QHY5III178M
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The QHY5III178M is a high-resolution monochrome astronomy camera featuring a 1/1.8" Sony IMX178 STARVIS back-illuminated CMOS sensor, designed for both autoguiding and planetary imaging. With 6.0 megapixels (3096 x 2080), 2.4μm pixels, and rapid USB 3.0 data transfer, it delivers exceptional sensitivity and image detail with low noise. The compact 1.25" eyepiece-barrel design with proprietary anti-amp glow control makes it ideal for wide field autoguiding, high-resolution planetary video capture, and entry-level deep-sky astrophotography.
Specifications
| Sensor type | Sony IMX178 STARVIS Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1 mm |
| Resolution | 6″ |
| Sensor Dimensions | 3096 |
| Pixel Size | 2.4 μm |
| Sensor Dimensions (physical) | 7.4 mm |
| ADC Bit Depth | 14 |
| USB Interface | USB 3.0 |
| USB Transfer Speed | 350 mAh |
| Maximum Frame Rate | 190 fps |
| Camera Weight | 86 g |
| Camera Diameter | 31.7 mm |
| Camera Height | 80 mm |
| Eyepiece Holder Size | 1.25 in |
| Cooling Type | Passive thermal design |
| Guide Port Type | 5-pin LEMO |
| Sensor Type (Color) | Monochrome |
| Anti-Amp Glow Control | ✓ |