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ZWO Seestar Smart Telescope S30 Pro AP30/160
€749.00*
There has never been an easier way to capture stunning astro images: The ZWO Seestar S30 Pro Smart Telescope AP30/160 builds on the celebrated Seestar lineage with a bold step forward. Weighing just 1.65 kg, it is just as compact and travel-friendly as its predecessor – but now packs an entirely new dual-camera optical system that takes astrophotography to a whole new level. Calibration, object acquisition, capture, stacking – the S30 Pro handles the lot, automatically. Whether you're settled on the sofa, stretched out in the garden, or perched at your favourite dark-sky spot, all you need to do is sit back and drink in the universe.
Dual-camera with 4K – a genuine leap forward
ZWO has raised the bar significantly with the S30 Pro. The telephoto camera is built around the Sony IMX585 sensor in the large 1/1.2″ format, covering a 4.6° field of view, while the wide-angle camera pairs the IMX586 sensor with a sweeping 63° field of view. The telephoto sensor alone is four times the size of the one found in the original S30 – which translates directly into more gathered light, cleaner images, and finer detail on even the faintest, most remote objects.
A 4-element apochromatic lens with a 160 mm focal length and ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass renders colours more faithfully and images more crisply than the 3-element design of the previous model. The autofocus takes care of itself, and an integrated triple filter system – dark-field filter, UV/IR cut filter, and a light pollution filter optimised for OIII and H-Alpha – means you can get outstanding results even from the middle of a city. A built-in dew heater keeps the optics clear on damp nights, so nothing stands between you and the stars.
Four capture modes – perfectly tuned for every subject
The S30 Pro offers four dedicated capture modes, each of which automatically dials in the right settings for the job:In Stargazing mode, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and more are yours to explore.
Solar System mode is fine-tuned for planets and the Sun – always used with the included solar filter, of course.
The brand-new Milky Way & Star Trails mode lets you create breathtaking Milky Way panoramas, star trails, time-lapses, and Milky Way mosaics at the press of a button.
Scenery mode turns the S30 Pro into a capable ultra-telephoto camera during the day.For newcomers, it really is as simple as picking a mode and letting the telescope do the rest.
Smart app control with over 80,000 celestial objects at your fingertips
The Seestar app (iOS/Android) is clean, intuitive, and puts complete control of the telescope in the palm of your hand. One tap is all it takes for the GoTo system to swing the optics precisely onto your chosen target – drawn from a database of over 80,000 deep-sky objects and 600,000 stars, complete with recommendations via the "Tonight's Best" feature. The smart constellation recognition identifies star patterns in your field of view in real time, or navigates straight to a constellation of your choosing. The Plan mode lets you schedule an entire imaging session in advance: the S30 Pro will search, track, and photograph all by itself – even long after you've turned in for the night. Cloud cover forecasts, moon phase data and visibility information all help you pick the best possible moment to observe.
8K mosaics, advanced image processing and 128 GB of onboard storage
The Seestar S30 Pro can automatically assemble 8K Milky Way mosaics – portrait or landscape orientation, triggered with a single tap. The telescope works through a pre-calculated grid of frames and stitches everything together seamlessly.
The new Freeze the Ground feature cleverly separates the foreground from the sky: your landscape stays crisp and natural while the stars are stacked without any trailing – with no manual effort whatsoever.
Automatic noise reduction and Dynamic Background Extraction (DBE) work together to smooth out uneven backgrounds and draw out fine detail, entirely without any input from you.
Images are saved in JPEG or FITS format; videos in MP4 or AVI. With 128 GB of internal storage, there is plenty of headroom for even the longest of nights.
Something for everyone – from first-timers to seasoned imagers
The Seestar S30 Pro is built so that anyone can achieve great results straight out of the box – no prior knowledge required. The automatic modes and guided app walk you through everything. For those who want to go deeper, the S30 Pro is equally at home as a serious imaging tool: individual frames can be saved in FITS format and taken into your post-processing software of choice.
The S30 Pro also supports the open ASCOM Alpaca protocol and works with popular astrophotography platforms such as NINA. With optional accessories, an equatorial mode is available too, compensating for the Earth's rotation and opening the door to longer exposures.
Equally impressive in broad daylight
The S30 Pro is no one-trick pony. By day, it doubles as a versatile camera with both wide-angle and telephoto capability in a single, compact body – perfect for birdwatching, landscape photography, and time-lapse work. Moving subjects – wildlife, trains, aircraft – are tracked automatically and captured in sharp detail. Photo, video, and time-lapse are all on offer in 4K Ultra HD.
The ZWO Seestar S30 Pro AP30/160 is quite simply one of the finest smart telescopes on the market today – and the most enjoyable way to make breathtaking astro images your new normal.
FEATURES
Fully automatic smart telescope for night-sky & solar observation
Telephoto lens: Sony IMX585 sensor (1/1.2″), 4.6° field of view
Wide-angle lens: Sony IMX586 sensor (1/2″), 63° field of view
Resolution: 2,160 x 3,840 px (8.3 MP)
Large field of view & smart mosaic mode for the Milky Way & wide-field targets
Optics type: 4-element apochromatic refractor
Lens diameter: 30 mm
Focal length: 160 mm
Automatic image stacking for sharper, more detailed results – no PC post-processing needed
Live-view observation & real-time imaging
4 capture modes covering deep-sky, solar system, Milky Way & scenery
(wide-angle, close-up, time-lapse & star trail shooting)
Solar filter included for safe solar observation
Controlled via intuitive app (iOS/Android)
Smart noise reduction
Integrated filters – ideal for astrophotography from light-polluted areas
Ultra-compact & lightweight for effortless portability
Built-in Wi-Fi
High optical resolution for crisp, detail-rich astrophotography
Share images directly to social media
128 GB internal storage
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
Built-in battery, 6,000 mAh, up to 6 hours' runtime
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Seestar S30 Pro telescope
Tabletop tripod
Type-C USB cable
Solar filter
Carry case
Stickers
Instruction manual
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ZWO Seestar Smart Telescope S50 AP50/250
€698.00*
Smart Telescope for Everyone: Easy Access to the Night Sky
Reach for the stars with the ZWO Seestar S50 Smart Telescope. This innovative, smart apochromat combines high-quality optics and smart technology with incredible ease of use! Imagine sitting relaxed on your terrace, a glass of wine in hand, while the Seestar S50 explores the vast expanses of the universe for you and sends real-time images to your smartphone or tablet.
Astronomy from the Comfort of Your Couch
Simply choose your desired object from the countless galaxies and nebulae available in the star catalog of the intuitive app. The ZWO Seestar S50 Smart Telescope will automatically move to the selected object. The all-rounder automatically focuses on the celestial object before beginning the capture and sends real-time images to your smartphone or tablet. The smart telescope independently sets the optimal camera settings such as exposure time, ISO value, or aperture.
High-Quality Optics Meets Smart Technology
The high-quality apochromat refractor optics of the Seestar S50 ensure exceptionally clear and color-accurate images. The combination of top-notch optics, advanced automatic star recognition, and effective GoTo functionality makes this smart telescope a powerful instrument for night observation and astrophotography – accessible to everyone! The integrated camera supports high resolutions that capture even the finest details in distant galaxies and nebulae.
Focus on the Essentials
The Seestar S50 features an integrated filter change mechanism that can be controlled via the app. By default, the UV/IR-CUT filter is used, eliminating unwanted infrared and ultraviolet light while allowing the crucial H-alpha emission nebula band for astronomical photography to pass through. This results in more contrast-rich images of many deep-sky objects.
Automatic Image Stacking for Razor-Sharp Shots
The Seestar S50 uses the stacking method for creating astrophotos. Multiple individual images are combined or "stacked" in real-time to form a new image. The final image becomes sharper and more detailed as more individual images are combined. Experience how a galaxy millions of light-years away takes shape before your eyes, revealing more details with each passing minute. The result is exceptionally clear images that reveal the depths of space with impressive detail.
For Stacking Pros Too
Already familiar with stacking and prefer to do the image processing yourself? No problem – the Seestar saves each individual image in RAW format in its internal storage on request.
Also a Master of Observation During the Day
Not only stars and galaxies at night, but the Seestar S50 also offers fascinating observation possibilities during the day. Create landscape images and safely observe the sun with the included solar filter, marveling at its impressive sunspots. The S50 is a true all-rounder for any time of day or night.
Share Your Discoveries
The Seestar S50 makes it easy to quickly and easily share your astrophotographic achievements with friends or the astronomy community. With just a few clicks, you can publish your images directly from the app on social networks. Whether capturing fascinating lunar craters, glowing nebulae, or colorful galaxies – share your observations and inspire others with your discoveries!
