ZWO ASI178MC USB3.0 Colour CMOS Astronomy Camera
ASI 178MC has a 1/1.8″ and 6.4M pixels sensor IMX178 with SONY STARVIS and Exmor R Technology.
Extremely low read noise(2.2 e) , high sensitivity and 14bit ADC make it very suitable for astronomy and microscopy photograph
Back-illuminated CMOS Image Sensor with 14bit ADC
Product Description
Camera Sensor
Back-illuminated CMOS Image Sensor with 14bit ADC. ASI 178 MC has a 1/1.8″ and 6.4M pixels sensor (IMX178) with SONY STARVIS and Exmor R Technology.
Astrophotography Performance
Extremely low read noise(1.4e-2.2 e), 1.4e @27db, high sensitivity and 14bit ADC make it very suitable for astronomy and microscopy high resolution photography.
Relative QE Curve
USB 3.0 Port & ST4 Port
USB 3.0 Port: Can provide 5Gb bandwidth to let ASI178 run at 30 fps (14bit, normal mode) or 60 fps (10bit, high speed mode) at full resolution(6.4Mega).
ST4 Port: Can be used to connect with the auto guide port of the mount, for guiding.
Mechanical Diagram
What is in the box?
Comes with a 2.5mm all-sky lens which can provide a nearly 170° view of the sky.
| Sensor Type | IMX178 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 6.4MP (3096*2080) |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.8" |
| Pixel Size | 2.4µm |
| Frames Per Second | 60fps / 30fps |
| ADC | 10bit / 14bit |
| Back Focus | 12.5mm |
| Cooling | No |
| Power Requirements | USB |
| Weight | 120g |
