Celestron Camera Origin 678C Color (88020)

Alternative image sensor for the first-generation Celestron Smart Telescope S 152/335 Origin Intelligent Home Observatory
This camera upgrade features compact 2.0 μm pixels that increase resolution and deliver brighter images. Sony Starvis 2 technology improves quantum efficiency, enhancing light sensitivity and fine detail. The modern 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio is ideally suited to smartphone and tablet displays, ensuring images fill the entire screen without cropping.

Enhanced image quality with Sony Starvis 2
Using the latest Sony Starvis 2 CMOS technology, this high-performance camera provides higher resolution and finer detail thanks to smaller pixels and improved sensitivity to light. It captures more information from faint objects and produces clearer, more detailed astrophotography results.

Direct replacement for the original camera
The Origin 678C camera replaces the original Origin 178C camera and delivers a noticeable improvement in image quality. Whether imaging galaxies, nebulae, or star clusters, you will capture more detail while benefiting from a display format optimized for smartphones and tablets.

Simple, tool-free installation
Installation is straightforward and does not require tools or prior technical experience. Clear, step-by-step instructions guide you through the process. Simply remove the existing camera, mount the new Origin 678C using the supplied adapters and retaining ring, and connect it to the system.

Guided calibration through the Origin app
After installation, the Origin app walks you through the creation of new calibration images. Dark frames help reduce sensor noise, while flat frames correct brightness variations across the image field. The process is intuitive and easy to follow, ensuring optimal image quality.

Reuse of the original Origin 178C camera
Upgrading to the Origin 678C does not mean the original camera becomes obsolete. The Origin 178C can be used with other telescopes or guide scopes. Its standard T2 thread allows easy mounting on most optical systems, making it well suited for planetary and lunar photography or as a guiding camera with an off-axis guider or guide scope. In just a few minutes, it can take on a new role in your astrophotography setup.

Specifications
• Sensor type: CMOS chip (Sony IMX678-AAQR1)
• Resolution: 8.4 megapixels
• Pixel size: 2.0 μm
• Spectral range: 400–740 nm
• Photo resolution: 3856 × 2180 pixels
• Bit depth: 12 bit
• Active cooling: No
• Interface: USB
• Connection to telescope: T2
• Color camera: Yes
• Flange focal distance: 12.5 mm
• Shutter type: Electronic
• Software: Origin
• Filter wheel: No
• Dew heater: No

General information
• Product type: Camera
• Build type: Astronomical camera
• Series: Origin