{"product_id":"zwo-as676mc-all-sky-camera-asi676mc","title":"ZWO ASI676MC All-Sky Color Astronomy Camera (ASI676MC)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eZWO ASI676MC All-Sky Color Astronomy Camera \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"791\" width=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/Untitled_68b466ff-4914-47a5-8596-67f2a909809e.png?v=1714499014\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the ASI676MC, the all-sky camera featuring a unique square 1\/1.6-inch image sensor and a super high resolution of 12MP!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is perfectly suited for meteor recording and full sky surveillance. The square format facilitates easier composition, making mosaic stitch simpler and more efficient, and the high resolution brings you clear details of the Sun and our Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this camera, you may start your marvelous journey to explore the boundless night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"425\" width=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/Untitled_5ac9892d-453a-4bb1-bb1f-32f051424d96.png?v=1714499129\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Square Format ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest benefits of ASI676MC's square format is it makes the whole mosaic construction process much easier by eliminating the need to consider the difference between the long and wide sides of the format during mosaic stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only that, the square format also makes the ASI676MC more compatible with various types of lenses such as fisheye lenses and wide-angle lenses. Thus, ASI676MC is more suitable for tasks such as meteor recording and full sky surveillance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTARVIS 2 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sensor Technology Surpassing Human Eye's Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTARVIS is a sensor technology developed by Sony that surpasses the sensitivity of the human eye. STARVIS 2 is an advancement of STARVIS technology,\u003cbr\u003esupporting an even higher dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith this technology, ASI676MC exhibits lower readout noise and dark current, along with significantly enhanced sensitivity in the near-infrared spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Amp Glow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASI676MC does not have any amp glow, no matter how long the exposure and how high the gain value you set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"164\" width=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/Capture_58408d3a-2676-4cbf-a4fe-3bf49d16868d.jpg?v=1714499468\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e256MB DDR3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera is equipped with a USB 3.0 transmission interface and a built-in 256MB DDR3 cache to ensure stable and secure data transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigher QE lower readout noise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera has a built-in HCG mode, which can effectively reduce readout noise at high gain. This allows the camera to maintain the same high dynamic range as it does at low gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the gain is 180, the HCG mode is automatically turned on. The readout noise is as low as 0.56e, and the dynamic range can still reach a level close to 11stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/Untitled_5c598785-cf4e-4681-9ef1-a131ab010ee7.png?v=1714499783\" width=\"713\" height=\"1203\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantum Efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QE curve and readout noise are very important parameters to measure the camera's performance. Higher QE and lower readout noise are necessary to improve the image signal-to-noise ratio.\u003cbr\u003eAccording to our estimation, the QE peak value of ASI676MC is about 83%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"523\" width=\"785\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/Untitled_cdba2aff-12ef-4caf-8271-8c9e60598535.png?v=1714499956\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark Current Noise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASI676MC's lower dark current noise means that the image signal-to-noise ratio is also higher, especially when photographing dark objects, it produces images with better sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003er-Cut Coated Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASI676MC is equipped with an IR-cut coated window in front of the sensor, with a diameter of 21mm and a thickness of 1.1mm. It effectively reduces infrared interference and improves image quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"756\" width=\"822\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/b73dfd4e3b9f87ff665ce2aad5fc5b6d.jpg?v=1714502605\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"878\" width=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/85cca0a2750f96e49cefb20187cb9e37.jpg?v=1714502656\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/f273d8afc0ffa5fdb2cc749be553f505.jpg?v=1714502719\" width=\"694\" height=\"887\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1) Camera body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2) Cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3) Quick guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4) USB 3.0 Cable (2m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5) ST4 Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6) 1.25\" Nosepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\" class=\"inited\" rel=\"magnific\" href=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ab1c0df614f5981efbc9e6fcc67ca981.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ab1c0df614f5981efbc9e6fcc67ca981.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ab1c0df614f5981efbc9e6fcc67ca981-730x890.jpg 730w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ab1c0df614f5981efbc9e6fcc67ca981-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ab1c0df614f5981efbc9e6fcc67ca981-768x936.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ab1c0df614f5981efbc9e6fcc67ca981-840x1024.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ab1c0df614f5981efbc9e6fcc67ca981-370x451.jpg 370w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ab1c0df614f5981efbc9e6fcc67ca981-410x500.jpg 410w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ab1c0df614f5981efbc9e6fcc67ca981-570x696.jpg 570w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ab1c0df614f5981efbc9e6fcc67ca981-20x24.jpg 20w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ab1c0df614f5981efbc9e6fcc67ca981-30x36.jpg 30w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ab1c0df614f5981efbc9e6fcc67ca981-39x48.jpg 39w\" height=\"1463\" width=\"1200\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ab1c0df614f5981efbc9e6fcc67ca981.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73276\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/fr\/pages\/zwo-warranty?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=zwo+warranty\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZWO 2-Years Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/pages\/zwo-guides-and-manuals\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZWO General Product \u0026amp; Software Manuals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZWO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45509978325221,"sku":"ZWO-ASI676MC","price":559.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/zwo-as676mc-all-sky-camera-asi676mc-astronomy-plus-1.jpg?v=1715808105","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/zwo-as676mc-all-sky-camera-asi676mc","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}