Specifications

The faster the focal ratio of your telescope, the greater your visual reward for using Tele Vue eyepieces. Tele Vue Plössls feature full multicoatings for greatest light transmission and contrast.

Blackened lens edges and internal anti-reflection threads tweak the last bit of contrast for maximum image detail. The sharper field focuses faint star light into perceptible points and allows those with undriven mounts to gaze longer before repositioning the image.

The 25mm, 20mm, 15mm, 11mm and 8mm Plössls round out the focal lengths for various observing from deep sky to planetary. They work best with Tele Vue Barlows or Powermates to effectively double the number of focal lengths in your collection.

Far superior to eyepieces usually provided as standard with most instruments.

Review

This is a very good medium power eyepiece for lunar observing, resolving globular clusters, picking up detail in the more compact emission and reflection nebulas, etc.

This 15mm focal length is a very good in between power eyepiece, filling the gap between the 25mm eyepiece that comes standard with most scopes and a high power eyepiece.

It has 10mm eye relief . Like all TeleVue Plossls it has filter threads to fit your filters and blackened lens edges as well as being parfocal.

Specifications 

The faster the focal ratio of your telescope, the greater your visual reward for using Tele Vue eyepieces. Tele Vue Plössls feature full multicoatings for greatest light transmission and contrast.

Blackened lens edges and internal anti-reflection threads tweak the last bit of contrast for maximum image detail. The sharper field focuses faint star light into perceptible points and allows those with undriven mounts to gaze longer before repositioning the image.

The 25mm, 20mm, 15mm, 11mm and 8mm Plössls round out the focal lengths for various observing from deep sky to planetary. They work best with Tele Vue Barlows or Powermates to effectively double the number of focal lengths in your collection.

Far superior to eyepieces usually provided as standard with most instruments.

Review

This is a very good medium high to high power eyepiece for resolving globular clusters, lunar and planetary detail, some smaller galaxies (depending on aperture).

It has 8mm of eye relief and so eyeglass wearers may wish to remove their spectacles.

This 11mm TeleVue Plössl was rated the best 10 -12mm Plossl in a recent test report of 31 eyepieces in Sky & Telescope magazine.

Like all TeleVue Plossls it has filter threads to fit your filters and blackened lens edges as well as being parfocal.

Tele Vue 11mm Plossl Specifications

Please note, does not include hand controller cable.

The SkyWatcher V5 hand controller includes new features such as: Firmware-updatability via the internet, pointing accuracy enhancement (PAE) and ability to store star alignment data.

SynScan handset with USB for SkyWatcher goto Telescopes & Mounts, the latest version fully updatable via the SkyWatcher website.

Accepts GPS Mouse.

SkyWatcher V5 hand controller Specification

• Alignment Method: One-Star Alignment, Two-Star Alignment, Three-Star Alignment.
• Pointing Accuracy: Up to 1 arc min.
• Object Catalogues: Messier, IC, NGC, Caldwell.
• 13740 Object Database: Including Planets, Named Stars, Double Stars, Variable Stars & User-Defined Objects.
• Backlash compensation.
• Periodic Error Correction.
• Premium PC Interface: ASCOM compatible, Nexstar-5i compatible protocol and command set
• User-tunable LCD contrast
• LED backlight and buzzer volume.

Please not this does not include a connecting cable.

Contact us for the correct one for your mount. 

MINI AZ-GT GTi Mount Features:

• Wi-Fi GOTO
• Sky-Watcher Freedom Find endcoders
• DC12V Voltage.
• 5kg Load Capacity.
• 1.3kg Mount Weight.
• DC Motor.
• Dimensions: 14cm x 9cm x 14cm.

