Celestron NexImage 5 Solar System Imaging Camera User Manual

This document is a user manual for Celestron NexImage 5 Solar System imaging camera, which introduces the features and usage of the product


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Brand
Celestron
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
12
File format
PDF
File size
1.1 MB
Published
16 October, 2023
Updated
16 October, 2023
MD5 checksum
4ABC248DDFD19CC90DE133563B89AD18

About this manual

The document serves as a user guide for the Celestron NexImage 5 Solar System imaging camera. It details the unboxing contents, including the camera body, nose piece, USB cable, and software (NexImage iCap and RegiStax). The manual outlines system requirements such as Windows XP through 7 and specific hardware specifications like a Pentium IV processor.

What's inside

  • Quick start
  • Capturing images
  • Processing images
  • How NexImage works
  • Focusing Tips
  • Collimation
  • Finding Objects
  • Streaming Video duration
  • Autoguiding
  • Specifications

Specifications

Sensor Type1/2.5" format, color CMOS Sensor (Micron MT9P031)
Camera Resolution5MP (2592 x 1944)
Sensor Size5.7mm x 4.28mm (7 mm diagonal)
Pixel Size2.2 micron square
Sensitivity1.4 V/ lux-sec (@550nm)
USB Cable TypeHigh-Speed USB 2.0 cable

Frequently asked questions

What are the minimum system requirements for the NexImage 5?

The recommended minimum system includes a Pentium IV, 2.0 GHz processor, 1GB RAM, and Windows XP, Vista, or 7.

How does the NexImage camera reduce noise in images?

It captures streaming video which is digitally stacked to significantly reduce electric noise and bring out fine detail.

Can the NexImage 5 be used for autoguiding?

Yes, it can be used with an off-axis guider or piggyback guidescope and compatible software like MetaGuide.

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