ASI 2600 MM Pro Mono Camera

ZWO ASI 2600 MC/MM Pro: a powerful, state-of-the-art astronomical camera

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

One of the most outstanding features of the ASI 2600 MC/MM Pro is its fantastic light sensitivity. Its QE of 80-90% thanks to BACKLIGHT technology and very low amplifier glow make the camera highly suitable 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 USB 2.0: minimizes amplifier glow
• Powerful Peltier cooling up to 35 °C below 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 apochromats, Hyperstar, Celestron's Fastar, or fast Newtonians
• High sensitivity (QE approx. 80% - 90%), making it an ideal astronomical camera for faint objects
• 16-bit ADC, allowing it to achieve the depth of CCD cameras, but with much higher sensitivity.

Camera application areas:

• Deep-sky imaging (nebulae and galaxies): thanks to its high sensitivity, nebulae and galaxies can be visualized in just a few seconds. The camera can be cooled up to 35 °C below ambient temperature, further reducing the already low noise. By increasing 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.

Special features of ZWO ASI Pro cameras:

ASI Pro cameras are equipped with an internal 512 MByte DDR3 memory that ensures secure data transfer and reduces the so-called Amp-Glow, which can occur when data is transferred at low speed with USB 2.0.

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

And, to ensure stunning deep sky captures, ASI Pro cameras feature a dual-level Peltier cooling system that allows the sensor to reach 40 to 45 ºC below ambient temperature, significantly reducing sensor noise.

ZWO ASI cameras with active cooling require an additional 12-volt power supply. If you do not have a suitable power supply, you will find one in the accessory recommendations.

12 V at 3 A~5 A DC with D5.5×2.1 mm plug, center pole positive, or an 11-14 volt lithium battery are required. Please note that using a power supply outside this voltage range will likely cause irreparable damage to the camera.

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