STP674MINICP

TRIUS PRO-674 MINI COMBI PRO

Starlight Xpress

Capture views of the cosmos in 1940 x 1460 resolution through your telescope or astrograph with this Trius Pro-674 CCD Camera with SXMFW-1T Mini Filter Wheel & Lodestar PRO (Blue Edition) bundle from Starlight Xpress. The set includes a Trius Pro-674 Monochrome CCD Camera, a Mini Filter Wheel with 1.25" Eyepiece Carousel for capturing views of planets, nebulae, and other celestial objects in targeted wavelengths (user-supplied filters required), and a Lodestar PRO Stand-Alone Autoguider to keep your camera pointed at your subject.Sensor 2/3" Sony ICX674ALG monochrome EXview progressive scan CCD1940 x 1460 resolution with an 8.81 x 6.63mm active area360 to 1100nM useful spectral responseExcellent blue light sensitivity and a strong infrared response for both planetary and deep-sky imaging, especially with an H-alpha filterExtremely low thermal noiseCCD temperature monitoring circuit that provides regulated set-point cooling of the chipUse Adapters for 1.25 & 2" drawtubes to fit into most telescopesCompatible with standard M42 SLR lenses to take pictures without a telescopeBack focal distance 17.5mm from the barrel front to the CCD 1mmWhen using with SCT optical tubes, it is recommended that the camera be paired with a focal reducer to speed up the focal ratio for imaging deep-sky objects and a Barlow lens to slow down for f/ value for planetary imagingBuilt-in 3-port powered USB hub to power accessories like a filter wheels and electric focuserHigh speed USB 2.0 interfaceFull-frame download time of approximately 4 seconds and a binned 4x4 download takes only 0.5 secondsBuilt-in autoguider output is compatible with most mountsSingle USB cable control for all features to eliminate tangled cablesTwo-stage cooling fan with an argon-filled CCD chamberLow power consumption of less than 1.5A @ 12 VDCComputer System Requirements Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 One USB 2.0 port availableAt least 256MB of memoryBetween 1 and 4 GHz Pentium processor speed is recommendedMinimum of 1024 x 768 resolution monitor with 24-bit colorRecommend good-quality cable with a maximum length of 16.5' as longer cables may require boosters or extra powered hubs