The Meade Instruments 16MP Monochrome Deep Sky Imager IV is a high-resolution digital imaging system that allows you to capture monochrome images by itself, or attach single or stacked astronomical filters for custom-colored images through a 2" focuser, visual back, or other accessories like Barlows or diagonals. M42x0.75 threads allow it to be mounted on a variety of imaging accessories. Images are captured using a 4/3" 16MP imaging sensor and sent directly to your Windows or Mac computer running the included SkyCapture imaging software via the fast USB 3.0 connection. It is also backward compatible with USB 2.0, but download speeds will be slower. The fast download speed of USB 3.0 allows you to gather more images in less time, which is critical if the weather and atmospheric conditions are fluctuating and you have limited time for imaging. Whether you're looking at the Moon, Mars, or the rings of Saturn, the monochrome DSI-IV takes your view of the sky and makes it available for everyone to see.

Meade recommends that you use a motorized mount for capturing clear and steady images. Out of the box it is compatible with larger 2" focusers to pass the maximum amount of light for capturing dim subjects, and to ensure full coverage of the large sensor and avoid vignetting. For use in Cassegrain-style scopes, an M42 thread allows it to be attached directly onto the visual back. The included software for Windows and Mac lets you control the camera, snap pictures or create a movie file, and export them. An integrated stacking program in SkyCapture lets you automatically filter the best images and stack them to create the perfect composite celestial picture.

2" Barrel Adapter and M42 Thread Mount    4/3" 16MP Monochrome Imaging Sensor    23 fps Frame Rate at Full Resolution    0.15 ms to 3600 Sec Exposure Times    USB 3.0 or 2.0 Compatible    JPEG, BITMAP, FITS/SER, AVI Image Format    Meade SkyCapture CD-ROM

• 4/3" 16MP monochrome imaging sensor
• Pixel size: 3.8 x 3.8μm
• 23 fps at full resolution
• 0.15 ms minimum exposure time; 3600 sec maximum
• 17.5mm back focus distance
• Image/video formats: JPEG, BITMAP, FITS / SER, AVI
• 350 to 1050nm spectral range with double-sided anti-reflection coatings
• 2-stage signal to noise ratio greatly reduces thermal noise
• Broad 14 to 122°F operating temperature range

• 2" nosepiece to fit in larger drawtubes, holders, Barlow lenses, diagonals
• M42x0.75 mounting threads for SCT visual backs and other imaging accessories

• Microsoft Windows or Mac operating system
• CPU requirements: equal to Intel Core2 2.8 GHz or higher
• 2GB of memory
• USB 3.0 port is backward compatible with USB 2.0, with slower transfer rates

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will the stella work with an old meade ds2130at goto telescope if I get the right cable adapter?

A: It is compatible with the AutoStar and AudioStar controllers require the #505 cable set; AutoStar II requires #507 cable set; AutoStar III requires a USB AVB cable. So if your scope uses one of the above controllers, the Stella would work.

Q: 2. hi. Can I use it for autoguiding the sky-watcher star adventurer? Can it help with on screen polar alignment too? thank you

A: Unfortunately no, the star adventure is not able to be used with an auto guider. My apologies.

Q: 3. ? can you use a barlow with this camera and the nexstar 4se

A: I don't really know still trying to figure mine out sorry I will give it a try tonight and see

Q: 4. Will this work with a Meade EXT125?

A: It will if your using the right apature.

Q: 5. Does the LPI-GM have threads on the nose end to accept 1.25” filters?

A: Yes the Meade LPI-GM Autoguiding and Imaging Eyepiece Camera has standard threads for 1.25 inch filters.

Q: 6. Is this camera compatible with any/most Celestron telescopes. I have a Skywatcher 105 mm, is this a good investment for me?

A: Without knowing your experience its hard to give you a simple answer. Your scope is too small for great planetary images, you need more aperture (8 +) and a longer prime focal length (2000mm +). This camera will function as if you were using a 8mm eyepiece, the detail that you can see can be captured ith this camera.Jupiter and some bands, Saturn and its rings. Mars will be too small. This camera will work very well on the moon.It's not a simple camera like a dslr, it takes videos of your subject (1000-2000), you have do the image processing in Registax software. If your familiar with this software this camera might be for you. Registax is a very powerful software for weeding out bad video frames, stacking them then enhancing the image. After this is done, you still have to bring the final image into Photoshop and continue to process it. If you have these skills, its a wonderful camera. If you can't be bothered to invest the time and effort to learn and experience it will not be a good investment. This product is no good for stars, clusters, nebula, or galaxies.It also requires that your scope is properly polar aligned and your tracking fairly accurate.

Q: 7. Can you replace the 110 VAC Adapter with a 240 VAC Adapter please?

A: Stella product for sale in the USA only come with 110v AC cable.

Q: 8. Pardon me for not being so advanced. can this be used in a 10" Dob no tracking? Once attached to a laptop, I'm assuming you can focus while watching real time on your laptop screen? How quick is the exposure time given the object will be moving in a Dob with no tracking. Thanks!

A: Think of the NexImage 5 Solar System Imager as an electronic eyepiece. The software also delivers the ability to manually change the gain, contrast, exposure time, frame rate and color saturation of the camera through the computer.

Q: 9. WOULD THE Celestron NexImage 5 Solar System Imager (5MP)WORK WITH A 10 SKYWATCHER DOBS GOTO?

A: It should work fine with any goto telescope. I have a Celestron 6se and got awesome results on my first night after watching a few YouTube videos

Q: 10. Does this camera have adjustable exposure times? If so what are the ranges?

A: You can manually adjust the exposure range from 0.0001 to 30 seconds.