Meade LPI-GM Lunar Planetary Imager and Guider Monochrome
An excellent camera for auto-guiding and solar system astrophotography
Product ID | 71835 |
Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
Warranty | 2 years |
EAN | 0643824210004 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 16x15x6 cm |
Shipping Weight | 0.36 kg |
Let the Monochrome 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 a1280x960 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 monochrome 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 Monochrome 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
Product ID | 71835 |
Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
Warranty | 2 years |
EAN | 0643824210004 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 16x15x6 cm |
Shipping Weight | 0.36 kg |
Sensor | CMOS AR130 |
Color/monochrome | monochrome |
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 |
Back focal length, mm | 17.8 |
ADC digit capacity (bit) | 12, binary |
Binning | 1х1, 2х2 |
Place of installation | 31.75-mm (1.25") diameter focuser, instead of an eyepiece, guide telescope focuser, off-axis guide |
Image format | *.jpeg, *.bitmap, *.fits1, *.fits2 |
Spectral range, nm | 350–1050 |
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 DC via USB 2.0 cable |
Ports | autoguide port, USB 2.0 |
Operating temperature range, °C | -10...+50 |
Operating humidity range, % | 30 — 80 |