Product Description
ASIAIR
This is a new milestone in ZWO history, astrophotography has never been easier!
ASIAIR is a smart WiFi device that allows you to control all ASI USB 3.0 cameras, ASI Mini series cameras, and an equatorial mount to do plate solving and imaging with your phone or tablet/iPad when connected to ASIAIR via WiFi.
Features
Dual bandwidth WiFi Control
5G & 2.4G supported. you can switch between 5G & 2.4G depends on your environment. 5G is faster for downloading and not so crowded as 2.4G but works best over shorter distances without many obstructions such as walls.
Independent Guiding & Imaging
Standalone guiding & Imaging without the need of PC. Everything is under control with your phone!
Preview and focus in real time
- Preview: with the help of WiFi network, ASIAIR can preview images in nearly real-time.
- Debayer: debayer works for color cameras.
- Auto white balance: AWB also works for color cameras
- Focus: zoom a small area to provide max brightness curve and HFD curve, help users to get precise focus manually.
- Auto & manually histogram stretching: screen stretching is always useful for dark deep sky imaging.
Plate Solving
Offline plate solving can be done in a few seconds.
Choose Object
User only needs to open the “Telescope Settings” and click the “Choose Object” button to select the shooting target or make some observing plans.
Dither
Improve your images tremendously, increasing the all-important SNR and removing artifacts.
SkySafari Bridge
The user can use the Skysafari app to control the mount through ASIAIR, choose the target and go.
Supported cameras
ASI USB3.0 camera, ASI cooled camera, ASI mini cameras. (It can not support ASI120MM/MC camera)
Supported DSLR
These models: D300/ D300s/ D3200/ D3300/ D3400/ D700/ D90/ D5000/ D5100/ D7000/ D3/ D3s/ D3x do not support Bulb mode which means you can not exposure longer than 30s.
USB2.0 Port
ASIAIR comes with 4 USB2.0 ports, you can connect up to 4 USB devices and don’t need USB Hub.
Power Supply
ASIAIR need 5V@2.5A external power supply, it’s micro USB port. Normally, ASIAIR consumes only 500ma current. but peak value would be 2.5A, so please use the power cable come with ASIAIR. other cables may be too thin and cannot provide enough power. we also provide one 12V-5V DC Converter, so you can connect ASIAIR to the 12V power supply as most astro-device.
SD Card and Card Reader
There is one 32GB Micro SD card come with ASIAIR. there is OS running on this SD card and 25G space left for the user to store images. The user can use this SD Card Reader to transfer the images to your PC and processing.
There is risk the SD card maybe corrupt one day. We highly recommend user back up your SD card first when you get the ASIAIR.
Please find more detailed info in ASIAIR Quick Guide.
Supported Mount
ASIAIR control the mount through INDI. iOptron, Sky-Watcher are all
tested with ASAIR by us.
INDI Mount support list:
http://indilib.org/devices/telescopes.html
Software
ASIAIR supports both IOS and Android systems.
ASIAIR App also speaks with the SkySafari apps(SkySafari \SkySafari Plus
\SkySafari Pro). You can now plate solve & sync in the ASIAIR app and
read the mount’s position in SkySafari!
Interface of App
Here is a short tutorial of ASIAIR
What’s in box
Software and Manual Download
Walter – :
Is this WIFI only or is bluetooth also used? When you are in a remote location without WIFI can a bluetooth connection be used?
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Sean Wang – :
WiFi only. Don’t support remote location connection.
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Bill Emrich – :
Are there any plans to enable Asiair to work with other astronomy programs such as Sharpcap
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Sean Wang – :
No, only ASIAIR system can run on it.
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Walter – :
Is this a lynx operating system?
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Sean Wang – :
No, it’s our own system.
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Steve Mallia – :
Will it control the filter wheel and also a focuser that is supported by INDI?
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Sean Wang – :
ASIAIR only support ZWO EFE/EFEmini wheels. We will consider to support focuser in the further.
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Giancarlo (verified owner) – :
Does it full supports ASI 1600MC-C camera?
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Sean Wang – :
Yes, it does.
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Chris Morriss – :
Will this work with Celestron Alt/Az mounts that are mounted on an Equatorial Wedge?
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Sean Wang – :
ASIAIR control the mount through INDI, this is the INDI Mount support list:
http://indilib.org/devices/telescopes.html
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Paolo Nicosia – :
Hello, can it guide an iOptron Sky Guider Pro mount (which guides only in one axis)? Thank you.
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Sean Wang – :
ASIAIR control the mount through INDI, this is the INDI Mount support list:
http://indilib.org/devices/telescopes.html
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Christian – :
Does it support 10micron GM1000HPS
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Sean Wang – :
It support all INDI supported mounts. http://indilib.org/devices/telescopes.html
10micron is on the support list.
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Brenchen – :
Will it be able to use QHY5L for guide camera?
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Sean Wang – :
No, sorry, don’t support other brands.
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tamachi (verified owner) – :
Hello,
Can wifi station mode be supported by ASIAir?, because I will use wifi net.USB device server for DLRL control.
Thanks
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Sean Wang – :
No, not support wifi station mode.
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Ryu – :
Can this polar alignment?
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Sean Wang – :
Not yet.
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Martin Leitner – :
i have a celestron evolution 9,25“… is guiding possible?
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Sean Wang – :
AZ mount can’t guiding as EQ mount, it is not possible. not sure about this.
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Rafael Compassi – :
Is there support or how to install new drivers for non-comercial mount controllers (but has ASCOM support) like Onstep or Picgoto?
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Sean Wang – :
We connect with mount through serial port mode. control the mount by INDI.
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StarGazer – :
Is there any way to control it from computer ?
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Sean Wang – :
APP is the controller, you can use a phone or Pad, IOS and android OS are supported.
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StarGazer – :
how can it support USB 3.0 Camera but in the spec it’s only USB 2.0 ?
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Sean Wang – :
USB3.0 camera via usb2.0 mode for use.
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mikec – :
what about usb3?
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Sean Wang – :
Support USB3.0 camera, but AIR only have USB2.0 port.
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V Moy – :
Will it support Nexstar 8 GPS?
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Sean Wang – :
Yes, supported.
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Rodrigo – :
Hi
Does ASIAir work with Skywatcher Sky Adventurer and Losmandy Gemini II?
Thank you
Rodrigo
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Sean Wang – :
losmandy is supported. Adventurer is not a auto-goto mount, not supported.
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Jason – :
When will these be available to ship if I order today?
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Sean Wang – :
In August.
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Minos – :
Hi,
When you say:
“(It can not support ASI120MM/MC camera)”
Does this include the mini version?
Many thanks for the clarification.
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Sean Wang – :
No, in description, we said it is support mini cameras.
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Katherine Tsai – :
您好,我们正在考虑这个功能。
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