ASI 2600 MC Pro Color Camera

ZWO ASI 2600 MC/MM Pro: a powerful next-generation astronomical camera

ZWO has taken another step forward with this new camera. The APS-C sensor allows astronomical photographs with large fields of view.

One of the standout features of the ASI 2600 MC/MM Pro is its fantastic light sensitivity. Its QE of 80-90% thanks to BACKLIGHT technology and the very low amplifier brightness make the camera well suited for all astronomical applications, but especially for deep sky photography.

Other advantages and features of the ASI 2600 MC/MM Pro camera:

• USB 3.0 for fast download (can also work with USB 2.0)
• DDR3 memory buffer for stable data transfer with USB2.0 - minimizes amplifier glare
• Powerful Peltier cooling up to 35°C in ambient conditions
• One of Sony's most light-sensitive CMOS sensors
• High resolution thanks to 3.76 µm pixels: ideal for fast and sharp telescopes, such as apochromatic, Hyperstar, Celestron Fastar or fast Newtonian telescopes
• High sensitivity (QE approx. 80% - 90%), making it an ideal astronomical camera for faint objects
• 16-bit ADC, with which the depth of CCD cameras can be achieved, but with much greater sensitivity.

Camera application areas:

• Deep sky images (nebulae and galaxies): thanks to its high sensitivity, nebulae and galaxies can be visualized in a few seconds. The camera can be cooled up to 35°C below ambient temperature, further reducing the already low noise. By raising the gain, you can reduce exposure times to less than 30 seconds. This eliminates effects due to tracking inaccuracies.
• Lunar and planetary photography: air turbulence is frozen thanks to extremely short exposure times, achieved with very high sensitivity. Due to the high resolution of the sensor, many details can be captured, even with a shorter telescope focal length. Video astronomy is also possible.

Features of ZWO ASI Pro cameras:

ASI Pro cameras are equipped with 256 MByte DDR3 internal memory that ensures secure data transfer and reduces the so-called Amp-Glow, which can appear when data is transferred at low speed with USB 2.0.

Additionally, ASI Pro cameras have an improved housing. The sensor receptacle is securely closed with four screws. The design has undergone extensive testing that has demonstrated its extraordinary robustness. In fact, this camera does not suffer from fogging even in environments with high ambient humidity.

And to ensure impressive deep sky captures, ASI Pro cameras feature a dual-level Peltier cooling system, allowing the sensor to reach 40 to 45°C below ambient temperature and significantly reducing sensor noise. .

ZWO ASI chambers with active cooling require an additional 12 V. If you do not have a suitable power brick, take a look at the recommended accessories.

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