Please note this is the GTi version of the mount that includes encoders on both the ALT And AZ. After initial alignment you can move the mount by hand without needing to re-align)

The QHY5III462 camera uses the Sixth Generation Sony 2.1 megapixel IMX462 STARVIS CMOS sensor. The pixel size is 2.9um making it the same size and resolution as the sensor used in the QHY5III290 camera that has been so successfully used for planetary imaging by some of the best planetary imagers in the world. Like other cameras in the 5III series, the QHY5III462 is USB 3.0 powered and controlled. No additional power is required.

The IMX462 sensor is back-illuminated and incorporates new technology that gives it some significant advantage over other planetary cameras: First, the IMX462 sensor has sHCG (Super High Conversion Gain) for very low read noise at high gain. This is ideal for stacking hundreds or thousands of short planetary images. Second, it is exceptionally sensitive in the NIR.

In this latest generation of sensors, the photodiode portion of the pixel well is physically deeper than in previous Sony BSI sensors, allowing photons of longer wavelength to penetrate deeper into the substrate. This dramatically increases the sensor’s sensitivity to red and near infrared (NIR) light. The RGB filters over the pixels become transparent at NIR wavelengths, so the sensor displays almost equal peak sensitivity to NIR light as it does to light in the visible spectrum.

The peak QE in the NIR around 800nm is as high as the peak QE in the visible wavelengths. For planetary imagers using a methane filter that passes light around 880nm this is welcome news.

BSI

One benefit of the back-illuminated CMOS structure is improved sensitivity. In a typical front-illuminated sensor, photons from the target entering the photosensitive layer of the sensor must first pass through the metal wiring that is embedded just above the photosensitive layer. The wiring structure reflects some of the photons and reduces the efficiency of the sensor.

In the back- illuminated sensor the light is allowed to enter the photosensitive surface from the reverse side. In this case the sensor’s embedded wiring structure is below the photosensitive layer. As a result, more incoming photons strike the photosensitive layer and more electrons are generated and captured in the pixel well. This ratio of photon to electron production is called quantum efficiency. The higher the quantum efficiency the more efficient the sensor is at converting photons to electrons and hence the more sensitive the sensor is to capturing an image of something dim.

Extended Near Infrared Sensitivity

Logically, one would think, each generation of Exmor sensor would be built upon and incorporate all of the improvements of the generation immediately preceding. However, this was not the case with the fifth generation Exmor R sensors.

The first back-illuminated sensors used shallower pixel wells (like the third-generation front- illuminated designs) than the physically deeper pixels of the fourth generation. So, while the back- illuminated structure increased the sensitivity in the visible range by 2X, the shallower pixels did not improve the NIR. The answer to this is seen in the latest, sixth generation, Sony Exmor R sensors, like the IMX462. Using physically deeper pixels in conjunction with the back-illuminated structure has dramatically improved the sensor’s sensitivity to both the visible and near infrared wavelengths.

sHCG Mode

Another advantage of the QHY5III462 is the camera’s “Super High Conversion Gain” capability. By using a lower capacitance, a small amount of charge can be converted to a high voltage resulting in higher sensitivity in low-light conditions. The readout noise of the QHY5III462 in high gain mode is as low as 0.5 electrons!

The test exposures below demonstrate the low light improvement over the IMX290 sensor. The QHY5III462C image is on the left and the corresponding QHY5III290C image is on the right. The low light conditions and exposures are identical for each top and bottom pair of images and a UV/IR filter was in place for each camera. So this test demonstrates the QHY5III462C’s increase in sensitivity and SNR over the QHY5III290C under the same conditions in the visual light spectrum alone.

Color and Mono Imaging

The filter matrix in the IMX462 uses organic dye filters. These filters are very efficient at visible wavelengths but become completely transparent in the NIR. For this reason, good RGB color balance requires an external UV/IR filter that blocks NIR wavelengths.

Many color cameras build this UV/IR filter into the camera or optical window for normal color imaging. However, in order to fully exploit the capabilities of the 462C sensor, in the QHY5III462C camera the optical window is AR coated only with no UV or IR blocking. Instead, the QHY5III462C camera includes two 1.25″ screw-in filters, a UV/IR cut filter to isolate the visible wavelengths for normal RGB imaging and an IR850 filter that will cut the visible wavelengths but pass wavelengths above 850nm.

