Celestron NexImage 5 Solar System Imager (5MP) Product Info

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!

Features:

• 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:

• Mounting - 1.25" barrel nose piece
• Chip - 1/2.5" format, color CMOS Sensor
• Camera Resolution - 5MP - 9 different settings to choose from ranging from 640x480 to 2592x1944
• Sensor Size - 5.7mm x 4.28mm (7 mm diagonal)
• Pixel Size - 2.2 micron square
• Sensitivity - .53 V/ lux-sec (@550nm)
• USB Connection - High-Speed USB 2.0 cable
• Frames per Second - 6.23 to 52.37 at the lowest resolution, 0.71 to 5.99 at the highest resolution
• Redundant w/Exposure Range - 1/10000 to 30 seconds

Package Contents:

• Celestron NexImage 5 Solar System Imager (5MP)