ZWO ASI183MC

IMX183CLK-J/CQJ-J

Diagonal 15.86 mm Approx. 20.48M-Effective Pixel Monochrome/Color CMOS Image Sensor

IMX183CQJ-4K-Sensor

High-Speed and High-Picture-Quality Rolling Shutter-Type Back-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensors

In the astronomic application field, Sony IMX183CLK-J (monochrome) and IMX183CQJ-J (color) sensors uses a very high sensitivity back-illuminated structure with high resolution 2.4 µm square unit pixel.  The optical size is 1 inch.

Astrophotography Performance

The ASI183 cameras has a very large full well capacity(15000e) for such small pixel size, 1.6e read noise @ 30DB, and 12stops dynamic range @ Gain=0. The ASI183 cameras also utilize firmware features to minimize amplifier glow for maximum performance in astrophotography.

High Speed

Fast FPS can be used in solar and lunar imaging, as well as for live viewing/EAA.The high speed readout may also be used for real-time focusing, true lucky imaging of double stars and other small objects, planetary imaging of the major planets in the solar system, and much more.

10Bit ADC

5496×3672    19fps

3840×2160    41.04fps

1920×1080    80.10fps

1280×720      117.30fps

12bit ADC    

5496×3672    19fps

3840×2160    36.12fps

1920×1080    70.48fps

1280×720      103.23fps

High QE

Sony's back-illuminated Exmor R technology, giving it excellent Deep Sky performance. ASI183 QE peak reaches a remarkable 84%. In Ha channel, QE is still over 60%.

Having high QE means more of the light that enters your telescope and reaches the sensor is actually used. With 84% peak Q.E. and no less than ~50% within the visible spectrum, the ASI183 will utilize a high percentage of the light that reaches it, improving your signal quality.

USB 3.0 Port & ST4 Port

USB 3.0 Port: Provide 5Gb bandwidth to make it possible for ASI183 to run at 19 fps (12bit, normal mode) or 19 fps (10bit, high speed mode)  at full resolution(20.18Mega).

ST4 Port: Can be used connect with auto guide port of mount, for guiding.

Specifications

• Sensor: 1" CMOS IMX183CLK-J/CQJ-J
• Diagonal: 15.9mm
• Resolution: 20.18Mega Pixels 5496*3672
• Pixel Size: 2.4µm
• Bayer Pattern: RGGB
• Shutter: Rolling shutter
• Exposure Range: 32µs-2000s
• ROI: Supported
• Non-volatile memory/On camera storage: Build-in total 192K byte user-accessible space(image size up to 480X320)
• Interface: USB3.0/USB2.0
• ST4 Guider Port: Yes
• Read Noise: 1.6e @30db gain
• QE peak: 84%
• Full well: 15ke
• ADC: 12bit
• Interface: USB3.0/USB2.0
• Adaptor: 2" / 1.25" / M42X0.75
• Dimension: f62mm X 36mm
• Weight: 120g or 4.2 ounces (without lens)
• Working Temperature: -5°C—45°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C—60°C
• Working Relative Humidity: 20%—80%
• Storage Relative Humidity: 20%—95%
• Max FPS at full resolution:
• 10Bit ADC
• 5496×3672 19fps
• 3840×2160 41.04fps
• 1920×1080 80.10fps
• 1280×720 117.30fps
• 640×480 169.92fps
• 320×240 308.17fps
• 12bit ADC
• 5496×3672 19fps
• 3840×2160 36.12fps
• 1920×1080 70.48fps
• 1280×720 103.23fps
• 640×480 149.53fps
• 320×240 271.19fps
• more resolutions are in software, support customize resolution.

What is in the box?

ASI183 box includes all necessary cables, adapters, and manuals.