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.
In the box:- ASI ZWO178MC
- 2.5 mm All-Sky Lens
- 1.2 metres USB Cable and ST4 Autoguider Cable
- Adapter from 1.25" to T-thread
- CD with drivers
- English manual
DownloadsOn 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 - EnglishZWO Users GroupDrivers and SoftwareProducts specifications
Power Supply | with USB |
Weight | 120g |
Dimension | 62mm x 36mm |
Software | download |
Connections | USB3 /St4 komp. |
Maximum exposure length | 32µs - 1000s |
Backfocus | 12.5mm from T2 connector to the Chip |
Connection to telescope | 2" / 1,25" / M42x0,75 |
Bitrate | 14 bit |
Pixel size | 2.4µm |
Pixel | 6.4MPx |
Vertical Resolution | 3096px |
Horizonal Resolution | 2080px |
Sensor size | 7.4mm x 5mm |
Sensor type | 1/1.8 CMOS IMX178 |