The ZWO ASI676MC is a versatile colour astronomy camera featuring a 1/1.6" Sony IMX676 CMOS sensor with a 12.6-megapixel resolution (3552 x 3552). Its square sensor format enhances compatibility with various lenses, such as fisheye and wide-angle options, making it ideal for applications like meteor tracking and all-sky surveillance.

With a pixel size of 2.0µm, the camera excels in capturing intricate details, making it particularly suitable for high-resolution planetary and lunar imaging. It supports a maximum frame rate of 31.2 frames per second at full resolution, enabling smooth recording of dynamic celestial events.

The ASI676MC boasts a high quantum efficiency (QE) peak of approximately 83%, ensuring efficient light capture for improved image quality. Its High Conversion Gain (HCG) mode activates at higher gain settings, reducing read noise to as low as 0.56e while maintaining a dynamic range of up to 11 stops.

Equipped with a USB 3.0 interface and a 256MB DDR3 memory buffer, the ASI676MC offers stable and reliable data transfer, minimising frame loss during long exposures. Designed to operate without amp glow, the camera delivers superior imaging performance even during extended high-gain sessions.

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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 groundbreaking 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: ASI676MC