Specifications

Camera Curves

Standard desktop hubs are designed for use indoors and must be powered from 120 volt or 240 volt mains electricity. For anyone requiring the use of a USB hub outdoors or in a remote situation where access to mains electricity is difficult or impossible, this device is a welcome addition.

For astro-imagers, the use of a hub at the scope helps reduce wire routing and tangling problems. We use a small heater inside to keep things nice & dry!

Features include:

USB3.0 transfer rates up to 5Gbps, 10 times faster than USB2.0
Charging hub that can recharging smart-phones/tablets that require 2.1 Amp
A small heater inside keeps plugs nice and dry!
Powered from 12 VDC.
This is an active hub.
Backwards compatible with USB2.0 /1.1
Rugged case.
Optional port dust covers. Great for use in unused ports and for storage. Keeps your ports clean and moisture free!
Includes velcro to attach to a surface of your choice.
Hubs can be ganged.

Specifications:

USB 3.0
Electrical requirement: 12 VDC.
Maximum Total aperage: 5 amps / 2.4 Amp on individual ports
Dimensions: 6.89 " x 2.95" x 0.91" (175mm X 75mm X 23mm)
Weight (without Power Cord): 5.8 oz (166 gr)
One year parts and labour warranty.

The Tele Vue DeLite 9mm is one of the 3 newest additions in the DeLite series. Revealed at the NEAF conference in April 2016 the Tele Vue DeLite 9mm is sure to become a favourite in any eyepiece collection.

Available in 18.2, 15, 11, 9, 7 and 5mm focal lengths, the DeLite series is a delightful addition to Tele Vue's visionary line of eyepiece developments. Named DeLite because that best describes the viewing experience, the name also recognizes designer Paul Dellechiaie's work.

Tele Vue DeLite 9mm Specifications

Early reviews of the Tele Vue DeLite 62° Apparent Field Eyepieces

Excerpt from Tom Trusock's March 2016 review in Astronomy magazine.

Like any Tele Vue eyepiece, the Tele Vue DeLite 7mm produces images rich in detail and popping with contrast. The Tele Vue DeLite 7mm would make a great higher powered eyepiece in most cassegrain telescopes. With a generous 62° AFOV and 20mm eye-relief the viewing experience will be very comfortable.

Available in 18.2, 15, 11, 9, 7 and 5mm focal lengths, the DeLite series is a delightful addition to Tele Vue's visionary line of eyepiece developments. Named DeLite because that best describes the viewing experience, the name also recognises designer Paul Dellechiaie's work.

Tele Vue DeLite 7mm Specifications

Reviews

ZWO Pier 200 Pier Extension for the AM5 Mount

The NEW ZWO Pier 200 is a multi-functioning easy-to-install extension with a large load capacity.

Made of Aircraft grade Aluminium it has high-temperature resistance and is highly durable for years of trouble-free service. The weight is only 1.6kg yet it has up to 50kg load rating.

Simple Installation

Out of the box, functionality simplifies the whole installation process to just one step. Just tighten the locking knobs.

Artistic Appearance

The matte surface brings a classic colour contrast when used with the Red ZWO AM5 mount.

Wide Range of Compatibility

The ZWO Pier 200 works with other tripods. It is not only suitable for the ZWO Carbon Fibre tripod, but it can also be used with the 1.75-inch steel tripods from iOptron and Skywatcher, and with the 2-inch tripod for the Celestron Advanced VX Mount.

ZWO provides 3 optional thin pillars. You can take off the tube and install the pillars to get a more portable PE 160, which will reduce the weight of transporting your mount.

