New 2″ filter drawer featuring the anti-light-leaking design that can effectively solve the light leaking issue under long exposure.

Two sizes available: M42 and M54.

Double strong magnets adopted for stronger adsorption, easier installation and pulling out.

Lock screw on the side for you to adjust the tension of the holder to eliminate gap. Double insurance.

What’s in the Box?

M42 filter drawer:Filter drawer *1M48-M42F adapter *1

ZWO T2 to T2 adapter

Picture this you have your camera with a female T-Thread how you need a Male T-Thread. You need the T2-T2 adapter ring.

A male to Male T-Thread ring that will only add 2mm to your image train

SKU: ZWO-T2-T2

ZWO ADC is voted as “HOT SKY PRODUCT – 2017” 

ZWO Atmospheric Dispersion Corrector is used to reduce the effect of atmospheric dispersion on lunar and planetary images

The prisms are the heart of the ADC

Material: H-K9L(Schott BK7)

Surface Accuracy: λ/10@632.8nm

Deviation Angle: 2°

Mirrorless cameras are spreading like wildfire in the astroimaging community—and for good reason. When paired with Celestron’s groundbreaking 8” Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA), you can achieve spectacular deep-sky astronomical images.

So what makes a mirrorless camera the perfect match for RASA? First, the compact camera body provides minimal obstruction when placed on the front of the RASA optical tube. Second, the sensitive imaging chip helps capture every bit of stunning detail that the RASA optical brings in.

If you’d like to use your SONY mirrorless camera with the 8” RASA, this adapter is a must-have accessory. Using the camera’s integrated bayonet mount, it attaches securely to the front of RASA. What’s more, this adapter places the camera’s sensor at the precise backfocus distance for optimal image sharpness.

NB: ONLY SUITABLE FOR RASA 8

Enhance your viewing experience with the Tele Vue TV 101is Accessory Kit. This package includes all the necessary add-ons for your Tele Vue 101is telescope, providing a more versatile and efficient use. Enjoy accurate and clear observations with the expertise and precision of Tele Vue products.

Package Components

Tele Vue TV 60 60° Accessory Kit

The perfect accessory kit if you are using the telescope for terrestrial observing. One of the sharpest birding telescopes on the market.

TVP-6012 Kit Includes

QBT-1006 Tele Vue Quik Point Basic

DPC-6012 Tele Vue 1.25" 60° Everbrite Diagonal

TVB-2403 Tele Vue TV60 Carry Bag

EAD-25.0 Tele Vue 25mm Plossl

Perfect for kids and those looking for a no-frills microscope that delivers every time.The saxon ScienceSmart Stereo Microscope 20x offers a 20x magnification, perfect for viewing insects, small plants, fabrics, circuit boards, etc.

By utilising ambient lighting as illumination, this microscope is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and is simple to operate.

RASA Canon Mirrorless Camera Adapter

Mirrorless cameras are spreading like wildfire in the astroimaging community—and for good reason. When paired with Celestron’s groundbreaking 8” Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA), you can achieve spectacular deep-sky astronomical images.

So what makes a mirrorless camera the perfect match for RASA? First, the compact camera body provides minimal obstruction when placed on the front of the RASA optical tube. Second, the sensitive imaging chip helps capture every bit of stunning detail that the RASA optical brings in.

If you’d like to use your Canon mirrorless camera with the 8” RASA, this adapter is a must-have accessory. Using the camera’s integrated bayonet mount, it attaches securely to the front of RASA. What’s more, this adapter places the camera’s sensor at the precise backfocus distance for optimal image sharpness.

NB: ONLY SUITABLE FOR RASA 8

If you're after a telescope for daytime and night-time use, you'll appreciate the dual capabilities of the Saxon 70 AZ2 Refractor Telescope.

This portable telescope comes with a focal length of 700mm and an aperture of 70mm, giving you a wide field of view. Make the most of your observing session with the included accessories of three 1.25" eyepieces, a finderscope, an erecting eyepiece and aluminium tripod with accessory tray.

The easy-to-assemble Saxon 707 AZ2 Refractor Telescope is perfect for beginner observers.

