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Old 17-10-2019, 03:25 PM
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Advice on CMOS camera

Hi All,

Just a quick question, I'm in the market for a new cooled camera for astroimaging, my imaging scope is a skywatcher MakNewt 190mm f/5.3.

Having used an QHY8L for a number of years I've been very happy with it and its still powering on, had a couple of issues in the last couple of months setting up the new Obs but alas all is well.

I do also have a bit of light pollution thrown into the mix as well so.....

I was looking at a cmos sensor so the QHY-183 C or the ZWO ASI183MC Pro.

I know no one can tell me which one is better but maybe pros and cons?

Many thanks in advance.

Paul
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Old 17-10-2019, 03:36 PM
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My own experience with the MN190 over several years, showed me that the ASI1600 was a great choice for that focal length. And consider the mono version, it gives you increased resolution and narrowband options (where many of us wind up).
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Old 17-10-2019, 03:52 PM
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Thanks Glen,

So the higher the pixel size the better?

2.4 um v 3.8 um ?

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They both have the same sensor so there is virtually no difference between them. Although the following comments aren’t in relation to this product in particular, my experience is that QHY built better hardware while ZWO has better software (drivers).
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Thanks Colin, this makes sense!

Much appreciated.
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Thanks Glen,

So the higher the pixel size the better?

2.4 um v 3.8 um ?

Paul
Between these two, given your 1000mm focal length the 3.8 micron pixels are a better match unless you get truly exceptional seeing where you are
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Thanks again Glen,

The 2.4 is the QHY183c, the 3.8 is for the ASI1600.

I have LP issues, my viewing is good but not exceptional. Hence the use of filters to try and tame the beast!

Paul

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