SKU: ZWO-PE200

The saxon Telescope Wi-Fi Adapter featuring:

• Alignment which include of Polar Alignment, Bright Star, One Star, Two Stars and Three Stars alignment.
• GoTo and tracking by selecting the desired object from the 42,000 object list.
• Point and Go function to simplify the process of hunting the desired object.
• 8 direction buttons to adjust your telescope to desired position.

This must have adapter is compatible with the below computerized mounts: Saxon and Sky-Watcher

• AstroSeeker/ Star Discovery
• AZ GT/ Star Explorer
• GoTo Dobsonian
• EQ3 GoTo
• EQ5 GoTo
• HEQ5 Pro
• AZ-EQ5 GT Pro
• NEQ6 Pro
• AZ-EQ6 GT Pro
• EQ8 Pro

Replacement Celestron dovetail bar for the CG-5 bar.

Used if mounting your scope to a Losmandy type saddle as opposed to Vixen type.

Please note : This requires fitting so you should feel comfortable in attempting this.

Also note that this product will not work with CPC 800 GPS or CPC Deluxe 800 HD telescopes without completely removing the finder scope bracket.

Tele Vue Sol Searcher is the safe and easy way to find the Sun.

It is absolutely safe since you don't look through Sol Searcher, you look at it.

The aperture acts as a "pinhole" which projects an image of the Sun on to the 1/4" translucent "screen."

This screen can be viewed from either side.

Simply move your scope until the Sun's image is centered on the screen and the Sun will be in the eyepiece's field of view.

The Sol Searcher attaches to the mount ring slot of every TeleVue telescope (or to the rear cell slot in the TeleVue Ranger).

For use with telescopes other than TeleVue, mount the Sol-Searcher using #10-32 screws, or if necessary, attach with Velcro (not supplied).

Sol Searcher Instructions

The Celestron NexStar+ Hand Control - AZ is a standard accessory on all current altazimuth mounted NexStar-style telescopes, and is compatible with the Celestron SLT, LCM, SE, and CPC computerized telescopes.

With the push of a button, you can access NexStar+’s huge database of over 40,000 celestial objects. Automatically slew to objects in a variety of catalogs, including the Messier, NGC, Caldwell, and SAO brightest stars. The planets as well as a list of the most popular objects are also included. Not sure what to look at? Use the Sky Tour, and you’ll be shown a selection of the most popular objects for the time and date you are observing!

A variety of alignment procedures are pre-programmed into the NexStar Plus Hand Control, including SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star, 1-Star, 2-Star, and Solar System. You can also choose from a variety of tracking rates (sidereal, solar & lunar) and slew speeds. Slew at 1, 2, or 3 degrees per second, or choose speeds as low as 2x or as high as 64x.

This hand control includes Flash Upgradeable Technology, allowing users to upgrade its software via the Internet.

Nagler Type 5

With the 31mm, the unique 6-element design using four exotic glasses, maintains the contrast advancement of the Type 4s while achieving a true field area 82% larger than the 22mm Type 4!

Owners of fast Dobsonian/Newtonians can enjoy a larger true field, free of secondary shadowing, than ever before. For example, a 12.5", f/4.5 scope with a Paracorr will deliver a 1.5 degree field (3 Moon diameters), at 53x with a 6mm exit pupil.

Why Are There 4 Types of Naglers?

To achieve various features requires different design tradeoffs and thus the different types of Nagler eyepieces. The largest possible true fields of view for an 82°' apparent field of view in both 2" and 1¼" formats are achieved with the Nagler Type 5 series, with focal lengths of 31 and 16 mm

Compact size in medium to short focal lengths is achieved with the Nagler Type 6, available in focal lengths of 13, 11, 9, 7, 5, and 3.5 mm.

To achieve eyeglass friendly eye relief without excessively large and heavy designs requires the other two Nagler types. The 22mm Type 4 and 19, 14, 9, 5.5 mm Type 7 with their long eye relief feature adjustable height eyeguards and are best for eyeglass wearers or Dioptrx™ users.

