ZWO ASI120MM Mini CMOS Monochrome Camera

Description

The ZWO ASI120MM Mini CMOS Monochrome Camera boasts several impressive features:

1. Camera Sensor: The ASI120MM Mini integrates the AR0130CS 1/3″ sensor (4.8 mm x 3.6 mm). It offers 1280 x 960 pixels with a pixel size of 3.75 μm x 3.75 μm. The camera provides a 12-bit ADC, and its quantum efficiency (QE) peak is almost 80%¹.
2. Astrophotography Performance:
   • Low Read Noise: The ASI120 mini-camera minimizes read noise.
   • High Dynamic Range: It offers a wide dynamic range for capturing celestial objects.
   • AR Protective Window: The protective window shields the sensor from dust and damage.
3. Planetary Imaging and Guiding:
   • Excellent performance for planetary imaging due to its low noise and high sensitivity.
   • Suitable for guiding as well, ensuring precise tracking during long-exposure astrophotography.
4. USB2.0 Port & ST4 Port:
   • USB2.0 Port: The mini camera features a USB2.0 type-C port, making it compatible with various devices.
   • ST4 Port: Connect directly to the auto-guider port of your mount for accurate guiding.
5. Compact Design:
   • Sleeker design and lightweight compared to the ASI120MM-S camera.
   • Can reach focus at the same position as an eyepiece.
6. Software and Manuals:
   • The package includes all necessary cables, adapters, and manuals.

Astrophotography Performance

The ASI120 mini-camera offers you very good performance for planetary imaging as well as for guiding. Low read noise, high dynamic range, AR protective window and much more are just some of the key characteristics that set it apart from the competition.

Mechanical Drawing

What is in the box?

ASI mini camera box includes all necessary cables, adapters, and manuals.

Work with OAG

The Mini-camera series are well suited for OAG use: They have a much bigger focus range than normal ASI cameras. No more worrying about your guide camera and main camera not being able to find focus at the same time.

ZWO ASI120MM Mini CMOS Monochrome Camera Specifications:

Sensor: 1/3″ CMOS AR0130CS(Mono)
Resolution: 1.2Mega Pixels 1280×960
Pixel Size: 3.75µm
Exposure Range: 64µs-2000s
ROI: Supported
Non-volatile memory/On camera storage: Build-in total 192K byte user-accessible space(image size up to 480X320)
ST4 Guider Port: Yes
Focus Distance to Sensor: 8.5mm
Shutter Type: Rolling Shutter
Protect window: AR coated window
Operating System Compatibility: Mac, Windows, Linux
Interface: USB2.0
Bit rate: 12bit output
Adaptor:1.25″ / M28.5X0.6
Dimension: φ36mm X 61mm
Weight: 60g or 3.1 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%
Supported resolution

Binning 1×1:

1280X960@35FPS
1280X720@46FPS
1024X768@54FPS
800X600@90FPS
640X480@118FPS
320X240@224FPS

Binning 2×2:
640X480@35FP

More resolutions can be user defined