Meade Deep Sky Imager IV (Monochrome)
- Large 4/3" format 16 Megapixel, low noise CMOS Sensor
- Dual-stage, regulated, thermo-electric cooler suppresses thermal noise for clean, high-quality images
- Includes SkyCapture camera control software. ASCOM compatible, drivers included
- 23 Frames Per Second at Full Resolution (faster when subframed). Captures in both video and still frame mode, suitable for lunar, planetary, and deep sky astro-imaging
- Compatible with Windows operating system
Equipped with a 16MP Panasonic CMOS image sensor, regulated two-stage thermo-electric cooler, and 3.8µm pixels, this is the ideal camera for all of your astrophotography pursuits. The low-noise, high-resolution and fast USB 3.0 readout make this camera suitable for both deep-sky and planetary imaging, making it one of the most versatile astronomy cameras available.
Offers immense value beyond the camera itself. It not only comes with its own high-quality, weather-resistant hard carrying case and AC power adapter, but we've included a new version of SkyCapture camera control software. With complete camera control, SkyCapture can run automatic image capture sequences without the need to purchase additional software. Capture high-quality images and video of galaxies, nebulae, and other beautiful objects of the night sky. Compatible with Windows 8/10/11
- Best for imaging
- Solar, lunar, planetary & Messier objects
- User level
- Advanced
- Imaging sensor
- Panasonic MN34230PLJ
- Imaging sensor size
- 4/3" (21.9mm diagonal) (17.6mm L x 13.3mm W)
- Pixel array
- 4640 x 3506 (16,267,840 total)
- Pixel size
- 3.8 x 3.8
- Imaging chip
- Monochrome
- Video frame rate
- 23
- Autoguider capability
- No
- Exposure range
- 0.15ms - 3600s
- A/D conversion
- 12 bit
- Thermoelectric cooling
- Yes
- IR filter
- No
- Mounting
- 2" barrel
- USB connection
- High-speed USB 3.0 and 2.0
- Software compatibility
- Windows 7/8/10
- Read noise (RMS)
- 1.2e @30db gain
- Binning
- 1x1, 2x2, 3x3
- Backfocus distance (from T-threads)
- 17.50mm
- Weight (oz.)
- 24
- Warranty
- Two year