Tele Vue TV85 Accessory Kit

Consisting of the following items;

DPP-8004 2" Everbrite Diagonal

ASF-8125 2"-1.215" Hi-Hat Adapter in satin finish

RSE-8003 3" Tele Vue Ring Mount in satin finish

EDE-18.2 Tele Vue 18.2mm Delite Eyepiece (32.96x with 112.8' FOV in TV 85)

Enhance your astrophotography and visual observation experience with the Tele Vue TV-127is Accessory Kit, a premium collection of must-have tools designed specifically for the Tele Vue NP-127is telescope. Whether you're capturing stunning deep-sky images or fine-tuning your visual setup, this accessory kit provides everything you need for precision and versatility.

Package Components 

Upgrade your telescope with the Tele Vue TV 76 Accessory Kit. Enjoy a clear view with the 2" 90º Everbrite and 2"-1¼" Adapt. Easily balance your telescope with the APB-1008 Telescope Balance Aid. Mount your telescope with the RS3-8003 3" Ring Mount. Optimise your viewing experience with the EDE-18.2 18.2 DeLite eyepiece.

Included items 

Saxon 909 AZ3

The Saxon 909 AZ3 Refractor Telescope is suitable for both land and sky viewing.

Get great views of the night sky with the telescope's aperture of 90mm and focal length of 910mm. With a little practice, you'll soon see Moon's craters, Jupiter's moons, bright nebulae and star clusters. When you're not observing the night sky, use the scope to observe nature and scenery out at land or sea.

The ZWO EAF Temperature sensor can be connected to the ZWO EAF Motor Focus to enable an automatic compensation of the focus drift caused by changes in ambient.

As the temperature changes over an imaging session, the focal point will change. The ZWO EAF Temperature Sensor when used with appropriate software will compensate and keep you star images pinpoint.

Note: You can only connect the temperature sensor OR the hand controller to the EAF at one time.

Tele Vue TV 60 90° Accessory Kit

The Perfect accessory kit for the perfect grab and go Telescope.

This kit suits astronomical observations.

TVP-1250 Kit includes

QBT-1006 Tele Vue Quik Point Basic

DPC-1250 Tele Vue 1.25″ 90° Everbrite Diagonal

TVB-2403 Tele Vue TV60 Carry Bag

EAD-25.0 Tele Vue 25mm Plossl

ZWO ASI533MC-Pro

ASI 533MC-P is the new One Shot Colour cameras from ZWO.

Sensor is the square back illuminated Sony ExMor IMX533 sensor.

Resolution is 3008 x 3008 with 3.76um pixels.

The sensor size is 11.31mm x 11.31mm for 9.07Mp.

Max FPS at Full Resolution is 20FPS.

Read Noise is very low at 1.0e to 3.83e

QE peak up to 80%

Full Well is 50Ke

Exposure Range is 32us – 2000s

ADC 14bit

Cooling to -40 ° ambient temperature.

256MB internal DDR3 memory

The ASI533MC PRO features SONY’s latest back illuminated IMX533 sensor, with a 1-inch square, 9.07MP sensor that is ideal for astronomical photography needs and can be considered as the latest iteration of the venerable ASI183MC Pro.

As you would expect this latest generation camera not only retains key features of the ASI183 series such as an attractive QE figure, high frame rate and along with other excellent characteristics of the ASI183 cameras, but also now includes new and improved features such as zero amp glow, extreme low read out noise (as low as 1.0e), 3.76 microns pixel size and an improved 2 stage TEC cooler giving enhanced cooling capabilities.

1” square sensor

The IMX533 is a 1-inch, 9MP CMOS image sensor in a square format with a 3.76 um pixel size, capable of producing frames at 20 frames/sec in 14bit mode.

Read out noise is as low as 1.0e which makes it comparable to SCMOS or EMCCD sensors and highly suitable for high definition, low noise imaging.

IMX533 backlit sensor

Sony’s back-illuminated CMOS image sensor improves sensitivity and noise reduction – the key factors to enhancing image quality, while radically realigning their fundamental pixel structure from front-illumination to back-illumination. It has retained the advantages of CMOS image sensors such as low power consumption and high-speed operation.

With a conventional front-illumination structure, the metal wiring and transistors on the surface of the silicon substrate that form the sensor’s light-sensitive area (photo-diode) impede photon gathering carried out by the on-chip lens. A back-illuminated structure minimizes the degradation of sensitivity to optical angle response, while also increasing the amount of light that enters each pixel due to the lack of obstacles such as metal wiring and transistors that have been moved to the reverse of the silicon substrate.
Sony has newly developed a unique photo-diode structure and on-chip lens optimized for back-illuminated structures, that achieves a higher sensitivity and a lower random noise without light by reducing noise, dark current and defect pixels compared to the conventional front-illuminated structure.

