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ZWO ASI294MM Pro

Cooled monochrome astronomical camera for deep-sky imaging.

CHF 980.10incl. Swiss VAT

Part Number ZWO-A174835

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Product description

Product description

ZWO ASI294MM Pro

Cooled monochrome astronomical camera for deep-sky imaging.

Usage and Selection of the Mounting Method

The monochrome version captures light without a color filter array. To construct a color image, plan to take images with the appropriate filters and combine them during processing. It also allows you to work with narrow-band filters depending on the target. Active cooling helps stabilize long exposures and calibration. A compatible external power supply is required; the USB connection does not replace the power supply for the cooled module. Choose an operating temperature that the system can maintain throughout the entire session. Before mounting, check the thread, the distance between the sensor and the connector, and the space occupied by the filters or the optical splitter. The sensor alone does not determine the final field of view: the instrument, focal length, and any reducers also play a role. Take your calibration images using settings consistent with those used for observations. An astronomical camera provides no protection for solar observation: any use on the Sun requires a filter specifically designed for the instrument and properly installed.

Documentation and Compatibility: ZWO official data sheet.

Official illustration common to all variants in this product line. The part number and specifications listed on this sheet identify the version being sold.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the ZWO ASI294MM Pro designed for?

The ZWO ASI294MM Pro is designed for deep-sky photography using long exposures: nebulae, galaxies, and clusters. Its cooling system (35 °C below ambient temperature) keeps thermal noise very low during exposures lasting several minutes. With its 4.63 µm pixels, it works well with instruments with focal lengths of approximately 500 to 950 mm (1 to 2″ per pixel). In monochrome mode, it can be used with LRGB or narrowband filters (Hα, OIII, SII) and remains effective under urban skies.

What makes the ZWO ASI294MM Pro sensor stand out?

The Sony IMX492 is the monochrome version of the IMX294 family: 4/3″ format (19.2 × 13 mm), wide field of view, and 66.4 ke⁻ of well capacity. By default, it operates in 2×2 binning mode (4.63 µm pixels) and can also be used at full resolution (47 Mpx) for short focal lengths.

What power supply is required for the ZWO ASI294MM Pro?

The cooling system requires an external 12 V DC power supply; 3 A is recommended (5.5 × 2.1 mm connector, center positive). It is not included with the camera: we recommend the'Pegasus Astro 12 V 10 A power supply (2.1 mm plug). In the field, a Pegasus Astro unit like the Pocket Powerbox Advance It also powers the mount and the heating elements from a single source. Without a 12-volt power supply, the camera operates via the USB cable, but without cooling.

What backfocus setting should be used with the ZWO ASI294MM Pro?

The camera's back focus is 17.5 mm (6.5 mm without the removable 11 mm T2 extension ring). Mount: M42 × 0.75. If using a corrector or reducer that requires 55 mm, make up the difference with extension rings, taking into account the filter wheel or filter drawer, if present.

Which filter wheel and which filters should I use with the ZWO ASI294MM Pro?

For color photography with the ZWO ASI294MM Pro, you need a filter wheel: for this sensor, the ZWO EFW 7 × 36 mm filter wheel is suitable. When it comes to filters, we recommend the Antlia line: the Antlia LRGB-V Pro Kit for galaxies and clusters, and filters Antlia Hα Pro 3 nm, OIII Pro 3 nm and SII Pro 3 nm For narrow-band nebulae, choose the 36-mm unmounted version.

How do I set up autoguiding with the ZWO ASI294MM Pro?

With a ZWO OAG Optical Splitter and a small guidance camera like the ZWO ASI220MM Mini, you guide through the main telescope. A guide scope such as the'Askar 32 mm is the simplest alternative.

Does the ZWO ASI294MM Pro have a USB hub?

Yes: A built-in USB 2.0 hub allows you to connect a filter wheel, a guide camera, or a focuser directly to the camera, reducing the number of cables running to the computer.

Color or monochrome: Which version of the ZWO ASI294MM Pro should you choose?

The monochrome version is more sensitive and produces better results in narrowband, but it requires a filter wheel. The color version, the ZWO ASI294MC Pro, produces a color image in a single exposure.

Where can I find the ZWO ASI294MM Pro manual?

The manufacturer's manual (in English) is available here: ZWO ASI294MM Pro Manual (PDF).

Technical specifications

Technical specifications

Technical specifications

Sensor
Sony IMX492
Color / black-and-white
Monochrome
Sensor Size
4/3″
Sensor Dimensions
19.2 × 13 mm
Sensor diagonal
23.2 mm
Resolution
11.7 MP
Resolution in pixels
4144 × 2822
Pixel size
4.63 µm
Shutter
Roll-up
ADC Converter
14 bits
Playback noise
1.2 e⁻
Well Capacity
66.4 ke⁻
Maximum quantum efficiency
90 %
Cooling
Yes
Temperature difference (ΔT)
35 °C
Buffer memory
256 MB DDR3
Interface
USB 3.0 / USB 2.0
Built-in USB hub
Yes (USB 2.0)
Speed
19 frames per second
Backfocus
17.5 mm (6.5 mm without the removable 11 mm T2 extension ring)
Threads / Connections
M42 × 0.75
Protective window
Anti-reflective (AR)
Case diameter
78 mm
Camera weight
410 g
Power supply
12 V DC, 3 A recommended (5.5 × 2.1 mm connector, positive center)
Power supply included
No
Camera Uses
Deep sky
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ZWO OAG-L

The ZWO setup shown here, which includes a 2-inch wheel, requires a 5-mm M42 tilt plate (sold separately) and a 1-mm M42 spacer. Check the parts you receive, the connections, the focus, and the prism; guide camera sold separately.

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