ASI 174 MM Mono Camera

Compared to the highly praised ASI120 camera, ZWO's latest model features a considerably larger sensor with diagonal of 13.4 mm .

The camera processes 128 frames per second at full resolution ( 1936x1216 px ) if using a fast USB, i.e. USB 3.0 . So it's the perfect ally for photographing the Moon and planets, and with the right filter, even the Sun. However, its applications don't end there: it can also be used to capture faint objects with long exposures of up to 15 minutes .

The scope of delivery includes Everything you need to operate the camera : various connectivity options (adapters for 2", 1.25" and T-thread or M42x0.75), a 2 m USB cable, an ST4 guide cable and CD-ROM with the required drivers.

Supported resolutions with USB 3.0

12-bit ADC:

• 1936X1216@128 FPS
• 640x480@309 FPS
• 320x240@577 FPS
• 2X2 Bin: 968x608@128 FPS

10-bit ADC:

• 1936X1216@164 FPS
• 640x480@397 FPS
• 320x240@740 FPS
• 2X2 Bin: 968x608@164 FPS

(FPS = frames per second). You can also freely select other ROIs (regions of interest).

This camera is also compatible with USB 2.0, but it won't be able to process as many frames per second.

You can download the software and drivers from the manufacturer's website: software drivers

Specs:

• Sensor type: CMOS Sensor (Sony IMX174LLJ/IMX174LQJ)
• Megapixel: 2.3
• Photo resolution: 1936x1216
• Pixel size: 5.86
• Interfaces: USB 3.0
• Digital Sampling (Bit): 12
• Cooling: no
• Connection (telescope side): T2
• Color camera: no
• Operating temperature: (-5) - (+45)
• Maximum exposure time (min): 16
• Minimum exposure time: 32 µs
• Frames per second: 128
• Service supported system: Windows, Linux, Arm-Linux, Mac OSX
• Cable length (m): 2
• Chip diagonal (mm): 13.4
• Chip size (mm): 11.34 x 7.13
• Filter wheel: no
• Weight (g) 140
• ASI Series 174
• Diameter (mm) 62
• Height (mm) 41
• Self-guided yes
• Moon and planets yes
• Nebulae and galaxies yes