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ZWO ASI120MM Mini Monochrome Camera and Autoguider

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ZWO ASI120MM Mini Monochrome Camera and Autoguider
AUD $249.00

Availability: Backorder Available

Offers good performance for planetary imaging and guiding. 

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Product Description

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Camera Sensor

The ASI120MM Mini camera integrates an AR0130CS 1/3″ sensor (4.8 mm x 3.6 mm). It is one of ZWO's new mini cameras. This camera has 1280 x 960 pixels. The pixel size is 3.75 μm x 3.75 μm.  This camera provides 12bit ADC and its QE peak is almost 80%.

Astrophotography Performance

The ASI120 mini camera offers very good performance for planetary imaging and guiding. Low read noise, high dynamic range,  AR protective window and much more.

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High QE

Absolute QE Curve, estimated Peak Value of almost 80%.

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120Mini VS 120MM-S

Compared with the ASI120MM-S camera, the 120 mini has a smaller outlook, lighter weight, and can reach focus at the same position as an eyepiece.

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USB2.0Port & ST4 Port

USB 2.0 Port: The Mini camera has one USB2.0 type C port. Type C port is very popular in mobile phones, it won't mind positive side/negative side of the adapter.

ST4 Port: Connect mini camera directly to the auto guider port of the mount.

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  1. M28.5-CS adapter
  2. CS-C adapter
  3. 1.25″ extender
  4. 1.25″ filter

MECHANICAL DRAWING

WHAT IS IN THE BOX?

The ASI mini camera box includes all necessary cables, adapters, and manuals.

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DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE:

SMILING FACE

The back of the ASI mini camera is like a smiling face, its mouth being the Type C USB port, which is widely used in mobile phones. Its nose is the ST4 port, for guiding. Any time you use the mini camera, there will be a smiley face to keep you company in the dark night.

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FOCUS LIKE AN EYEPIECE

The ASI mini camera can focus at same distance as an eyepiece. You can focus using an eyepiece, then put the ASI mini camera into the 1.25″ holder.

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WORKS WITH OAG

The Mini camera is suitable for use with an OAG, as it has a much bigger focus range than normal ASI cameras. You'll never have to worry about your guide camera not focusing with your main camera. 

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WORKS WITH CS ADAPTER AND CS LENS

 

WORKS WITH 1.25″ EXTENDER

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Additional Information

Specifications

Sensor: 1/3″ CMOS AR0130CS(Mono)
Resolution: 1.2Mega Pixels 1280×960
Pixel Size: 3.75µm
Exposure Range: 64µs-2000s
ROI: Supported
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
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

Binning 1×1:

1280X960@35FPS
1280X720@46FPS
1024X768@54FPS
800X600@90FPS
640X480@118FPS
320X240@224FPS

Binning 2×2:
640X480@35FP

More resolutions can be user defined

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