ZWO ASI676MC

The ZWO ASI676MC is a versatile color camera with a unique square sensor format designed specifically for all-sky shooting, meteor hunting and high-resolution planetary photography. The Sony IMX676 Starvis 2 sensor delivers a resolution of 3552 × 3552 pixels (12.6 MP) and combines backlighting with full amp glow-free performance. As a result, you'll capture sharp, noise-free images at both short and longer exposures.

Thanks to its small pixel size of 2.0 µm, the ASI676MC captures extremely fine detail, ideal at f/8 and higher focal ratios. For planetary photography, this means that you often no longer need a Barlow lens to achieve maximum resolution. The square sensor also makes the camera particularly suitable for mosaics and wide-angle applications, such as with fisheye lenses for all-sky monitoring.

With a frame rate of up to 31 fps at full resolution, the ASI676MC is excellent for lucky imaging, real-time observations and video. Readout noise starts as low as 0.56 e-, allowing the camera to deliver true-to-life images even at high gain. The compact weight of only 126 g makes the camera easy to combine with a variety of telescope systems.

Application
The ZWO ASI676MC is suitable for a wide range of applications:

• All-sky photography with fisheye or wide-angle optics
• Meteor recording and time-lapse monitoring
• Planet and moon photography in high resolution
• Sun observation (with appropriate solar filter only)
• Infrared Photography
• Electronically assisted astronomy (EAA).
• Autoguiding via ST4 interface

Specifications

• Sensor: Sony IMX676 (color, 1.6″)
• Resolution: 3552 × 3552 (12.6 MP)
• Pixel size: 2.0 µm
• Sensor size: 7.1 × 7.1 mm
• Diagonal: 10.05 mm
• Bit depth: 12-bit
• Full Well Capacity: 10,550 e-
• Readout noise: from 0.56 e-
• FPS: 31 (full resolution)
• Interfaces: USB 3.0, ST4 autoguider port
• Max exposure time: 33 min
• Min. exposure time: 0.06 ms
• Cooling: no
• Connection: M42 × 0.75 (T2)
• IR filter: yes (removable)
• Amp glow: no
• Dimensions: Ø 62 mm × 37.1 mm
• Weight: 126 g
• Compatible with: Windows, Mac, Linux