Astro camera veLOX 178 C color sensor

Astro camera veLOX 178 C color sensor is made for serious astrophotographers who want to combine speed and detail. This camera captures pin-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 such as Cassini lines or lunar craters
✓ Suitable for deep-sky - Thanks to high quantum efficiency, also usable 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 recording and guiding software via ASCOM or native drivers. With a 1.25″ mount, C-Mount AND 1.25″ filter thread, it can be flexibly used with virtually any telescope.

Technical specifications

• Sensor: Sony IMX178 CMOS color
• Resolution: 6.4 MP (3096 x 2080)
• Pixel size: 2.4 µm
• Sensor format: 7.4 x 5 mm
• Frame rate: 60 fps at full resolution
• Bit depth: 14-bit ADC
• Cooling: none
• Connections: USB 3.0, ST4 auto-guiding
• 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

Application

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

Included

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