FEATURES
Optic Type: Apochromat Refractor
Automatic image stacking for enhanced sharpness and detail without extensive PC post-processing
Smart telescope with fully automatic alignment and tracking
Telescope for night and solar observation as well as landscapes
Operation via an intuitive app (iOS/Android)
Live-view observation and photography in real-time
Compact and lightweight design for maximum mobility
Integrated Wi-Fi function
High optical resolution for sharp and detailed astrophotography
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
ZWO Seestar S50 Smart Telescope
Integrated camera for high-resolution astrophotography
Solar filter for safe daytime observations
Carbon tripod
Carrying case
USB-C charging cable (power adapter not included)
User manual
Access data to the extensive star and galaxy catalog app
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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 80mm f/6 FCD-1 Alu 2" R&P Focuser
€529.00*
€799.00*
(33.79% saved)
The three-lens design of the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED-Apochromats provides everything an amateur astronomer desires - at a reasonable price. The construction with Hoya FCD-1 ED glass has two air spaces and provides a level of correction so superior to the two-lens constructions, that are common in this price class, that you will see the difference immediately. This excellent optical performance teams up with a high precision mechanics - the result is a telescope on a level that is setting a new standard in it´s price class. Astrophotographers will love this telescope - a optional field flattner is available and makes the telescope perfect even for cameras with a large chip format.These very popular EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Triplet ED APO Refractors we do offer in 3 different product lines:Essential Line: HOYA FCD-1 Glass lens, AL-Tube, 2.0" Rack&Pinion Focusser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112084(AL), 0112106(AL), 0112132(AL)), 0112155(CF + 3"FT)) Professional Line: HOYA FCD-100 Glas lens, AL/CF-Tube, 2.5" HEXAFOC Focusser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112086(AL), 0112108(AL), 0112109(CF), 0112134(AL), 0112135(CF))High-End Line: OHARA FPL-53 Glass lens, Carbon(CF) Tube, 3.0" Feather-Touch Focusser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112165(CF))FEATURESthree lens air-spaced ED-apochromatHoya FCD01-ED glasspolystrehl of above 0.9weight: 2,6kgbackfocus: 165mm above 2" adaptorSCOPE OF DELIVERYOptics with dovetail plate and finder slot 2" Star Diagonal 99% reflectivityDust caps for front-lens and focuser
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ZWO Seestar S30 Smart Telescope AP30/150
€548.00*
Exploring the universe has never been easier than with the ZWO Seestar S30 Smart Telescope AP30/150. This compact, fully automated refractor makes astronomy more accessible than ever. Even smaller than its predecessor but just as simple to use via an app, it handles all the tricky tasks for you – from calibration and object tracking to capturing and stacking images. Its high-quality optics and the advanced Sony IMX662 colour sensor work together to produce detailed, low-noise images. Meanwhile, you can sit back in comfort and select your target. Within moments, you’ll see celestial wonders unfold in breathtaking detail, as they reveal their full beauty before your eyes.
Exceptional optics for crystal-clear, detailed images
The Seestar S30 stands out as an apochromatic refractor, boasting a triplet lens design with premium ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass. This ensures true-to-colour, razor-sharp images. With a larger field of view compared to its predecessor, you can now easily capture sprawling galaxies, nebulae, and other celestial wonders. The autofocus feature ensures every image is sharp without the need for manual adjustment. Plus, three integrated filters optimise viewing even in light-polluted areas, making it perfect for urban stargazing. The built-in dew shield prevents condensation, so you can capture pristine images in any conditions.
A smart telescope with app-based control
Astrophotography has never been simpler than with the ZWO Seestar S30. Its intuitive app guides you through every step, making it ideal for beginners and seasoned astronomers alike. Automatic calibration aligns the telescope with precision at the push of a button. The GoTo system and built-in tracking locate your target objects effortlessly and keep them centred in the field of view. With advanced live stacking, you’ll witness real-time improvements as each frame adds more intricate details to your astrophotography. The mosaic imaging mode even allows you to capture large celestial objects by seamlessly stitching together multiple images.
All the data you need for planned or spontaneous stargazing
Wondering if tonight is the right time to observe? The dedicated app for the ZWO Seestar S30 provides everything you need to plan your stargazing session, including visibility forecasts, cloud cover data, and moon phase information. Its extensive database of over 4,000 celestial objects, complete with star maps and a sky atlas, allows you to explore and plan with ease. For those spur-of-the-moment nights, the “Tonight’s Best” feature highlights the most impressive sights currently visible, so you never miss a show-stopping moment.
Technology designed for beginners and experts
With three optimised imaging modes – "Stargazing" (deep-sky objects), "Solar System" (planets and the Moon), and "Scenery" (landscapes) – the Seestar S30 automatically adjusts settings to match your subject, making it perfect for novices. The app also offers advanced image processing with automatic noise reduction, ensuring your photos retain all the fine details of celestial objects. Share your stunning images instantly with a global community of astronomy enthusiasts.
Experienced astrophotographers will appreciate the portability and performance of this compact smart telescope. Individual frames can be saved in RAW format to the internal storage for professional-level post-processing, making it a powerful addition to any equipment lineup.
Daytime photography with the smart telescope
The Seestar S30 isn’t just for night-time stargazing – it excels during the day, too. The included magnetic solar filter allows you to safely observe the Sun and its sunspots with ease. It’s also perfect for wildlife and landscape photography, offering both wide-angle and telephoto capabilities. The panoramic live view helps you centre your subject quickly, while the telescope’s tracking feature ensures moving subjects, like animals in the wild, stay perfectly framed.
The WO Seestar S30 Smart Telescope AP30/150 is your all-in-one, user-friendly tool for capturing awe-inspiring photos and videos of the universe – both day and night.
FEATURES
Fully automated smart telescope for night and solar observation High-resolution, low-noise Sony IMX662 colour sensor (6.45 mm diagonal) Large field of view and smart mosaic mode for capturing expansive objects Apochromatic refractor optics Aperture: 30 mmFocal length: 150 mm Automatic image stacking for sharper and more detailed photos Real-time live-view observation and astrophotography Also suitable for landscape photography (wide-angle, close-up, and timelapse options) Intuitive app control for iOS and Android devices Integrated smart noise reduction Built-in filters for astrophotography in urban environments Compact and lightweight design for ultimate portability Integrated Wi-Fi functionality High optical resolution for detailed, sharp images Direct social media sharing from the app
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Seestar S30 Telescope Tabletop tripod USB Type-C cable Solar filter Carrying case Stickers Instruction manual
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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 127mm f/7.5 FCD-100 CF HEX
€2,779.00*
Highly corrected 127mm air-spaced triplet apochromat (with three lenses) and carbon fibre tube and a 2.5" high-precision HEXAFOC focuser. NEW: Now with hybrid viewfinder shoe to accept different viewfinder holders. Apochromats are the ultimate choice in small to medium sized telescopes: the combination of compactness, transportability, very high image contrast and sharpness together with excellent astrophotographic performance cannot be bested. The advances in glass manufacturing during the last few years have made true apochromats available to more astronomy enthusiasts than ever before. The new Explore Scientific FCD-100 CF Hex represents another major improvement in this field - the overall correction (colour and spherical) is setting new standards in this price class. The optical design shows a polystrehl value of 0.97 indicating a level of correction that is absolutely top of the line.This excellent apochromat is a very versatile telescope: its reasonably fast f-ratio makes for short exposure times when imaging deep sky objects, but it is still of a significant focal length, making higher power planetary and lunar observation comfortable without having to use really high magnification eyepieces. The high contrast and sharpness of the image provide breathtaking views of large objects like the North America nebula or the Andromeda galaxy, as well as tack sharp planetary images. The telescope is lightweight and compact - the dew shield slides down the tube to minimize size for transportation. Revolutionary glass and precision manufacturing come together to deliver a telescope that offers observing and imaging at the highest level. The Carbon Fibre construction allows this telescope to be used on lower capacity mounts, increasing convenience and portability. Although there are smaller instruments available, the combination of aperture and optical excellence at such a low weight and compact tube makes this an excellent travel scope. The well-designed 2.5" HEXAFOC focuser with 10:1 reduction is perfect for both visual and astrophotographic use - the large inner diameter of 65mm prevents vignetting by the focuser when the telescope is used for astrophotography with large sensors (full frame and above).We offer the very popular EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Triplet ED APO Refractors in 3 different product lines:Essential Line: HOYA FCD-1 Glass lens, AL-Tube, 2.0" Rack & Pinion Focuser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112084(AL), 0112106(AL), 0112132(AL)), 0112155(CF + 3"FT)). Professional Line: HOYA FCD-100 Glass lens, AL/CF-Tube, 2.5" HEXAFOC Focuser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112086(AL), 0112108(AL), 0112109(CF), 0112134(AL), 0112135(CF))High-End Line: OHARA FPL-53 Glass lens, Carbon(CF) Tube, 3.0" Feather-Touch Focuser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112165(CF))SPECIFICATIONSAperture: 127mmFocal Length: 952mmFocal ratio: f/7.5Design: Apochromat with three lenses, two air spaces and FCD-100 glassWeight: 5.2kg, lightweight due to carbon fibre tubeBackfocus: 150mm above 2" adaptorHybrid viewfinder shoe to accept different viewfinder holdersWHAT'S INCLUDED Optical tube with retractable dew-shield2.5" HEX focuser with 1:10 gear reduction 2" Star Diagonal 99% reflectivityTube rings with dovetail plate and handle Extension tubes for focuser (2pcs)Dust caps for front-lens and focuserHybrid viewfinder shoe
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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 127mm f/7.5 FCD-1 Alu 2'' R&P Focuser
€1,223.00*
€1,849.00*
(33.86% saved)
