The ZWO ASI178MM Astronomy Camera has a Back-illuminated CMOS Image Sensor with 14bit ADC.
ASI178MM has a 1/1.8″ and 6.4M pixels sensor IMX178 with SONY STARVIS and Exmor R Technology.
With 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 photograph.
Come with a 2.5mm all sky lens which can provide a nearly 170° view of the sky.
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 connect with auto guide port of mount, for guiding.
Whats in the box;
Absolute QE Curve
ZWO ASI 178MM Camera Specifications
| Sensor | 1/1.8” CMOS IMX178 |
| Resolution | 6.4 Mega Pixels 3096 x 2080 |
| Pixel Size | 2.4µm |
| Sensor Size | 7.4mm x 5mm |
| Diagonal | 8.92mm |
| Exposure Range | 32µs-1000s |
| ROI | Supported |
| ST4 Guider Port | Yes |
| Focus Distance to Sensor | 12.5mm |
| Shutter Type | Rolling |
| Protection Window | AR Window |
| Operating System Compatibility | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Interface | USB3.0/USB2.0 |
| Bit rate | 14bit output(14bit ADC) |
| Adaptor | 2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75 |
| Dimension | φ62mm X 36mm |
| Weight | 120g or 4.2 ounces (without lens) |
| Working Temperature | -5°C to -45°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C – 60°C |
| Working Relative Humidity | 20% – 80% |
| Storage Relative Humidity | 20% – 95% |
