The Celestron NexImage 5MP Solar System CCD Camera can bring out tremendous detail and produce images that will rival those taken with astronomical cameras costing hundreds more. Comes with included Software package.
Features:
- 5 Mega pixel color sensor with Micron DigitalClarity technology to dramatically reduce image noise levels
- Small pixels 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 seeing leaving only the sharpest, clearest frames to be stacked and aligned into one high quality image
- Machined aluminum 1.25" adapter barrel makes NexImage compatible with most any telescope
- Barrel accepts standard 1.25" eyepiece filters
- 1.25" adapter barrel makes NexImage compatible with most any telescope
- Camera control software allows you to manually change the gain, contrast, exposure time, frame rate and color saturation using your PC
- Camera body has integrated C-threads for direct threaded connection to telescope
- Integrated IR-cut optical window
- Selectable region of interest sub-framing
- 2x2 and 4x4 binning capability
- Progressive scan
- Includes USB 2.0 cable
Specifications:
Mounting: 1.25" barrel nose piece
Chip: 1/2.5" format, color CMOS Sensor
Camera Resolution: 5MP (2592 x 1944)
Sensor Size: 5.7mm x 4.28mm (7 mm diagonal)
Pixel Size: 2.2 micron square
Sensitivity: .53 V/ lux-sec (@550nm)