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.