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Originally Posted by gregbradley
The 294m is generally regarded as the successor to the 1600 which sensor is no longer made.
The 294m outclasses the 1600 in most ways, 50% higher QE, slightly larger, lower read noise plus the option to run it at 47mp instead of 11 (the QHY version - the ASI version currently can't do that but rumours are it will gain this, not sure if retrospectively though).
The 294m is the clear choice over the 1600 except for cost as 2nd hand 1600s are starting to become common and the price will fall.
The 1600 also has the microlense reflection artifacts on bright stars, the 294m does not.
Greg.
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So looks like the 294m looks like its the way to go but unfortunatelyit doesnt have any USB cables to piggy back a filter wheel or guide camera which is a bummer.