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The short adapter enables the connection of adapters with M42x0.75 female thread to focusers and adapters with M68x1 internal thread.

• Thread telescope side: M68x1 external thread - length 3.7 mm
• Thread camera side: M42x0.75 T2 external thread - length 5 mm
• Additional female 2" filter thread on the telescope side, for connection of 2" mounted filters
• No effective optical length because the M68x1 external thread is completely countersunk in the focuser - a shorter adaptation is not possible

Adapt 1.25" filters to your T2 accessories, with just 10 mm optical path.

• Telescope side connection thread: female T2-thread (M42x0.75)
• Camera side connection thread: male T2-thread (M42x0.75)
• Optical path: 9 mm without lock ring or 10 mm with lock ring
• Inner thread: female thread M28.5x0.6 for mounting 1.25" filters
• Application example with TS IR cut photo filter No. 2

With this adapter you can connect your (D)SLR directly to instruments with the SC thread (also called 2" thread), using an optional T2 ring.

• designed for Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes
• telescope side 2" SC thread
• camera side T2 (M42x0.75) external thread
• camera connection via T2 ring (optional)
• optical length 20 mm

The camera offers a very high resolution and can be used for lunar and planetary photography, EAA and also for deep sky astrophotography.

• Sensor: 1/1.8" CMOS IMX678 with 8.29 megapixels resolution
• Sensor size: 7.68 mm x 4.32 mm - diagonal: 8.86 mm
• Extremely high resolution: 2.0 µm pixel size
• SONY STARVIS 2 technology - back illuminated pixel technology
• With approx. 83% QE a high sensitivity for short exposure times
• USB 3.0 for fast download of images
• Very low readout noise (from 0.6 e-)
• Well suited for EAA due to high frame rate of 47.5 fps
• 12 bit ADC
• No more amp glow detectable
• Passive cooling with heat dissipation against heating of the sensor during long time exposures
• Good suitability for deep sky imaging
• Rich field lens (removable) included in scope of delivery
• AR protection filter built in with full transmission also in infrared
• ST4-level autoguiding interface included

The at the moment probably most sensitive autoguider from ZW-Optical for astrophotography with modern sensor and 1.25" housing.

• Monochrome CMOS sensor SC2210 with max. 92% QE and 4.0 µm pixel size for maximal sensitvity - for always finding a guide star.
• High NIR sensitivity, thus reduction of the effective seeing
• Sensor size 7.68 x 4.32 mm
• Practical 1.25" housing - you can insert the autoguider/camera into the guide scope, finder or the off-axis guider like an eyepiece.
• A true lightweight with only 60 grams and not larger than a 1.25" eyepiece.
• Extensive scope of delivery: protective cap, manual, 2x USB cable, ST4 autoguiding cable, CS mount adapter and 1.25" extension tube.
• The camera can also be used as a high-grade moon and planetary camera. With the highly sensitive sensor, even deep-sky imaging is possible.
• Incl. adapter to CS thread for connecting lenses and T2 adapter

The camera offers a very high resolution and can be used for lunar and planetary photography, EAA and also for deep sky astrophotography.

• Sensor: 1/1.8" CMOS IMX664 with 4.15 megapixels resolution
• Sensor size: 7.84 mm x 4.45 mm - diagonal: 9.02 mm
• Very high resolution: 2.9 µm pixel size
• SONY STARVIS 2 technology - back illuminated pixel technology
• With approx. 91% QE a high sensitivity for short exposure times
• USB 3.0 for fast download of images
• Very low readout noise (from 0.46 e-)
• Very well suited for EAA due to high frame rate of 95 fps
• 36.5 ke- full well
• 12 bit ADC
• No more amp glow detectable
• Passive cooling with heat dissipation against heating of the sensor during long time exposures
• Good suitability for deep sky imaging
• Rich field lens (removable) included in scope of delivery
• AR coated protection filter built in with full transmission also in infrared
• ST4 level autoguiding interface included

The camera offers a very high resolution and can be used for lunar and planetary photography, EAA and also for deep sky astrophotography.

