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• Multi-port Design: The astro powerbox has 6 DC outputs, supporting up to 10A. 2 USB3.1 ports for high-speed camera readout, 1 USB2.0 and 1 Type-C port for devices like equatorial mounts & guide cameras. 2 USB ports share 5V 8A power, perfect for dew heaters;
• Avoid Cable Clutter: As a data transmission and power supply transfer center, it greatly reduces the use of cables;
• Design for Portability: This compact powerbox weighs just 0.28 lb and measures 3.8 x 2.4 x 1 inches;
• Safe and Secure:Power pack equipped with built-in ESD protection, reverse polarity prevention, and efficient filtering to prevent short circuits;
• Versatile Mounting Options: SV241 features M4 and UNC 1/4-20 screw holes on the bottom.

This extender is suitable for the Takahashi fluorite apochromats FS-60CB, FS-60Q, FC-76D (both versions), FC-76Q, and FC-100D (all versions). However, it is also compatible with the older Sky-90 and FSQ-106 fluorite models, which are no longer manufactured. Of course, it can also be used with many other devices as a moderate focal length extension.

•  Connection: M43x0.75(pos)
• Extension factor: 1.6x
• Number of lenses: 5

The compact FS-60CB Apo can be upgraded to a 60/600 f/10 quadruplet Apo with this 1.7x Q module. Optically, this version is superior to the FS-60CB ... 

• Extension factor: 1.7x
• Number of lenses: 2

• Connection: M56x0.75
• Extension factor: 1.04x
• Number of lenses: 2

With this precisely fitting adapter, the QHY PoleMaster electronic polar finder can be securely and stably attached to the ZWO AM5N/AM3 mount. Advantages at a glance: 

• Suitable for ZWO AM3 mount
• Secure mounting for the QHY PoleMaster
• High-quality 3D printed from PETG
• UV and temperature resistant

Takahashi Extension Tube (FL), Short Distance Ring

• Connection (object side): M56x0,75(neg)
• Connection (observer side): M56x0,75(pos)
• lightpass: 17,5mm
• Shipping weight:  1kg

Takahashi offers matching 1:7 microfocusers for all telescopes with normal focusers.

• TOA-130(N)S
• TSA-102, TSA-120
• FC-76DS, FC-76DC
• FS-60CB, FS-60Q, FS-60C, FOA-60(Q)
• FS-60CB, FC-76DP
• SKY90
• FS-78, 102, 128N
• FC-65, 76, 100, 100N, 125N
• FCT-65
• MT-130, 160, 200
• Epsilon 130, 160, 180
• Mewlon mit Okularauszug TKA00700

Takahashi offers rotating camera mounts for its telescopes, which are necessary because most of the company's focusers are not rotatable. However, this rotator also makes sense visually, as it allows the ZSP or other accessories to be conveniently rotated into the desired position. The quality is so high that there is no play even when the screw is loosened.

• Connection on the telescope side: M56x0.75 internal thread
• Connection on the camera side: M56x0.75 external thread
• Light path: 12.3 mm
• Weight: 110 g

2'' Connector Takahashi FS-60/78 FC-76DC und FC-100 DC, TKA21110

• Connection (object side): M56x0,75(neg)
• Connection (observer side): 50,8mm(neg)
• lightpass: 39mm

The T2 adapter turns a T2 female thread into a T2 male thread and provides a clean stop

• With this adapter you can connect two adapters with T2 female thread.
• Two T2 (M42x0.75) male threads with 3.5 mm length each
• Optically effective height only 2 mm - this is the thickness of the counter ring
• Free passage 37.5 mm - maximum possible clear aperture with T2

With this adapter, you can attach 1.25" eyepieces to to the T2-system

• Telescope side connection: T2 (M42x0.75 mm)
• Eyepiece side connectin: 1.25" receptacle
• Solid locking with knurled screw

Variable projection adapter for planetary and lunar photography - accomodates 1.25" eyepieces

• change the magnification by extending the adapter
• 1.25" connection to telescope
• accomodates 1.25" eyepieces up to 35 mm housing diameter
• T2 connector at camera side (T2 rings are optionall) for your DSLR camera
• two adapters in one - a 1.25" prime focus adapter and a variable eyepiece holder for eyepiece projection

The ASI 294MM is the first camera with the newest Sony sensor IMX294. Ideal astro camera for solar, lunar and planetary photography and for deep sky.

• Sensor: Sony 4/3" CMOS MONO Sensor IMX492
• Sensor diagonal 23 mm
• Locked mode: 4.63 µm pixel size - 4144 x 2822 pixels
• Unlocked mode: 2.3 µm pixel size - 8288 x 5644 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".
• xtensive scope of delivery

This mechanism compensates tilted focalplanes, focusers, accessories and camera sensors - unsharp corners are avoided.

• Connection via T2-thread
• Only 11 mm optical path from T2 female to T2 female
• T2 conversion adapter included - converts the T2 female to a T2 male thread
• Stable metal design
• Easy adjustment without tools

Self-centering T2 rotation and quick coupling for astrophotography

• Thread on the telescope side: T2 (M42x0.75) Internal thread
• Thread on the camera side: T2 (M42x0.75) External thread
• Only 5.5 mm short (without external thread) - ideal for short adaptations
• The adapter is self-centering, you remain on the optical axis.
• Practical clamping with knurled screws, also works with gloves
• Sturdy construction, we recommend the adapter for accessories up to approx. 1.5 kg

The all-sky camera offers a very high resolution and is particularly suitable for meteor photography.

• Sensor: 1/1.6" CMOS IMX676 with 12.6 megapixel resolution
• Sensor size: 7.1 mm x 7.1 mm - diagonal: 10.05 mm
• Very 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 image download
• Very low readout noise (from 0.56 e-)
• Already suitable for EAA due to frame rate of 31.2 fps
  12 bit ADC
• No more amplifier glow detectable
• Passive cooling with heat dissipation to prevent the sensor from heating up during long exposures
  Good suitability for meteor and other all-sky images
• Wide field lens (detachable) included in scope of delivery
• UV/IR block filter built in, thus well usable with refractors and camera lenses
• ST4-level autoguiding interface included

Latest version 4.0

The OCAL collimator version 4.0 is a further development of the popular OCAL V3.0, OCAL PRO and 3.0 MAX collimators. The accuracy of the devices has been further improved. Thanks to improved optics and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, the OCAL V4.0 now covers all focal lengths. In addition, we have succeeded in bringing the OCAL 4.0 onto the market at a slightly lower price.

• The new version 4.0 of the OCAL collimator uses a larger front lens and a CMOS sensor.
• Resolution and imaging performance have been further improved compared to all previous models.
• Unlike the first previous versions, the OCAL V4.0 has a decoupled camera module in industrial quality.
• The improved optics of the OCAL Version 4.0 ensure that critical areas can now be focused even better.
• The area in the centre around the OCAL lens is now easier to distinguish from the background.
• The clarity of the image has been significantly improved.
• Suitable for Windows, Android and Apple Mac.

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 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 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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• 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

• 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