The three-lens design of the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED-Apochromats provides everything an amateur astronomer desires - at a reasonable price. The construction with Hoya FCD001 ED glass has two air spaces and provides a level of correction so superior to the two-lens constructions, that are common in this price class, that you will see the difference immediately. This excellent optical performance teams up with a high precision mechanics - the result is a telescope on a level that is setting a new standard in it´s price class. Astrophotographers will love this telescope - a optional field flattener is available and makes the telescope perfect even for cameras with a large chip format.These very popular EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Triplet ED APO Refractors we do offer in 3 different product lines:Essential Line: HOYA FCD-1 Glass lens, AL-Tube, 2.0'' Rack & Pinion Focuser with 1:10, 2.0'' Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112084(AL), 0112106(AL), 0112132(AL)), 0112155(CF + 3''FT)).Professional Line: HOYA FCD-100 Glass lens, AL/CF-Tube, 2.5'' HEXAFOC Focuser with 1:10, 2.0'' Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112086(AL), 0112108(AL), 0112109(CF), 0112134(AL), 0112135(CF)).High-End Line: OHARA FPL-53 Glass lens, Carbon (CF) Tube, 3.0'' Feather-Touch Focuser with 1:10, 2.0'' Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112165(CF)).IMPORTANT NOTE: this telescope is supplied without finder or flight case. Compatible finders include the 0620150 EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ES 8x50 Illuminated Finder Scope, the 0620160 EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 8x50 90° PolarFinder+Amici-Prism Finder Scope and the 0620170 and 0620180 Explore Scientific 50mm and 60mm Finder-Guidescopes. The 0690420 EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Flight-Case ED127 ALU Tube and 0690460 EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Telescope Case ED-APO & AR 127s/152s are both recommended for storage and transportation.SPECIFICATIONS:Aperture: 127mmFocal Length: 952mmFocal Ratio: f/7.5Weight: 7.7kgBackfocus: 165mm beyond 2'' adaptorWHAT'S INCLUDEDOptics with dovetail plate and finder slot2'' Star Diagonal 99% reflectivityDust caps for front-lens and focuser
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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 102mm f/7 Alu FCD-100 Alu HEX
€1,236.00*
€1,869.00*
(33.87% saved)
Highly corrected 102mm air-spaced triplet apochromat (with three lenses) and aluminium tube and a 2.5" high-precision HEXAFOC focuser. Apochromats are the ultimate choice in small to medium sized telescopes: the combination of compactness, transportability, very high image contrast and sharpness together with the possibility to make excellent astrophotos cannot be bested. The advances in glass manufacturing during the last few years have made true apochromats available to more astronomy enthusiasts than ever before. The new Explore Scientific FCD-100 Alu Hex represents another major improvement in this field - the overall correction (color and spherical) is setting new standards in this price class. The optical design shows a polystrehl value of 0,97 indicating a level of correction that is absolutely top of the line.This excellent apochromat is a very versatile telescope: the fast f-ratio makes short exposure times possible. The high contrast and sharpness of the image provide breathtaking views of large objects like the North america nebula or the Andromeda galaxy as well as tack sharp planetary images. The telescope is lightweight and compact - the dew shield slides down the tube to minimize size for transportation. Revolutionary glass and precision manufacturing created a telescope that offers observing joy on the highest level. This does not only qualify this telescope as the ideal travel scope, it is also the perfect choice for fast observations and for astrophotography. The excellent 2,5" HEXAFOC focuser with 10:1 reduction is perfect for this - the large inner diameter of 65mm prevents vignetting by the focuser when the telescope is used for astrophotography with large sensors. These very popular EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Triplet ED APO Refractors we do offer in 3 different product lines:Essential Line: HOYA FCD-1 Glass lens, AL-Tube, 2.0" Rack&Pinion Focusser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112084(AL), 0112106(AL), 0112132(AL)), 0112155(CF + 3"FT)) Professional Line: HOYA FCD-100 Glas lens, AL/CF-Tube, 2.5" HEXAFOC Focusser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112086(AL), 0112108(AL), 0112109(CF), 0112134(AL), 0112135(CF))High-End Line: OHARA FPL-53 Glass lens, Carbon(CF) Tube, 3.0" Feather-Touch Focusser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112165(CF))SPECIFICATIONSAperture: 102mmFocal Length: 714mmFocal ratio: f/7.0Weigth: 4,0kgBackfocus: 150mm above 2" adaptorDesign: Apochromat with three lenses, two air spaces and FCD-100 glassSCOPE OF DELIVERYOptical tube with retractable dew-shield2.5" HEX focuser with 1:10 gear reduction 2" Star Diagonal 99% reflectivityTube rings with dovetail plate and handleDust caps for front-lens and focuserUniversal finder slot
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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED102 CF-APO iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight GoTo Telescope Set
€2,834.00*
This set, consisting of an excellent 102-mm ED apochromat and the modern iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight GoTo mount, provides first-class sky observations and astrophotography at the highest level. The telescope, with a polystrehl value of 0.97, delivers impressive colour purity, excellent contrast, and razor-sharp images. Additionally, the optical system stands out with its lightweight and compact design and versatile usability. The iEXOS-100 mount, with its Wi-Fi GoTo system and precise PMC-Eight tracking, ensures accurate tracking and easy control via the app. A high-quality 8x50 illuminated finder with upright image and a 62° LER eyepiece with 26 mm focal length and Argon filling are also included in the package. This is the perfect equipment for demanding hobby astronomers and astrophotographers!
The Telescope Highly corrected 102mm triplet apochromat (three lenses) with a carbon fibre tube and 2.5'' HEXAFOC precision focuser. Apochromats in the small and medium aperture range are unparalleled: the combination of portability, extremely high image contrast, and sharpness, along with excellent astrophotography capabilities, make these instruments unbeatable. Advances in glass manufacturing have made high-quality apochromats accessible to more buyers. With the new Explore Scientific FCD-100 CF Hex, this development has reached a new peak – the colour purity of this device sets new standards in this price range. The optical design achieves a polystrehl value of 0.97, a mark of excellent correction. This outstanding apochromat is versatile: the fast f/7 focal ratio allows short exposure times in astrophotography, while the high image sharpness and excellent contrast enable both wide-field observations, such as of the North America Nebula or the Andromeda Galaxy, and sharp planetary observations. It is extremely light and compact – the dew shield can be slid in to save space. Modern glass and precise manufacturing make this a top-level observation tool, providing pure enjoyment. This telescope is highly recommended not only for travel but also for quick observations and astrophotography. The high-quality 2.5'' HEXAFOC focuser with 1:10 reduction completes the package – with a large free diameter of 65mm, there is no vignetting, even when using larger camera sensors.
The Mount The iEXOS-100 is a high-quality astronomical mount with practical Wi-Fi GoTo functionality and the revolutionary EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC PMC-Eight™ tracking. It makes sky navigation, finding objects, and precise tracking easy. The control is operated via the free ExploreStars app for Windows, Android, and iOS, comfortably through your laptop or tablet. Additionally, the free ASCOM POTH Client from EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC (wired or wireless) is available for download, enabling you to work with virtually any sky software supporting the ASCOM standard.
Precise tracking and intuitive control The German equatorial design of the iEXOS-100 allows for precise tracking, enabling observers to keep an object centred in the eyepiece for extended periods. This helps astrophotographers overcome typical long-exposure challenges, such as field rotation and star trails. The unique strength of the PMC-Eight™ system lies in its eight independently operating CPUs, offering excellent responsiveness, efficiency, and extremely accurate tracking to compensate for Earth's rotation. The intuitive user interface of the ExploreStars app makes telescope alignment and night sky navigation easy, providing interesting information about tens of thousands of celestial objects, which are regularly updated.
Versatile equipment for easy, universal use Other advantages of the mount include easy-to-use axis clamps, a stepless polar height adjustment, and a polar alignment tunnel for quick alignment with Polaris. A built-in bubble level helps level the tripod. Multiple fluorescent elements on the mount and tripod make it easier to navigate in the dark. The attachment of optics is done via a standard GP dovetail, making the iEXOS-100 a universally applicable mount.
TELESCOPE FEATURES
Three-element apochromat with two air spaces and a central FCD-100 element Aperture: 102mm Focal length: 714mm Focal ratio: f/7 Tube weight: 3.3 kg, significant weight reduction due to the carbon tube Focus point: 150 mm from the connector
MOUNT FEATURES
Integrated EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC PMC-Eight™ Wi-Fi GoTo system User-friendly and visually appealing ExploreStars OpenGoto app Wi-Fi control via tablet, laptop, or desktop PC with a minimum 7'' display and Wi-Fi functionality (not included) Compatible operating systems: WIN8.1, WIN10/11, iOS, or Android 4.4 and higher Classic control via directional buttons or virtual joystick for guiding, centring, correcting, and moving via touchscreen Intuitive 2-star and 3-star alignment for GoTo system initialization Polar alignment tunnel for rough polar alignment Standard Vixen-style dovetail for attaching telescope/camera Multiprocessor microcontroller with 8 CPUs Micro-stepper motors and worm gears on both axes Quiet belt drive Mini-USB interface for INDI/ASCOM wired PC connection ST-4-compatible autoguider port INDI and ASCOM drivers available, supports pulse-guiding Ability to create custom firmware and object lists and load them into the PMC-8 GPS compatible / settings dependent on the computer or tablet used Fluorescent elements on the mount and tripod Tripod head weight: 4.0 kg; tripod weight: 2.5 kg Carrying capacity: up to 5 kg total weight
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Optical tube 2"-99% star diagonal Two extension sleeves for the focuser Tube rings with dovetail bar and carrying handle Dust caps for the objective and focuser Universal finder shoe 8x50 illuminated finder (upright image) 62° LER eyepiece, 26 mm Argon-filled Explore Scientific iEXOS-100 mount with Open GOTO PMC-8 Stainless steel tripod with built-in bubble level 4x 1.0 kg counterweight Spiral cable for DEC motor 12V battery holder (8 x C batteries not included) Fluorescent elements on the mount and tripod ExploreStars app via free software download User manual
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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED80 APO iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight GoTo Telescope Set
€1,611.00*
This set, consisting of a high-quality 80 mm ED apochromat and modern EXOS-100 PMC-Eight mount, provides a powerful setup that will make your stargazing experiences unforgettable! The compact telescope, with a 480 mm focal length, impresses with its triple-element design and Hoya FCD01-ED special glass, delivering razor-sharp images and superior optical performance. The iEXOS-100 mount with the PMC-Eight™ GoTo system allows for precise tracking and intuitive control through the ExploreStars app. Also included is a 62° LER eyepiece with 20 mm focal length and argon filling, as well as an excellent 8x50 illuminated finder with an upright image. This is a superb telescope set for both visual and photographic sky explorations at the highest level!