Specifications

The Celestron 1.25inch Star Diagonal slides into the focuser (1.25”) of your refractor or catadioptric telescope and accepts standard 1.25” eyepieces, allowing you to view objects more comfortably. A diagonal that is angled at 90º helps avoid neck strain when looking through the eyepiece.

Please note that a 90º diagonal will display images that are right side up, but left to right orientation will be reversed (mirrored).

2 Years Warranty

SKU: 94115-A

Losmandy DM8 Dovetail Plate

The Dovetail Plates are the heart of the Losmandy Secondary System. 0.5" x 4.0" x length of the tube assembly.

Dovetail plates may be mounted to the top and bottom of tube assembly for mounting of all D series accessories, making it possible to use both sides of tube for equipment.

The dovetail plates, like all accessories in the Losmandy line, are machined for lightness and rigidity from aluminium stock, then black anodized for a tough, corrosion free surface.

Meade dovetail plate for 8", bolts to existing holes.

Includes curved blocks for precision fit to the tube assembly.

Weight: 2 lbs.
Length: 13.5"
Hole Separation: 12.325/12.70,
Height: top of tube to top of dovetail plate 1.00"
Thickness: .5"

Part #: DM8

You know what they say about people who assume you can't get HD optics, rugged performance and high end form-factor in a value-price binocular? They clearly haven't checked out the Vortex Crossfire HD 8x42. Add in the included GlassPakTM binocular harness for quick optic deployment in the field and superior protection and comfort - The Crossfire® HD truly is a rare find.

OPTICAL FEATURES

Vortex Crossfire HD 8x42 Optical System Optimized with select glass elements to deliver exceptional resolution, cut chromatic aberration and provide outstanding color fidelity, edge-to-edge sharpness and light transmission.

Fully Multi-Coated Increase light transmission with multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces.

CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

Rubber Armor Provides a secure, non-slip grip, and durable external protection.

Waterproof O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust and debris from penetrating the binocular for reliable performance in all environments.

Shockproof Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact.

Fogproof Nitrogen gas purging prevents internal fogging over a wide range of temperatures.

Roof Prism Valued for greater durability and a more compact size.

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Adjustable Eyecups Twist up and down for comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses.

Center Focus Wheel Adjusts the focus of both binocular barrels at the same time.

Diopter Adjusts for differences in a user's eyes. Located on right eyepiece.

Tripod Adaptable Compatible with a tripod adapter, allowing use on a tripod or car window mount.

Specifications

Warranty

All Vortex products are covered by the Australian Vortex VIP Warranty

Our warranty is about you, not us. It's about taking care of you after the sale.

The VIP stands for a Very Important Promise to you, our customers. We will repair or replace your Vortex product in the event it becomes damaged or defective—at no charge to you other then return post from you to us. It doesn't matter how it happened, whose fault it was, or where you purchased it. You can count on the VIP Warranty for all riflescopes, red dots, rangefinders, binoculars, spotting scopes and monoculars.

• Unlimited Lifetime Warranty
• Fully transferable
• No warranty card to fill out
• No receipt needed to hang on to

If you ever have a problem, no matter the cause, we promise to take care of you.

The VIP warranty does not cover loss, misuse, theft or deliberate damage to the product.

The Bintel Projection lenses in 32mm and 40mm focal lengths are useful if you can't get your telescope to reach focus with a conventional camepter and T-ring.
Many Newtonian telescopes don't have enough focuser in-travel with a DSLR cam - the Bintel Projection lenses provide a solution.

The top of the eypiece housing unscrews(T2 thread) allowing a T-ring to attach directly.

With the same fine optics as Bintel's Plossl range it also makes a great low power eyepiece!

Description

Astronomer by night, astronomer by day! Observe the closest star to Earth during the day with the Vespera solar filter. The filter allows you to observe sunspots (dark spots) that show the intensity of the Sun’s activity.

