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ZWO ASI178MC USB 3.0 Color Astronomy Camera - ASI178MC
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Camera
ASI178MC
$474
The ASI178MC features a back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with a 14bit ADC. The ASI178MC has a 1/1.8″ 6.4M pixel IMX178 sensor with SONY STARVIS and Exmor R technology.
Astrophotography Performance
Extremely low read noise (1.4e-2.2 e) , 1.4e @27db, high sensitivity and a 14bit ADC make this camera very suitable for astronomy
Relative QE Curve
USB 3.0 Port & ST4 Port
USB 3.0 Port: This port can provide 5Gb bandwidth to let the ASI178 run at 30 fps (14bit, normal mode) or 60 fps (10bit, high speed mode) at full resolution (6.4 megapixels).
ST4 Port: Connect to your mount's auto guide port
What's in the box?
Comes with a 2.5mm all-sky lens which provides a nearly 170° view of the sky.
Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
Items that have been opened, damaged or are otherwise unsaleable will be subject to a minimum 10% restocking fee, to be assessed by Telescopes Canada upon receipt of the returned goods
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the 'Complete Orders' link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
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Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
