TS-Optics TS178C USB3.0 color astro camera - CMOS sensor with D=8.92 mm

TS-Optics TS178C USB3.0 color astro camera - CMOS sensor with D=8.92 mm

The TS178C CMOS color camera offers high sensitivity and resolution. The camera is suitable for the moon and planets, but also for deep sky objects.
♦ SONY STARVIS and EXMOR-R technology

♦ 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

♦ Tilting mechanism against Newton rings

♦ DPS (Dead Pixel Suppression) eliminates the annoying dead (hot and cold) pixels from the image

♦ IR blocking filter built in - no additional IR blocking filter required

♦ Including ST4 level autoguiding interface

♦ Hexagonal housing does not roll away when set down

TS-Optics TS178C USB3.0 color astro camera - CMOS sensor with 8.92 mm diagonal
The TS-Optics TS178C camera is equipped with a large 1/1.8" sensor. The new SONY STARVIS and Exmor-R technology produce very low-noise images with high sensitivity at the same time. In addition, there is a high resolution thanks to particularly small pixels The result is a very versatile camera that delivers excellent results for different needs.The TS178C is particularly suitable for:

♦ Lunar and planetary photography
♦ Sun photography (with suitable filter)
♦ Photography of brighter nebulae and star clusters - exposure time up to 2000 seconds is possible
♦ Autoguiding camera (autoguiding connection is available)

Features and benefits of the camera:

♦ Versatile
♦ Simple adaptation with T2 thread connection
♦ Resolution: 3096x2078 pixels
♦ 14 bit ADC, switchable to 10 bit for more speed
♦ 60 frames per second with 10 bit ADC and RAW8
♦ Long exposure up to 2000 seconds possible
♦ Tilting adjustable
♦ DPS (Dead Pixel Suppression) eliminates annoying dead pixels (hot and cold) from the image
♦ Extremely low read noise with very high sensitivity
♦ Hexagonal aluminum housing with T2 connection and adapter for 1.25" focusers
♦ Infrared blocking filter integrated - no additional purchase necessary
♦ Autoguider connector
♦ Over-voltage and over-current protection

Downloads
Drivers can be downloaded from TS:

Generally necessary: Windows driver (must be installed before connecting the camera for the first time!)

Deep sky imaging software often requires the installation of an ASCOM platform: ASCOM6.5 platform

The ASCOM platform needs appropriate camera drivers: ASCOM6.5 camera drivers

Recording software is best found on vendor websites:

SharpCap as a versatile software for planetary recordings is preferably downloaded from the manufacturer: Download page of the manufacturer

There is a constantly changing number of deep sky recording programs with guiding and image pre-processing, here Google and Wikipedia can help. However, if you don't need guiding, you can also use SharpCap for deep-sky photography.

Sensor: 1/1.8 CMOS IMX178 Color
Resolution: 6.4 megapixels, 3096*2078
Pixel size: 2.4 µm
Sensor Size: 7.4mm*5.0mm
Diagonal: 8.92mm (1/1.8")
Exposure time: from 32 µs - 2000 s
ROI: Supported
ST4 Guider Port: Yes
Distance from T2 thread to sensor: 12.5 mm
Shutter Type: Rolling shutter
Protective window: With IR cut filter
System requirements: Windows 7/8/10, Mac OS and Linux will also be supported in the future
Connection: USB3.0/USB2.0
Cache: 256MB DDR3
QE: ~80%
Full well: 15000 e-
Read noise: 2.2 e- to 1.34 e-
Bit resolution: 14 bit ADC, switchable to 10 bit
Frame rate: 60 fps at 10 bits
Telescope connection: M42X0.75 / 1.25" (via adapter)
Tilting mechanism: Yes
Tripod thread: 1/4" on the back
System requirements: USB 3.0 should be supported by the operating system - from Windows 8, Mac OS X 10.8, Linux Kernel 2.6.31
Dimensions: ⌀ 66mm x 38mm
Weight: 180g
♦ Camera
♦ Adapter 1.25" to T2
♦ 2m USB3.0 cable
♦ 2m ST4 cable
♦ 1.25" dust cap
♦ Bellows
♦ Tool