The ZWO ASI585MC Colour Astronomy Camera is a cutting-edge planetary imaging solution, featuring the advanced Sony IMX585 CMOS sensor. With its large 1/1.2" format, zero amp glow, and exceptional resolution, it delivers outstanding performance for lunar, solar, and planetary imaging while doubling as an all-sky camera for meteor and weather observation.

The ASI585MC offers exceptional image clarity with its 8.29MP resolution and 2.9μm pixel size, making it ideal for capturing intricate lunar and solar details. Its zero amp glow design ensures noise-free performance, even during long exposures. With low read noise of just 0.8e and a full well depth of 40,000e, the camera excels in low-light scenarios, capturing stunning, high-contrast celestial images. The built-in HCG mode enhances high-gain imaging, maintaining high dynamic range at 12-bit ADC for crisp and detailed results.

Starvis 2 Technology:
One of the essential features of security cameras is the imaging ability that delivers clear images in dark locations. Sony’s image sensors with STARVIS/STARVIS 2 technology have a sensitivity well above that of the human eye. They deliver excellent performance in the low- illumination monitoring as they not only capture the targets in dark places but even visualize their textures clearly.

Large Full Well Depth:
The back-illuminated sensor structure and advanced pixel technology mean that the camera has a very low readout noise and a full well depth. In low light, the camera captures clear images of celestial objects.

Camera Performance

The camera has a built-in HCG mode, this reduces the readout noise at high gain and allows the camera to maintain high dynamic range as it does with low dynamic gain. When the gain is 150, the HCG mode is turned on and the dynamic range level reaches 12 bit. The readout noise is as low as 0.8e

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About ZWO Optical

Astrophotography has never been easier.

Established in 2011, ZWO Optical is a fast-growing global astroimaging camera powerhouse based in Suzhou China. They focus on building and innovating ground-breaking CMOS cameras such as the iconic ZWO ASI120MM Monochrome CMOS camera (the first-ever planetary CMOS camera to beat a CCD in the early 2010s). ZWO continues to pioneer new astrophotography technology with revolutionary features to capture exceptional quality of images of space that will last you a lifetime. Today, ZWO cameras are recognised by every passionate astrophotographer and are available in over 25 countries internationally.

Product Code: ZWO-ASI585MC