ZWO ASI290 Mini Monochrome Guide Camera

ZWO ASI290 Mini Monochrome Guide Camera – Product description

Highly sensitive monochrome guide camera with Sony IMX290 sensor, 2.9 µm pixels, over 80% QE according to product data, 1.25-inch body, T2 connection and ST4 port.

Key product details

• Autoguiding for deep-sky astrophotography
• Off-axis guiding
• Small guide scopes and finder guiding
• Lunar and planetary imaging
• Sony IMX290 monochrome CMOS sensor
• 2.9 µm pixel size

Product overview

The ASI290 Mini is primarily designed as a sensitive guiding camera. Its small 2.9 µm pixels and monochrome Sony sensor make guide-star acquisition easier with small guide scopes or off-axis guiders.

Suitable applications

• Autoguiding for deep-sky astrophotography
• Off-axis guiding
• Small guide scopes and finder guiding
• Lunar and planetary imaging

Included equipment

• Sony IMX290 monochrome CMOS sensor
• 2.9 µm pixel size
• Quantum efficiency over 80% according to product data
• 1.25-inch body
• Only about 8.5 mm from front edge to sensor according to product text
• ST4 port
• Weight approx. 60 g

Guiding connection

The camera can be inserted like a 1.25-inch eyepiece or adapted through suitable threads. The ST4 port enables direct connection to compatible mounts.

Practical note

With modern guiding software, USB control through the imaging computer or controller is often sufficient. Check which guiding method your setup supports.

Selection note

Technical data at a glance