Manufacturer: ASI - ZWO
Product number: ASI178MM

EUR 449,00


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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 - often possible without Barlow lens
170° all-sky images and weather observation (with the 2.5 mm objective)
solar photography (with suitable filter)
EAA (Electronically Assisted Astronomy) of these objects due to matching frame rate
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.


Downloads, drivers:
ZWO provides software and drivers online for free download.

Software and drivers for all ZWO cameras

Frequently asked questions about ZWO cameras:
The FAQ area is constantly updated by ZWO, here you will find answers to many questions.

FAQ about ZWO cameras

ZWO Users Forum

Manuals for ZWO products:
The manuals page is constantly updated by ZWO, here you can find user guides for ZWO products.

Link to the manuals

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.

Astrophotographic results obtained with this camera on Astrobin
Here you can find some astrophotographs made with this camera model: Link to Astrobin
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:D 62 mm x 36 mm
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%
Camera
Adapter T2 (M42x0.75) to 1.25"
1.25" cover
Adapter T2 to C-mount (mounted)
Rich-field lens (mounted)
USB 3.0 cable, 2 m
ST4 cable
Quick guide (English)




Astrophotographic results obtained with this camera on Astrobin
Here you can find some astrophotographs made with this camera model: Link to Astrobin

Question:
How to mount the camera on a tripod or dovetail bar?

Answer from Teleskop-Service:
In the center of the back of the body, there is a female 1.25" photo thread. This allows you to mount the camera on a tripod or dovetail bar (possibly via an L-bracket for binoculars):




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Reviews

Written by Norbert Heininger
on 2023-08-30

"Die Kamera wird für Planetenaufnahmen verwendet. Mit ihren 2,4µm Pixeln bietet sie eine sehr hohe Auflösung."

Written by Martin Weiß
on 2023-05-31

"Ware wie beschrieben "

Written by ANTONIO CIDADAO
on 2021-03-18

"Very good camera for H-alpha solar imaging"

Written by Matthias Leeder
on 2020-04-03

"Top Kamera - ZWO halt."

Written by Horst POSTLAGERND
on 2020-02-05

"lGuter Eindruck. Mangels Testmöglichkeiten aber noch keine Erfahrung"

Written by gianluca buzi
on 2018-07-11

"all perfect"