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Lunatico Astronomia CloudWatcher (Hydreon Rain Sensor Version)

Lunatico Astronomia CloudWatcher (Hydreon Rain Sensor Version)

Starting Price: $404.00
Price as Configured: $404.00
Brand: Lunatico Astronomia / SKU: LA-BCW001-xx-HSHY
The Lunático Astronomía AAG CloudWatcher cloud detector is a high accuracy, low-cost system to give you full information about sky conditions. This includes the Hydreon RG-9 rain sensor adapted for the CloudWatcher system.
Cable Length (meters) (Required)
Relative Humidity & Atmospheric Pressure Sensor (Required)
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LA-BCAUSE2 - Lunatico Astronomia USB to Serial Converter
LA-BCAUSE2 - Lunatico Astronomia USB to Serial Converter
About This Product
Converts the USB signal to the RS232 serial port standard.

Compatible with AAG Cloudwatcher and most RS232 devices.

Technical specs:

Supports RS232 Serial interface
Compliant with USB 2.0 standard
Data transfer rates 1 Mbps and more
Support remote wake-up and power management
Can be used for PDA, modems and mor
Chipset: FTDI / FT23RL
Suitable for Windows 10, 8.1, 8.7, Vista, XP, Linux and Mac OS X

This converter is not necessary in case ordering AAG CloudWatcher and SOLO together!
 $22.00 each
LA-BCW00S - Lunatico Astronomia CloudWatcher Solo
LA-BCW00S - Lunatico Astronomia CloudWatcher Solo
About This Product
CloudWatcher “Solo”, designed by Lunático to make the most of the AAG CloudWarcher. It is a tiny computer customized to control your CloudWatcher 7 days x 24 hours, with the following highlights:
  • very low power requirements, less than 2W, ideal for remote observatories
  • integrated web server, so you can check your observatory’s weather from any part of the world
  • constant monitoring implies longer life for the AAG CloudWatcher
  • takes power from your current AAG CloudWatcher power supply
IMPORTANT: The “Solo” must be installed, indoors, it is not designed to withstand the harsh conditions the AAG CloudWatcher does
$304.00 each
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)
$185.00 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
$19.00 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)
$23.00 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.
$21.00 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.
$30.00 each
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Price as Configured: $404.00

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AAG 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 AAG 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.

CloudWatcher and anemometer

Rain Sensor: Capacitive or Hydreon Sensor, which to choose?
Capacitive Sensor
Hydreon Sensor
High sensitivity
Very sensitivity
Some indication of the amount of rain
Rain indication Yes/No
Big surface
Big surface
Total integration with CloudWatcher
Very good integration with CloudWatcher
Quite inexpensive
More expensive, but reasonable!
Strong heater, valid for any weather condition
Weak heater, not suitable for snow or heavy dew
Solid dirt requires cleaning
Very dusty and windy environments will require replacing the transparent dome
May need recalibration as it ages
Intermittent lights (such as a rotating anemometer shadow) can fool the sensor
Relatively delicate surface
Strong daylight (solar observing) may slow detection; not an issue for nighttime astronomy