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An excellent camera for auto-guiding and solar system astrophotography

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Product ID 71834
Brand Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty 2
EAN 0643824209992
Package size (LxWxH) 16x15x6
Shipping Weight 0.36
Description

Let the Color Lunar, Planetary Imager and Guider (LPI-G) unleash the inner astrophotographer in you.

The LPI-G is an excellent camera for auto-guiding and solar system astrophotography.

With Meade solar, lunar and planetary guide camera, you can experience the universe on a whole new level. Lightweight and portable, LPI-G camera comes with a 1280x960 pixel CMOS sensor with the ability of capturing 28 frames per second at full resolution. This camera has a USB 2.0 connection and ST-4 guider port for easy connection to the mount.

The LPI-G has a CMOS AR 130 color image sensor with 3.75x3.75 micron pixel size. It has 28 frames per second at 1280x960, and 30 frames per second at 640x480 resolution. The LPI-G includes USB cable, software drivers, ASCOM drivers and image capture and processing software.

NOTE: When using to image the Sun, use appropriate solar filters.

Features:

  • Can be used for auto-guiding, or astrophotography of Solar system objects
  • CMOS – AR130 Color Image Sensor
  • 1.2 Mega pixels (1280x960)
  • 3.75x3.75 micron pixel size
  • System requirements for Sky Capture software: OS Windows (32&64 bit) Vista/XP/7/8/10; Intel Core2 2.8 GHz equivalent or higher, memory 2GB or higher

The kit includes:

  • USB 2.0 cable
  • ST-4 guide cable (2.0m)
  • C-mount
  • 1.25" nosepiece
  • Meade Sky Capture software CD
Specifications
Product ID 71834
Brand Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty 2
EAN 0643824209992
Package size (LxWxH) 16x15x6
Shipping Weight 0.36
Sensor CMOS AR130
Color/monochrome color
Megapixels 1.2
Maximum resolution, pix 1280x960
Sensor size 1/3"
Pixel size, μm 3.75x3.75
Exposure time 0.4–15000ms
Video recording
Frame rate, fps at resolution 30@640x480, 28@1280x960
17.8
Binning 1х1, 2х2
Place of installation 31.75-mm (1.25") diameter focuser, instead of an eyepiece
Image format *.jpeg, *.bitmap, *.fits1, *.fits2
Spectral range, nm 405–690
Shutter type ERS (electronic rolling shutter)
System requirements OS Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 (32 and 64 bit); 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 and above, 2GB RAM, USB 2.0, CD-ROM
Software Meade SkyCapture
Power supply 5V via USB cable 2.0
Ports autoguide port, USB 2.0
Operating temperature range,°C -10...+50
Operating humidity range, % 30 — 80
Video