Photograph the Sun with Vespera
The Solar Pointing mode allows you to observe the Sun in almost real-time using the live display*. Capture photos at any time from the Observation tab of the Singularity mobile app.

Take several shots at different times of the day, week or month and compare your photos. Witness how the Sun’s activity changes with the appearance or disappearance of sunspots. These can have a life span of several days, more rarely several weeks.

Observe safely
The filter is made of a metalized foil with a dimming effect. It will reduce the amount of light and allow you to observe the Sun in a way that is safe for your instrument. You will be guided through every step of your adventure by the Solar Pointing mode of the Vaonis Singularity app, to ensure the observation runs smoothly and that you and your instrument are safe.

Learn more in the Vaonis blog article Observing the solar activity with Vespera.

Warnings

• Your Vespera station should never be pointed towards the sun unless a solar filter is installed.
• You can only use Vespera to observe the sun using the Solar Pointing feature of the Singularity app and the solar filter specially designed by Vaonis. The use of any other means to observe the Sun (pointing by coordinates, pointing by hand, use of any other filter, etc.) would void your warranty in the event of damage to your equipment.
• Never look directly at the sun without adequate protection. Direct observation of the sun without protection and without a solar filter, even for a short time, can lead to serious eye burns and potential loss of vision or even blindness.
• Do not attempt to open the lens ring that contains the filter

The ASI183MC, ZWO's most sensitive camera to date with a peak absolute Q.E. of 84% in mono made possible by a back illuminated sensor.

Introducing the ASI183 camera series, the most sensitivie cameras in ZWO history. Peak Q.E. of the mono sensor reaches 84%!

Astrophotography Performance

The ASI183 cameras has a very large full well capacity（15000e） for such small pixel size, 1.6e read noise @ 30DB, and 12stops dynamic range @ Gain=0. The ASI183 cameras also utilize firmware features to minimize amplifier glow for maximum performance in astrophotography.

High Speed

Fast FPS can be used in solar and lunar imaging, as well as for live viewing/EAA.The high speed readout may also be used for real-time focusing, true lucky imaging of double stars and other small objects, planetary imaging of the major planets in the solar system, and much more.

10Bit ADC
5496×3672 19fps
3840×2160 41.04fps
1920×1080 80.10fps
1280×720 117.30fps
12bit ADC
5496×3672 19fps
3840×2160 36.12fps
1920×1080 70.48fps
1280×720 103.23fps

High QE

Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor R technology, giving it excellent Deep Sky performance. ASI183 QE peak reaches a remarkable 84%. In Ha channel, QE is still over 60%.

Having high QE means more of the light that enters your telescope and reaches the sensor is actually used. With 84% peak Q.E. and no less than ~50% within the visible spectrum, the ASI183 will utilize a high percentage of the light that reaches it, improving your signal quality.

USB 3.0 Port & ST4 Port

USB 3.0 Port: Provide 5Gb bandwidth to make it possible for ASI183 to run at 19 fps (12bit, normal mode) or 19 fps (10bit, high speed mode) at full resolution(20.18Mega).

ST4 Port: Can be used connect with auto guide port of mount, for guiding.

ASI 183MC Instruction Manual

Mechanical Drawing

What is in the box?

ASI183 box includes all necessary cables, adapters, and manuals.

Camera Technical Details

Environmental Conditions

Max FPS at Full Resolution (10-bit ADC)

Max FPS at Full Resolution (12-bit ADC)

The faster the focal ratio of your telescope, the greater your visual reward for using Tele Vue eyepieces. Tele Vue Plössls feature full multicoatings for greatest light transmission and contrast.

Blackened lens edges and internal anti-reflection threads tweak the last bit of contrast for maximum image detail. The sharper field focuses faint star light into perceptible points and allows those with undriven mounts to gaze longer before repositioning the image.