Camera Performance

Low read-out noise, high dynamic range.

ASI533MC Pro – ASI183MC Pro Comparision

The cleverly adaptable fluid camera head. Getting perfect results quickly is hassle free thanks to the Manfrotto 128RC Micro Fluid Video Head. This smart camera head is specially designed for cameras weighing up to 4kg, and it has plenty of design friendly features to make every shoot a doddle.

Professional fluidity on both the pan and tilt axes make your movements super smooth and sure. A quick release camera plate comes as part of the package, so you can set up in moments and get your camera connected fast.

This video head is made to look good and last. The painted black aluminium body is designed to withstand even heavy use, and it’s versatile too. The flat base enables you to connect a variety of tripods, so you can mix and match as needed depending on the job in hand.

Specifications Manfrotto 128RC Head Micro Video

ZWO Duo-Band Filter 2inch is a dual narrowband filter primarily aimed at complementing our range of colour ASI cameras. The Duo-Band filter is aimed at the astronomer who may already own a One Shot Colour (OSC) camera and wants to image using narrowband techniques or emission objects without purchasing a mono camera, filter wheel and narrowband filter set.

The Duo-Band filter offers an economical entry into the world of narrowband imaging and can also offer a practical solution to imaging in light polluted urban areas.

The dual band pass nature of the Duo-Band filter passes light at Hα (656nm) and OIII (500nm) wavelength, and can reduce the interference from natural light sources such as moonlight, or artificial light pollution such as street lighting.

It can help improve the contrast and visibility of deep sky objects such as emission nebula using a OSC (One Shot Colour) camera.

If you are looking for a solution to deep sky photography in light pollution area, then ZWO Duo-Band Filter will be a great choice.

The Duo-Band filter can be used with all ASI cameras and EFW Electronic Filter Wheel and comes in 1.25” and 2” sizes.

Precision CNC machined from Aircraft grade alloys,hard anodised finished Cell with Laser engravings, finely polished optical surface to ensure 1/4 wavefront and <30 arc seconds parallelism over the both surfaces. Precise double sided coatings with anti-reflection coatings

ZWO Duo-Band Filter Technical Specification

Size: Standard :2”

Thickness: 1.85 mm

Bandwidth: HA (15nm) OIII (35nm)

Surface quality: 60/40 (Refer to MIL-O-13830)

Schott substrate material

More than 90% transmission at major OIII line 486.nm1, 496nm and 501nm.

More than 80% transmission at Ha line 656.3nm

Note:The incoming light transmitted through the filter should be perpendicular to the filter, or the incident angle should be less than 8°. Therefore, this product is not suitable for wide-angle or ultra wide-angle lenses.

Test Results

Images captured with ASI color cameras and Duo-Band Filters. You can see that the potential for deep space photography in strong light polluted areas is vastly improved with the Duo-Band filters.

Normally available for pickup or shipping approx. 2-3 business days from your order

Open your Sky-Watcher GOTO mount to an entire new world of advanced planetarium and telescope control software with the SkyWatcher USB-Adapter

The Sky-Watcher Synscan Hand Controller is great - but wait until you see what your telescope can do once connected to a PC with this low-cost connector.

The Sky-Watcher USB PC Direct Connector allows PC control of most Sky-Watcher mounts via a simple USB B cable.

This replaces your Synscan Hand Controller and let’s a PC to control your telescope instead.

It retrofits the PC-Direct mode feature being rolled in new Sky-Watcher mounts such as the new Sky-Watcher EQ8-R series to older Sky-Watcher mounts.

The Sky-Watcher USB-Adapter plugs into almost any Sky-Watcher mount in place of the Syncan Hand Controller. It doesn’t provide any new connectivity functionality compared to other third party solutions already available, however it solves these connection hassles with a single, easy to use Sky-Watcher device.

Both Sky-Watcher EQ mounts as well as AZ mounts like the Sky-Watcher Goto Dobsonian telescopes are supported.

The Synscan Hand Controller offers a wide range of functions aimed to telescope control and guiding for both visual use and imaging. There is also a vast range of third-party astronomy apps that the Sky-Watcher USB PC Direct Connector gives you easy access to.

