{"product_id":"zwo-asi585mm-air-wireless-smart-mono-camera","title":"ZWO ASI585MM-AIR Wireless Smart Mono Camera","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.29 MP Sony IMX585 Monochrome Sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated SC2210 Guide Sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in ASIAIR Wireless Control System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e91% Peak Quantum Efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-Stage TEC Cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.7e Minimum Read Noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero Amplifier Glow Circuitry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eZWO ASI585MM-Air Wireless Smart Camera and Guider\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZWO ASI585MM-Air integrates a cooled 8.29 MP monochrome imaging sensor, a 1920x1080 SC2210 guide sensor, and a full ASIAIR wireless control system into a single, compact unit. This 3-in-1 design streamlines your entire deep-sky setup by eliminating separate guide scopes and control computers. The back-illuminated Sony IMX585 main sensor achieves 91% peak quantum efficiency with 2.9µm pixels, while the readout circuit holds noise to an exceptionally low 0.7e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3-in-1 Integration for a Cable-Free Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASI585MM-Air combines the three core components of a modern astrophotography rig—imager, guider, and computer—into one housing. This massively simplifies cable management and reduces potential failure points at the scope. With the full ASIAIR system built-in, you control imaging sessions, guiding, polar alignment, and GoTo slews directly from your phone or tablet over its integrated WiFi connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSony IMX585 Sensor: 91% QE and 8.29 MP Resolution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the ASI585MM-Air is the Sony IMX585 monochrome sensor, a 1\/1.2\" format chip that delivers high-resolution results without requiring a massive, perfectly corrected image circle. Its 2.9µm pixels are well-suited for resolving fine detail in galaxies and planetary nebulae on medium to long focal length telescopes. The back-illuminated structure and 91% peak QE ensure that the majority of incoming photons are converted to signal, which is critical for capturing faint H-alpha or OIII structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero Amp Glow:\u003c\/strong\u003e An internal circuit completely eliminates amplifier glow, even on long exposures, resulting in clean, uniform background calibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Read Noise:\u003c\/strong\u003e With a minimum read noise of just 0.7e, the sensor preserves faint signal details during narrowband imaging, separating them from the noise floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-bit ADC:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 12-bit analog-to-digital converter provides 4,096 levels of grayscale, capturing smooth tonal gradations in bright objects like the Orion Nebula (M42) core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn-Axis Guiding with the Integrated SC2210 Sensor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASI585MM-Air eliminates the need for an external off-axis guider (OAG) or a separate guidescope by placing a dedicated SC2210 guide sensor next to the main imaging chip. This on-axis design is immune to differential flexure that can plague separate guidescopes, leading to tighter, rounder stars. Focusing the guide sensor is straightforward and independent of the main camera, ensuring you can always find a sharp guide star without compromising main-sensor focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eASI585MM-AIR vs. ASI585MM Pro: A Fully Integrated System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe imaging performance of the ASI585MM-Air is built upon the same Sony IMX585 sensor as the standalone ZWO ASI585MM Pro. The fundamental difference is system integration. The Pro is a component requiring a separate computer, guide camera, and potentially an OAG. The AIR model is a complete, self-contained solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZWO ASI585MM Pro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers the same 91% QE, 0.7e read noise, and TEC cooling. It is the correct choice if you already have a guiding setup and an ASIAIR or other control computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZWO ASI585MM-Air:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds the SC2210 guide sensor and a complete ASIAIR Plus computer to the camera body. This is the optimal choice for building a new, lightweight, and streamlined imaging rig or for simplifying an existing complex setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSystem Requirements and Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo illuminate both the 12.85mm diagonal imaging sensor and the offset guide sensor, your telescope's corrected image circle should be at least 36mm. While setups with smaller APS-C sized image circles may work, you risk vignetting or distorted stars on the guide sensor. The camera body includes multiple ports for connecting accessories like an electronic filter wheel and focuser, all controlled through the internal ASIAIR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat are the main advantages of the ASI585MM-AIR's integrated design?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3-in-1 design of the ZWO ASI585MM-AIR significantly simplifies your astrophotography setup. It combines the main camera, guide camera, and control computer (ASIAIR) into one unit, which means fewer cables, no need for a separate guidescope or OAG, and no laptop at the telescope. This reduces weight, complexity, and potential sources of error like cable snags or differential flexure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the on-axis guiding on the ASI585MM-AIR work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASI585MM-AIR has a secondary SC2210 guide sensor mounted inside the camera body, just off the axis of the main IMX585 imaging sensor. It picks off stars from the edge of your telescope's corrected image circle. You simply focus your main camera as usual, then use a separate adjustment knob on the camera body to fine-tune the focus of the guide sensor until you find a sharp guide star in the ASIAIR guiding software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the ASI585MM-AIR a good choice for imaging the Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) with an 80mm refractor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it's an excellent choice. The Horsehead Nebula requires strong performance in the Hydrogen-alpha band, and the ASI585MM-AIR's \u003cstrong\u003e91% peak QE\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it highly sensitive to this wavelength. On a typical 80mm f\/6 refractor (480mm focal length), the \u003cstrong\u003e2.9µm pixels\u003c\/strong\u003e will provide a high-resolution image scale well-suited for capturing the fine details and wisps of gas in that region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the ASI585MM-AIR's 2.9µm pixel size pair with an 8\" f\/10 SCT for imaging Jupiter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor planetary imaging, optimal sampling occurs when the focal ratio is 5 to 7 times the pixel size. For the ASI585MM-AIR's \u003cstrong\u003e2.9µm pixels\u003c\/strong\u003e, this corresponds to an ideal focal ratio between f\/14.5 and f\/20.3. An 8\" SCT at its native f\/10 would be undersampling. To achieve optimal resolution on Jupiter's cloud bands, you should use a \u003cstrong\u003e1.5x or 2x Barlow lens\u003c\/strong\u003e to increase the effective focal ratio into that f\/15-f\/20 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDo I need a separate computer at the telescope with the ASI585MM-AIR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The ZWO ASI585MM-AIR has a complete ASIAIR Plus computer built directly into the camera body. You control everything—imaging sequences, guiding, plate solving, and polar alignment—wirelessly from the ASIAIR app on your smartphone or tablet. This eliminates the need for a laptop or other mini-PC at the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat size image circle do I need to use both sensors on the ASI585MM-AIR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure both the main IMX585 imaging sensor and the offset SC2210 guide sensor are fully illuminated with sharp, undistorted stars, a corrected image circle of at least \u003cstrong\u003e36mm is recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e. While the camera may function with a smaller APS-C sized image circle, you may experience vignetting or elongated stars on the guide sensor, which can degrade guiding accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZWO-ASI585MM-AIR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZWO ASI585\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/1.2\" Sony IMX585 BSI CMOS (Monochrome)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3840 x 2160 (8.29 MP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePixel Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.9 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.2 mm x 6.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.85 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantum Efficiency (Peak)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Well Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.7ke-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRead Noise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBit Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShutter Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronic Rolling Shutter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmp Glow Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero Amplifier Glow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated Guide Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, SC2210 (1920x1080, 4µm pixels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputer Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiFi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eASI585MM-Air Camera Body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eCamera Bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eExternal Antenna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDC 1.5m Male-Female Extension Cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDC 1m Cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eUSB 2.0 Cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eT2 Extender (21 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eT2-M48 Extender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003e1m Hook \u0026amp; 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