The Telescope The triple-element ED special glass apochromats from EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC offer everything an amateur astronomer could wish for—and all at a moderate price. The triple-element design with Hoya FCD01 ED special glass and two air spaces delivers correction far superior to the two-element ED apochromats that are typically available in this price range.A calculated Polystrehl of over 0.9 clearly stands out compared to the 0.8x achievable with two lenses. This superior optical performance, combined with a solid mechanical build, leaves nothing to be desired. Additionally, for photography, a field flattener is available as optional accessory, making the instrument fully suitable for astrophotography.The tube length has been optimized so that accessories with a critical focal position can also be used. In all EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED apochromats, a triplet lens with air space and Hoya FCD-1 special glass ensures excellent performance for both visual and photographic use.
The Mount The iEXOS-100 is a high-quality astronomical telescope mount with a practical Wi-Fi GoTo function and the revolutionary EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC PMC-Eight™ tracking system. This makes navigating the night sky, finding objects, and precise tracking particularly easy. Control is via the free ExploreStars app, available for Windows, Android, and iOS, offering convenient operation from your laptop or tablet. Additionally, the free ASCOM POTH client from EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC is available for download, allowing compatibility with almost any sky software that supports the ASCOM standard.
Accurate tracking and intuitive control The German equatorial design of the iEXOS-100 enables accurate tracking, allowing observers to keep an object centred in the eyepiece for long periods. This helps astrophotographers to overcome typical challenges in long-exposure photography, such as field rotation or star trails. The unique strength of the PMC-Eight™ system lies in its eight independently operating CPUs. This provides excellent responsiveness, efficiency, and precise tracking to compensate for Earth’s rotation. The intuitive user interface of the ExploreStars app makes telescope alignment and navigation of the night sky easier, delivering interesting information on tens of thousands of celestial objects, which are regularly updated.
Versatile equipment for easy, universal use Additional benefits of the mount include ergonomic and easy-to-use axis clamps, a stepless fine adjustment for polar height, and a polar alignment tunnel for quick polar alignment with Polaris. A built-in bubble level helps with tripod levelling. Several fluorescent elements on parts of the mount and tripod make it easier to operate in the dark. The attachment of optics is via a standard GP dovetail, making the iEXOS-100 a universally usable mount.
FEATURES TELESCOPE
Triple-element ED air-spaced apochromat Hoya FCD01 ED special glass Polystrehl over 0.9 Lens diameter: 80 mm / Focal length: 480 mm / f/6 Weight: 2.6 kg Focal position: 165 mm from the connection
FEATURES MOUNT
Integrated EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC PMC-Eight™ Wi-Fi GoTo system User-friendly and visually appealing ExploreStars OpenGoto app Wi-Fi control via tablet, notebook or desktop PC with at least 7" display and Wi-Fi function (not included) Compatible operating systems: WIN8.1, WIN10/11, iOS or Android 4.4 and higher Classic control with directional buttons or virtual joystick for guiding, centring, correcting, and slewing via touchscreen Intuitive 2-star and 3-star alignment for GoTo setup Polar alignment tunnel for rough polar alignment Standard dovetail mount (Vixen-style) for attaching telescope/camera Multiprocessor microcontroller with 8 CPUs Microstep motors and worm gears on both axes Quiet belt drive Mini-USB interface for INDI/ASCOM wired PC connection ST-4 compatible autoguider port INDI and ASCOM drivers available, supports pulse-guiding Option to create and load your own firmware and object lists into the PMC-8 GPS compatible / Settings dependent on the computer or tablet used Fluorescent elements on the mount and tripod Weight of tripod head: 4.0 kg; Weight of tripod: 2.5 kg Load capacity: up to 5 kg total weight
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Optical tube 2" star diagonal mirror, 99% reflection Dovetail bar & universal finder shoe Dust caps for lens & focuser 8x50 finder (illuminated, upright image) 62° LER eyepiece, 20 mm argon-filled iEXOS-100 mount with OpenGoTo PMC-8 Stainless steel tripod with built-in bubble level 3x counterweights, 1.0 kg each Spiral cable for DEC motor 12V battery compartment with holder (8 x C batteries not included) Fluorescent elements on mount and tripod ExploreStars app available via free software download User manual
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Vixen SD115SII Telescope OTA
€3,099.00*
The Vixen SD115IIS is a new 115 mm apochromatic refractor with high-performance Super-ED glass (= SD). The advantage of this SD refractor is its short length and low weight. The FPL53 glass reproduces an extremely clear and sharp image by an exceptionally high degree of elimination of residual chromatic aberrations. The SD glass is designed to bring all beams of violet, red, blue, yellow and green very precisely together on the same plane. The special lens material, reduces chromatic aberration across all colours.The new Vixen SD115SII no longer uses spacer plates, which leads to a significantly better image quality, especially with bright stars. In photographic images, no spikes can be seen on the stars, which were otherwise produced by the spacer plates. In addition, you will be thrilled when you look at the moon or the brighter planets and observe the moon craters pin sharp as well as with extremely high contrast. Also look at the ring planet Saturn or the cloud bands on Jupiter. But of course, brighter deep sky objects such as the Orion Nebula or the Andromeda Galaxy can also be observed in impressive detail.In combination with the new optional SD Reducer HD Kit or SD Flattener HD, this refractor allows illumination with a 44 mm image circle for full format SLR cameras. The older ED81SII, ED103S, ED115S refractors were originally developed for visual observers and photographers using APS-C cameras. However, the new SD series is also optimised for use with full-frame cameras through the use of new inner baffle rings. The large 60 mm eyepiece extension also allows heavy cameras to be attached without tilting. Furthermore, the included folding mirror allows comfortable observation even in unfavourable observation situations and additionally offers a T2 thread for connecting a DSLR camera. This allows you to observe in straight line or at a 90° angle. The carrying handle attached to the tube clamps ensures a secure grip when transporting the telescope. FEATURESObjective lens: D=115 mm, multi-coated 2-lens SD apochromat without spacer plates No more spikes on the stars Focal length: 890 mm (f7.7) Resolution and limiting magnitude: 1.01 arcseconds; 12.5 Light gathering power: approx. 270x more than the human eye Dimensions and weight: 125 mm dia x 920 mm; 6.3 kg Viewfinder telescope: 7x50 illuminated Adapters and connections: 60 mm thread, 50.8 mm and 31.7 mm socket, thread for T-ring Connection: 50.8 mm and 31.7 mm socket with flip mirror / folding mirror Photography: primary focus and eyepiece projection SCOPE OF DELIVERY Refractor SD115SII Telescope (OTA) Tube clamp with dovetail Dew cap Flip-Mirror / folding mirror Carrying handle Dovetail rail 7x50 viewfinder
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Vixen SD103SII Telescope OTA
€2,199.00*
The Vixen SD103SII Telescope OTA is a new 103 mm apochromatic refractor with high-performance Super-ED glass (= SD). The advantage of this SD refractor is its short length and low weight. The FPL53 glass reproduces an extremely clear and sharp image by an exceptionally high degree of elimination of residual chromatic aberrations. The SD glass is designed to bring all beams of violet, red, blue, yellow and green very precisely together on the same plane. The special lens material reduces chromatic aberration across all colours.The new Vixen SD103SII no longer uses spacer plates, which leads to a significantly better image quality, especially with bright stars. In photographic images, no spikes can be seen on the stars, which were otherwise produced by the spacer plates. In addition, you will be thrilled when you look at the moon or the brighter planets and observe the moon craters pin sharp as well as with extremely high contrast. Also look at the ring planet Saturn or the cloud bands on Jupiter. But of course, brighter deep sky objects such as the Orion Nebula or the Andromeda Galaxy can also be observed in impressive detail.In combination with the new optional SD Reducer HD Kit or SD Flattener HD, these refractors allow illumination with a 44 mm image circle for full format SLR cameras. The older ED81SII, ED103S, ED115S refractors were originally developed for visual observers and photographers using APS-C cameras. However, the new SD series is also optimised for use with full-frame cameras through the use of new inner baffle rings. The large 60 mm eyepiece extension also allows heavy cameras to be attached without tilting. Furthermore, the included folding mirror allows comfortable observation even in unfavourable observation situations and additionally offers a T2 thread for connecting a DSLR camera. This allows you to observe in straight line or at a 90° angle. The carrying handle attached to the tube clamps ensures a secure grip when transporting the telescope. FEATURESObjective lens: D=103 mm, multi-coated 2-lens SD apochromat without spacer plates No more spikes on the stars Focal length: 795 mm (f7.7) Resolution and limiting magnitude: 1.13 arcseconds; 11.8 Light gathering power: approx. 217x more than the human eye Dimensions and weight: 115 mm dia x 810 mm; 5.5 kg Viewfinder telescope: 7x50 illuminated Adapters and connections: 60 mm thread, 50.8 mm and 31.7 mm socket, thread for T-ring Connection: 50.8 mm and 31.7 mm socket with flip mirror / folding mirror Photography: primary focus and eyepiece projection SCOPE OF DELIVERY Refractor SD103SII Telescope (OTA) Tube clamp with dovetail Dew cap Flip mirror / folding mirror Carrying handle Dovetail rail 7x50 viewfinder
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Vixen Fluorit refractor FL55ss
€1,119.00*
High-performance, top-of-the-range fluorite apochromat for mobile astrophotography and observers.
Thanks to its small size and lightweight design, this high-quality fluorite refractor is ideal for excursions and air travel.
