ED-glass APO optics
ZWO designed the optical system to reduce the impact of chromatic aberration around stars, giving guiding software a cleaner star profile to work with.
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ZWO
ZWO 30F5 Mini Guide Scope
$269.00
ZWO 30F5 Mini Guide Scope
Guide with a cleaner star profile. Set up for telescopes up to 750 mm.
The 30 mm f/5 APO optic gives your guiding camera a 150 mm focal length, while the non-rotating helical focuser lets you set focus and lock it in place.
20 mm of controlled focus
The non-rotating helical mechanism moves through 20 mm, then the locking screw holds the selected position.
Integrated lens hood
The lens assembly includes a lens-fixing tube and integrated hood as part of the guide scope body.
Mount, connect, focus.
Step 01
Secure the dovetail
Fit the supplied plate into a compatible telescope guide-dovetail groove, then tighten the groove locking screws.
Step 02
Connect the camera
Use the 1.25-inch interface. For a guide camera, ZWO recommends attaching an extension tube.
Step 03
Set and lock focus
Release the focus lock, rotate the red helical knob until the star is sharp, then secure the lock again.
Confirm the fit before you guide.
Main telescope
ZWO recommends up to 750 mm focal length. This is the manufacturer's stated precise-guiding range.
Camera or eyepiece
1.25-inch interface. Confirm the equipment you plan to attach uses this connection.
Camera choice
A guide camera is typically the better fit for autoguiding. A planetary camera can also be connected.
Mounting
A compatible guide-dovetail groove is required. The supplied guide-scope dovetail plate is secured by the groove locking screws.
Good to know.
The camera is separate.
Neither a guide camera nor a planetary camera is included with the guide scope.
Plan for the extension tube.
For a guide-camera setup, ZWO recommends attaching an extension tube for optimal use.
A guide camera is the usual match.
That is typically the better fit for autoguiding with the 30F5, although a planetary camera can also be connected.
It has a documented second use.
ZWO also describes the 30F5 as a small-aperture primary telescope for astrophotography or visual observation.
Specifications.
Optics
Aperture
30 mm
Focal length
150 mm
Focal ratio
f/5
Optical design
Apochromatic optics with built-in ED glass
Recommended main-scope focal length
Up to 750 mm
Focus and body
Focuser
Non-rotating helical mechanism
Focus travel
20 mm
Focus lock
Locking screw
Lens body
Lens set, lens-fixing tube and integrated lens hood
Connections and mounting
Camera or eyepiece interface
1.25 inches
Guide-camera note
Extension tube recommended by ZWO
Camera choice
Guide camera is typically the better autoguiding fit; planetary cameras can also connect
Supplied mounting interface
Guide-scope dovetail plate
Not included
Guide camera
Not included
Planetary camera
Not included
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ZWO 30F5 Mini Guide Scope
Guide with a cleaner star profile. Set up for telescopes up to 750 mm.
The 30 mm f/5 APO optic gives your guiding camera a 150 mm focal length, while the non-rotating helical focuser lets you set focus and lock it in place.
ED-glass APO optics
ZWO designed the optical system to reduce the impact of chromatic aberration around stars, giving guiding software a cleaner star profile to work with.
20 mm of controlled focus
The non-rotating helical mechanism moves through 20 mm, then the locking screw holds the selected position.
Integrated lens hood
The lens assembly includes a lens-fixing tube and integrated hood as part of the guide scope body.
Mount, connect, focus.
Step 01
Secure the dovetail
Fit the supplied plate into a compatible telescope guide-dovetail groove, then tighten the groove locking screws.
Step 02
Connect the camera
Use the 1.25-inch interface. For a guide camera, ZWO recommends attaching an extension tube.
Step 03
Set and lock focus
Release the focus lock, rotate the red helical knob until the star is sharp, then secure the lock again.
Confirm the fit before you guide.
Main telescope
ZWO recommends up to 750 mm focal length. This is the manufacturer's stated precise-guiding range.
Camera or eyepiece
1.25-inch interface. Confirm the equipment you plan to attach uses this connection.
Camera choice
A guide camera is typically the better fit for autoguiding. A planetary camera can also be connected.
Mounting
A compatible guide-dovetail groove is required. The supplied guide-scope dovetail plate is secured by the groove locking screws.
Good to know.
The camera is separate.
Neither a guide camera nor a planetary camera is included with the guide scope.
Plan for the extension tube.
For a guide-camera setup, ZWO recommends attaching an extension tube for optimal use.
A guide camera is the usual match.
That is typically the better fit for autoguiding with the 30F5, although a planetary camera can also be connected.
It has a documented second use.
ZWO also describes the 30F5 as a small-aperture primary telescope for astrophotography or visual observation.
Specifications.
Optics
Aperture
30 mm
Focal length
150 mm
Focal ratio
f/5
Optical design
Apochromatic optics with built-in ED glass
Recommended main-scope focal length
Up to 750 mm
Focus and body
Focuser
Non-rotating helical mechanism
Focus travel
20 mm
Focus lock
Locking screw
Lens body
Lens set, lens-fixing tube and integrated lens hood
Connections and mounting
Camera or eyepiece interface
1.25 inches
Guide-camera note
Extension tube recommended by ZWO
Camera choice
Guide camera is typically the better autoguiding fit; planetary cameras can also connect
Supplied mounting interface
Guide-scope dovetail plate
Not included
Guide camera
Not included
Planetary camera
Not included
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