Most of these apps communicate through a standard interface called ASCOM. (https://ascom-standards.org/)

Some of the app that run on a Windows PC connected to a Sky-Watcher include:

Planetariums:

• Cartes du Ciel
• Stellarium
• STAR Atlas:PRO Planetarium
• Starry Night family
• TheSky Astronomy Software
• EasySky Pro Planetarium and Astrometry
• The Earth Centered Universe

Observing planning:

• AstroPlanner
• Hyperion PRISM
• Deep-Sky Planner
• SkyTools

Guiding:

• Open PHD Guiding
• SkyGuider Pro

INDI for Linux and Mac

The Sky-Watcher USB PC Direct Connector is also supported by the INDI Library telescope and device control platform. A list of supported clients can be found here:

https://indilib.org/about/clients.html

SkyWatcher USB-Adapter Specifications:

Included: 1 x Sky-Watcher USB PC Direct Connector, 2 x link cable (1 x 6 pin RJ45, 1 x 8 pin RJ 45)

Output: USB “B” connector (The same type as a common USB printer cable)

Supported mounts:

HEQ5, AZ/EQ5, EQ6, NEQ6, EQ6 R, AZ/EQ6, EQ8, EQ8 R Pro, EQ8 RH Pro.

Note: If you have a newer version 5 Synscan Hand Controller with a USB C connector of the bottom of the unit, you do not need this USB Connector. (See tech note here on using the Synscan PC-Direct mode)

ZWO Duo-Band Filter is a dual narrowband filter primarily aimed at complementing our range of colour ASI cameras. The Duo-Band filter is aimed at the astronomer who may already own a One Shot Colour (OSC) camera and wants to image using narrowband techniques or emission objects without purchasing a mono camera, filter wheel and narrowband filter set.

The Duo-Band filter offers an economical entry into the world of narrowband imaging and can also offer a practical solution to imaging in light polluted urban areas.

The dual band pass nature of the Duo-Band filter passes light at Hα (656nm) and OIII (500nm) wavelength, and can reduce the interference from natural light sources such as moonlight, or artificial light pollution such as street lighting.

It can help improve the contrast and visibility of deep sky objects such as emission nebula using a OSC (One Shot Colour) camera.

If you are looking for a solution to deep sky photography in light pollution area, then ZWO Duo-Band Filter will be a great choice.

The Duo-Band filter can be used with all ASI cameras and EFW Electronic Filter Wheel and comes in 1.25” and 2” sizes.

Precision CNC machined from Aircraft grade alloys,hard anodised finished Cell with Laser engravings, finely polished optical surface to ensure 1/4 wavefront and <30 arc seconds parallelism over the both surfaces. Precise double sided coatings with anti-reflection coatings

ZWO Duo-Band Filter Technical Specification

Size: Standard 1.25”

Thickness: 1.85 mm

Bandwidth: HA (15nm) OIII (35nm)

Surface quality: 60/40 (Refer to MIL-O-13830)

Schott substrate material

More than 90% transmission at major OIII line 486.nm1, 496nm and 501nm.

More than 80% transmission at Ha line 656.3nm

Note:The incoming light transmitted through the filter should be perpendicular to the filter, or the incident angle should be less than 8°. Therefore, this product is not suitable for wide-angle or ultra wide-angle lenses.

Test Results

Images captured with ASI color cameras and Duo-Band Filters. You can see that the potential for deep space photography in strong light polluted areas is vastly improved with the Duo-Band filters.

PlaneWave CDK 14" Fused Silica

The CDK (Corrected Dall-Kirkham) Optical Design is an innovative solution for unsurpassed astroimaging quality at an affordable price. The CDK telescope design provides excellent imaging with large format CCD cameras while remaining superb for visual use. The CDK design far exceeds the off-axis performance of most commercial telescope designs including the Ritchey-Chrétien design.

FUSED SILICA

Fused Silica is a synthetic amorphous silica glass of the highest purity and one of the most transparent glasses made.

The optical and thermal properties of fused silica are superior to other types of glass due to its purity. Its transmission and homogeneity exceed those of crystalline quartz without the problems of temperature instability inherent in the crystalline form.

Fused Silica has a coefficient of thermal six times lower than Borosilicate glass, which means that as fused silica cools down, it preserves its shape to a high degree of accuracy. This translates into consistent optical performance and unchanging focus over temperature changes.

With high melting temperature (~1,600 degrees Celsius), a very low coefficient of thermal expansion and resistance to thermal shock, fused silica is the material of choice for professional observatories as well as various scientific applications.