It displays razor sharp and bright stars across the entire field of view of the full-frame image sensor (95% illumination with 44 mm image circle).
The FL55SSS turns into a fast F/4.3 astrograph with the optional flattener and focal reducer. It allows you to use extremely short exposure times and a provides a large field of view for large nebulae or comets.Note: To achieve the optimum image quality of the FL55ss, we strongly recommend the purchase of this reducer and flattener set.Despite the small aperture, the FL55SS features a high-resolution HR eyepiece that produces stunningly clear images of the moon and the bright planets.
When used for astrophotography, it delivers razor-sharp images of stars that are guaranteed to impress.
FEATURES
Objective lenses: 55 mm fluorite
Focal length: 300 mm F5.5
Resolution and limiting magnitude: 2.11, 10.5
Light-gathering power: 62x
Dimensions and weight: 80 x 282 mm; 1.5 kg
Adapter and connections: 31.7 mm receptacle, 60 mm thread
WHAT’S INCLUDED
55 mm optical tube with fluorite APO
Dovetail adapter
Extension Tube 60 mmDew cap
Dust covers
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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 127mm f/7,5 FCD-100 Alu HEX
€2,349.00*
Highly corrected 127 mm air-spaced triplet apochromat (with three lenses) and aluminium tube and a 2.5'' high-precision HEXAFOC focuser. NEW: Now with hybrid viewfinder shoe to accept different viewfinder holders.
Apochromats are the ultimate choice in small to medium-sized telescopes: the combination of compactness, transportability, very high image contrast and sharpness together with the possibility to make excellent astrophotos cannot be bested. The advances in glass manufacturing during the last few years have made true apochromats available to more astronomy enthusiasts than ever before. The new Explore Scientific FCD-100 Alu Hex represents another major improvement in this field - the overall correction (colour and spherical) is setting new standards in this price class. The optical design shows a polystrehl value of 0.97 indicating a level of correction that is absolutely top of the line.
This excellent apochromat is a very versatile telescope: the fast f-ratio makes short exposure times possible. The high contrast and sharpness of the image provide breathtaking views of large objects like the North America nebula or the Andromeda Galaxy, as well as tack sharp planetary images. The telescope is lightweight and compact - the dew shield slides down the tube to minimize size for transportation. Revolutionary glass and precision manufacturing created a telescope that offers observing joy on the highest level. This does not only qualify this telescope as the ideal travel scope, it is also the perfect choice for fast observations and for astrophotography. The excellent 2,5'' HEXAFOC focuser with 10:1 reduction is perfect for this - the large inner diameter of 65 mm prevents vignetting by the focuser when the telescope is used for astrophotography with large sensors.
These very popular EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Triplet ED APO Refractors we do offer in 3 different product lines:
Essential Line:
HOYA FCD-1 Glass lens, AL-Tube, 2.0'' Rack and Pinion Focusser with 1:10, 2.0'' Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112084(AL), 0112106(AL), 0112132(AL)), 0112155(CF + 3''FT)
Professional Line:
HOYA FCD-100 Glass lens, AL/CF-Tube, 2.5'' HEXAFOC Focusser with 1:10, 2.0'' Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112086(AL), 0112108(AL), 0112109(CF), 0112134(AL), 0112135(CF))
High-End Line:
OHARA FPL-53 Glass lens, Carbon(CF) Tube, 3.0'' Feather-Touch Focusser with 1:10, 2.0'' Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112165(CF))
SPECIFICATIONS
Aperture: 127 mm
Focal Length: 952 mm
Focal ratio: f/7.5
Design: Apochromat with three lenses, two air spaces and FCD-100 glass
Weight: 7.7 kg
Back focus: 150 mm above 2'' adaptor
Hybrid viewfinder shoe to accept different viewfinder holders
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Optical tube with retractable dew-shield
2.5'' HEX focuser with 1:10 gear reduction
2'' Star Diagonal 99% reflectivity
Tube rings with dovetail plate and handle
Dust caps for front-lens and focuser
Hybrid viewfinder shoe
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Vixen AX103S apochromatic Refractor - optical Tube
€1,983.00*
€2,999.00*
(33.88% saved)
The AX103S is a top-of-the-range ED apochromat in the refractor series. It features a triplet ED object lens and a rear-mounted field-flattener lens.
The f8.0 refractor contains a central ED lens in the objective and reduces chromatic aberration to an absolute minimum.
An optional focal reducer can reduce the aperture ratio to 1:5.6 in order to provide quicker results for astrophotographers.
The built-in field flattener lens provides a sharp image across the entire field of view – an essential requirement in astrophotography. The 60 mm ring on the focuser allows you to attach a 2’’ eyepiece or accessories and a camera adapter. The AX103S is specially designed for photography, but also offers stunning visual performance, especially for observing the moon and the planets.
The AX 103S is corrected for full frame photography and provides razor-sharp pictures right into the corners of the image field.
This telescope is guaranteed to provide a lifetime of outstanding performance!
FEATURES
Optimized for full frame photography
Fully coated triplet ED objective with flattener
Very high sharpness and contrast
Optional reducer availableBackfocus without Reducer: 150.0 mmBackfocus with Reducer: 63,5 mm103 mm aperture and 825 mm focal length
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Telescope
Tube clamps and carry handle
Illuminated 7x50 viewfinder telescope
Vixen's very useful Flip mirror diagonal system for finding and framing targets
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LUNT LS60MT/B1200R&P Multipurpose ED Telescope for Sun + Night-Sky
€3,280.00*
€4,298.00*
(23.69% saved)
Modular designed multipurpose telescope, both for observing the sun
in the H-alpha wavelength, as well as for night sky observations. Easy
conversion between the different applications with a few simple steps.
Excellent image quality due to 2-lens ED optics with 70mm aperture for
night sky observation, and 60mm usable aperture for H-alpha solar
observation.With innovative air pressure tuning system, high-quality 2 inch (50.8mm) Rack&Pinion (R&P) focuser, and B1200 blocking filter.Solar observing in H-alpha:The LS60MT/B1200 is a complete telescope for observing the sun in H-alpha light, with 60mm free aperture (no central obstruction) and 420mm focal length.
The H-alpha wavelength is the most impressive way to observe the sun,
showing protuberances at the sun's edge, filaments and flares on the
surface, and much more. An internal Etalon filter achieves a bandwidth of <0.7 Angstrom with the innovative air pressure tuning system Pressure-Tuner.
Tuning is done by slightly changing the air pressure in a pressure
chamber inside the telescope. This changes the refractive index of the
air, making it easy to tune to the H-alpha line. The pressure tuner
guarantees a homogeneous image, without central obstruction, and a
permanently protected Etalon without erosion. A set of collimating
lenses installed in the telescope ensures best performance.Fine adjustment is achieved with a solid 2 inch Rack&Pinion focuser with 10:1 reduction.Blocking-filter is the B1200. The B1200 is very good for visual solar observing, and also for solar imaging.The
star diagonal in which the blocking filter is installed, is equipped as
standard for 1.25 inch eyepieces and with a T2 camera connection.Observing the starry night sky:The
H-alpha Etalon system can be removed from the telescope in a few easy
steps thanks to its modular design. The 2-lens ED refractor can then be
used as a normal telescope with 70mm aperture and 420mm focal length for observation and photography of the night sky. The ED Doublet lens will offer an excellent image. It can be used with a standard 2 inch zenith mirror or other accessories at the R&P focuser, the back focus is 135mm.With an additional Amici prism, the telescope can of course also be used during the day for nature and landscape observations.This makes the LS60MT, with its small dimensions and low weight, also an ideal travel telescope for all applications!More applications:With additionally available accessories the LS60MT offers even more possibilities!- Double-StackThe LS60MT telescope can optionally be upgraded with the additionally available double-stack filters LS50FHa or LS60FHa
(part numbers 0550200 and 0550250). These filters will be simply
screwed on the front of the LS60MT, no additional adapters are
necessary. Thereby a bandwidth of <0.5 Angstrom is achieved for
H-alpha solar observation. Therefore much more details on the solar
surface will become visible.- Solar observing in White-LightIf
the H-alpha unit has been removed, of course either a sun filter to be
installed in front of the objective, or a Herschel-wedge at the focuser
can be used to observe the sunspots in White-Light.- Solar observing in Ca-K wavelengthCertainly,
the Ca-K filter modules from Lunt Solar Systems can also be used at the
LS60MT to observe and photograph super-granulation and other effects
visible in this wavelength on the sun.This makes the LS60MT a completely universal usable telescope!FEATURES2-lens ED refractor, FPL-51Aperture: 70mmUsable aperture in H-alpha: 60mm (no central obstruction)Focal length: 420mmBandwidth: internal Etalon with <0.7 AngstromTuning: air pressure tuning system Pressure-TunerBlocking filter: B1200 with 1.25 inch and T2 connectionFocuser: Rack&Pinion focuser with 10:1 reductionTube-ring with 1/4-20 tapped base (standard thread for photo-tripods)Weight with H-alpha unit: 3.8kgWeight without H-alpha unit: 2.6kgLength with H-alpha unit and blocking filter: 40cmLength without H-alpha unit: 31cmSCOPE OF DELIVERYLS60MT Multipurpose TelescopePressure-TunerB1200 blocking filter in star-diagonal housing2 inch Rack&Pinion focuserTube ring with 1/4-20 connection for mounting on photo-tripodsTransport case (53x33x17cm)Instruction manual
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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 102mm f/7 FCD-100 CF HEX
€2,109.00*
Highly corrected 102mm air-spaced triplet apochromat (with three lenses) and carbon fiber tube and a 2.5" high-precision HEXAFOC focuser. Apochromats are the ultimate choice in small to medium sized telescopes: the combination of compactness, transportability, very high image contrast and sharpness together with the possibility to make excellent astrophotos cannot be bested. The advances in glass manufacturing during the last few years have made true apochromats available to more astronomy enthusiasts than ever before. The new Explore Scientific FCD-100 CF Hex represents another major improvement in this field - the overall correction (color and spherical) is setting new standards in this price class. The optical design shows a polystrehl value of 0,97 indicating a level of correction that is absolutely top of the line.This excellent apochromat is a very versatile telescope: the fast f-ratio makes short exposure times possible. The high contrast and sharpness of the image provide breathtaking views of large objects like the North america nebula or the Andromeda galaxy as well as tack sharp planetary images. The telescope is lightweight and compact - the dew shield slides down the tube to minimize size for transportation. Revolutionary glass and precision manufacturing created a telescope that offers observing joy on the highest level. This does not only qualify this telescope as the ideal travel scope, it is also the perfect choice for fast observations and for astrophotography. The excellent 2,5" HEXAFOC focuser with 10:1 reduction is perfect for this - the large inner diameter of 65mm prevents vignetting by the focuser when the telescope is used for astrophotography with large sensors. These very popular EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Triplet ED APO Refractors we do offer in 3 different product lines:Essential Line: HOYA FCD-1 Glass lens, AL-Tube, 2.0" Rack&Pinion Focusser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112084(AL), 0112106(AL), 0112132(AL)), 0112155(CF + 3"FT)) Professional Line: HOYA FCD-100 Glas lens, AL/CF-Tube, 2.5" HEXAFOC Focusser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112086(AL), 0112108(AL), 0112109(CF), 0112134(AL), 0112135(CF))High-End Line: OHARA FPL-53 Glass lens, Carbon(CF) Tube, 3.0" Feather-Touch Focusser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112165(CF))SPECIFICATIONSAperture: 102mmFocal Length: 714mmFocal ratio: f/7.0Design: Apochromat with three lenses, two air spaces and FCD-100 glassWeigth: 3,3kg , lightweight due to carbon fiber tubeBackfocus: 150mm above 2" adaptorDesign: Apochromat with three lenses, two air spaces and FCD-100 glassSCOPE OF DELIVERYOptical tube with retractable dew-shield2.5" HEX focuser with 1:10 gear reduction 2" Star Diagonal 99% reflectivityTube rings with dovetail plate and handleExtension tubes for focusser (2pcs)Dust caps for front-lens and focuserUniversal finder slot
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LUNT LS60MT/B600R&P Multipurpose ED Telescope for Sun + Night-Sky
€2,795.00*
€3,698.00*
(24.42% saved)
Modular designed multipurpose telescope, both for observing the sun
in the H-alpha wavelength, as well as for night sky observations. Easy
conversion between the different applications with a few simple steps.
