ZWO ASI178 USB3.0 Color CMOS Camera - Chip D=8.92 mm

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

The newest versions of manuals, drivers and software can be downloaded from the manufacturer´s website.

Manuals for ZWO products - English

ZWO Users Group

Drivers and Software

Frequently Asked Questions about ZWO Cameras:

The FAQ section is constantly updated by ZWO, here you can find the answers to many questions.

FAQ about ZWO cameras

How to clean my ZWO camera:

The manufacturer provides a manual that covers how to clean an ASI camera and regenerate the desiccant tablets: Please click here.

♦ ASI ZWO178MC
♦ 2.5 mm All-Sky Lens
♦ 1.2 metres USB Cable and ST4 Autoguider Cable
♦ Adapter from 1.25" to T-thread
♦ English manual