About this product
Model: zwo_asi178mm
Part Number: ASI178MM
The ASI178MM 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!
Anti-reflective (AR) optical window.
All ZWO cameras include a 2-year warranty.
Camera Field of View Simulator
ASI178MM QE Curve
Relative QE Curve, we estimate the Peak Value to be between 75%-80%

Super Low Read Noise

Mechanical Drawing

What's in the box
- ASI178MM Camera
- 170° Lens
- M42-1.25" Nosepiece Adapter
- 1.25" Cap
- 2-metre USB 3.0 Cable
- 2-metre ST-4 Cable
- Driver CD
Specifications
Sensor | 1/1.8” CMOS IMX178 |
Resolution | 6.4 Mega Pixels 3096*2080 |
Pixel Size | 2.4µm |
Sensor Size | 7.4mm*5mm |
Diagonal | 8.92mm |
Exposure Range | 32µs-1000s |
ROI | Supported |
ST4 Guider Port | Yes |
Focus Distance to Sensor | 12.5mm |
Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
Protect window | AR window |
Operating System Compatibility | Mac, Windows, Linux |
Interface | USB3.0/USB2.0 |
Bit rate | 14bit output(14bit ADC) |
Adaptor | 2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75 |
Dimension | φ62mm X 36mm |
Weight | 120g 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% |
Supported Resolutions:
10bit ADC/14bit ADC
3096×2080 60fps / 30fps
2560×2048 62fps / 31fps
2048×1080 116fps / 58fps
1280×960 130fps / 65fps
800×600 204.7fps / 102.3fps
640×480 253.1fps / 126.5fps
320×240 479.7fps / 239.8fps
Additional resolutions can be user defined.
Downloads / Manuals
The following manuals and downloads are available for this product:
Software
ZWO Software and Drivers
Customer reviews
Average Rating (4 Reviews): | |
27 June 2022 | Paul
I must say the delivery by FLO was excellent, with DPD delivering right on time. I have used the camera twice on the Sun and the images were amazing, first at max resolution and then with the ROI option. Can’t wait to see what I get from the moon.
18 March 2022 | Christian
I bought this specifically for solar imaging, even though I read some people had problems with artifacts in extreme narrowband. So far, I have not seen any problems when imaging with my Lunt 50mm, or my 102mm Lunt mod. I recently started doing EAA imaging, and this little gem even does that well (I have only gone up to 30 seconds so far)! No problems with drivers, camera runs great in SharpCap.
Great planetary / lunar imaging camera 20 January 2022 | Darren
I got this camera specifically for getting back into lunar imaging with my StellaLya 6" Cessegrain, and installed into my Beelink mini PC. The intention is to have a more mobile rig as my house is in the way for the planets and most of the moon phases!!
Straight forward and easy to install -as was the ZWO software - and it does exactly what it says on the tin! With an SSD in the miniPC I was easily able to achieve the quoted FPS values. So far, tested with FireCapture with no issues at all - really looking forward to grabbing lots of lunar data to process!!
And, you also get the additional 2.5mm lens so it can double up as an allsky camera should you wish!
Very pleased - And ss always, delivery was super quick from the FLO team!
06 December 2020 | Andrew
I have not used this camera in anger yet but from my quick test in the house it seems to be a fine camera. Will right full review once i get some clear sky.
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