The 25mm, 20mm, 15mm, 11mm and 8mm Plössls round out the focal lengths for various observing from deep sky to planetary. They work best with Tele Vue Barlows or Powermates to effectively double the number of focal lengths in your collection.

Far superior to eyepieces usually provided as standard with most instruments.

Review

This is a very good medium high to high power eyepiece for observing lunar and planetary detail, resolving globular clusters, small planetary nebulae .

It has only 6mm of eye relief that will limit the field for eyeglass wearers.

This 8mm TeleVue Plössl was rated the best 8mm Plossl in a recent test report of 31 eyepieces in Sky & Telescope magazine.

Like all TeleVue Plossls it has filter threads to fit your filters and blackened lens edges as well as being parfocal.

Tele Vue 8mm Plossl Specifications

Specifications

Features

What's in the box?

• Deluxe carry case
• Deluxe carry case strap
• Comfort neck strap
• Tethered objective lens covers
• Rainguard Eyepiece Cover
• Lens Cloth

Warranty

All Vortex products are covered by the Australian Vortex VIP Warranty

Our warranty is about you, not us. It’s about taking care of you after the sale.

The VIP stands for a Very Important Promise to you, our customers. We will repair or replace your Vortex product in the event it becomes damaged or defective—at no charge to you other then return post from you to us. It doesn’t matter how it happened, whose fault it was, or where you purchased it. You can count on the VIP Warranty for all riflescopes, red dots, rangefinders, binoculars, spotting scopes and monoculars.

• Unlimited Lifetime Warranty
• Fully transferable
• No warranty card to fill out
• No receipt needed to hang on to

If you ever have a problem, no matter the cause, we promise to take care of you.

The VIP warranty does not cover loss, misuse, theft or deliberate damage to the product.

ASI585MC Pro is a new ZWO deep sky camera based on the 4k SONY CMOS sensor with a 1/1.2″ format and 2.9μm pixels. It has a super high sensitivity and a large resolution of 3840*2160 (8.29MP in total). It also features high transmission speeds – In high-speed mode, the fast frame rate can reach 47fps at full resolution! Being an entry-level DSO camera, it offers great advantages of high cost-effectiveness.

Note:

External power supplies are needed for all ASl-cooled cameras. We recommend you use a 12V@3A~5A DC adapter (D5.5×2.1mm, center pole positive) or a lithium battery with 11-14V to power the camera. You can also use ASIAlR to power the cameras. Be aware that using a power supply out of this voltage range will probably lead to irreparable damage to the camera.

One Camera for All

The STARVIS 2 technology brings ASI585MC Pro more advanced imaging performance compared to other cooled cameras. Its high frame rate makes it not only suitable for DSO photography but also solar/lunar/planetary photography.

Jupiter -Jim Rivera

Moon -Christopher Schementi

NGC3372 ( eta Carina) -Simon Lewis

M42, NGC 1976 (Great Orion Nebula) -Simon Lewis

STARVIS 2

STARVIS 2 was developed by SONY and evolved from STARVIS. It is the latest technology with a wider dynamic range and super-high sensitivity beyond the human eye. Benefiting from it, ASI585MC Pro’s sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio is greatly improved.

Large Full Well Capacity

The back-illuminated structure improves the camera’s full well capacity. Even with unbinned 2.9μm pixels, ASI585MC Pro has a full well capacity of 40ke-, nearly 3 times that of the last-generation sensor IMX485. A larger full well capacity gets the camera higher efficiency in collecting light, can effectively restrain the highlight area from being overexposed, and also can improve the signal-to-noise ratio.

Zero Amp Glow

ASI585MC Pro exhibits extremely clean dark frames with zero amp glow! No matter how long the exposure and how high the gain value is, you can easily get clean and smooth astro images!

Note: This feature is implemented directly at the hardware level, it does not require software control.

512MB DDR3

ASI585MC Pro uses a USB 3.0 interface, along with the built-in 512MB DDR3 cache, ensuring high-speed, smooth, and stable data transmission.

