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ZWO ASI120MC-S Colour Astronomy Camera

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ZWO ASI120MC-S Colour Astronomy Camera
AUD $269.00

Availability: Backorder Available

The ASI120MC-S is a super fast and sensitive USB 3.0 camera. Reach up to 60FPS under 1280X960 full resolution.

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Product Description

ASI120MC-S_MM-S_USB3_high-speed-planetarycamera3120SLOGO

Camera Sensor

The ASI120 camera uses a AR0130CS 1/3″ sensor (4.8 mm x 3.6 mm). This camera has 1280 x 960 pixels. The pixel size is 3.75 μm x 3.75 μm.  This camera provides 12bit ADC.

Astrophotography Performance

ASI120S is a super fast and sensitive USB3.0 camera, with up to 60FPS under 1280X960 full resolution. It has a peak QE of 75%, beyond ICX618 and with no FPN (Fixed Pattern Noise). Long exposure times are supported up to 1000 seconds. Fully compatible with USB 2.0 USB Host. 

120 Gain RN DR FW vs gain

Absolute QE Curve

QE

USB 3.0 Port & ST4 Port

USB 3.0 Port: can provide 5Gb bandwidth to let ASI120S run at 60 fps (10bit, high speed mode)  at full resolution (1.2Mega).

ST4 Port: can be used connect with auto guider port of mount, for guiding.

Mechanical Diagram

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Additional Information

Specifications

Camera technical details

Sensor: 1/3″ CMOS AR0130CS(Color) / MT9M034(mono)
Resolution: 1.2Mega Pixels 1280×960
Pixel Size: 3.75µm
Exposure Range: 64µs-1000s
ROI: Supported
Interface: USB3.0/USB2.0
Bit rate: 12bit output(12bit ADC)
Adaptor: 2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75
Dimension: φ62mm X 28mm
Weight: 100g
Working Temperature: -5°C—45°C
Storage Temperature: -20°C—60°C
Working Relative Humidity: 20%—80%
Storage Relative Humidity: 20%—95%


Supported resolution

Binning 1×1:
1280X960@60FPS
1280X720@98FPS
1280X600@116FPS
1280X400@168FPS
960X960@74FPS
1024X768@90FPS
1024X400@160FPS
800X800@85FPS
800X640@106FPS
800X480@141FPS
640X480@133FPS
512X440@145FPS
512X400@158FPS
480X320@196FPS
320X240@254FPS

Binning 2×2:
640X480@45FPS


*Tested under USB3.0 port without overclocking. There is an option to overclock 30% of the current fps

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