Celestron NexImage 5 Solar System Imager (5MP)

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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!

• 5 Mega pixel color sensor with ON Semiconductor’s breakthrough low-noise CMOS imaging 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
• 2×2 and 4×4 binning capability in color
• Progressive scan
• Includes USB 2.0 cable