Meade Planetary Imager and AutoGuider Advanced (Color)

  • CMOS imaging camera featuring the Sony IMX178 Color image sensor
  • Can be used for Auto-Guiding, or Astrophotography of Solar System Objects
  • Includes 1.25" nosepiece and C-mount threads
  • 6.3mp sensor (3072x2048 pixels)
  • 2.4 micron pixel size
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Item #: 645003

Where To Buy?

  • Woodland Hills Camera & Telescope
  • Orion Telescopes & Binoculars
  • High Point Scientific
  • Mile High Astronomy
  • Astroshop.eu
  • Bintel
  • Khan Scope
  • First Light Optics

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 2.4 x 2.4 micron pixel size and pixel array of 6.3 Megapixels (3072 x 2048). 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)
Microsoft Windows 11
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.

Warranty:
Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for two years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by Meade for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact Meade at 800-626-3233.