Product Description
The ZWO ASI290MM Mini is the precise guider of the mini line. All of the guiders do their job very well, but the ASI290MM Mini has a 2.9um pixel size giving you a 30% improvement in guiding precision over the ASI120 for example. And before we get lost in the mindset of being a guider, it is a great introductory planetary imager as well. Its small size makes it convenient to use in your imaging platform without causing much of a fuss.
Camera Sensor
ASI290MM Mini camera uses the Sony IMX290 1/3″ sensor (5.6 mm x 3.2 mm). This camera has 1936 x 1096 pixels with a pixel size of 2.9μm x 2.9μm. The ASI290MM Mini provides 12bit ADC and its QE peak is over 80%.
USB2.0Port & ST4 Port
USB 2.0 Port: Mini camera has one USB2.0 type C port, which if very popular on mobile phones.
ST4 Port: You can connect the ASI290MM Mini directly to auto guide port of your mount.
Drivers and Softwares:
The ZWO website has the newest camera drivers and many DSO and Planetary capture software choices available.. Please make sure the newest driver and software has been installed before you start imaging:
https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/software/
One of the coolest gadgets, and a neccessity according to a majority of ZWO users, is the ASIAIR Plus. It is an all-in-one wireless camera solution. The ASIair plus gives you control of focus, image taking, plate solving, and computerized mount control with the included SkySafari bridge all controlled by your smartdevice or tablet. It really is pretty awesome.
Sensor: 1/2.8″ CMOS IMX290/IMX291
Resolution: 2.1Mega Pixels 1936×1096
Pixel Size: 2.9µm
Exposure Range: 32µs-2000s
ROI: Supported
Non-volatile memory/On camera storage: Build-in total 192K byte user-accessible space(image size up to 480X320)
ST4 Guider Port: Yes
Focus Distance to Sensor: 8.5mm
Shutter Type: Rolling Shutter
Protect window: AR coated window
Operating System Compatibility: Mac, Windows, Linux
Interface: USB2.0
Bit rate: 12bit output(12bit ADC)
Adaptor:1.25″ / M28.5X0.6
Dimension: φ36mm X 61mm
Weight: 60g or 3.1 ounces (without lens)
Working Temperature: -5°C—45°C
Storage Temperature: -20°C—60°C
Working Relative Humidity: 20%—80%
Storage Relative Humidity: 20%—95%
Supported resolution
USB2.0 MAX FPS
1936×1096: 20.4
1280×960: 35.3
640×480: 141.5
320×240: 355.9
2X2Bin :968×548: 20.4
Tech Details
| Warranty | 2 years |
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