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Can be used for auto-guiding, or astrophotography of Solar System objects

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Product ID 72524
Brand Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty 2 years
EAN 0643824213890
Package size (LxWxH) 16x15x6 cm
Shipping Weight 0.36 kg
Description

The LPI-G Advanced allows the user to 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 2.4x2.4 micron pixel size and pixel array of 6.3 Megapixels (3072x2048). 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)
  • Mac OS X
  • 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.

The kit includes:

  • LPI-G Color camera
  • High Speed USB 3.0 A male to B male gold plated connectors' cable – 1.5m
  • ST-4 Guide cable – 1.5m
  • 1.25" nose extension with C-mount
  • Meade Sky Capture Software on CD-ROM – includes Installation and Operating Instructions
Specifications
Product ID 72524
Brand Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty 2 years
EAN 0643824213890
Package size (LxWxH) 16x15x6 cm
Shipping Weight 0.36 kg
Sensor BSI-CMOS, SONY IMX178
Color/monochrome color
Megapixels 6.3
Maximum resolution, pix 3072x2048
Sensor size 1/1.18"
Pixel size, μm 2.4x2.4
Exposure time 0,244–1000000ms
Video recording
Frame rate, fps at resolution 59@3072x2048
17.8
Binning 1х1, 2х2, digital: 1х1, 2х2, 3х3, 4х4
Place of installation 31.75-mm (1.25") diameter focuser, instead of an eyepiece
Image format *.jpeg, *.bitmap, *.fits, *.tiff, *.png, *.pcx, *.tga, *.bcm
Video format *.avi, *.ser
Spectral range, nm 405–690
Shutter type ERS (electronic rolling shutter)
Software Meade SkyCapture
Power supply 5V DC via USB 3.0 cable
Operating temperature range,°C -10...+50
Operating humidity range, % 30 — 80
Video
Reviews
LPI-G Camera - By Meade Brand Ambassador, Richard Keele! (02.02.2020)
Upgrade your telescope with an excellent camera for astrophotography with a 1280 x 960 pixel CMOS sensor! Your space observations need to be recorded: you can use the records to share with friends, look at them whenever you like, and make an archive of your own space observations
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