ASI224MC Colour Astronomy Camera

Astrophotography Performance 

The ASI224MC has a 1/3″ and 1.2M pixel sensor IMX224 with SONY Exmor and NIR Technology.
Extremely low read noise (1.5 e) and high sensitivity, especially in IR range.

Highly suitable for planetary and small DSO imaging. 

NOTE: In order to to achieve full optical performance during daylight, this camera will require an IR/UV filter. It is recommended to use an IR filter when viewing planets.

High QE 

Relative QE Curve, we estimate the Peak Value should between 75%-80%. 

PCB Version1.3 (anti-amp glow function)

Most sensors will have amp-glow problem, though only if you do longer exposures, such as longer than 1s. 

“Amp glow reduction technology” is applied to the ASI224MC and ASI224MC-C cameras. This is a hardware modification to reduce the amp-glow of the sensor. Not every sensor can benefit from this modification, but it is obvious for ASI224MC, so this upgrade is for ASI224MC  and ASI224MC-C only.

USB 3.0 Port & ST4 Port

USB 3.0 Port: can provide 5 Gb bandwidth to let ASI224 run at 64fps (12bit, normal mode) or 150 fps (10bit, high speed mode) at full resolution (1.2 Mega). 

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

Mechanical Drawing