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Starlight Xpress Lodestar X2 Autoguider mono\r\n\r\nDe Lodestar staat al jaren hoog aangeschreven als de beste autoguider op de markt.\r\nDe innovatieve geesten van Starlight Xpress proberen sinds de conceptie de iconische \r\nLodestar te verbeteren; dit is echter zeer moeilijk te realiseren gebleken - tot nu \r\ntoe.\r\n\r\nIntroductie van de Starlight Xpress Lodestar X2 Autoguider mono; de nieuwste en meest \r\ngevoelige compacte gidscamera voor autoguiding.\r\n\r\nLodestar X2 is een verbeterde versie van de zeer populaire Lodestar autoguider. \r\nDe originele Lodestar maakt gebruik van de ICX429 Exview-chip van Sony en biedt een \r\nuitstekende gevoeligheid. Sony heeft de ICX429 nu echter ge\u00fcpgraded naar de ICX829, \r\nmet aanzienlijk verbeterde QE en leesruis. Deze nieuwe \u2018Exview 2\u2019 -chip verdubbelt \r\nongeveer de Lodestar-gevoeligheid en voegt bijna een volledige magnitude toe aan de \r\nminimale helderheid van de gidsster. We hebben ook de borden opnieuw ontworpen, \r\nzodat een standaard RJ12-geleidingsbus kan worden gebruikt. \r\nDit zal veel gebruikers tevreden stellen die de kleine \u2018ZH\u2019 kabelaansluiting te \r\ndelicaat vinden.<\/span><\/pre>\n
Belangrijkste kenmerken:\r\n\r\nGrote dingen kunnen in kleine pakketten komen en de Lodestar X2 is echt geen \r\nuitzondering. Deze compacte gidscamera zit boordevol geweldige functies:\r\n\r\nMet een diameter van 1,25 to past het netjes in uw 1,25 \u2033 oculairhouder - \r\ngeen extra adapters nodig.Groot afbeeldingsgebied (6,45 mm x 4,75 mm) geeft u een \r\nbreed gezichtsveld om een \u200b\u200bgeschikte gidsster te vinden.\r\nGevoeligheid - met een indrukwekkende QE van 77% en grote pixels zuigt de Lodestar X2 \r\ndie fotonen gewoon op. Gevoeligheid is de sleutel, maar in combinatie met het \r\nongelooflijk lage geluid van de Lodestar X2 is het vinden van een gidsster nog \r\neenvoudiger geworden.\r\nRJ12 Autoguider-poort op ware grootte - U hoeft geen extra kabels vanaf uw computer \r\nte leggen om uw montagecorrecties te bedienen.\r\nAangedreven door de USB van uw computer, dus u hoeft geen extra voeding mee te \r\nnemen - een ding minder om te vergeten wanneer u op weg bent naar de Star Party.\r\nCompacte en solide aluminium constructie.\r\nSpectrale respons: QE max bij 620 nm (~ 77%), 45% bij 400 nm en 770 nm\r\nUitleesruis: minder dan 10 elektronen RMS - doorgaans slechts 6 elektronen\r\nFull-well capaciteit: meer dan 50.000 e- (losgemaakt)\r\nAnti-blooming: overbelastingsmarge groter dan 1000x\r\nDonkere stroom: verzadigingstijd donker frame groter dan 1 uur. Minder dan 0,1 \r\nelektronen \/ seconde @ + 10C omgevingstemperatuur\r\nGegevensformaat: 16 bits\r\nSysteemwinst: 0,4 elektronen per ADU\r\nComputerinterface: ingebouwde USB 2.0-compatibele interface\r\nDownloadtijd van afbeelding: doorgaans 0,2 seconden bij volledige resolutie met USB \r\n2.0\r\nStroomvereisten: USB-voeding\r\nKoelsysteem: omgevingsluchtkoeling\r\nGrootte: 32 x 86 mm zwart geanodiseerd aluminium vat met 1 x 32tpi \r\nmontageschroefdraad aan het CCD-raamuiteinde en input \/ output-pluggen aan de \r\nachterkant\r\nGewicht: ca. 85 g (3 oz.)<\/span><\/pre>\n
Starlight Xpress Lodestar X2 Autoguider mono<\/p>\n
For years, the Lodestar has been held in the highest regard as being the best autoguider on the market. The innovative minds at Starlight Xpress have been trying to improve on the iconic Lodestar since it’s conception; however, this has proved to be very difficult to achieve – until now that is.<\/p>\n
Introducing the Starlight Xpress Lodestar X2 Autoguider mono; the latest and most sensitive compact guide camera for autoguiding.<\/p>\n
Lodestar X2 is an upgraded version of the very popular Lodestar autoguider. The original Lodestar uses the ICX429 Exview chip from Sony and offers excellent sensitivity. However, Sony have now upgraded the ICX429 to the ICX829, with considerably improved QE and read noise. This new ‘Exview 2’ chip approximately doubles the Lodestar sensitivity and adds nearly a full star magnitude to the minimum guide star brightness. We have also redesigned the boards so that a standard RJ12 guide socket can be used. This will please many users who have found the small ‘ZH’ cable socket to be too delicate.<\/p>\n
Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Big things can come in small packages and the Lodestar X2, really is no exception. This compact guide camera is packed full of great features:<\/p>\n
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  • 1.25″ diameter allows it to drop neatly into your 1.25″ eyepiece holder – no additional adapters required.<\/li>\n
  • Large imaging area (6.45mm x 4.75mm) gives you a wide field of view to find a suitable guide star.<\/li>\n
  • Sensitivity – with an impressive 77% QE, and large pixels, the Lodestar X2 just sucks up those photons. Sensitivity is key, but combined with the incredibly low noise of the Lodestar X2, finding a guide star has just become even easier.<\/li>\n
  • Full size RJ12 Autoguider Port – No need to run extra cables from your computer to control your mount corrections.<\/li>\n
  • Powered by the USB of your computer so there’s no need to carry an extra power supply with you – one less thing to forget when you are on your way to the Star Party.<\/li>\n
  • Compact and solid aluminum construction.<\/li>\n
  • Spectral Response: QE max at 620nM (~77%), 45% at 400nM and 770nM<\/li>\n
  • Readout Noise: Less than 10 electrons RMS – typically only 6 electrons<\/li>\n
  • Full-well capacity: Greater than 50,000 e- (unbinned)<\/li>\n
  • Anti-blooming: Overload margin greater than 1000x<\/li>\n
  • Dark current: Dark frame saturation time greater than 1 hour. Less than 0.1 electrons\/second @ + 10C ambient<\/li>\n
  • Data format: 16 bits<\/li>\n
  • System gain: 0.4 electrons per ADU<\/li>\n
  • Computer Interface: Built-in USB 2.0 compatible interface<\/li>\n
  • Image download time: Typically 0.2 seconds at full resolution using USB 2.0<\/li>\n
  • Power requirements: USB powered<\/li>\n
  • Cooling system: Ambient air cooling<\/li>\n
  • Size: 32 x 86mm black anodized aluminium barrel with 1 x 32tpi\u00a0 mount thread at the CCD window end & input\/output plugs at rear<\/li>\n
  • Weight: approx. 85 g (3 oz.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    Specifications of the\u00a0Starlight Xpress Lodestar X2 Autoguider mono:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    ADC<\/td>\n16 bit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Backfocus<\/td>\n12.5mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Bayer matrix<\/td>\nMonochrome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Camera connection<\/td>\nC Mount<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CCD Class<\/td>\nClass 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Cooled<\/td>\nUncooled<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Dynamic range<\/td>\n12.3 stops<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Full well<\/td>\n50ke<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Interface<\/td>\nUSB 2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Manufacturer<\/td>\nStarlight Xpress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Megapixels<\/td>\n0.4mp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Peak QE<\/td>\n77%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Pixel array<\/td>\n752×580<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Pixel size<\/td>\n8.3 microns<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Power consumption<\/td>\n5V 3A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Read noise<\/td>\n10e<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sensor diagonal<\/td>\n7.9mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sensor type<\/td>\nCCD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sensor<\/td>\nSony ICX829AL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Weight<\/td>\n0.19lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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