Astronomics used, demo, closeout, spring cleaning page. The new deep sky imager is the latest innovation from meade instruments and represents a revolutionary breakthrough in ccd astroimaging. Install the pictorview software as described in section 2. Upon installation, please use serial number 783a36800007296416. The control of telescopes, filter wheels and focusers is integrated in astroart and its updated in service packs. Meade instruments designed the color lpig advanced autoguiding and imaging camera for easy use by beginner and veteran astrophotographers alike. Meade deep sky imager pro dsi pro 04523 is a highperformance, easytouse black and white monochrome electronic camera and camera control software. Technology has brought us superior and affordable optics, computer controlled goto motorized mounts, and sensitive ccd sensors. Imaging source dfk41 sony icx205ak usb color ccd camera.
Meade dsi pro ii deep space imager 2 ccd astro imaging camera. As, a comprehensive software package with which you can capture lossless and uncompressed images sequences and write them to disk as avi files, or as a series of singular bitmaps. Meade ccd cameras for telescopes harrison telescopes ltd. The autostar suite software package that comes with the dsi is a combination. Introducing the lunar, planetary imager and guider, the camera that is made for autoguiding and astrophotography. Ccd suitability find the optimum cameratelescope combination for your skies a telescope focuses a star as a round point of light. Meade deep sky imager is a highperformance, easytouse color ccd camera that allows every astronomer to shoot and process stunning deep sky photographs of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and planets their first night out. Messing around with meades dsipro the introduction of meade s inexpensive line of ccd cameras for astroimaging was no surprise. Meade skycapture imaging software software downloads. This software provides an efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media.
The acclaimed deep sky imager dsi camera series is back, and its more. Meade astronomy cameras expert service unbeatable prices. These are particularly suitable if the camera is to be placed in front of the telescope in hyperstar or fastar systems, as well as on customdesigned systems that need a narrowbodied ccd camera. Meade lpi cameras for imaging and guiding through a telescope in mono and colour, lpi planetary cameras and the superb dsi deep sky range. Connect the straight end of the ccd cable to the ccd connector on the control box. Meade instruments telescopes, solar telescopes, binoculars. Meade deep sky imager 4 monochrome cmos telescope camera opt. Equipped with a panasonic 16mp cmos image sensor, regulated twostage thermoelectric cooler, and 3. Meade deep sky imager driver for windows download photos videos blogs community shop. The ccd temperature readout display 41 is only available with. Aug 17, 2015 follow these simple suggestions to get the most out of your ccd images. This camera comes in the original box with all parts and software. Astronomy camera sensors come in color and monochrome black and white, and the camera bodies can have features such as cooling, builtin color filter wheels, autoguiders, and more. Click the word meade in the main menu or in the general catalog to go.
I did a direct compare with meades lpi camera and the barska digi eyepiece. Nightscape ccd camera celestron telescopes, telescope. Contact high point scientific today for any questions about astrophotography ccd cameras or cmos cameras. Ccd cameras can take snapshots of the moon and planets and long exposure photos of deep sky nebulas, galaxies, and star clusters. Meade deep sky imager 4 color cmos telescope camera opt. Meade sky capture software on cd rom includes installation and operating instructions. Unlike ccd video cameras that gives continuous updates of the image, still ccd cameras have longer exposure times, with many hundreds if not thousands of images taken that are later downloaded to a computer and processed with ccd imaging software. Although their initial attempts to enter the amateur ccd market were flops, it was unlikely that this aggressive company would sit by while others cashed in on anything to do with astronomy.
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Meade telescopes and astronomy equipment at astronomics. Used meade dsi ii pro monochrome ccd camera in good condition. Assuming high quality optics, the diameter of the point of light is determined by the telescopes focal length longer focal lengths result in larger star diameters and the skys seeing conditions. Cost and complexity are not a concern among the meade ccd imagers. Opts knowledgeable staff is on a mission to help you find the perfect telescope camera for your astrophotographay needs.
Skycapture v3 software x86 linux skycapture v3 software x86 linux skycapture v3 software x64 linux skycapture v3 software x64 linux skycapture v3 software mac size. Meade deep sky imager pro is a highperformance, easytouse monochrome ccd camera that allows every astronomer to shoot and process stunning deep sky photographs of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and planets. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur. I would like to take deep sky and planetary photos.
You can see the meade dsi iv mono as the primary imaging camera on a. Camera control is available for astroart as plugins. Ccd and photographic ccd cameras for telescopes at. The lpig is an excellent camera for autoguiding and solar system astrophotography. Shop for the perfect, specialized ccd camera of your choice for your astrophotography, available here at agena astroproducts. Jul 15, 2011 the camera comes with the meade autostar suite, which, as its name suggests, is heavily tied into meades proprietary autostar telescope control system.
Meade instruments corporation pictor manual part 1. If you plan to connect a computer to your autostar you will need to buy an adapter. In my experience, including their telescopes, most of their products are overpriced, under supported, and have significant quality defects. Meade lpig advanced autoguiding and imaging camera color. Deep sky imager iv dsiiv cameras meade instruments. Messing around with meade s dsipro the introduction of meade s inexpensive line of ccd cameras for astroimaging was no surprise. Get portable with the meade lx65 and save until june 1st. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and hobbyists telescopes advanced comafree acf. Meade cameras are among the most reliable in the world with some of the best deep sky imaging capabilities available. This 12bit camera was designed to enhance your astrophotography experience like never before. The meade usb to serial cable provides the capability of using the usb port on a personal computer to connect to a. Nightscape 8300 ccd camera utilizing the worldrenowned ccd made famous for its low noise, great sensitivity and high resolution, the nightscape 8300 ccd camera is a. Envisage software click to download meades dsi camera control and basic image processing software. You get the imageimproving drizzle technology developed by nasa for the hubble space telescope for images up to 4.
