Features
- 5 Mega pixel color sensor with Micron® DigitalClarity® technology to dramatically reduce image noise levels
- Software automatically filters out video frames most affected by poor atmospheric conditions, leaving only the sharpest, clearest frames to be stacked and aligned into one high-quality image
- View and capture live video on your computer
- Manually adjust gain, contrast, exposure time, frame rate and color saturation using your PC
- Machined aluminum 1.25" adapter barrel with C-threads for direct threaded connection to almost any telescope
Celestron NexImage 5 Solar System Imager (5MP)
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Capture high-resolution planetary, lunar and solar images with almost any telescope with the NexImage 5 Solar System Imager. Combined with the included software package, NexImage 5 brings out tremendous detail and produces images rivaling those taken with astronomical cameras costing hundreds more.
Simply point your telescope at the Moon or a planet and record a quick video. The included software analyzes each frame of video, throws away the fuzzy ones, and perfectly aligns the remaining images. The result is a bright, clear image with the maximum amount of color and detail. NexImage 5 is a great way to get started with astroimaging, especially if you live in a light-polluted area. If you can see the planet the sky, you can image it with NexImage 5!
- 5 Mega pixel color sensor with Micron® DigitalClarity® technology to dramatically reduce image noise levels
- Small pixel sizes provide sub arc-second planetary detail with most telescopes
- View and capture live video on your computer
- Software automatically filters out video frames most affected by poor atmospheric conditions, leaving only the sharpest, clearest frames to be stacked and aligned into one high-quality image
- Camera control software allows you to manually change the gain, contrast, exposure time, frame rate and color saturation using your PC
- Selectable “region of interest" sub-framing
- Machined aluminum 1.25" adapter barrel with C-threads for direct threaded connection to almost any telescope
- Can be used with standard 1.25" eyepiece filters
- Integrated IR-cut optical window
- 2x2 and 4x4 binning capability in color
- Progressive scan
- Includes USB 2.0 cable
Specifications
| Color or Monochrome |
Color |
| Power Requirements |
Powered by USB |
| USB Cable |
USB 2.0, cable 5' long |
| Camera Housing Construction |
ABS with aluminum connection ring |
| Optical Window |
IR Cutoff Filter |
| A/D Conversion |
12 bit |
| Imaging Sensor |
Micron MT9P031 CMOS |
| Pixel Size |
2.2 micron square |
| Camera Resolution (in Pixels) |
2592 x 1944 |
| Total Number of Pixels |
5.0 MP |
| Mounting |
1.25" barrel and C-thread |
| Sensor Size |
5.7mm x 4.28mm (0.22" x 0.16") |
| Shutter |
Electronic Rolling Shutter |
| Software Compatibility |
iCap | IC Capture | DirectShow |
| Operating Environment |
-22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C) |
| Sub-Framing |
Hardware Selectable |
| Exposure Range |
0.0001 to 30 seconds |
| Frames per second |
6.23 to 52.37 at the lowest resolution, 0.71 to 5.99 at the highest resolution |
| Back Focus Distance |
13.1mm with nosepiece | 10.6mm without nosepiece |
| USB Connection |
High-Speed USB 2.0 cable |
| Recommended/Best Usage |
Getting started in lunar, solar, and planetary imaging |
| Key Features |
5.0 MP resolution at low cost. Larger sensor is great for lunar and solar imaging |
| Weight |
2.0 oz (57 g) |
| Included Items |
NexImage 5 camera body | 1.25" nosepiece | Software CD| USB cable| Instruction manual |
