ZWO ASI174MM Camera

The IMX174 sensor features a global shutter, which eliminates the distortion often seen when capturing fast-moving objects. Combined with its high frame rate of 164fps, it is exceptionally effective at freezing atmospheric turbulence to capture sharp planetary detail.

While primarily designed for planetary and solar imaging, it can be used for deep-sky objects. However, because it is an uncooled camera, you may notice more thermal noise during long-exposure sessions compared to dedicated cooled deep-sky cameras.

No, the camera is powered entirely through its USB 3.0 connection. This simplifies your setup by reducing the number of cables required at the telescope.

The relatively large pixel size offers a high full-well capacity of 32ke, which helps prevent overexposure when imaging bright targets like the moon or the sun. It also provides a good balance between sensitivity and resolution for many common telescope focal lengths.

The camera features a standard M42x0.75 T-thread connection. This allows it to easily attach to most common telescope focusers and adapters using standard T-rings or nosepieces.

Yes, it is an excellent choice for solar imaging, provided you are using a dedicated solar telescope or a safe, certified solar filter on your objective lens. The monochrome sensor is particularly well-suited for capturing high-contrast details in solar features like sunspots and granulation.