Excellent image quality due to 2-lens ED optics with 70mm aperture for
night sky observation, and 60mm usable aperture for H-alpha solar
observation.With innovative air pressure tuning system, high-quality 2 inch (50.8mm) Rack&Pinion (R&P) focuser, and B600 blocking filter.Solar observing in H-alpha:The LS60MT/B600 is a complete telescope for observing the sun in H-alpha light, with 60mm free aperture (no central obstruction) and 420mm focal length.
The H-alpha wavelength is the most impressive way to observe the sun,
showing protuberances at the sun's edge, filaments and flares on the
surface, and much more. An internal Etalon filter achieves a bandwidth of <0.7 Angstrom with the innovative air pressure tuning system Pressure-Tuner.
Tuning is done by slightly changing the air pressure in a pressure
chamber inside the telescope. This changes the refractive index of the
air, making it easy to tune to the H-alpha line. The pressure tuner
guarantees a homogeneous image, without central obstruction, and a
permanently protected Etalon without erosion. A set of collimating
lenses installed in the telescope ensures best performance.Fine adjustment is achieved with a solid 2 inch Rack&Pinion focuser with 10:1 reduction.Blocking-filter is the B600.
The B600 is good for visual solar observing. Also solar imaging is
possible by cameras with small CCD chip. We recommend a LS60MT with
B1200 blocking-filter by using cameras with middle or large sized CCD
chips.The star diagonal in which the blocking filter is installed,
is equipped as standard for 1.25 inch eyepieces and with a T2 camera
connection.Observing the starry night sky:The H-alpha
Etalon system can be removed from the telescope in a few easy steps
thanks to its modular design. The 2-lens ED refractor can then be used
as a normal telescope with 70mm aperture and 420mm focal length for observation and photography of the night sky. The ED Doublet lens will offer an excellent image. It can be used with a standard 2 inch zenith mirror or other accessories at the R&P focuser, the back focus is 135mm.With an additional Amici prism, the telescope can of course also be used during the day for nature and landscape observations.This makes the LS60MT, with its small dimensions and low weight, also an ideal travel telescope for all applications!More applications:With additionally available accessories the LS60MT offers even more possibilities!- Double-StackThe LS60MT telescope can optionally be upgraded with the additionally available double-stack filters LS50FHa or LS60FHa
(part numbers 0550200 and 0550250). These filters will be simply
screwed on the front of the LS60MT, no additional adapters are
necessary. Thereby a bandwidth of <0.5 Angstrom is achieved for
H-alpha solar observation. Therefore much more details on the solar
surface will become visible.- Solar observing in White-LightIf
the H-alpha unit has been removed, of course either a sun filter to be
installed in front of the objective, or a Herschel-wedge at the focuser
can be used to observe the sunspots in White-Light.- Solar observing in Ca-K wavelengthCertainly,
the Ca-K filter modules from Lunt Solar Systems can also be used at the
LS60MT to observe and photograph super-granulation and other effects
visible in this wavelength on the sun.This makes the LS60MT a completely universal usable telescope!FEATURES2-lens ED refractor, FPL-51Aperture: 70mmUsable aperture in H-alpha: 60mm (no central obstruction)Focal length: 420mmBandwidth: internal Etalon with <0.7 AngstromTuning: air pressure tuning system Pressure-TunerBlocking filter: B600 with 1.25 inch and T2 connectionFocuser: Rack&Pinion focuser with 10:1 reductionTube-ring with 1/4-20 tapped base (standard thread for photo-tripods)Weight with H-alpha unit: 3.8kgWeight without H-alpha unit: 2.6kgLength with H-alpha unit and blocking filter: 40cmLength without H-alpha unit: 31cmSCOPE OF DELIVERYLS60MT Multipurpose TelescopePressure-TunerB600 blocking filter in star-diagonal housing2 inch Rack&Pinion focuserTube ring with 1/4-20 connection for mounting on photo-tripodsTransport case (53x33x17cm)Instruction manual
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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 102mm f/7 FCD-1 Alu 2'' R&P Focuser
€1,129.00*
The three-lens design of the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED-Apochromats provides everything an amateur astronomer desires - at a reasonable price. The construction with Hoya FCD001 ED glass has two air spaces and provides a level of correction so superior to the two-lens constructions, that are common in this price class, that you will see the difference immediately. This excellent optical performance teams up with a high precision mechanics - the result is a telescope on a level that is setting a new standard in it´s price class. Astrophotographers will love this telescope - a optional field flattner is available and makes the telescope perfect even for cameras with a large chip format.These very popular EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Triplet ED APO Refractors we do offer in 3 different product lines:Essential Line: HOYA FCD-1 Glass lens, AL-Tube, 2.0'' Rack&Pinion Focusser with 1:10, 2.0'' Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112084(AL), 0112106(AL), 0112132(AL)), 0112155(CF + 3''FT)) Professional Line: HOYA FCD-100 Glas lens, AL/CF-Tube, 2.5'' HEXAFOC Focusser with 1:10, 2.0'' Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112086(AL), 0112108(AL), 0112109(CF), 0112134(AL), 0112135(CF))High-End Line: OHARA FPL-53 Glass lens, Carbon(CF) Tube, 3.0'' Feather-Touch Focusser with 1:10, 2.0'' Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112165(CF))FEATURESthree lens air-spaced ED-apochromatHoya FCD01-ED glasspolystrehl of above 0.9Tube-weight: 4,9kg Tube length (retracted dew-cap): 560mm Dew-cap diameter: 154mm Tube diameter: 104mmbackfocus: 165mm above 2'' adaptorSCOPE OF DELIVERYOptics with dovetail plate and finder slot2'' Star Diagonal 99% reflectivityDust caps for front-lens and focuser
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Vixen VSD70SS F5.5 Astrograph Telescope
€4,998.00*
Fast 70mm high-performance astrograph F5.5 designed for demanding astrophotographers and observers, featuring 5 lens elements in 5 groups
With its sophisticated optical design incorporating five lens elements in five groups (Quintuplet), including two SD (Super ED) lenses and one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens, this astrograph delivers a virtually aberration-free optical system. The convex lens utilises two SD lenses and a high-refractive ED lens, while the front lens is crafted from a newly developed high-performance lanthanum glass.
Perfect for astrophotography and visual observation This revolutionary astrograph is compatible with digital full-frame DSLRs and even larger 44 x 33 mm cameras. With its fast F5.5 aperture ratio, the 70mm astrograph produces exceptionally sharp, high-contrast, pinpoint stars from the centre to the very edges of the field of view. Not only is it ideal for astrophotography, but it also excels in visual observation, offering a wide field of view for deep-sky objects and delivering stunning detail in planetary observation with high magnification.
Consistently sharp imaging across the entire field The VSD70ss is designed with a long peak range in focus adjustment accuracy, making it easier for astrophotographers to achieve consistently outstanding results. Even if the focus isn’t set perfectly, stars remain round and sharp across the entire image field. The VSD70ss is very temperature-resistant so that you always keep a very stable focus point.
