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Lunatico Astronomia CloudWatcher (Standard)

Lunatico Astronomia CloudWatcher (Standard)

Starting Price: $401.50
Price as Configured: $401.50
Brand: Lunatico Astronomia / SKU: LA-BCW001-xx
The Lunático Astronomía AAG CloudWatcher cloud detector is a high accuracy, low-cost system to give you full information about sky conditions. This is the standard version without the Hydreon RG-9 rain sensor.
Cable Length (meters) (Required)
Relative Humidity & Atmospheric Pressure Sensor (Required)
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LA-BCWANE - Lunatico Astronomia Anemometer
LA-BCWANE - Lunatico Astronomia Anemometer
About This Product

Heavy-duty wind sensor featuring superior mechanical resistance and great flexibility, for AAG CloudWatcher. The bearings are made of stainless steel and lubricated with instrument oil. Supports wind speeds up to 200 km/h. The anemometer includes:

  • Wind sensor
  • Weather-proof connector, IP68, for CloudWatcher
  • Cable with two lengths available:
      • 30 cm. (optimal to use with the CloudWatcher mounting bracket) or
      • 2 m
ANEMOMETER WITH INTERNAL HEATING SYSTEM for adverse cold weather conditions.

Wind sensor with internal heating system. Designed to work from 20 °C below zero with weather conditions of snow and ice.
Cable with two lengths available.
15V 2A power supply is needed (not included)
$172.00 each
LA-BCAFU17 - Lunatico Astronomia 15V DC - 1A Compact Power Supply
LA-BCAFU17 - Lunatico Astronomia 15V DC - 1A Compact Power Supply
About This Product

15 V DC – 1000 mA power supply with jack. Perfect to power the AAG CloudWatcher and many other devices. Very high efficiency & low energy consumption

  • Supply voltage: 100 ~ 240VAC/50~60Hz
  • Europlug is standard, USA/Canada adapter is supplied for free
  • Short-circuit protection
  • Operating temperature: 0 C– +40 C
  • Output voltage: 15VDC
  • Max. output current: 1A
  • Cable length: 145mm
  • Connector: 2.1 x 5.5mm
  • Dimensions: 60.5×35.5×25.5mm
  • Weight: 50gr
$21.40 each
LA-BCAFU21 - Lunatico Astronomia 15V DC - 2A Compact Power Supply
LA-BCAFU21 - Lunatico Astronomia 15V DC - 2A Compact Power Supply
About This Product

15V DC – 2A Switching Power Supply for AAG CloudWatcher and many other devices.

Fixed output charger 15V 2A. Jack measure: 5.5X2.1mm

  • Input voltage: 100-240V-50 / 60Hz
  • Input: 1.5A 24W
  • Output: 15V 2A
  • Europlug is standard, USA/Canada is supplied at no additional cost
  • Maximum stand-by consumption: 0.5W
  • Efficiency: 78%
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 93x48x33mm
  • Weight: 160g
  • Working temperature: 0°C-40°C
  • TUV Certification
  • Security according to the following standards: IEC60065, EN60065, UL60065, G88898, CA, CE EN60065, 3000VAC CE, EMC-ENSS022 / ENSS024 / GB9254-1998 (CISPR 22)
$24.75 each
LA-AMCAAG01 - Lunatico Astronomia CloudWatcher Mounting Bracket
LA-AMCAAG01 - Lunatico Astronomia CloudWatcher Mounting Bracket
About This Product
Made of stainless steel, it allows the safe and easy installation of the AAG CloudWatcher cloud detector and anemometer. This is the wall version.
$18.00 each
LA-AMCAAG02 - Lunatico Astronomia CloudWatcher Mounting Bracket (Pole Version)
LA-AMCAAG02 - Lunatico Astronomia CloudWatcher Mounting Bracket (Pole Version)
About This Product
Made of stainless steel, it allows the safe and easy installation of the AAG CloudWatcher cloud detector and anemometer. This is the pole version which includes the wall bracket.
$26.00 each
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Price as Configured: $401.50

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CloudWatcher advantages:
  • Full information about sky conditions
  • Very affordable price
  • Reliable readings
  • Easy interpretation of all information
  • Connectable to the CloudWatcher SOLO for low-power, 24x7 availability
  • Software available for:
      • Windows (free)
      • INDILib (free)
      • INDIGO
      • MAC OSX
      • ASCOM safety monitor and observing conditions drivers available
  • Very low maintenance
  • Product in constant review and improvement
  • With the experience and service of Lunático Astronomía

In addition, the CloudWatcher software incorporates advanced features such as:

  • Multiple users in LAN (MASTER mode and REMOTE mode operation);
  • MASTER and REMOTE installations can be independently parameterized;
  • Sky temperature correction model to account for excessive atmospheric longwave radiation during summer;
  • All alerts can be defined as sound alerts, with a specific sound file to be played when the alert condition occurs;
  • Switch control can be disabled and be performed by an external program (suitable to control other equipment);
  • Allows the electrical constants to be changed by the user;
  • A complete set of properties/methods for inter-program communications;
  • Compatible with existing firmware versions 1.xx, 2.xx and future version 3.xx;
  • ACP, Sequence Generator+, CCDCommander, CCDAutopilot, Prism, CCDAutoPilot, and Maxpilote compatible; plus any ASCOM-compliant software.