Meade LPI-G Colour Camera

Computer controlled Lunar Planetary Imager & Guider (LPI-G) for your telescope.

  • Aptina AR0130 CMOS Colour Sensor
  • Sensor size: 1/3"
  • Resolution: 1.2 Mega pixels (1280x960)
  • Autoguide port
  • For Windows PC (up to v10), Mac OSX, Linux PC
  • UK warranty
Meade LPI-G Colour Camera
  • Product code: 645001
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Description

Caution: When using any camera to image the Sun, always use appropriate solar filters.

With Meade's Solar System and guide camera, experience the universe on a whole new level. Lightweight and portable, the LPI-G Colour boasts a 1280 x 960 pixel CMOS sensor with the ability of capturing 28 frames per second at full resolution!

The LPI-G Camera is perfect for those looking to make the jump into astrophotography. As an astrophotography camera, the 1.25" barrel size allows you to use it in place of your eyepiece. You'll be imaging the Moon, planets, and the Sun (with appropriate filters) in no time with the high-performance CMOS image sensor. As a guide camera, the built-in ST4 auto guider port makes for easy connection. The LPI-G is compatible with a number of guiding and image capture programs such as Maxim DL, PHD, and FireCapture.

The LPI-G comes with dedicated Meade astronomy software called Sky Capture, which allows you to record and process video, image capture and processing, as well as other features like dark field correction and image stitching.


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Product Features

Let the Lunar, Planetary Imager and Guider (LPI-G) unleash the inner astrophotographer in you. With Meade's solar, lunar and planetary guide camera, experience the universe on a whole new level. Lightweight and portable, LPI-G comes with a 1280 x 960 pixel CMOS sensor with the ability of capturing 28 frames per second at full resolution.

This camera has a USB 2.0 connection (USB 3.0 compatible) and ST-4 guider port for easy connection to the mount. The LPI-G also includes USB cable, software drivers and image capture and processing software.

  • Can be used for auto-guiding or astrophotography.
  • 1.25" Nosepiece and C-mount.
  • 1.2 Megapixels CMOS sensor.
  • ASCOM compliant ST-4 auto-guider port.

Computer Requirements

The LPI-G requires a computer running Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OSX or Linux. The LPI-G plugs to the computer's USB 2.0 (or USB 3.0) port. The LPI-G is bundled with software for image capture and processing. The LPI-G is software controlled.

Note: Auto-guide support is only available on Microsoft Windows.

Carries full one year UK warranty by Opticstar on behalf of Meade Instruments Corp.

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Meade LPI-G Colour Camera
Attribute Specification
Meade Product Code (SKU) 645001
Universal Product Code (UPC) 709942997781
Warranty 1 year UK warranty by Opticstar on behalf of Meade Instruments
Experience Level Intermediate
Sensor Aptina AR0130
Optical Format 1/3" CMOS colour sensor
Resolution 1280(W) x 960(H)
Pixel Size 3.75µm x 3.75µm
Data format 8-bit or 12-bit
Frame Rate • 28fps @ 1280x960;
• 30fps @ 640x480;
Shutter Electronic Rolling
Minimum Exposure Time 0.4ms
Maximum Exposure Time 15 sec
Binning 1x1, 2x2
Guider Port ASCOM ST-4 Port
Back Focus Distance 17.8mm
Spectral Range 405 - 690nm
Operating Temperature -10C ~ 50C
Storage Temperature -20C ~ 60C
Operating Humidity 30% ~ 80%
Computer Interface USB 2.0 A-B type (USB 3.0 compatible)
Power Requirement 5V DC over USB Bus Power
Mounting to telescope 1.25" nosepiece included (threaded for filters)
Bundled software Meade SkyCapture; ASCOM compliant
Autoguide support Microsoft Windows only
Image Format JPEG, BMP, TIFF, AVI, FITS
Operating System Microsoft Windows (32-bit & 64-bt) XP/Vista/7/8/10; Mac OSX; Linux
Contents • LPI-G colour camera
• USB 2.0 A-B type cable
• ST-4 guide cable (2m)
• 1.25" nosepiece
• Meade SkyCapture software CD
Product Dimensions 1.25" diameter. 41mm x 71.8mm (1.6" x 2.8")
Product Weight 68 grams (2.4 ounces)
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