ZWO ASI432MM USB3.0 Monochrome Astronomy Camera
The Perfect Camera for Solar Imaging!
The ZWO ASI432MM Monochrome Astronomy camera was designed with solar astrophotographers in mind! This highly sensitive, large format monochrome camera comes packed with aspects that make it the best choice for solar imaging. Take stunning images of the Sun’s surface and prominences through its fast frame rate capacity, remarkable full well depth, and large pixels!
Seen as an upgrade to the highly regarded ASI174MM, this ASI432MM features a 1.1” sensor format that’s almost twice the sensor size ASI174MM! This expanded field of view provides a wide range of detail to be captured within your frames. With the brightness of the Sun and Moon, the incredible 97Ke full well depth helps prevent pixel saturation and the large 9um pixels aid in resolving finer details and color information. Included within the body of the camera is a DDR3 memory cache and USB3.0, allowing for the high speed imaging of 120FPS. These endless qualities make the ASI432MM the premier option for solar and lunar imaging!
A High Performance, Professional Camera for Astrophotography
Let's Dig into the Data!
What sets one astrophotography camera apart from another? How is performance measured? Camera and sensor manufacturers provide certain interconnected specifications that give insight into the performance of a camera. These measurements include quantum efficiency, read noise, full well depth, gain, dark current, and dynamic range. While the graphs provided by the manufacturer may be confusing or intimidating, don't fret! Our team has put together a breakdown of these complicated topics to help you make sense of them. Take a look at the article here: Understanding ZWO Camera Charts and Graphs, and feel more confident making the right choice for your astrophotography needs!
Sony IMX432 CMOS Sensor
Utilizing the advanced 3rd Gen Pregius technology, this Sony IMX432 includes a Global Shutter function to avoid focal plane distortion on moving objects. This is optimal during times of poor seeing or on windy days where movement of the target can alter image quality if the readout speed is not fast enough (< 30fps). This 1608x1104 resolution sensor has a quantum efficiency of 79% and low readout noise 2.9e. Its outstanding 97000e full well capacity, 12bit ADC, and 9um pixel size allows you to capture the intricate structures on the Sun and Moon!
Electronic Highlights
During high speed imaging, it’s important to have a system in place to handle the large amount of data sent from your camera to your computer. The added 256MB of internal memory provided by the DDR3 memory cache greatly reduces buffer time as well as prevents frame drop. Also integrated within this ASI432MM is the absence of amp glow! Typical CMOS sensors produce infrared light that can be seen within the images captured and require the need of dark frames for image calibration. The carefully wired hardware within this camera eliminates this glow all together, making post processing a breeze!
USB 3.0 and ST4 Guide Port
Multiple means of connection allows the ASI432MM great versatility. The integrated USB3.0 offers the ability to transfer your data efficiently and reliably with its large 5Gb bandwidth. This capacity further enhances your astrophotography experience by allowing for high frame rate imaging. Wanting to turn your ASI432MM into a capable guide camera? Connect your camera to your mount with the ST4 port to assist you with your guiding needs. To get you out and imaging in no time is the included USB3.0 and ST4 cables!
Astronomy Hub: Your one-stop-shop for Astrophotography Knowledge!
Our Gear Experts have compiled a wealth of information to help expand your astrophotography knowledge! Below you’ll find links to articles, videos and "how-to" guides. Just one more reason that our Astronomy Hub is a one-stop-shop for all your astronomy and astrophotography needs!
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