Meade Planetary Imager and AutoGuider Advanced (Monochrome)
- CMOS imaging camera featuring the Sony IMX178 Monochrome 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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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! Features a large image sensor along with a high pixel count that allows for increased resolution, making it ideal for planets and solar imaging. 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.
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.
CAUTION: Never look at the Sun, either directly or through a telescope, without a professionally made protective solar filter installed that completely covers the front of the instrument, or permanent eye damage could result.
Image Sensor: CMOS - SONY IMX178
Chip Dimensions: 1/1.8 inch (7.4mm x 4.9mm)
Pixels: 6.3 Megapixels (3072 x 2048)
Pixel Size: 2.4μm x 2.4μm
A/D Conversion: 8 or 14 bits
Frames per second/Resolution: 59 fps at full resolution
Shutter: Electronic Rolling Shutter
Minimum Exposure Time: 0.244ms
Maximum Exposure Time: 1,000s
Mounting Type: 1.25" nosepiece, C-mount
Interface Type: USB 2.0 or 3.0
Back Focus Distance: 17.8mm
Image Format: JPEG, BITMAP, FITS
Video Format: SER, AVI
Binning: Sensor Binning: 1x1, 2x2, Digital Binning: 1x1, 2x2, 3x3, 4x4
Spectral Range: 350-1050nm
Operating Temperature: -10C ~ 50C
Storage Temperature: -20C ~ 60C
Operating Humidity: 30% ~ 80%
Contents Included: LPI-G Monochrome camera, High Speed USB 3.0 A male to B male gold plated connectors' cable/ 1.5m, ST-4 Guide cable - 1.5m guide cable, 1.25" nose extension with C-mount, Meade Sky Capture Software on CD ROM- Includes Installation and Operating Instructions.
Product Dimensions: 1.24" diameter. 1.7" x 2.8" (43mm x 72mm)
Product Weight: 3.4 Ounces
- Best for imaging
- Solar, lunar, planetary & Messier objects
- User level
- Intermediate
- Imaging sensor
- SONY IMX178
- Imaging sensor size
- 1/1.8 inch (7.4mm x 4.9mm)
- Pixel array
- 3040 x 2048 (6,225,920 total)
- Pixel size
- 2.4 x 2.4
- Imaging chip
- Monochrome
- Video frame rate
- 59
- Autoguider capability
- Yes
- Exposure range
- 0.244ms - 1000s
- A/D conversion
- 14 bit
- Thermoelectric cooling
- No
- IR filter
- No
- Mounting
- 1.25" nozzle or c-thread
- USB connection
- High-speed USB 3.0
- Software compatibility
- Windows 7/8/10
- Binning
- 1x1, 2x2, 3x3, 4x4
- Backfocus distance (from T-threads)
- 17.80mm
- Weight (oz.)
- 3
- Warranty
- Two year