Celestron NexImage 5 Solar System Imager

Capture high-resolution planetary, lunar and solar images with almost any telescope with the Celestron 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!

FEATURES

• 5 Mega pixel color sensor with ON Semiconductor’s breakthrough low-noise CMOS imaging 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

SPECIFICATIONS

• Colour or Monochrome: Colour
• 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
• Pixel Size: 2.2 micron square
• A/D Conversion: 12 bit
• Imaging Sensor: ON Semi MT9P031 CMOS
• 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° – 158°F (-30° – 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 (0.51″) with nosepiece, 10.6mm (0.41″) without nosepiece
• Recommended/Best Usage: Getting started in lunar, solar, and planetary imaging
• Weight: 2.0 oz (57 g)