ZWO ASI174MM USB3.0 Mono Astro Camera - Sensor D=13,4mm

The new ASI174 astro camera comeswith a large CMOS sensor with high resolution. The camera is a good alternative for all astrophotographers who attach importance on a large field.

As the other cameras, the new ASI174 convinces through multi-purpose usage like:

♦ planetary photography
♦ moon photography - due to the large sensor, beautiful overview images are possible
♦ solar photography (with appropriate filtering)
♦ deep-sky photography (the camera is uncooled, but the CMOS sensor offers a good noise response)
♦ autoguiding camera
♦ comes with AR protection window - full transmission also in IR. If infrared should be blocked, an IR-cut filter is necessary.

System requirements

USB 3.0 should be available and supported by the operating system. Support exists since

♦ Windows 8
♦ Mac OS X 10.8
♦ Linux Kernel 2.6.31

The camera manufacturer writes:

"most important is USB3.0 host controller
we recommend "Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller"
from customer´s feedback, all intel host controller works and can provide the maximum data transfer

and here is more detail test result:

tested platform and USB Host controller:
Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 : intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller
MacBook air 2014 : intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller
Dell Inspiron 17-7737 i7 : intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook PC:intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller
MacBook Pro 2013: intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller
PC:Renesas Electronics USB3.0 Host Controller
PC:AMD USB3.0 Host Controller

PCIE-USB3.0 Card: NEC/Renesas μPD720200A μPD720201 & μPD720202
PCIE-USB3.0 Card: VIA Labs VL800

already know incompatible USB host:
PCIE-USB3.0 Card: NEC/Renesas μPD720200 under windows 8
PCIE-USB3.0 Card: Trendnet TU3-H2PIE card
PC: Etron usb3.0 host controller"

Sensor:	1/1.2″ CMOS IMX174LLJ / IMX174LQJ
Resolution:	2.3 mega pixels 1936x1216
Pixel Size:	5.86 µm
Sensor size:	11.34 mm x 7.13 mm
Exposure Rage:	32 µs - 1000 s
ROI:	Supported
Interface:	USB3.0/USB2.0 (USB 3.0 strongly recommended)
Software requirements:	should support USB 3.0, see details tab
Bit rate:	12bit output (12bit ADC)
Adaptor:	2″ / 1,25″ / M42X0.75
Distance T2 thread to sensor:	17.5 mm
Dimension:	⌀62 mm X 41 mm
Weight:	140g
Working Temperature:	-5 °C — 45 °C
Storage Temperature:	-20 °C — 60 °C
Working Relative Humidity:	20% — 80%
Storage Relative Humidity:	20% — 95%
Max. Resolution:	1936 X 1216 (@ 128 FPS)