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Many of our telescopes are available with Variscope or Twinstar Telescope Cameras that attach to a USB port on your computer. The software that is bundled with these cameras allows you to watch a live feed of the camera on your computer, as well as capture high definition photos and videos.

Below are links to download the software for the cameras. Only the first driver download is required for the Windows version of the software. The Mac OSX and Linux versions include all necessary drivers. A Variscope or Twinstar Camera is required to use the software.

NameSizeLast Updated
Windows Software Download31.3 MB07/06/2016
Windows Driver Download1.6 MB07/06/2016
Windows DShow Driver Download (optional for advanced users)1.6 MB07/06/2016
Mac OSX Software Download14.4 MB07/06/2016
Linux Software Download21.7 MB07/06/2016
From lunar/solar & deepsky imaging to autoguiding.
  • Drivers free download - CopyTrans Drivers Installer, Adaptec ASPI Drivers, My Drivers, and many more programs.
  • The AR0130 driver configuration is at the following location: 'Device Drivers'-'Multimedia support'-'Video capture adapters'-'Encoders/decoders and other helper chips' Select 'Aptina AR0130 support' as either Aptina AR0130 support so that the driver is part of kernel image, or Note: other image sensors (such as the MT9V011 or MT9P012.

Tip #2: Windows7 will attempt to search the Windows Update site for a driver. If your system is behind the Aptina corporate firewall, Windows Update will be blocked and this action will eventually timeout.

Aptina MT9M034 – 1.2Mpx CMOS monochrome and color sensor.
iNova PLB-Mx2
Description

New Aptina MT9M034 CMOS (1280 x 960 pixel array) with a very high quantum efficiency from the visible spectrum to the near infrared (IR) region.

Ideally suited for lunar/solar high resolution imaging, and deepsky imaging, thanks to an excellent sensitivity from the visible spectral range to the near infrared region, with a very low electronic noise which allows long exposure times.

Provides 2×2 hardware binning (512 x 384) to get a 9.3µm square pixel to be able to detect a faint star for autoguiding.

C-mount thread (this standard allows users to take different kinds of adapters like 1.25” eyepiece holder, camera objective lens with step down ring).

Technical specifications
  • Aptina MT9M034 1/3″
  • 1280*960
  • 3.75µm x 3.75µm
  • Yes
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  • 10/12bit
  • Up to 24 FPS at full resolution
  • From 0.1ms to infinity
  • USB2.0
  • For filter wheel control, focusing motors control, and telescope mount control (ASCOM V6)
  • BMP, AVI (8bit), FITS (8/16 bit) et SER (8/16bit) which can be read directly with main softwares like RegiStax V6.1, Avistacker V2, AutoStakkert V2
  • ASCOM V6 Plugin available and tested with PHDGuiding V1.14, AstroArt V4 & V5, MaximDL V5, Prism and all softwares using ASCOM protocol
  • 50 x 50 x 40mm
  • 170g (6 oz)
  • CMOS Sensor
  • CCD Matrix (L*H)
  • Pixel size
  • Hardware binning 2×2
  • Hardware ROI (region of interest)
  • A/D converter
  • Frame rate(8/12bit)
  • Exposure time
  • Interface
  • Communication port
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  • ASCOM
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Software and compatibility
Microsoft

Windows XP SP3, Vista, W7, 8, 8.1 x86/x64

Compliant with Microsoft Directshow

The SDK is available on request for programming (Microsoft C# or C++).

Linux

Linux drivers are available.

Mac

Drivers are not available but it is possible to run i-Nova cameras in emulation Windows mode with Bootcamp.

Performance

Frame rate (FPS) at full resolution:

Mode

1280*960
1280*480
1024*768
800*600
640*480
400*400
320*240

Frame Rate

34 FPS
68 FPS
43 FPS
82 FPS
104 FPS
119 FPS
200 FPS

Included accessories

C mount to 1.25’’ adapter

USB2 cable for PC connection

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Software pack including:

  • PLxCapture control and acquisition specific software and conversion format utility (video)
  • ASCOM plugin

New software releases are available for download from FTP site www.inova-ccd.fr/download

Options

Autoguiding cable RJ12 connector for ST4 port

Peltier cooling system kit with or w/o temperature regulation

Recommended accessories

Motorized filter wheel – 5 or 8 positions provided with ASCOM plugin

Electronic viewfinder: C/CS mount objective lens, FL from 2.1mm (150° fov) to 25mm (11° fov)

GPS module with USB2.0 port

C mount to T2 female adapter

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