The ASI178MC features a back-illuminated Sony IMX178, 1/1.8″, 6.4Mp sensor with Sony Starvis and ExmorR Technology. 

Extremely low read noise (2.2 e~1.4e) , 1.4e @27db, high sensitivity and 14bit ADC make this an excellent choice for high resolution astrophotography.

Supplied with a 2.5mm accessory 'all sky lens' for a nearly 170° view of the sky! 

All ZWO cameras include a 2-year warranty. 

Camera Field of View Simulator

Optical Window Transmission

This ZWO colour cameras features a UV IR-cut off filter as an optical window, the transmission chart of this is shown below.

ASI178MC QE Curve

Relative QE Curve, we estimate the Peak Value to be between 75%-80%

Super Low Read Noise

Mechanical Drawing

Product Specifications

The following manuals and downloads are available for this product:

Manuals

ZWO ASI Camera User Manual v1.3 (PDF)

ZWO ASI USB2.0 Camera FAQ v1.0 (PDF)

ZWO ASI USB2.0 Camera Troubleshooting v1.0 (PDF)

Software

ZWO Software and Drivers

ZWO ASI 178MC USB 3.0 Colour Camera Questions & Answers

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