Minimal vignetting for uniform illuminationMost astrographs experience some level of optical vignetting (light gradually diminishes towards the image edges). This is mainly caused by the rear lenses being shadowed by the front lenses. As a result, photographers often need to apply image corrections or capture additional flat frames beforehand. The VSD70ss tackles this issue with large-aperture lenses in the rear elements and preserves over 90% of the light all the way to the edge of its 55mm image circle. The result is uniform brightness across the entire field, eliminating the need for extensive post-processing to compensate for edge darkening.
The VSD70ss features cutting-edge multi-coatings with exceptionally high reflectivity. These coatings have been specially designed to optimise the performance of each individual lens element, ensuring maximum contrast and light transmission without degradation across multiple lenses.
Note: *Mechanical vignetting may still occur depending on the camera system used, particularly due to the camera body or incorrect adapters.
96.7% Strehl for stunning visual observations When paired with a wide-angle eyepiece with low magnification the VSD70ss offers a flattened large field of view. Even with a high-quality wide-field eyepiece with a large field of view, stars appear sharp across the entire field of view during visual observation. At the centre of the field, the telescope achieves an impressive 96.7% Strehl intensity at visible wavelengths—surpassing even the acclaimed SD81SII apochromat with its 95.7% Strehl ratio. This superior optical quality is also evident when observing the Moon and planets at high magnifications.
Large, versatile, and stable focuser The VSD70ss has a large focuser with a diameter of 87.5mm to make optimum use of the large 55mm field of illumination. Designed to support a wide range of accessories, this large focuser is perfect for astrophotography, accommodating everything up to large-format cameras or 35mm full-frame DSLR cameras. Its precision manufacturing ensures excellent stability, preventing any tilting even when using heavy imaging equipment.
Optional VSD reducer for even faster resultsThe new reducer has been specially developed for the VSD90ss and the VSD70ss. At a focal ratio of 1:3.9. the photographer gets even faster results in astrophotography.
Compatible with motorised focusersTo enable sensitive focusing, an optional dual-speed motor focuser is available for the VSD70ss. Additionally, an EAF (Electronic Automatic Focuser) from ZWO or a compatible system can be retrofitted.
FEATURES SD apochromat, 5-element/5-group, AS coating Aperture: 70mm Focal length: 385mm (F/5.5) Resolution: 1.66 Limiting magnification: 11.0 Light gathering power: 100x more than the eye Field of view: 55mm Tube dimensions: 444 x 90 mm (368mm retracted) Adapters/Threads: 84mm (P=1mm), 60mm (P=0. 75mm), 42mm (P=0.75mm for T-ring) Connections: 60.2mm, 50.8mm, 31.7mm Weight: 3.5 kgSCOPE OF DELIVERY VSD70ss Astrograph Adapter: 60.8mm to 50.2mm 1/4 inch screws (L: 9mm) x 2 Allen keys (3mm, 2mm, 1.5mm, 3/16 inch) Dovetail bar (Vixen standard)
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LUNT LS130MT/B3400R&P Multipurpose APO Telescope for Sun + Night-Sky
€11,850.00*
€14,990.00*
(20.95% saved)
Modular designed multipurpose telescope, both for observing the sun in the H-alpha wavelength, as well as for night sky observations. Easy conversion between the different applications with a few simple steps. 3-lens apochromatic telescope with FPL-51 glass, 130mm aperture and 910mm focal length - excellent image quality for H-Alpha solar observation and also for observing the starry sky at night.
With innovative air pressure tuning system, good 2 inch (50.8mm) R&P focuser, and B3400 blocking filter.
Solar observing in H-alpha:
The LS130MT/B3400 is a complete telescope for observing the sun in H-alpha light, with 130mm free aperture (no central obstruction) and 910mm focal length. The H-alpha wavelength is the most impressive way to observe the sun, showing protuberances at the sun's edge, filaments and flares on the surface, and much more. An internal Etalon filter achieves a bandwidth of <0.7 Angstrom with the innovative air pressure tuning system Pressure-Tuner. Tuning is done by slightly changing the air pressure in a pressure chamber inside the telescope. This changes the refractive index of the air, making it easy to tune to the H-alpha line. The pressure tuner guarantees a homogeneous image, without central obstruction, and a permanently protected Etalon without erosion. A set of collimating lenses installed in the telescope ensures best performance.
Fine adjustment is achieved with a solid 2 inch R&P focuser with 10:1 reduction.
Blocking-filter is the B3400. The B3400 is good for solar imaging by cameras with very large sensor chips, and can also be used for visual observing.
The B3400 blocking-filter is fix installed inside the 2 inch R&P focuser.
Observing the starry night sky:
The H-Alpha Etalon system can be removed from the telescope in a few easy steps thanks to its modular design. Then the 3-lens apochromatic refractor can be used as a normal telescope with 130mm aperture and 910mm focal length for observation and photography of the night sky. The FPL-51 triplet lens offers an outstandingly low colour aberration image. Common 2 inch star diagonals can be used at the R&P focuser of the telescope.
Please note that the optionally available conversion kit 0551696 is absolutely necessary for the LS130MT version with B3400 blocking filter if the telescope is also to be used at night. The conversion kit is not required for the versions with B1200 and B1800.
More applications:
With additionally available accessories the LS130MT offers even more possibilities!
- Double-Stack
The LS130MT telescope can optionally be upgraded with the additionally available double-stack module LS130MT/DSII (item number 0551690). The DSII system is a internal double-stack module with Pressure-Tuner. Thereby a bandwidth of <0.5 Angstrom is achieved for H-alpha solar observation. Therefore much more details on the solar surface will become visible.
- Solar observing in White-Light
If the H-alpha unit has been removed, of course either a sun filter can be installed in front of the objective, or a Herschel-wedge at the focuser can be used to observe the sunspots in White-Light.
- Solar observing in Ca-K wavelengthThe additionally available "LUNT Ca-K Filter Module for LS130MT" (item number 0551697) can be used on the LS130MT to observe and photograph super-granulation and other effects visible at this wavelength on the sun.
This makes the LS130MT a completely universal usable apochromatic telescope of highest quality!
FEATURES
3-lens APO refractor, FPL-51
Aperture: 130mm (no central obstruction)
Focal length: 910mm
Bandwidth: internal Etalon with <0.7 Angstrom
Tuning: air pressure tuning system Pressure-Tuner
Blocking filter: B3400 with 2 inch connection
Focuser: R&P with 10:1 reduction
Two tube-ring with handle
Sol-Searcher installed inside handle
Dovetail bar at GP-level for astronomical mounts
Weight: 12.1kg
Length with dew-shield: 95cm
Length removed dew-shield: 80cm
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
LS130MT Multipurpose Telescope
Pressure-TunerB3400 blocking filter installed inside focuserTube extension for using without H-alpha Etalon
2 inch R&P focuser with 10:1 reduction
Tube rings with dovetail bar
Transport case (92 x 42 x 35 cm)
Instruction manual
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LUNT LS80MT/B1200R&P Multipurpose APO Telescope for Sun + Night-Sky
€5,940.00*
€7,698.00*
(22.84% saved)
Modular designed multipurpose telescope, both for observing the sun in the H-alpha wavelength, as well as for night sky observations. Easy conversion between the different applications with a few simple steps. 2-lens ED Apo telescope with FPL-53 glass, 80mm aperture and 560mm focal length - very good image quality for H-Alpha solar observation and also for observing the starry sky at night.With innovative air pressure tuning system, good 2 inch (50.8mm) R&P focuser, and B1200 blocking filter.Solar observing in H-alpha:The LS80MT/B1200 is a complete telescope for observing the sun in H-alpha light, with 80mm free aperture (no central obstruction) and 560mm focal length. The H-alpha wavelength is the most impressive way to observe the sun, showing protuberances at the sun's edge, filaments and flares on the surface, and much more. An internal Etalon filter achieves a bandwidth of <0.7 Angstrom with the innovative air pressure tuning system Pressure-Tuner. Tuning is done by slightly changing the air pressure in a pressure chamber inside the telescope. This changes the refractive index of the air, making it easy to tune to the H-alpha line. The pressure tuner guarantees a homogeneous image, without central obstruction, and a permanently protected Etalon without erosion. A set of collimating lenses installed in the telescope ensures best performance.Fine adjustment is achieved with a solid 2 inch R&P focuser with 10:1 reduction.Blocking-filter is the B1200. The B1200 is good for visual solar observing. Also solar imaging is possible by cameras with small sensor chip. We recommend a LS80MT with B1800 blocking-filter by using cameras with large sized sensor chips.The star diagonal in which the blocking filter is installed, is equipped as standard for 1.25 inch eyepieces and with a T2 camera connection.Observing the starry night sky:The H-Alpha Etalon system can be removed from the telescope in a few easy steps thanks to its modular design. With the additionally available conversion kit (item number 0551330) the 2-lens ED Apo refractor can then be used as a normal telescope with 80mm aperture and 560mm focal length for observation and photography of the night sky. The FPL-53 doublet lens offers an low colour aberration image. Common 2 inch star diagonals can be used at the high quality R&P focuser of the conversion kit 0551330.Please note that the optionally available conversion kit 0551330 is absolutely necessary if the telescope should be used at night.More applications:With additionally available accessories the LS80MT offers even more possibilities!- Double-StackThe LS80MT telescope can optionally be upgraded with the additionally available double-stack module DSII/SFPT (item number 0551395). The DSII system is a internal double-stack module. Thereby a bandwidth of <0.5 Angstrom is achieved for H-alpha solar observation. Therefore much more details on the solar surface will become visible.- Solar observing in White-LightIf the H-alpha unit has been removed, of course either a sun filter to be installed in front of the objective, or a Herschel-wedge at the focuser can be used to observe the sunspots in White-Light.- Solar observing in Ca-K wavelengthCertainly, the Ca-K filter modules from Lunt Solar Systems can also be used at the LS80MT to observe and photograph super-granulation and other effects visible in this wavelength on the sun.This makes the LS80MT a completely universal usable ED Apo telescope of very good quality!FEATURES2-lens ED APO refractor, FPL-53Aperture: 80mm (no central obstruction)Focal length: 560mmBandwidth: internal Etalon with <0.7 AngstromTuning: air pressure tuning system Pressure-TunerBlocking filter: B1200 with 1.25" and T2 connectionFocuser: R&P with 10:1 reductionTwo tube-ring with handleSol-Searcher installed inside handleDovetail bar at GP-level for astronomical mountsWeight: 4.95kgLength with blocking filter and dew-shield: 62cmLength without blocking filter and removed dew-shield: 50cmSCOPE OF DELIVERYLS80MT Multipurpose TelescopePressure-TunerB1200 blocking filter in star-diagonal housing2 inch R&P focuser with 10:1 reductionTube rings with dovetail bar and sol-searcherTransport case (78x33x23cm)Instruction manualConversion kit for observation of the starry night sky (0551330) not included!
