- Is the Pro version worth it over the uncooled ASI585MC?
- Yes if you shoot deep-sky targets with exposures longer than a few seconds. The cooler holds a set temperature and lowers dark noise; for planets alone the uncooled version does the same job in a lighter body.
- What targets does the small sensor suit?
- Planets, the Moon, the Sun with a filter, and small deep-sky objects such as galaxies, planetary nebulae and globular clusters. Large nebulae and wide fields need a reducer or mosaics.
- Does it need external power for cooling?
- Yes. The two-stage TEC runs on 12V DC, so plan a supply that can deliver the rated current, especially at high cooling power.
- What is in the box?
- The camera body, a USB 3.0 cable, a 12V power cable and a set of adapters for common thread sizes. A telescope, mount and computer are not included.
- Will it work with my capture software?
- It uses standard ZWO drivers, so it works with ZWO's own software and with common packages like SharpCap, N.I.N.A. and FireCapture.
- Can I use it for guiding?
- It can guide, but its small pixels and body size make a dedicated guide camera a better fit for most setups.
- Where is the ZWO ASI585MC Pro Cooled Color Camera cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $599.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the ZWO ASI585MC Pro Cooled Color Camera?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Robtics, Amazon, B&H Photo-Video-Audio, Ontario Telescope and Accessories.