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Product: ZWO ASI174MM-Mini 2.3 Megapixel USB2.0 Monochrome Autoguider Astronomy Camera
Brand: ZWO
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The ZWO ASI174MM-Mini is a compact monochrome astronomy camera intended for autoguiding during long exposure astrophotography or for planetary imaging. The camera incorporates a 11.3mm x 7.1mm sensor with 1936x1216 resolution. The ASI174 Mini has a larger sensor than the ASI290MM-Mini so it can detect more potential guide stars in a larger field of view. This makes it ideal for use with an off-axis guider when imaging with longer focal length telescopes. The camera also works well as a planetary imager. The ASI174MM-Mini weighs just 4.9oz, and the main body of the camera slips into a 1.25” focuser. The camera uses a small Type C USB2.0 interface, the same type of connector used by many cell phones, and its ST4 port enables direct connection to the autoguiding port on your telescope mount. All software and drivers for this camera are available from the manufacturer’s website.
ZWO ASI174MM-Mini monochrome astronomy camera for autoguiding during astrophotography or for monochrome imaging of planets, the Moon, and Sun (with safe solar filter, not included)
2.3 megapixel CMOS sensor with 5.86-micron pixels, 1936x1216 resolution, and high QE and low noise enable detection of fainter guide stars; Larger sensor for a larger field of view to enable detection of more potential guide stars, especially when used in an off-axis guider
Fast USB2.0 data transfer at up to 18.4 frames per second at maximum resolution
Compact, lightweight, and attractive red anodized CNC aluminum body stands up to heavy field use and slides directly into 1.25” focuser of telescope or guide scope
Camera electronics draw power from your computer’s USB2.0 interface with Type C USB connector; All software and drivers are available from the manufacturer’s website; compatible with Mac OS X and Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) XP and later