ZWO ASI178MC USB-3.0 Color Astro Camera with 6.4MP CMOS Sensor
The ZW Optical ASI178MC camera is equipped with a large 1/1.8" sensor. Through the new
SONY STARVIS and
Exmor R technology, images with very little noise are generated, with high sensitivity at the same time. The result is a versatile camera which delivers excellent results for different requirements. The ASI 178 is especially suitable for:
♦ lunar and planetary photography
♦ 170° all-sky images and weather observation (with the 2.5 mm objective)
♦ solar photography (with suitable filter)
♦ photography of brighter nebulae and star clusters - exposure times up to 1000 seconds are possible
♦ photography through microscopes
♦ autoguiding camera (autoguiding port exists)
Features of the ZWO ASI178MC camera:
♦ universally applicable
♦ easy adaption by T2 thread connection
♦ resolution: 3096x2080 at
♦ 30 fps @ 14bit ADC or 60 fps @ 10bit ADC
♦ long-time exposure possible up to 1000 seconds
♦ autoguider port
♦ extremely low readout noise at very high sensitivity
♦ aluminium housing with 2″ and T2 connection
♦ with 2.5 mm all-sky wide-angle lens
♦ comes with IR blocking filter - no additional IR-cut filter necessary
Downloads
On the supplied CD, there are two programms: FireCapture and SharpCap. These two software programs are freeware, the newest versions can be downloaded from the manufacuturer´s websites.
Manuals for ZWO products - EnglishDrivers and Software
| Sensor: |
1/1.8 CMOS IMX178 |
| Resolution: |
6.4 Mega Pixels 3096*2080 |
| Pixel Size: |
2.4 µm |
| Sensor Size: |
7.4 mm * 5 mm |
| Diagonal: |
8.92 mm |
| Exposure Range: |
32 µs - 1000 s |
| ROI: |
Supported |
| ST4 Guider Port: |
Yes |
| Focus Distance to Sensor: |
12.5 mm |
| Shutter Type: |
Rolling Shutter |
| Protection Window: |
IR-CUT window |
| Operating System Compatibility: |
Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Interface: |
USB3.0/USB2.0 |
| Bit resolution: |
14 bit output (14 bit ADC) |
| Adaptor: |
2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75 |
| Dimension: |
⌀62mm x 36mm |
| Weight: |
120 g or 4.2 ounces (without lens) |
| Working Temperature: |
-5 °C 45 °C |
| Storage Temperature: |
-20 °C 60 °C |
| Working Relative Humidity: |
20% 80% |
| Storage Relative Humidity: |
20% 95% |
