NexImage 5 Solar System Imager (5MP)
Item #: 93711- 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
Overview
- 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
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Description
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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
- 2x2 and 4x4 binning capability in color
- Progressive scan
- Includes USB 2.0 cable
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Color or Monochrome: | Color |
| 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) |
| Included Items: | NexImage 5 camera body | 1.25" nosepiece | Software CD| USB cable | Instruction manual |
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FAQ
My NexImage camera is properly connected to my Windows 10 computer, but the camera is not recognized by the iCap software. How can I get iCap to recognize the camera so I can use the software to capture images?
For PCs running Windows 10 versions 1803 or newer, there is a camera privacy setting that grants permission to apps to access the camera. This needs to be enabled in Windows. To do this, go to Settings > Privacy > Camera, and turn on “Allow apps to access your camera.”
Are the NexImage cameras Mac OS compatible?
Yes, using the open source software provided under the Support & Downloads tab on this webpage. oaCapture is used for camera control, and Lynkeos is used for image processing. Please consult the “Open Source Software Installation – Mac OS” document also found under the Support & Downloads tab.
Support & Downloads
| Manuals: |
|---|
| NexImage 5 Instruction Manual (item# 93711) |
| Software & Firmware: |
| iCap 2.5 Camera Control Software |
| Lynkeos, Image Processing Software for Mac OS X |
| NexImage Windows Driver |
| Other Product Files: |
| Open Source Software installation - Mac OS |
