The Meade Deep Sky Imager Pro III (DSI PRO 3) with Autostar Suite 04536 boasts a 1.4MP Monochrome (Black & White) Sony CCD Sensor that features high sensitivity for deeper shots, and achieves greater detail and vibrant color images with the optional Meade CCD Color Filter Set 04530. The Meade DSI Pro III combines ease-of-use, higher resolution, wider field of view and lower thermal noise that deliver exceptional performance and quality images. Meade engineers have invented a remarkable new way to reduce noise without a cooling fan, allowing you to stack exposures for hours at a time. The thermal monitoring sensors automatically match your dark frames to ambient temperature so it's nearly impossible to take an uncalibrated picture. The software includes a zoom feature for easier focusing and the square pixels of the new larger chip make processing simpler and images more beautiful than ever. With extremely low noise, the DSI Pro III is the world's best un-cooled astro imager. The user-friendly astrophotography revolution continues with the Meade Deep Sky Imager Pro III DSI Pro 3.

The Meade Deep Sky Imager Pro III Monochrome (B&W) Camera with Autostar Suite 04536 is also available in a color model, found in the Meade Deep Sky Imager III Color Camera with Autostar Suite 04535.

Features and Benefits of the Meade Deep Sky Imager Pro III 04536:

High Sensitivity (1.4MP) Monochrome CCD Sensor from Sony: The Meade Deep Sky Imager Pro III utilizes Sony’s large 2/3" ExView HAD CCD Image Sensor. This sensor provides dramatically lower noise and higher dynamic range featuring a 16-Bit A/D converter.

USB 2.0 High Speed: Download images with fast USB connection.

2x2 Binning Mode: Use binning for fast focusing, centering the image and advanced imaging techniques.

Multiple Imager Operation: AutoStar Envisage will support any number of Meade Deep Sky Imager Cameras and one Meade LPI Lunar Planetary Imager, so you can image with one DSI and guide with the other.

Temperature Sensor: The DSI Pro-III has a built in temperature sensor for fast and accurate auto-dark frame subtraction. The temperature sensor matches the current temperature of the CCD chip to each dark frame so it's nearly impossible to take an uncalibrated picture.

Less Noise Means More Data: You get all the data from your Deep Sky Imager Pro 3 without compression, and that means no loss of information in your raw images.

Drizzle Technology: Drizzle was developed by NASA for processing images from the Hubble Space Telescope. It will work on any Meade AutoStar Controlled Telescope.
There are three enhancements that Drizzle adds:

1. Increased Resolution - increases resolution without interpolation.
2. Extended View - a final image that is nearly four times larger.
3. Field De-Rotation - eliminate field rotation with simple two-star selection.

No Batteries Required: Just plug the Deep Sky Imager Pro 's USB 2.0 High Speed cable into your laptop and you are ready to image or autoguide. No other power supplies are needed.

AutoStar Suite with Envisage Software Camera Control and Image Processing Software is included, eliminating the need to purchase expensive aftermarket programs.

Lightweight and Portable: Weighs only 11 ounces and is very compact, measuring only 4.0" x 3.75" x 1.25" with no need for additional balance weights.

Versatile: Deep Sky Imager Pro III works on any telescope and can also be used as a sensitive and simple-to-use Autoguider on AutoStar computerized telescopes.

The Meade Deep Sky Imager Pro III is available in the following models:

• 04536-1: Meade Deep Sky Imager Pro III 04536 KIT - Includes Meade Color Filter Set 04530

Specifications for Meade Deep Sky Imager Pro III with Autostar Suite 04536:

Deep Sky Imager Pro III
CCD Sensor:		High Sensitivity Monochrome Sony EXview HAD CCD Sensor
Sensor Model:		ICX285AL
A/D Conversion:		16-bit (greater image depth and contrast)
Min. - Max. Exposure Time:		1/10,000 of a second to one hour
Housing:		Coated die-cast aluminum
USB Capability:		High Speed 2.0 only
Size / Weight of Product:		4.0" x 3.75" x 1.25"/ 11.2 oz.
Chip Dimensions in Pixels:		10.2mm (w) x 8.3mm (h); 11mm diagonal (type 2/3) 1360 x 1024 pixels (1,392,640 pixels)
Pixel Size (in microns):		6.45 microns (w) x 6.45 microns (h) Built in temperature sensor measures degrees in Celsius and matches it to each dark frame.
Minimum System Requirements:		Pentium 4 1.4GHz computer (Pentium 4 2.1GHz recommended), 500 Megabytes of RAM (1 Giga-Byte recommended), 200 Megabytes of available hard-drive space (>1 GB recommended), DVD-ROM drive, Windows 2000/XP/Vista (Windows Vista recommended), USB 2.0 high speed available full-powered port.

Package Contents:

• Deep Sky Imager Pro III Monochrome Camera with Autostar Suite 04536
• Meade Color Filter Set 04530
• Parfocal ring
• USB cable
• DB-9 to RJ-11 adapter
• LX200 serial cable
• Autostar #497 serial cable
• CD ROM, including Operating Instructions

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Meade Deep Sky Imager Pro III Kit 04536 - DSI PRO 3 w/ Meade Color Filter Set 04530 Rating & Reviews