Pro Is a High-Performance Monochrome Deep Sky Imaging Camera Featuring a Back-Illuminated Sony IMX492 CMOS Sensor, 14-Bit ADC, Switchable Pixel Modes, Ultra-Low Readout Noise, and a Full Well Capacity of Up To 66,387 Electrons, Engineered for High Dynamic Range Astrophotography Across a Wide Range of Telescope Configurations.
Capture Stunning, High-Resolution Images of Deep-Sky Objects with the ASI294MM Pro USB 3.0 Cooled Colour Astronomy Camera From ZWO.
Equipped With a Square Sony IMX492 CMOS Sensor, the Camera Achieves 11.7MP Resolution with Low Read Noise and Amp Glow.
The Two-Stage Thermoelectric Cooler Lowers the Sensor Temperature By 95°F Below Ambient, Dramatically Reducing Dark Current Noise for a Clean Image Even with Very Long Exposures.
Cooling Also Allows You To Match Your Calibration Frames To Your Imaging For Optimal Signal-To-Noise Ratio.
The Camera Runs On a User-Supplied 12V 35A Power Supply.
Sensor Technology
- Back-Illuminated Structure Improving Sensitivity and Reducing Noise 4/3" Format With 4.64 Um Pixel Size.
- Ideal For Many Types of Telescopes 14-Bit ADC Giving A High Dynamic Range an Impressive 66Ke-
- Metal Wiring and Transistors Moved Behind the Photodiode Layer
- Enhanced Photon Collection Efficiency and Angular Response
- Full Well Capacity Helping To Reduce the Issue Of, For Example, Saturated Stars 4144×2822 High Resolution
With The Bin1-Mode the Camera Can Operate at a Resolution Of 8288×5644
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Pixel Size Of 2.3 Um Very High QE-Value with a Peak at About 90% Ultra-Low Readout Noise Of 1.2E
Resolution and Pixel Modes
| Mode | ADC Bit Depth | Pixel Size | Resolution | Full Well Capacity |
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| Bin2 (Default) | 14-Bit | 4.64 Micron | 4144 × 2822 | 66,387 Electrons |
| Bin1 (Unlocked) | 12-Bit | 2.3 Micron | 8288 × 5644 | 14,000 Electrons |
Performance Enhancements
- High Gain Mode (HCG) Activates at Gain 120
- Maintains Dynamic Range While Reducing Readout Noise
- Ideal For Deep Sky Imaging and High-Resolution Targets
- Bin1 Mode Offers Higher Detail but Reduces Dynamic Range and Increases File Size
Cooling
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Power Requirements
- TEC Cooling Lowers Sensor Temperature Up To 35°C Below Ambient
- Dark Current as Low As 0.0022 Electrons/Second/Pixel At -20°C
- Requires External 1115V Power Supply (Recommended 12V@3A DC Adapter)
Included Accessories
- Camera Body
- Cover
- M42 To M48 Adapter
- T2 To 1.25 Inch Adapter
- 1.25 Inch Nosepiece
- T2 To M48 Extender (16.5mm)
- T2 Extender (21mm)
- Four Spacers
- Two USB 2.0 Cables (0.5m)
- One USB 3.0 Cable (2m)
- Camera Bag
- Quick Guide
