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ZWO ASI585MM Air vs ToupTek ATR585C

ZWO ASI585MM Air
ZWO

ASI585MM Air

A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.

ToupTek ATR585C
ToupTek

ATR585C

A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.

Key differences

Uncooled
Mono vs color

Specifications

SpecificationZWO ASI585MM AirToupTek ATR585C
Sensor
TypeAll-in-oneDedicated Cooled
SensorSony IMX585Sony IMX585
Sensor techCMOSCMOS
Format1/1.2-inch1/1.2-inch
Sensor size11.1×6.3mm11.2×6.3mm
Diagonal12.8mm12.8mm
Pixel size2.90µm2.90µm
Resolution3840×21603856×2180
Megapixels8.3MP8.3MP
ColorNoYes
Cooling
CooledNoYes
Performance
Full well38700e⁻
Peak QE91%91%
Advantages of ZWO ASI585MM Air
  • Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Advantages of ToupTek ATR585C
  • Regulated cooling for long exposures
  • One-shot color — simpler workflow
Best for — ZWO ASI585MM Air
  • Longer focal lengths — tighter framing on small targets
  • Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
  • Narrowband and LRGB workflows
Best for — ToupTek ATR585C
  • Longer focal lengths — tighter framing on small targets
  • Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
  • Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
  • One-shot color — quick results, less processing
ZWO ASI585MM Air — typical FOV & scale
  • On 250mm refractor (wide)
    FOV: 2.55° × 1.43°Scale: 2.39"/px
  • On 800mm SCT reducer
    FOV: 0.80° × 0.45°Scale: 0.75"/px
  • On 2000mm SCT native
    FOV: 0.32° × 0.18°Scale: 0.30"/px
ToupTek ATR585C — typical FOV & scale
  • On 250mm refractor (wide)
    FOV: 2.56° × 1.45°Scale: 2.39"/px
  • On 800mm SCT reducer
    FOV: 0.80° × 0.45°Scale: 0.75"/px
  • On 2000mm SCT native
    FOV: 0.32° × 0.18°Scale: 0.30"/px
ZWO ASI585MM Air — recommended user

A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.

ToupTek ATR585C — recommended user

A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.

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