• Sensor: 1/2.8" CMOS IMX662 mono with 2.1 megapixels resolution
• Sensor size: 5.568 mm x 3.132 mm - diagonal: 6.45 mm
• Very high resolution: 2.9 µm pixel size
• SONY STARVIS 2 technology - back illuminated pixel technology
• With approx. 91% QE a high sensitivity for short exposure times
• USB 3.0 for fast download of images
• Very low readout noise (from 0.8 e-)
• Very well suited for EAA due to high frame rate of 107 fps
• 38 ke- full well
• 12 bit ADC
• No more amp glow detectable
• Passive cooling with heat dissipation against heating of the sensor during long time exposures
• Good suitability for deep sky imaging
• Rich field lens (removable) included in scope of delivery
• AR coated protection filter built in with full transmission also in infrared
• ST4 level autoguiding interface included

One of the most sensitive astro cameras in the market with about 20 millions of extremely small pixels from for all fields of astrophotography.

• Sensor SONY Exmor R BSI IMX183 - size 13.2x8.8 mm - diagonal 15.9 mm - Color
• 5496 x 3672 Pixel - 20.18 MP
• Pixel size: 2.4 µm - extremely high resolution
• High 84% QE - BACK-ILLUMINATED Exmor R technology
• Short download times through USB 3.0 - can also be used with USB 2.0
• Fast - perfect for lunar and planetary imaging - 19 fps with full resolution
• 1.6e read noise - very good for deep-sky imaging
• AR protect window built-in - full transmission also in IR
• Distance from the sensor to T2 telescope connection: 17.5 mm or 6.5 mm directly from the housing
• Everything is included for a successful start, software, adapter, ...

One of the most sensitive astro cameras in the market with about 20 millions of extremely small pixels from for all fields of astrophotography.

• Sensor SONY Exmor R BSI IMX183 - size 13.2x8.8 mm - diagonal 15.9 mm - mono
• 5496 x 3672 Pixel - 20.18 MP
• Pixel size: 2.4 µm - extremely high resolution
• High 84% QE - BACK-ILLUMINATED Exmor R technology
• Short download times through USB 3.0 - can also be used with USB 2.0
• Fast - perfect for lunar and planetary imaging - 19 fps with full resolution
• 1.6e read noise - very good for deep-sky imaging
• AR protect window built-in - full transmission also in IR
• Distance from the sensor to T2 telescope connection: 17.5 mm or 6.5 mm directly from the housing
• Everything is included for a successful start, software, adapter, ...

The ASI 294MC is the first camera with the newest Sony sensor IMX294CJK. Ideal astro camera for solar, lunar and planetary photography and for deep sky.

• Sensor: Sony 4/3" CMOS Color Sensor IMX294CJK
• Sensor diagonal 23.2 mm (measured by ZWO)
• Pixel: 4.63 µm pixel size - 4144 x 2822 pixels
• Short download time through USB 3.0 - can also be used with USB 2.0
• AR protection window built-in - full transmission even in infrared
• Connection: T2, 1,25" and 2"
• Extremely high sensitivity through "back-illuminated" sensor. QE more than 75%
• You can photograph dim nebulae and galaxies with only 30 seconds exposure time.
• Extremely short exposure times allows high-resolution images of sun, moon and planets. The seeing is "frozen".
• Extensive scope of delivery

The ADC corrects the dispersive effects of Earth´s atmosphere. You will get sharper images of planets and moon.

• The Atmospheric Dispersion Corrector is a revolution in observing and imaging objects.
• Through the use of 2 high quality prisms, it corrects the false colour introduced by the earth´s atmosphere.
• When used for planetary imaging, it changes the clarity of the image dramatically, particularly in the luminence channel when LRGB imaging.
• Adaption is simple through T2 thread on both sides
• You can use the ADC for visual and photography
• You see the result very clear through the eyepiece
• Latest Version

The Monochrome Color PRO camera from ZWO has the newest Sony Sony IMC492LLJ sensor - high-sensitivity astro camera for deep-sky photography.

• Sensor: Sony 4/3" CMOS color sensor IMX294CJK - "back illuminated" sensor
• Sensor diagonal 23.2 mm (measured by ZWO)
• 4144 x 2822 pixels with 4.63 µm size - highly light sensitive
• Powerful Peltier cooling up to 45 °C below ambient
• Short download time through USB 3.0 - can also be used with USB 2.0
• AR protection window built-in - full transmission even in infrared
• Connection: T2, 1,25" and 2"
• Separately screwed front panel - now the camera body cannot be unscrewed by mistake
• Extremely high sensitivity, QE is more than 90%. You can photograph dim nebulae and galaxies with only 30 seconds exposure time.
• USB2.0 connection for filter wheels, autoguiders or USB focuser
• Full well capacity 66000e - 14Bit - even bright stars do not burn out anymore.
• DDR memory buffer 256 MB for more stable data exchange - minimizes amp glow even with USB2.0 (characteristic feature of the new PRO versions

The cooled Color PRO camera from ZWO has the newest Sony IMX294CJK sensor - high-sensitivity astro camera for deep-sky photography.

