Product 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 our solar, lunar and planetary guide camera, experience the universe on a whole new level. Lightweight and portable, LPI-G comes with a1280 x 960 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 also includes USB cable, software drivers, ASCOM drivers and image capture and processing software.
The LPI-G has a CMOS AR 130 Color image sensor with 3.75 x 3.75 micron pixel size. Has 28 frames per second at 1280x960, and 30 frames per second at 640x480.
Accessories include USB 2.0 cable, ST-4 guide cable (2.0m), and a C-mount and a 1.25"" nosepiece. Also includes the Meade Sky Capture software CD.
Minimum requirements for Sky Capture:
Operating System: Windows (32 & 64 bit) Vista/XP/7/8/10
Processor: Intel Core2 2.8 GHz equivalent or higher
Memory: 2GB or higher
*NOTE* When using to image the Sun, use appropriate solar filters.
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Specifications
| Power Source | DC 5V over PC USB port |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | CMOS - AR130 Color |
| Chip Dimensions | 1/3" (4.8mm x 3.6mm) |
| Pixels | 1.2 Mega Pixels (1280 x 960) |
| Pixel Size | 3.75μm x 3.75μm |
| A/D Conversion | 12 bits |
| Frames per second/Resolution | • 28@1280x960 • 30@640x480 |
| Shutter | Electronic Rolling Shutter |
| Minimum Exposure Time | 0.4ms |
| Maximum Exposure Time | 15 sec |
| Mounting Type | • 1.25" nosepiece • C-mount |
| Back Focus Distance | 17.8mm |
| Image Format | JPEG, BITMAP, FITS1, FITS2 |
| Binning | 1x1, 2x2 |
| Spectral Range | 405-690nm |
| Operating Temperature | -10C ~ 50C |
| Storage Temperature | -20C ~ 60C |
| Operating Humidity | 30% ~ 80% |
| Contents Included | |
| Features | 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 our solar, lunar and planetary guide camera, experience the universe on a whole new level. Lightweight and portable, LPI-G comes with a1280 x 960 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 also includes USB cable, software drivers, ASCOM drivers and image capture and processing software. The LPI-G has a CMOS AR 130 Color image sensor with 3.75 x 3.75 micron pixel size. Has 28 frames per second at 1280x960, and 30 frames per second at 640x480. Accessories include USB 2.0 cable, ST-4 guide cable (2.0m), and a C-mount and a 1.25"" nosepiece. Also includes the Meade Sky Capture software CD. Minimum requirements for Sky Capture: Operating System: Windows (32 & 64 bit) Vista/XP/7/8/10 Processor: Intel Core2 2.8 GHz equivalent or higher Memory: 2GB or higher *NOTE* When using to image the Sun, use appropriate solar filters. |
| Product Dimensions | 1.25" diameter. 1.6" x 2.8" (41mm x 71.8mm) |
| Product Weight | 2.4 ounces |
