Meade LPI-G Advanced Camera Monochrome
Can be used for auto-guiding, or astrophotography of Solar System objects
| Product ID | 72525 |
| Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| EAN | 0643824213906 |
| Package size (LxWxH) | 16x15x6 cm |
| Shipping Weight | 0.36 kg |
The LPI-G Advanced allows the user to experience our universe on a whole new level with Meade's Advanced solar, lunar, and planetary guide camera.
This USB 3.0 14-bit camera allows for increased dynamic range allowing the user to experience the universe like never before! The LPI-G Advanced features a large image sensor along with a high pixel count that allows for increased resolution, making it ideal for planets and solar imaging. The LPI-G Advanced has a back illuminated CMOS – SONY IMX178, image sensor with 2.4x2.4 micron pixel size and pixel array of 6.3 Megapixels (3072x2048). This Imager & Guider is able to take 59 frames per second at full resolution. The camera has a 3.0 connection and ASCOM ST-4 Guider Port for easy connection to the mount.
The LPI-G Advanced also includes a high-speed USB 3.0 connecting cable, ST-4 Guide Cable, 1.25" nose extension with C-Mount, and Meade Sky Capture Software on CD-ROM – includes Installation and Operating instructions.
The LPI-G Advanced is able to save images in a variety of formats including: JPEG, BITMAP, FITS, TIFF, PNG, PCX, TGA & BCM. It can also save videos in either SER or AVI formats.
Will work with the following Operating Systems:
- Microsoft Windows XP (32 & 64 Bit)
- Microsoft Windows Vista (32 & 64 Bit)
- Microsoft Windows 7 (32 & 64 Bit)
- Microsoft Windows 8 (32 & 64 Bit)
- Microsoft Windows 10 (32 & 64 Bit)
- Mac OS X
- Linux
Computer Requirements:
- Equal to Intel Core 2.8GHz or higher.
- Solid State hard drive recommended for getting the maximum frame rates.
The LPI-G Advanced is available in both Color & Monochrome.
NOTE: When using to image the Sun, use appropriate solar filters.
The kit includes:
- LPI-G Monochrome camera
- High Speed USB 3.0 A male to B male gold plated connectors' cable – 1.5m
- ST-4 Guide cable – 1.5m
- 1.25" nose extension with C-mount
- Meade Sky Capture Software on CD-ROM – includes Installation and Operating Instructions
| Product ID | 72525 |
| Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| EAN | 0643824213906 |
| Package size (LxWxH) | 16x15x6 cm |
| Shipping Weight | 0.36 kg |
| Sensor | CMOS SONY IMX178 |
| Color/monochrome | monochrome |
| Megapixels | 6.3 |
| Maximum resolution, pix | 3072x2048 |
| Sensor size | 1/1.18" |
| Pixel size, μm | 2.4x2.4 |
| Exposure time | 0,244–1000000ms |
| Video recording | ✓ |
| Frame rate, fps at resolution | 59@3072x2048 |
| Back focal length, mm | 17.8 |
| ADC digit capacity (bit) | 8 or 14, binary |
| Binning | 1х1, 2х2, digital: 1х1, 2х2, 3х3, 4х4 |
| Place of installation | 31.75-mm (1.25") diameter focuser, instead of an eyepiece, guide telescope focuser, off-axis guide |
| Image format | *.jpeg, *.bitmap, *.fits, *.tiff, *.png, *.pcx, *.tga, *.bcm |
| Video format | *.avi, *.ser |
| Spectral range, nm | 350–1050 |
| Shutter type | ERS (electronic rolling shutter) |
| System requirements | Linux, Windows (32 and 64 bit), 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 processor or higher, at least 2GB RAM, USB port (2.0 or 3.0), CD-ROM, SSD recommended (but not required) |
| Software | Meade SkyCapture |
| Power supply | 5V DC via USB 3.0 cable |
| Ports | USB 3.0, autoguide port |
| Operating temperature range, °C | -10...+50 |
| Operating humidity range, % | 30 — 80 |