This no-compromise design is unique in making the optical alignment forgiving and collimation very easy. This guarantees the user the best possible performance from the telescope. The end result at the image plane of the CDK design is no off-axis coma, no off-axis astigmatism, perfectly flat field (no off-axis defocus). The CDK design will give you pinpoint stars from the center to the corner of the field of view.

More about our Optical Design

Features:

PlaneWave CDK 14" Fused Silica Specifications

OPTICAL SYSTEM

SECONDARY MIRROR

PRIMARY MIRROR

LENS GROUP

STANDARD FEATURES

SHIPPING

NOTE: This product has a lengthy lead time. Please contact education@bintel.com.au for further information.

The PlaneWave L500 combines versatility, simplicity and affordability by combining all the technology of our Observatory class telescopes into a compact stand-alone mount. In its Alt/Az configuration it is considerably more compact than its equatorial counterpart, allowing a larger telescope to fit in a smaller enclosure. The mass it takes to make a rigid alt/az mount is substantially less, leading to cost savings. Unlike German Equatorial mounts, there are no meridian flips to deal with, and no large protruding counterweights to create a dangerous hazard in a public observatory. Alt/Az is more intuitive to use and no polar alignment is needed. Besides, it is the way the pros do it!

Planewave L500 Mount Features:

• Direct-drive motors on each axis for smooth, fast, and virtually silent movement of the telescope
• Slew speeds up to 50 degrees per second
• High resolution encoders on each axis for precise positioning
• Zero backlash
• Zero periodic error
• PointXP mount modeling software
• Enclosed electronics
• Through the mount cabling

FEATURES:

MOUNT SYSTEM

CONTROL SYSTEM

MOTION CONTROL

SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

Check the PlaneWave website for Instructions and Schematics.

The PlaneWave L600 Direct Drive Mount is ideal for the CDK24 and capable of holding up to 136kgs (300 lbs). Slewing at up to 50 degrees per second with pointing accuracy <10 arc seconds with Point XP and tracking accuracy of <.3 arc seconds over 5 minutes. This precision mount is a work of art.

The L-Series combines versatility, simplicity and affordability by combining all the technology of our Observatory class telescopes into a compact stand-alone mount. In its Alt/Az configuration it is considerably more compact than its equatorial counterpart, allowing a larger telescope to fit in a smaller enclosure. Unlike German Equatorial mounts, there are no meridian flips to deal with, and no large protruding counterweights to create a dangerous hazard in a public observatory. Alt/Az is more intuitive to use and no polar alignment is needed. Besides, it is the way the pros do it!

PlaneWave L600 Direct Drive Mount Features:

• Direct-drive motors on each axis for smooth, fast, and virtually silent movement of the telescope
• Slew speeds up to 50 degrees per second<
• High resolution encoders on each axis for precise positioning
• Zero backlash
• Zero periodic error
• Payload Capacity up to 136kg
• PointXP mount modeling software
• Enclosed electronics
• Weight is 153kg.

FEATURES:

MOUNT SYSTEM

CONTROL SYSTEM

MOTION CONTROL

SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

PlaneWave L600 Direct Drive Schematics

NOTE: This product has a lengthy leadtime for more information email: education@bintel.com.au

PlaneWave L350 Direct Drive Mount

The L-Series combines versatility, simplicity and affordability by combining all the technology of our Observatory class telescopes into a compact stand-alone mount. In its Alt/Az configuration it is considerably more compact than its equatorial counterpart, allowing a larger telescope to fit in a smaller enclosure. Unlike German Equatorial mounts, there are no meridian flips to deal with, and no large protruding counterweights to create a dangerous hazard in a public observatory. Alt/Az is more intuitive to use and no polar alignment is needed. Besides, it is the way the pros do it!

L-Series Mounts Features:

• Direct-drive motors on each axis for smooth, fast, and virtually silent movement of the telescope
• Slew speeds up to 50 degrees per second
• High resolution encoders on each axis for precise positioning
• Zero backlash
• Zero periodic error
• PointXP mount modeling software
• Enclosed electronics
• Through the mount cabling

FEATURES:

MOUNT SYSTEM

CONTROL SYSTEM

MOTION CONTROL

SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

Price is ex Store

Check the PlaneWave website for Instructions and Schematics.

