CAMERA ASI  178mm USB 3.0.MONOCHROME

CAMERA ASI 178mm USB 3.0.MONOCHROME

CAMERA ASI 178mm USB 3.0.MONOCHROME

ZWO

Through the new SONY STARVIS and Exmor R technology, images with very little noise are generated, with high sensitivity at the same time.
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ZWO-ASI178MM

ZWO ASI 178MM (monochrome)

 

ZWO ASI178MM USB-3.0 Mono Astro Camera with 6.4MP CMOS Sensor 

The ZW Optical ASI178MM 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 ASI178MM 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 AR protection window - full transmission also in IR. If infrared should be blocked, an IR-cut filter is necessary.

Mechanical Drawing

 

Camera technical details

 

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:

AR clear glass 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%


More Information
Net Weight (g) 120

What`s in the box?

  1. ASI ZWO178MM
  2. 2.5 mm All-Sky Lens
  3. 1.2 metre USB cable and ST4 autoguider cable
  4. Adapter from 1.25" to T-thread
  5. English manual
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