To connect the pictor for autoguiding, see the autoguider section 14. Meade deep sky imager 4 color cmos telescope camera. This latest version fixes several bugs with the previous 7. Ccd cameras, cmos cameras for astrophotography buy advanced. The meade lpi camera and autostar software was very easy to install. Meade deep sky imager pro dsi pro ccd camera w meade. Attention to detail is essential to the art and science of deepsky ccd imaging. Browse an extensive selection of astronomy equipment at. Meade dsi ii pro mono ccdcmos astro camera imaging. Meade dsi ii pro w ccd color filters deep sky imager pro. Meade deep sky imager is a highperformance, easytouse color ccd camera that allows every astronomer to shoot and process stunning deep sky photographs of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and planets their first night out meade dsi deep sky imager with autostar suite works on any.
If you already have an autostarcontrolled telescope, the dsi pro ii should be a serious consideration. A ccd camera is essentially an electronic version of a 35mm camera for astrophotography that saves the images in your computer, rather than on a roll of film. Let the color lunar, planetary imager and guider lpig unleash the inner astrophotographer in you. Meade deep sky imager pro ii monochrome ccd camera for sale.
Equipped with a 16mp panasonic cmos image sensor, regulated twostage thermoelectric cooler, and 3. Jan 16, 2018 in this video, richard shows you what is included with your lpig camera and how easy it is to setup and use. We are your source for astronomy telescopes, eyepieces, astroimaging cameras, and more. Dslr night sky photography is a satisfying and easy way to enter the astro imaging hobby since nonmodified dslrs can be used as an everyday. Because the ccd camera has to store up the faint light of deep space objects before it can display an image, just as a 35mm film camera does, ccd cameras cant give you realtime or instant images of deep space objects. A ccd camera can take snapshots of the moon and planets and long exposure photos of deep sky nebulas, galaxies, and star clusters. Meade lpigc autoguiding and imaging eyepiece camera. Astrophotography cameras are essential in order to capture and share images of celestial phenomena such as nebula, galaxies, planets, or the moon. The deep sky imager 4 monochrome cmos telescope camera is meades most advanced dsi camera ever.
Meade deep sky imager with autostar suite 04522 represents a revolutionary breakthrough in ccd astroimaging. The deep sky imager 4 color cmos telescope camera is meades most advanced dsi camera ever. The included software has the image acquisition and editing software required. Meade dsi pro camera deep sky images your first night out this is a great time to be an amateur astronomer. The software will run on windows, mac os x and linux. I am looking for opinions on the best ccd camera to get for my lx200 12 scope. Lpig camera by meade brand ambassador richard keele. Digital slr cameras now feature enhanced low light performance, larger sensors than ever before and in some cases are built specifically for capturing night sky images without the ir filter in place. Meade imagers introducing, meades deep sky imager iv. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and hobbyists. The deep sky imager 4 monochrome cmos telescope camera is meade s most advanced dsi camera ever. Take pictures just like these your first night out proclaims meade s beautiful fullpage color ads for their new deep sky imager dsi ccd camera.
The opticstar ds616c xl deepsky ccd camera has earned the annual star product award from astronomy, the worlds bestselling astronomy magazine. With the lpig solar system and guide cameras, experience the universe on a whole new level. Get great ccd cameras for telescopes at astronomics. I still have the spare scope i bought for a future gift for a granddaughter and it has the original software disk. Meades dsi camera control and basic image processing software.
Although their initial attempts to enter the amateur ccd market were flops, it was unlikely that this aggressive company would sit. Meade deep sky imager dsi w autostar suite 04522 4 star. The deep sky imager 4 color cmos telescope camera is meade s most advanced dsi camera ever. The atik 4series cameras are a development of the 3series cameras, featuring a narrower body. Many ccd camera systems for astrophotography contain integral autoguiders, which control a. For visualization applications, it does not make sense to view the raw image stream from the ccd chip. The thermoelectric cooling, and monochrome panasonic 43 mn34230plj image sensor are what i value most in this camera. The meade deep sky imager 4 monochrome cmos telescope camera dsiiv with case.
Meade deep sky imager iv mono the meade deep sky imager dsi iv mono is a dedicated astronomy camera featuring a cooled 16mp cmos sensor. Using the software you can capture images from any video ccd camera outputting composite video or svideo, such as the stellacam and mallincam line of cameras. Not compatible with 64bit windows xpvista operating systems. Although this works well and the dsi exhibits fairly low heatinduced noise, it still produces noisy raw preprocessed images. Although meade lists the inclusion of the skycapture software as an added value. Ccd field calculator free a simple app to help astrophotographers using atik cameras visualise the field of view given by various camera and telescope combinations. Unlike most ccd cameras that have cooling fans, the meade dsi deep sky imager pro iis sensor is passively cooled using a distinctive iron waffle heat sink to remove unwanted heat from the cameras interior. Im looking to add a dedicated astronomy camera to my 8 meade lx90 acf and im considering the zwo asi071. Meade instruments designed the lpigc autoguiding and imaging eyepiece camera for beginner and veteran astrophotographers alike. In addition to the software, the camera also comes with a. Meade s dsi camera control and basic image processing software. Meade deep sky imager dsi w autostar suite 04522 4. To the best of our knowledge the included software is not compatible with windows 10, but was with windows 7.
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