USB 3.0 Port & USB 2.0 HUB

USB 3.0 Port: Provides 5Gb bandwidth to allow ASI585MC Pro to run at 47fps at 8.29MP full resolution (10bit, high-speed mode).
USB 2.0 HUB: Can be used to connect various kinds of USB devices such as EFW, guide camera, and EAF.

Two-stage TEC Cooling

Thanks to the two-stage TEC cooling, ASI585MC Pro can lower the CMOS sensor temperature to more than 35 degrees Celsius below ambient temperature, which can greatly reduce dark current generation and sensor noise even during extended exposure times.

*The Delta T 35℃ is tested at 30℃ ambient temperature. It might get down when the cooling system is working for a long time. Also, as the ambient temperature falls, the Delta T would decrease.

Below is the dark current curve of ASI585MC Pro at the temperature from -20℃ to 30℃.

Camera Performance

Low read noise, High dynamic range

The camera has a built-in HCG mode, which can effectively reduce read noise at high gain and allow the camera to maintain the same high dynamic range as it does at low gain.

When the gain reaches 252, the HCG mode will be automatically turned on and the dynamic range reaches a level close to 11bit. The read noise in this case can be as low as 0.9e.

QE (Quantum efficiency)

Based on our testing results, the QE peak value of ASI585MC Pro is 91%.

Connection Methods (Back Focus Distance: 55mm)

Connection to External Devices

Structural Dimension Diagram

In the Box

ZWO ASI585MC Pro is a perfect match for either of these APO telescopes

Product Description

New ZWO Filter Drawer Nikon with a thickness of 29mm that can be used for carrying 2” filter and connecting ASI cooled cameras to Nikon Lens.

It is compatible with all ASI cooled cameras with 17.5mm back focus distance (except ASI GT series): 1600/294/183/071/533/2600/6200/2400

It can be used with all ZWO 2” filters, including the duo-band filter, narrowband filter, IR-cut filter, etc.

If you are using 2” filters from a third party, then please make sure they meet the requirements below.

Filters are very easy and convenient to install and pull out with the ability of double strong magnetic adsorption.

The thread of the interface: M42*0.75.

You will need to use an M54M-M42F adapter (0mm) to connect the filer drawer to the full-frame camera.

Connection method:

Connecting to ASI1600/294/183/533：

Connecting to ASI6200/2400/2600/071:

*The M54M-M42F adapter is needed when connected to full frame camera ASI6200/2400.

Mechanical drawing:

ZWO FD Nikon Specifications

70mm diameter*29mm(thickness)

M42*0.75 male (external) thread (camera side)

M48*0.75 female (internal) thread (filter end)

Suitable for 2-inch astronomical filters

What’s in the box?

The New T Tilter-II adds multiple screw holes to help connect to ZWO EFW (compatible to 2” EFW filter wheel).

Replaces original T-Tilter.

The new model offers more mounting options for you ZWO camera.

Dimensions

Main body：Diameter 78mm，11mm without the T2-T2 adapter

T2-T2 adapter：Thickness 2mm

Interface: T2 (M42*0.75 thread) each side

Main Uses

Mainly used to reduce newton ring when imaging ha-solar；

Also used to adjust the camera imaging plane by rotating the six nuts in the main body when the sensor plane is uneven

Suits all ASI cameras except ASI071, ASI2600 and ASI6200, which require the 68mm Tilter.

Connecting to Camera

Cooled camera: ASI294/ASI1600/ASI183/ASI533

Non-cooled camera:

ASI294/ASI1600/ASI183/ASI174

These cameras do not need to connect to the T2-T2 adapter

ASI178/ASI290/ASI224/ASI120

These cameras need to connect to the T2-T2 adapter first.

Mechanical Drawings

In the Box

T2 tilter x 1

T2-T2 adapter x 1

Hexagon wrench x 1

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