Altair Hypercam 178M PRO MONO astro camera air-cooled Sony sensor D=8.92 mm

Altair Hypercam 178M PRO MONO astro camera air-cooled Sony sensor D=8.92 mm


The Altair Hypercam 178M with active air cooling is equally well suited for deep sky photography and planetary photography.
♦ Sensor: 1/1.8" CMOS IMX178 with 6.4 megapixel resolution

♦ Sensor size: 7.4mm x 5.0mm - Diagonal: 8.82mm

♦ Extremely high resolution: 2.4 µm pixels

♦ USB 3.0 for quick image download

♦ Very low readout noise (max. 2.2 e-)

♦ 14 bit ADC, switchable to 10 bit

♦ 256 MByte DDR3 cache improves performance, especially on USB 2.0 ports

Altair Hypercam IMX178M - USB3.0 astro camera with active air cooling
The active air cooling dissipates the heat that is generated, and the noise behavior improves. However, icing problems or increased power consumption are not an issue. The power supply works simply via USB.

One year license for SharpCap PRO for free!

Contains ultra-precise polar alignment help, optimization assistant for CMOS exposure times for deep sky objects, live stacking for EAA/video astronomy, live subtraction for dark frames and flats. Simply download the latest SharpCap, connect your camera, register it when the ad pops up and confirm your free license.

Sensor: 1/1.8 CMOS IMX178 monochrome
Resolution: 6.4 megapixels, 3096*2078
Pixel size: 2.4 µm
Sensor Size: 7.4mm*5.0mm
Diagonal: 8.92mm (1/1.8")
Maximum frame rates in 14-bit mode: Approximately 50% of values for 10-bit
Gain: 1016mV
Dynamic range: 73dB
Read noise: 6 e-
Shutter: electronic global shutter
Power consumption: 0.905 W (standby), 1.68 W (non-fan), 2.525 W (fan)
Maximum operating temperature: 50 °C
Minimum operating temperature: -10 °C
Maximum rel. Humidity: 80%
Power supply: 5 V DC (via USB cable)
Cooling: Powerful cooling system with heat sink and fan
Case Length: 80mm
Case diameter: OD 65mm
Weight: 320 g (net)
Entrance window (removable): clear, anti-reflective protective glass, transmission 350-1050 nm
Thread on the camera: M42x0.75 (T2) thread
CS Mount Lens Compatibility: Male CS mount lenses with 12.5mm back focus requirement
Adapter for astro filters: included, 1.25" internal thread
Distance between the sensor surface and the flat part of the CS mount adapter: 12.5 mm
Distance from the sensor surface to the flat part of the 1.25"/T2 astro adapter: 37 mm
♦ Camera body with built-in protective glass
♦ CS mount insert
♦ Adapter from 1.25" barrel to T2
♦ Dust caps for 1.25" and sensor
♦ Hex key for CS insert
♦ 1.8m USB3.0 cable
♦ 1.4 m ST4 autoguider cable

No software, this is available on the manufacturer's site.