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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 80mm f/6 FCD-100 Alu HEX
€1,249.00*
Highly corrected 80mm air-spaced triplet apochromat (with three lenses) and aluminium tube and a 2.5" high-precision HEXAFOC focuser. Apochromats are the ultimate choice in small to medium sized telescopes:
the combination of compactness, transportability, very high image
contrast and sharpness together with the possibility to make excellent
astrophotos cannot be bested. The advances in glass manufacturing during
the last few years have made true apochromats available to more
astronomy enthusiasts than ever before. The new Explore Scientific
FCD-100 Alu Hex
represents another major improvement in this field - the overall
correction (color and spherical) is setting new standards in this price
class. The optical design shows a polystrehl value of 0,97 indicating a
level of correction that is absolutely top of the line.This small
excellent apochromat is a very versatile telescope: the fast f-ratio
makes short exposure times possible. The high contrast and sharpness of
the image provide breathtaking views of large objects like the North
america nebula or the Andromeda galaxy as well as tack sharp planetary
images. The telescope is lightweight and compact - the dew shield slides
down the tube to minimize size for transportation. Revolutionary glass and precision
manufacturing created a telescope that offers observing joy on the
highest level. This does not only qualify this telescope as the ideal
travel scope, it is also the perfect choice for fast observations and
for astrophotography. The excellent 2,5" HEXAFOC focuser with 10:1 reduction is
perfect for this - the large inner diameter of 65mm prevents vignetting
by the focuser when the telescope is used for astrophotography with
large sensors.These very popular EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Triplet ED APO Refractors we do offer in 3 different product lines:Essential Line: HOYA FCD-1 Glass lens, AL-Tube, 2.0" Rack&Pinion Focusser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112084(AL), 0112106(AL), 0112132(AL)), 0112155(CF + 3"FT)) Professional Line: HOYA FCD-100 Glas lens, AL/CF-Tube, 2.5" HEXAFOC Focusser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112086(AL), 0112108(AL), 0112109(CF), 0112134(AL), 0112135(CF))High-End Line: OHARA FPL-53 Glass lens, Carbon(CF) Tube, 3.0" Feather-Touch Focusser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112165(CF))SPECIFICATIONSAperture: 80mmFocal Length: 480mmFocal ratio: f/6Weigth: 2,6kgBackfocus: 150mm above 2" adaptorDesign: Apochromat with three lenses, two air spaces and FCD-100 glassSCOPE OF DELIVERY Optical tube with retractable dew-shield 2.5" HEX focuser with 1:10 gear reduction 2" Star Diagonal 99% reflectivity Universal dovetail - GP levelDust caps for front-lens and focuser Universal finder slot
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LUNT LS130MT/B1200R&P Multipurpose APO Telescope for Sun + Night-Sky
€9,940.00*
€12,990.00*
(23.48% saved)
Modular designed multipurpose telescope, both for observing the sun in the H-alpha wavelength, as well as for night sky observations. Easy conversion between the different applications with a few simple steps. 3-lens apochromatic telescope with FPL-51 glass, 130mm aperture and 910mm focal length - excellent image quality for H-Alpha solar observation and also for observing the starry sky at night.
With innovative air pressure tuning system, good 2 inch (50.8mm) R&P focuser, and B1200 blocking filter.
Solar observing in H-alpha:
The LS130MT/B1200 is a complete telescope for observing the sun in H-alpha light, with 130mm free aperture (no central obstruction) and 910mm focal length. The H-alpha wavelength is the most impressive way to observe the sun, showing protuberances at the sun's edge, filaments and flares on the surface, and much more. An internal Etalon filter achieves a bandwidth of <0.7 Angstrom with the innovative air pressure tuning system Pressure-Tuner. Tuning is done by slightly changing the air pressure in a pressure chamber inside the telescope. This changes the refractive index of the air, making it easy to tune to the H-alpha line. The pressure tuner guarantees a homogeneous image, without central obstruction, and a permanently protected Etalon without erosion. A set of collimating lenses installed in the telescope ensures best performance.
Fine adjustment is achieved with a solid 2 inch R&P focuser with 10:1 reduction.
Blocking-filter is the B1200. The B1200 is good for visual solar observing. Also solar imaging is possible by cameras with small sensor chip. We recommend a LS130MT with B1800 blocking-filter by using cameras with middle or large sized sensor chips, at very large sensor chips the B3400 blocking-filter.
The star diagonal in which the blocking filter is installed, is equipped as standard for 1.25 inch eyepieces and with a T2 camera connection.
Observing the starry night sky:
The H-Alpha Etalon system can be removed from the telescope in a few easy steps thanks to its modular design. Then the 3-lens apochromatic refractor can be used as a normal telescope with 130mm aperture and 910mm focal length for observation and photography of the night sky. The FPL-51 triplet lens offers an outstandingly low colour aberration image. Common 2 inch star diagonals can be used at the R&P focuser of the telescope.
Please note that the optionally available conversion kit 0551696 is only absolutely necessary for the LS130MT version with B3400 blocking filter if the telescope is also to be used at night. The conversion kit is not required for the versions with B1200 and B1800.
More applications:
With additionally available accessories the LS130MT offers even more possibilities!
- Double-Stack
The LS130MT telescope can optionally be upgraded with the additionally available double-stack module LS130MT/DSII (item number 0551690). The DSII system is a internal double-stack module with Pressure-Tuner. Thereby a bandwidth of <0.5 Angstrom is achieved for H-alpha solar observation. Therefore much more details on the solar surface will become visible.
- Solar observing in White-Light
If the H-alpha unit has been removed, of course either a sun filter can be installed in front of the objective, or a Herschel-wedge at the focuser can be used to observe the sunspots in White-Light.
- Solar observing in Ca-K wavelengthThe additionally available "LUNT Ca-K Filter Module for LS130MT" (item number 0551697) can be used on the LS130MT to observe and photograph super-granulation and other effects visible at this wavelength on the sun.
This makes the LS130MT a completely universal usable apochromatic telescope of highest quality!
FEATURES
3-lens APO refractor, FPL-51
Aperture: 130mm (no central obstruction)
Focal length: 910mm
Bandwidth: internal Etalon with <0.7 Angstrom
Tuning: air pressure tuning system Pressure-Tuner
Blocking filter: B1200 with 1.25" and T2 connection
Focuser: R&P with 10:1 reduction
Two tube-ring with handle
Sol-Searcher installed inside handle
Dovetail bar at GP-level for astronomical mounts
Weight: 12.1kg
Length with blocking filter and dew-shield: 100cm
Length without blocking filter and removed dew-shield: 80cm
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
LS130MT Multipurpose Telescope
Pressure-TunerB1200 blocking filter in star-diagonal housingTube extension for using without H-alpha Etalon
2 inch R&P focuser with 10:1 reduction
Tube rings with dovetail bar
Transport case (92 x 42 x 35 cm)
Instruction manual
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Vixen SD103S apochromatic Refractor
€2,099.00*
A new apochromatic refractor with high performance Super-ED glass (= SD).
The FPL53 glass reproduces an extremely clear and sharp image by an exceptionally high degree of elimination of residual chromatic aberrations.
The advantage of these SD refractors is their short length and low weight.
The SD glass is designed to bring all beams of violet, red, blue, yellow and green very precisely together on the same plane.
The special lens material, reduces chromatic aberration across all colors.
In combination with the new optional SD Reducer HD Kit or SD Flattener HD, these refractors allow illumination with a 44mm image circle for full format SLR cameras. FEATURES Lens diameter: 103mm Type of coating: Multi-coated Focal length: 795 mm (f7.7) Resolution: 1.13 arc seconds Visual limit value: 11.8 mag Max. magnification: 206x Tube length: 810mm Tube diameter: 115mm Tube weight: 5,4kg Viewfinder telescope: 7x50 with illumination unit Adapter 7.0 degrees FOV included Connections/adapters: thread 60mm and 31.7mm for T-ring Eyepiece adapter: 50.8mm (2 inches) and 31.7mm (1.25 inches)Backfocus without Reducer: 150,4 mmBackfocus with Reducer: 63,5 mmFlip mirror included SCOPE OF DELIVERY Optical Tube Tube rings with carrying handle GP dovetail adapter Flip mirror Dust covers
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