Camera Thoughts....

[Altocumulus]

Hi all,

May I pick your brains....

My ZWO 120MM is on its way out - In order to use it I have to re-flash the firmware each time in order for my PC to recognise it. ZWO have tried to sort it, remotely, without solution.

I have a ZWO 174MM ( Cool - for future options ).

In two different telescopes for Solar imaging; William Optics 102GT + Lunt Herschel Wedge & Lunt LS 60 tha. The 174 allows for full-disc images.

 

Can anyone recommend a decent camera to complement the 174, and these two 'scopes? Doesn't necessarily include ZWO. Budget around £250 +/- sensible amount....

[Davey-T]

I use the ZWO ASI178MM uncooled with my LS60, good resolution and just about squeezes a full disc in vertically using Firecapture but gets a bit tight at some times of the year.

Bit over budget they seem to have increased in price somewhat since I bought, guess you might find a second hand one.

 

Dave

[Altocumulus]

Thanks Dave, I had looked at that one but thought it too close to the 174.

[Davey-T]

5 minutes ago, Altocumulus said:

Thanks Dave, I had looked at that one but thought it too close to the 174.

Pixels are a lot smaller.

Dave

[Altocumulus]

Very true Dave.

I also took some suggestion from a table produced by agena astro that gave the 178 4 stars for Solar. But I'll look again, you might have a point

especially for resolution detail.

[Nigella Bryant]

I use the zwo Asi 178mm. Very pleased with it. Using it with my lunt 60mm double stack. Was using a zwo Asi 120mm. 178mm seems to have more resolution. 

Edited February 29, 2020 by Nigella Bryant

[Altocumulus]

Thanks Nigella - 2 for the 178mm mmmmm!