CDK20’s Key Features

Large Aperture and Moderate Focal Ratio

The CDK20 f/6.8 features a significant 508 mm aperture and an f/6.8 focal ratio. This combination provides excellent light-gathering capabilities and a wide field of view, enhancing its ability to capture detailed images of deep-sky objects for astrophotography and research purposes.

Advanced Optical Design

Equipped with a state-of-the-art Corrected Dall-Kirkham optical system, the CDK20 offers unmatched image clarity. It eliminates off-axis coma and astigmatism and provides a perfectly flat field, ensuring images are crisp and detailed across the entire field of view, requiring minimal post-processing.

Robust Mechanical Structure

Built with a carbon fiber optical tube, the CDK20 is both durable and lightweight. Its design minimizes thermal expansion, ensuring minimal focus shift with temperature changes, which is ideal for extended observing sessions under diverse environmental conditions.

High-Performance Mirrors and Coatings

Utilizing fused silica mirrors, the CDK20 maintains precise optical alignment and exceptional surface accuracy, even during temperature fluctuations. The high-quality coatings improve light transmission and reduce stray light, optimizing the telescope's performance for specialized observational tasks.

Thermal Management

The CDK20 has cooling fans and a Delta-T ready system to achieve thermal equilibrium swiftly. These features help reduce air turbulence within the tube, thus minimizing image distortion and maintaining consistent imaging quality.

Integrated Dew Control

The telescope includes advanced dew prevention technology with heater pads controlled by PlaneWave’s software. This ensures optical surfaces remain free from condensation in humid conditions, thus maintaining clear and consistent imaging performance.

Application-Specific Benefits

Astrophotography

With its large image circle and exceptional field flatness, the CDK20 allows astrophotographers to capture expansive and breathtaking views of the cosmos with incredible detail and clarity.

Astronomy Research

The stable and precise imaging capabilities of the CDK20 make it an invaluable asset for academic institutions and observatories engaged in sophisticated astronomical research, including deep-sky surveys and detailed photometric studies.

Visual Observations

The CDK20 excels in visual observation, providing bright and clear views ideal for star parties and serious visual astronomy. Its large aperture and superior optical quality deliver stunning views of planetary, lunar, and deep-sky objects, making every viewing session a memorable experience. Here's the updated article adapted for the CDK17 based on the features and specifications from the provided product page:

Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA)

The CDK20 also lends itself to Space Situational Awareness and Space Domain Awareness applications. Its capability to provide detailed observations can be essential for tracking and monitoring satellites and other space debris, contributing valuable data for space traffic management and safety initiatives.

Optical Systems

Secondary Mirror

Lens Group

Primary Mirror

New Sky-Watcher EQ8 Pro Mount

The New Sky-Watcher EQ8-R with pier provides the next generation of Sky-Watcher’s popular high-capacity mount, the EQ8.

The R models offer a refined design to allow for better balance and more modern features to cater to today’s high-end imagers.

• • USB 3.0 USB hub (4 ports)
  • 2.1mm Power port (3 ports)
  • 3 serial ports on the back of the saddle
  • The EQ8-R features built-in cable management. This removes cable drag from hanging cables and reduces the risk of cables getting caught during imaging session. This capability also improves the mounts capabilities for remote use.

DESCRIPTION

The EQ8-R provides the next generation of Sky-Watcher’s popular high-capacity mount, the EQ8.

The R models offer a refined design to allow for better balance and more modern features to cater to today’s high-end imagers.

Built-in cable management

• • • USB 3.0 USB hub (4 ports)
    • 2.1mm Power port (3 ports)
    • 3 serial ports on the back of the saddle
    • The EQ8-R features built-in cable management. This removes cable drag from hanging cables and reduces the risk of cables getting caught during imaging session. This capability also improves the mounts capabilities for remote use.

The built-in USB 3.0 hub allows you to simply plug in your camera, guider, filter wheel and other USB accessories into the hub below the saddle plate and connect them using a single USB cable plugged into the rear of the mount. No more tangled mess of cabled hanging or need for multiple cables running around the mount.

Another addition to the cable management system is the three built-in 2.1mm ports situated next to the USB hub. This allows your accessories to also be powered through the mount. This reduces the need for multiple power adapters and other accessories. The ports can be run off of a single power source providing a cleaner set up and less cables.

On the gear of the saddle are three serial ports for various accessories such as ST4 guide cables and other serial-based accessories. Like the rest of the cable management this reduces the hanging cables and provide a neat connection to the mount.