• Sensor: Sony 4/3" CMOS color sensor IMX294CJK - "back illuminated" sensor
• Sensor diagonal 23.2 mm (measured by ZWO)
• 4144 x 2822 pixels with 4.63 µm size - highly light sensitive
• Powerful Peltier cooling up to 45 °C below ambient
• Short download time through USB 3.0 - can also be used with USB 2.0
• AR protection window built-in - full transmission even in infrared
• Connection: T2, 1,25" and 2"
• Separately screwed front panel - now the camera body cannot be unscrewed by mistake
• Extremely high sensitivity, QE is more than 75%. You can photograph dim nebulae and galaxies with only 30 seconds exposure time.
• USB2.0 connection for filter wheels, autoguiders or USB focuser
• Full well capacity 63700e - 14Bit - even bright stars do not burn out anymore.
• DDR memory buffer 256 MB for more stable data exchange - minimizes amp glow even with USB2.0 (characteristic feature of the new PRO versions

Cooled astro camera with Sony IMX585 color sensor, guiding sensor and ASIAir in one housing

• Imaging and guiding with only one telescope - without off-axis guider - due to the integrated, highly sensitive guiding sensor
• ASIAir Mini controller integrated
• Sensor: 1/1.2" CMOS IMX585 with 8.29 megapixel resolution
• Sensor size: 6.26 mm x 11.13 mm - diagonal 12.84 mm
• Very high resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels with 2.9 µm size
• Starvis 2 technology with back illumination
• Approx. 91 % QE maximum - high sensitivity for short exposure times
• Full well capacity 40 ke-
• 12 bit ADC
• No amplifier glow
• Powerful Peltier cooling up to 35 °C below ambient temperature
• Anti-dew heater already built in
• Hub with 4x USB 2.0 type A sockets
• 2x 5.5/2.1 mm sockets (one of them as input)
• USB type C port for data transfer to the computer
• WiFi
• Bluetooth (connection with AM3/AM5)

Cooled USB 3.0 full-frame size monochrome astro camera with powerful 24x36 mm sensor for top class astrophotography - latest generation

• Improved circuit board - more performance thanks to lower readout noise and higher frame rates
• Elegant, high-quality design with a matte red surface
• Powerful automatic controlled Peltier cooling up to 35 °C below ambient temperature
• Full frame size format sensor Sony IMX455 (24x36 mm) with 61.2 megapixels
• High resolution due to 3.78 µm pixels
• Peak quantum efficiency 91%!
• 16 bit ADC - dynamic range like a CCD sensor for more gradations
• No dusturbing amplifier glow anymore
• Anti-dew heater already installed
• Working distance only 17.5 mm from the M54x0.75 internal thread
• With only 700 grams a lightweight - does not stress the focuser
• USB 3.0 for fast data transfer
• DDR3 buffer for stable data fransmissionExtensive scope of delivery with adapter rings

Cooled USB 3.0 full-frame size color astro camera with powerful 24x36 mm sensor for top class astrophotography - latest generation

• Improved circuit board - more performance thanks to lower readout noise and higher frame rates
• Elegant, high-quality design with a matte red surface
• Powerful automatic controlled Peltier cooling up to 35 °C below ambient temperature
• Full frame size format sensor Sony IMX455 (24x36 mm) with 61.2 megapixels
• High resolution due to 3.78 µm pixels
• Peak quantum efficiency 91%!
• 16 bit ADC - dynamic range like a CCD sensor for more gradations
• No dusturbing amplifier glow anymore
• Anti-dew heater already installed
• Working distance only 17.5 mm from the M54x0.75 internal thread
• With only 700 grams a lightweight - does not stress the focuser
• USB 3.0 for fast data transfer
• DDR3 buffer for stable data fransmission
• Extensive scope of delivery with adapter rings

Sky-Watcher presents the new Emerald 22mm eyepiece, designed for astronomers who prefer high contrast, a large field of view and maximum clarity. It features a 7-lens premium system....

