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Celestron NexImage 5, Solar System Imager (5 Megapixel)
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Celestron NexImage 5, Solar System Imager (5 Megapixel)

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2021-11-08T02:27:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little imager for just starting out.

Great Imager for somebody just starting out like myself. Easy instructions to follow and not bad pictures. Nothing like someone who spends thousands on taking pictures of the skies but not bad for someone who is starting out.

James H.

2021-08-19T08:45:44

Rated 4 out of 5

Good camera for beginner

Works well but the software provided needed updating at celestron web page.

PHILIP I.

2021-07-13T08:28:23

Rated 1 out of 5

Unable to use

Unable to use, the computer I have is an apple and not windows compatible. If there is a way to use on apple I would like to know

KURT M.

2020-12-17T08:48:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome camera

This is an absolutely fantastic camera. Very easy to set up and shoot with

COLE W.

2020-10-12T08:39:06

Rated 3 out of 5

planet Camera

very good web camera for planets, 5 Mega compared to ZWO 1.5 mega

GARY G.

2017-11-19T13:47:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Good

Working good, great images

MARIO T.

2017-09-10T08:41:37

Rated 1 out of 5

Poorly Designed USB Connector

The USB Connector is of very poor quality!!! The USB cable provided with the camera does not work at all.; When I used a different USB cable, the camera would work but then disconnected when the cable was touched. I returned the camera and Adorama kindly replaced it with a brand new unit which also exhibited the same defect.

MICHAEL M.

2016-09-13T06:43:39

Rated 1 out of 5

Just bad

Can't get camera to work software and driver are bad sent back to manufacture and got a new one same thing waste of money don't buy

Peter K.

2013-04-28T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera for the money

This is a complete Solar System imaging package. There is the normal learning curve, focus can be touchy, but learning the capturing process you'll capture some Great images. For me and my scopes this is a real performer.

MICHAEL R.

2013-03-06T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

not what i wished for

i found out to my dismay this camera is not really compatible with the processor in my computer. i got it to work once or twice, but it's a known issue that the manufacturer doesn't really disclose. Adorama accepted it back and promptly refunded my money. i was also astonished by the speed with which this was delivered. i opted for two day shipping, ordered it on a wednesday and it was delivered the next afternoon. i'm sorry i couldn't use it as it has a good reputation.

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Celestron NexImage Specifications

  • Power Requirements

    Powered by USB

  • USB

    USB 2.0, 5' cable length

  • 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

    Micron MT9P031 CMOS

  • Color or Monochrome?

    Color

  • Camera Resolution (in pixels)

    2592 x 1944

  • Total number of pixels

    5.0 Mp

  • Mounting

    1.25" barrel and C-thread

  • Sensor Size

    5.7 mm x 4.28 mm

  • Shutter

    Electronic Rolling Shutter

  • Software Compability

    iCap, IC Capture, DirectShow

  • Operating Enviroment

    -30½C to 70½C

  • 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

  • Weight

    2.0 oz(57 g)

  • Recommended / Best Usage

    Getting started in lunar, solar, and planetary imaging

  • Key Features

    5.0 MP resolution at low cost. Larger sensor is great for lunar and solar imaging

  • UPC Code

    050234937115

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About Celestron NexImage

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great camera for the money

By MICHAEL R.

This is a complete Solar System imaging package. There is the normal learning curve, focus can be touchy, but learning the capturing process you'll capture some Great images. For me and my scopes this is a real performer.

Great little imager for just starting out.

By James H.

Great Imager for somebody just starting out like myself. Easy instructions to follow and not bad pictures. Nothing like someone who spends thousands on taking pictures of the skies but not bad for someone who is starting out.

elestron offers a wide array of high-quality, affordable, and user-friendly planetary imagers! Click here to learn more on how to choose an imager that's right for you.

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 Micron½ DigitalClarity½ 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, clea rest 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 usin g 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

Celestron NexImage Features

  • 5 Mega pixel color sensor with Micron DigitalClarity½ 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
  • Machined aluminum 1.25" adapter barrel makes NexImage compatible with most any telescope
  • Manually adjust gain, contrast, exposure time, frame rate and color saturation using your PC

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months for parts and 24 months for labor.

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Key Features

  • 5 Mega pixel color sensor with Micron DigitalClarity technology to dramatically reduce image noise
  • Software automatically filters out video frames most affected by poor atmospheric conditions,
  • 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 t
  • elescope

What's in the box:

  • USB 2.0 Cable
  • Software
  • 2-Year Warranty