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Altair Hypercam 178M PRO MONO Astro Camera air-cooled Sony Sensor D=8.92 mm

Name: Altair Hypercam 178M PRO MONO Astro Camera air-cooled Sony Sensor D=8.92 mm
Brand: Altair-Astro
SKU: ALTAIRH178M
Price: 497 EUR

The Altair Hypercam 178M with active air cooling is equally well suited for deep-sky photography and planetary photography.

Sensor: 1/1.8" CMOS IMX178 with 6.4 megapixels resolution

Sensor size: 7.4 mm x 5.0 mm - diagonal: 8.82 mm

Extremely high resolution: 2.4 µm pixels

USB 3.0 for fast download of images

Very low readout noise (max. 2.2 e-)

14 bit ADC, switchable to 10 bit

256 MByte DDR3 cache improves performance especially on USB 2.0 ports

Manufacturer: Altair-Astro

Product number: ALTAIRH178M

EUR 497,00

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Altair Hypercam 178M PRO MONO Astro Camera air-cooled Sony Sensor D=8.92 mm

The Altair Hypercam 178M with active air cooling is equally well suited for deep-sky photography and planetary photography.

Sensor: 1/1.8" CMOS IMX178 with 6.4 megapixels resolution

Sensor size: 7.4 mm x 5.0 mm - diagonal: 8.82 mm

Extremely high resolution: 2.4 µm pixels

USB 3.0 for fast download of images

Very low readout noise (max. 2.2 e-)

14 bit ADC, switchable to 10 bit

256 MByte DDR3 cache improves performance especially on USB 2.0 ports

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Altair Hypercam IMX178M - USB3.0 Astro Camera with active Air Cooling

The active air cooling removes the generated heat and improves the noise behavior. However, icing problems or increased power consumption are not an issue. The power supply simply works via USB.

One year license for SharpCap PRO for free!

Includes ultra-accurate polar alignment guide, CMOS exposure time optimization wizard for deep sky objects, livestacking for EAA/video astronomy, live print for dark frames and flats. Just download the latest SharpCap, connect your camera, register it when the display pops up and confirm your free license.

Sensor:	1/1.8" CMOS IMX178 monochrome
Resolution:	6.4 megapixels, 3096*2078
Pixel size:	2.4 µm
Sensor size:	7.4 mm * 5.0 mm
Diagonal:	8.92 mm (1/1.8")
Maximum frame rates in 14 bit mode:	About 50% of the values for 10 bit
Gain:	1016 mV
Dynamic range:	73 dB
Readout noise:	6 e-
Shutter:	electronic global shutter
Power consumption:	0.905 W (standby), 1.68 W (operation without fan), 2.525 W (operation with fan)
Maximum operating temperature:	50 °C
Minimum operating temperature:	-10 °C
Maximum relative humidity:	80%
Power supply:	5 V DC (via USB cable)
Cooling:	Powerful cooling system with heatsink and fan
Case length:	80 mm
Housing diameter:	OD 65 mm
Weight:	320 g (net)
Entry window (removable):	clear, anti-reflective protective glass, transmission 350-1050 nm
Thread on camera:	M42x0.75 (T2) thread
CS mount lens compatibility:	CS mount lenses with male thread and 12.5 mm backfocus requirement
Adapter for astro filters:	included, 1.25" female thread
Distance sensor surface to flat part of CS mount adapter:	12.5 mm
Distance sensor surface to flat part of 1.25"-/T2 astro adapter:	37 mm

Camera body with built-in protective glass

CS mount insert

Adapter from 1.25" mount to T2

Dust caps for 1.25" and sensor

Hexagonal key for CS insert

1.8 m USB3.0 cable

1.4 m ST4 autoguider cable

No software, this is available on the manufacturer´s site.

Manufacturer / Importeur:	Altair Astro Limited
Street:	Unit 2 Earl Road, Rackheath Industrial Estate
ZIP / City:	Rackheath, Norwich, Norfolk NR13 6NT
Country:	United Kingdom
Telefon number:	+44 1603 721946
Email:	info@altair-astro.com
Website:	www.altairastro.com