• 22 mm focal length
• 82° apparent field of view
• Broadband anti-reflective coating and blackened lens edges for a bright, high-contrast image without reflections
• 18 mm eye relief is well suited for spectacle wearers
• Soft rubber eyecup for comfortable observation
• Thread for 2" filters

The Esprit-150EDX from Skywatcher offers the highest optical and mechanical quality and is optimized for astrophotography.

• Aperture 150 mm
• Focal length 1050 mm (focal ratio f/7)
• Triplet apo objective with FPL53 ED element
• Improved 3" dual-speed focuser for high payload
• 360° rotation
• 2" connection with additional thread for screw adaptations
• Retractable dew shield
• Carrying handle, Losmandy style dovetail bar, carrying case

The Esprit-120EDX from Skywatcher offers the highest optical and mechanical quality and is optimized for astrophotography.

• Aperture 120 mm
• Focal length 840 mm (focal ratio f/7)
• Triplet apo objective with FPL53 ED element
• Improved 3" dual-speed focuser for high payload
• 360° rotation
• 2" connection with additional thread for screw adaptations
• Retractable dew shield
• Carrying handle, Losmandy style dovetail bar, carrying case

The Esprit-100EDX from Skywatcher offers the highest optical and mechanical quality and is optimized for astrophotography.

• Aperture 100 mm
• Focal length 550 mm (focal ratio f/5.5)
• Triplet apo objective with FPL53 ED element
• Improved 3" dual-speed focuser for high payload
• 360° rotation
• 2" connection with additional thread for screw adaptations
• Dew shield (fixed)
• Carrying handle, Losmandy style dovetail bar, carrying case

The Esprit-80EDX from Skywatcher offers the highest optical and mechanical quality and is optimized for astrophotography.

• Aperture 80 mm
• Focal length 400 mm (focal ratio f/5)
• Triplet apo objective with FPL53 ED element
• Improved 2.8" dual-speed focuser for high payload
• 360° rotation
• 2" connection with additional thread for screw adaptations
• Dew shield (fixed)
• Carrying handle, Vixen GP style dovetail bar, carrying case

The Esprit-70EDX from Skywatcher offers the highest optical and mechanical quality and is optimized for astrophotography.

• Aperture 70 mm
• Focal length 490 mm (f/7)
• Triplet apo objective with FCD100 ED element
• Improved 2.8" dual-speed focuser for high payload
• 360° rotation
• 2" connection with additional thread for screw adaptations
• Retractable dew shield
• Carrying handle, Vixen GP style dovetail bar, carrying case

The corrector from Skywatcher reduces the focal length of the Evostar-150EDX and improves the image in the field

• Suitable for Skywatcher Evostar-150EDX
• Shortening factor 0.77x
• The focal length of 1200 mm is reduced to 924 mm
• The focal ratio improves from f/8 to f/6.16
• Is screwed to the focuser
• Connection on the camera side - M48x0.75 male thread
• Working distance - 55 mm

The powerful ED apo is suitable for observing and astrophotography with an high-contrast image.

• 150 mm aperture, 1200 mm focal length, focal ratio f/8
• High image quality thanks to extra-low dispersion glass FPL53 (Ohara, Japan) and matching glass from Schott
• Highly effective coating for maximum transmission and minimum reflections
• Large rack and pinion focuser with 11:1 reduction for sensitive focusing
• 360° rotation adapter
• Tube in traditional white - heats up less during the day and is more visible at night

120mm (4.75”) f/900 ED Apochromatic Refractor Telescope

• 120 mm aperture, 900 mm focal length, focal ratio f/7.5
• High image quality thanks to extra-low dispersion glass FPL53 (Ohara, Japan) and matching glass from Schott
• Highly effective coating for maximum transmission and minimum reflections
• Large Crayford focuser with 11:1 reduction for sensitive focusing
• 360° rotation adapter
• Tube in traditional white - heats up less during the day and is more visible at night

The corrector from Skywatcher reduces the focal length of the Evostar-100EDX and Esprit-70EDX and improves the image in the field.

