- Alternative image sensor for the first generation Celestron Smart Telescope S 152/335 Origin Intelligent Home Observatory
- Compact pixels, brighter images: Small 2.0 μm pixels increase resolution, while Starvis 2 technology increases quantum efficiency.
- Modern 16:9 aspect ratio: The widescreen format fits perfectly with Smartphone and tablet screens and ensures images that fill the entire screen.
Thanks to the latest Sony Starvis 2 CMOS technology, this high-performance camera offers higher resolution and finer detail - made possible by smaller pixels and improved light sensitivity.
The Origin 678C camera replaces the original Origin 178C camera and offers a significant improvement in image quality.
Whether you're capturing galaxies, nebulae or star clusters, you'll capture more detail and produce images that fit better on the display of your Smartphone or tablet.
It's the perfect way to take your Origin experience - and your astrophotography - to the next level.
Simple, tool-free installation: Clear step-by-step instructions guide you through the assembly process – no prior knowledge required.
The camera has been designed to integrate seamlessly into your Origin system – without tools or complicated steps. Simply remove the existing camera, attach the new Origin 678C using the supplied adaptors and retaining ring, and connect it.
After installation, the Origin app guides you through the process of creating new calibration images:
- Dark frames reduce sensor noise.
- Flat frames correct brightness differences in the image field.
The app makes this process simple and intuitive – and you can follow it step by step in our video tutorial.
A second life for your Origin 178C camera:
Upgrading to the Origin 678C does not mean that the original camera has to remain unused. The Origin 178C can be used with other telescopes and guide scopes. Thanks to its standard T2 thread, it can be easily mounted on most optical systems. It is ideal as a camera for planetary or lunar photography, as well as a guiding camera on an off-axis-guider or guide scope. In just a few minutes, your 178C will be ready for a new role in your astrophotography equipment.
