ZWO ASI715MC Color Camera - High Performance for Planetary Imaging and Autoguiding

The ZWO ASI715MC camera is a high-performance color camera, ideal for planetary, solar and high-resolution assisted visual imaging. Equipped with an 8.46 megapixel Sony IMX715 CMOS sensor, it captures detailed, high-quality images at a maximum speed of 45 frames per second at full resolution. Thanks to its back-illuminated sensor technology (STARVIS) and its low reading noise, it offers high sensitivity, even in low light, and excellent dynamic range.

Features:

• Sensor: Sony IMX715 color CMOS
• Sensor format: 1/2.8" (3864 x 2192 px)
• Pixel dimensions: 1.45 x 1.45 µm
• Die dimensions: 5.6 x 3.2 mm (diagonal: 6.45 mm)
• Full load capacity: 6,000 e-
• Exposure time range: 32 µs to 1000 s
• Reading noise: 0.72 e-
• Interface: SuperSpeed ​​USB 3.0 and ST4 compatible RJ12 autoguidance port
• Cooling: Passive (without dedicated cooling)
• Lens mounting: M42x0.75 female thread
• Back focus: 12.5 mm
• Weight: 120 g
• Dimensions: 62 mm (diameter) x 28 mm (height)

Advantages:

• Back-illuminated color sensor offering high sensitivity and low readout noise, ideal for imaging the Moon, planets and Sun.
• Compatible with a wide range of astronomy software, such as ASIStudio, Prism, NINA, FireCapture, MaximDL, and more.
• Ease of use in direct color imaging, without the need for additional filters for standard applications.
• Compact and lightweight design, easy to mount on a variety of telescope configurations.

Compatibility:

• Compatible with autoguider mounts via ST4 port and various astronomy software for control and image acquisition.

Tips and tricks:

• For optimal performance, use a telescope with a focal length suitable for small pixels (1.45 µm) to avoid oversampling.
• Ideal for astrophotographers looking to capture fine details on bright celestial objects, such as the Moon and planets.

The ZWO ASI715MC camera is perfect for amateur and professional astronomers looking to maximize their planetary and solar imaging capabilities, with precision autoguiding and high-speed capture.