• Suitable for Skywatcher Evostar-100EDX and Esprit-70EDX
• Shortening factor 0.92x
• Is screwed to the focuser
• Connection at the camera side - M48x0.75 male thread
• Working distance - 55 mm

100 mm (4”) f/700 ED apochromatic refractor telescope

• Maximum useful magnification: 200x
• Aperture: 100 mm
• Focal length: 700 mm (f/7)
• Dual-speed 11:1 2" Crayford focuser
• 2.8" extension tube with scale and 360º rotation adapter
• Multi-coated lens with MHTC coating
• Slide-in dew cap
• 2" eyepiece connection
• Viewfinder shoe compatible with all Sky-Watcher viewfinders
• Tube rings with handle
• 45 mm prism rail
• Aluminium OTA with light shields
• OTA length: 570 mm (dew cap inserted), 675 mm (dew cap extended)
• OTA weight: 5.5 kg

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The adapter allows the connection of 3" accessories, such as star diagonals, to the large SC thread from Celestron

• Connection telescope side - 3" female SC thread
• Connection eyepiece side - 3" receptacle with ring clamp
• Clamping with 3 knurled screws - included in the scope of delivery

The mirror diagonal allows the use of large 3" eyepieces on very long focal length telescopes to achieve a large field of view.

• Connection telescope side - 3" barrel
• Connection eyepiece side - 3" receptacle with ring clamp
• Clamping of 3" accessories by using knurled screws
• Adapter for 2" with ring clamp is included in the scope of delivery

• Objective Lens Diameter: 80mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 600mm (f/7.5)
• Dual-Speed 11:1 2” Crayford Focuser (Backlash-Free)
• 2.8" Indexed Focuser Drawtube with 360º Rotatable Adaptor
• Multi-Coated Objective Lens with MHTC coatings
• Image Height 30mm (with optional reducer/flattener)
• Retractable Dew Shield
• Drawtube Adaptor to accept 2" Star Diagonal
• Finderscope Mounting Shoe (compatible with ALL Sky-Watcher finderscopes)
• Supplied with Tube Rings with Carrying handle

• Telescope Focal Length: 800mm (f/8)
• Primary Aperture: 100mm
• Etalon bandwidth: <0.5 Angstrom
• Tuning method: Pressure tuning
• Integrated Sky-Watcher Trifid Tuner and Solis Etalon Technology
• Exit opening 20mm
• 20mm Block Filter
• Built-in Solar Guider
• 2” Dual-Speed Crayford Focuser
• Solar Image Size: 7.6mm

• Apochromatic lens system for maximum colour fringing suppression
• Leica High Lux Pro (HLP™) lens system for perfect colour fidelity and maximum contrast
• Maximum light output and highest image quality at high magnifications
• AquaDura® coating and robust, weatherproof rubber armouring
• Dual focusing for fast and precise coarse and fine adjustment
• Particularly short close-up distance of only 3.9 metres
• Best value retention thanks to production at the Leica factory in Portugal

• Apochromatic lens system for maximum colour fringing suppression
• Leica High Lux Pro (HLP™) lens system for perfect colour fidelity and maximum contrast
• Maximum light output and highest image quality at high magnifications
• AquaDura® coating and robust, weatherproof rubber armouring
• Dual focusing for fast and precise coarse and fine adjustment
• Particularly short close-up distance of only 3.9 metres
• Best value retention thanks to production at the Leica factory in Portugal

125mm f/2 Honders Advanced Catadioptric Astrograph

THE ULTIMATE GRAB-AND GO ASTROGRAPH !!

The all-new Honders Advanced Catadioptric, or HAC125DX Minigraph is the smallest, fastest astrograph you can find.The Honders Advanced Catadoptric optical design maximizes its glass with hybrid refractive and reflective surfaces to deliver the sharpest, fastest, lightest catadioptric mini astrograph (minigraph) available.The Sky-Watcher Honders Advanced Catadioptric (HAC) telescope is a sophisticated, high-speed astrograph designed for fast, wide-field imaging in a compact and lightweight package. Unlike other small refractor astrographs, the HAC125DX features a lightning-fast f/2 focal ratio allowing you to capture images 5x faster than a standard f/4.9 optic. With this kind of speed that means more data in less time and no need to autoguide!

• 40x magnification for high detail resolution
• Large exit pupil for bright image even at the onset of twilight
• Rubber-armored, waterproof and nitrogen-filled - robust and fog-free
• Single eyepiece focusing for individual focusing
• Porro prisms provide a "spatial impression" even at longer distances

SECURITY CLAMP KIT GEN II HEAVY DUTY (4pcs)

• Heavy Duty security clamps for GEN II domes
• Made from high quality stainless steel
• Can be additionally screwed down in case of bad weather
• Scope of delivery: 4 pcs