Astro Camera veLOX 178 C Color Sensor

Astro Camera veLOX 178 C color sensor is designed for serious astrophotographers who want to combine speed and detail. This camera captures razor-sharp images of Jupiter, Saturn, or the Moon within milliseconds without compromising on noise or sensitivity.

✓ Sony IMX178 sensor with STARVIS technology – Very low noise and high light sensitivity
✓ 60 fps at full resolution – Ideal for lucky imaging of planets and the Moon
✓ Very small pixels (2.4 µm) – Capture fine structures like Cassini Division or lunar craters
✓ Suitable for deep-sky – High quantum efficiency makes it suitable for bright deep-sky work
✓ No active cooling required – Perfect balance between speed, detail, and compactness

This camera is compatible with SharpCap, FireCapture, PHD2, and other capture and guiding software via ASCOM or native drivers. With a 1.25 “mount, C-Mount, and 1.25” filter thread, it can be used flexibly with virtually any telescope.

Technical Specifications

• Sensor: Sony IMX178 CMOS color
• Resolution: 6.4 MP (3096 x 2080)
• Pixel size: 2.4 µm
• Sensor size: 7.4 x 5 mm
• Frame rate: 60 fps at full resolution
• Bit depth: 14-bit ADC
• Cooling: none
• Connections: USB 3.0, ST4 autoguiding
• Binning: 2×2, 3×3, 4×4
• Housing: Aluminum (black/anthracite), Ø 39 mm, length 71 mm
• Weight: approx. 90 g
• Telescope connection: 1.25″, C-Mount
• Filter thread: 1.25″
• Compatibility: Windows 7/8/10, INDI (Linux), ASCOM, PHD2, SharpCap, FireCapture, NINA

Applications

• Planetary photography ✓
• Lunar photography ✓
• Live stacking / lucky imaging ✓
• Light deep-sky work ✓
• Autoguiding ✓ (optional)

Included

• Camera veLOX 178 C
• 1.25″ adapter
• USB 3.0 cable