{"product_id":"ioptron-5250","title":"iOptron iE5100 Planetarium Imager","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eiOptron iE5100 Planetarium Imager\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iOptron iE5100 Planetarium Imager is a digital camera designed for live astronomical viewing, and it supports Windows, Mac OS X and Linux through its TopView software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eiE5100: A Digital Eyepiece for Planetary Viewing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iOptron iE5100 Planetarium Imager functions as a digital \u003ca href=\"\/en-int\/collections\/eyepieces\"\u003eeyepiece\u003c\/a\u003e, replacing a traditional glass eyepiece in your telescope's \u003ca href=\"\/en-int\/collections\/focusers\"\u003efocuser\u003c\/a\u003e. Its purpose is to capture a live video feed of bright celestial objects and display it on a connected computer screen. This is particularly useful for public outreach and educational settings, allowing groups to view objects like the Moon, Jupiter, or Saturn simultaneously without lining up at the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoftware and Computer Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiOptron's quick start guide lists support for Windows XP to 8 (32 and 64 bit), Mac OS X and Linux, through a USB 2.0 port and the TopView software. One customer reported in August 2022 that the camera did not work on macOS 11.6.8. Due to this limitation, users with Mac computers should verify the latest software compatibility directly with the manufacturer before purchasing to ensure functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the iOptron iE5100 Planetarium Imager used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iE5100 is designed to function as a digital eyepiece. It streams a live video of bright objects like the Moon and planets from your telescope to a computer, making it ideal for group viewing or simple digital capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the iOptron iE5100 compatible with macOS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiOptron's quick start guide lists Mac OS X support, but one customer reported in August 2022 that the camera did not work on macOS 11.6.8. Mac users should exercise caution and verify current software support from iOptron before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat should I do before buying the iE5100 for my Mac?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore purchasing, you should visit the software download section on the iOptron website to check for updated drivers or software releases. Confirm that any new software explicitly lists support for your specific macOS version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the iOptron iE5100 camera work with Windows?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It supports Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8 (32 and 64 bit), as well as Mac OS X and Linux. The camera connects through a USB 2.0 port and uses the TopView software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the iE5100 Planetarium Imager suitable for imaging faint objects like the Orion Nebula (M42)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiOptron designed the iE5100 for live video of the Moon, Sun, planets and terrestrial objects, with exposures from 0.21 to 2000 ms. It is probably not designed for the long exposures required to capture faint deep-sky objects like nebulae and galaxies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow would the iOptron iE5100 perform for showing a group the Moon through an 8\" SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA digital imager like the iE5100 is an excellent tool for this scenario. It allows you to display a live, magnified view of the Moon's craters on a laptop screen, which is much easier for a group to see than taking turns at a traditional eyepiece. However, you must ensure the laptop's operating system is compatible with the camera's software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAptina MT9P001 CMOS (color)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor or mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.70 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.13 mm (1\/2.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2592 x 1944 (5.04 MP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePixel size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC-mount, with 1.25\" telescope adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo (natural)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eADC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax frame rate at full resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 fps (18 fps @ 1280 x 960, 60 fps @ 640 x 480)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 5V over USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack Focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.5 mm (C-mount)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eiE5100 Digital Camera with C-mount, 1.25\" telescope adapter, USB cable, software CD (also downloadable from the iOptron website).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/ioptron-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eiOptron 1-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"iOptron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52917291942173,"sku":"IOP-5250","price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/iOptron-iE5100-Planetarium-Imager-1_750a1b11-6a02-40e7-8953-202fc5f58f8b.jpg?v=1789142059","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-int\/products\/ioptron-5250","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}