Motor Positioning

EQ8-R feature improved balance from their predecessor with redeposited motor housings. This improves the mount’s balance overall.

Belt Drive

Both mounts feature belt drive on both the RA and Dec axis. This allows for smoother guiding and reduced backlash.

Auto-Home

EQ8-R feature built-in homing sensors. This allows the mount to know its positioning more accurately from its start positioning.

Improved Clutches

The EQ8-R models feature improved clutches allowing for sturdier lock under heavy loads. Simply use the large levers to engage or disengage the axis of choice. The clutch lever are larger than the original EQ8 making it easier to adjust with gloves.

PC Direct Connect

EQ8-R also feature the new PC direct connect feature. Now you can easily connect your mount to your computer without the need of a hand controller. When paired with the SynScan Pro app. for Windows the mount can be aligned and controlled direct from a PC. This makes imaging refined and easier, especially for those with permanent set ups.

EQ8-R Mount with Pier Specifications

Sky-Watcher-R EQ8 Pro Mount

The EQ8-R Mount provides the next generation of Sky-Watcher’s popular high capacity mount, the EQ8.

The EQ8-R Mount offers a refined design to allow for better balance and more modern features to cater to today’s high end imagers.

PLEASE NOTE - this model does not include a Sky-Watcher pier. This will need to be purchased separately or the mount installed on a permanent pier mount.

• • USB 3.0 USB hub (4 ports)
  • 2.1mm Power port (3 ports)
  • 3 serial ports on the back of the saddle
  • The EQ8-R features built-in cable management. This removes cable drag from hanging cables and reduces the risk of cables getting caught during imaging session. This capability also improves the mounts capabilities for remote use.

Built-in cable management

• • • USB 3.0 USB hub (4 ports)
    • 2.1mm Power port (3 ports)
    • 3 serial ports on the back of the saddle
    • The EQ8-R features built-in cable management. This removes cable drag from hanging cables and reduces the risk of cables getting caught during imaging session. This capability also improves the mounts capabilities for remote use.

The built-in USB 3.0 hub allows you to simply plug in your camera, guider, filter wheel and other USB accessories into the hub below the saddle plate and connect them using a single USB cable plugged into the rear of the mount. No more tangled mess of cabled hanging or need for multiple cables running around the mount.

Another addition to the cable management system is the three built-in 2.1mm ports situated next to the USB hub. This allows your accessories to also be powered through the mount. This reduces the need for multiple power adapters and other accessories. The ports can be run off of a single power source providing a cleaner set up and less cables.

On the gear of the saddle are three serial ports for various accessories such as ST4 guide cables and other serial based accessories. Like the rest of the cable management this reduces the hanging cables and provide a neat connection to the mount.

Motor Positioning

EQ8-R feature improved balance from their predecessor with redeposited motor housings. This improve the mount’s balance over all.

Belt Drive

Both mounts feature belt drive on both the RA and Dec axis. This allows for smoother guiding and reduced backlash.

Auto-Home

EQ8-R feature built-in homing sensors. This allows the mount to know its positioning more accurately from its start positioning.

Improved Clutches

The EQ8-R models feature improved clutches allowing for sturdier lock under heavy loads. Simply use the large levers to engage or disengage the axis of choice. The clutch lever are larger than the original EQ8 making it easier to adjust with gloves

PC Direct Connect

EQ8-R also feature the new PC direct connect feature. Now you can easily connect your mount to your computer without the need of a hand controller. When paired with the SynScan Pro app. for Windows the mount can be aligned and controlled direct from a PC. This makes imaging refined and easier, especially for those with permanent set ups.

EQ8-R Specifications

The ZWO LRGB 36mm filter set has better transmission, better coating, better color separation

the RGB color combine weights will be approximately 1:1:1

• Fine-optically polished to ensure accurate 1/4 wavefront
• more than 92% transmission at passband
• Infrared wavelength 700-1100nm cut-off
• Precision off-band blocking
• Multi-layers anti-reflection coating
• Small spectral “gap” to minimize effect of light pollution
• More parfocal – thickness 2mm

Technical Parameter:

Name: ZWO LRGB 36mm filter set (4 filters)

Size: 36mm

Thickness: 2mm

Transmission Curve

A wide Losmandy D-style dovetail bar in the popular Skywatcher Green colour. Made to suit an Esprit 120.

Bintel Logo Cap

Have you found yourself clicking through our pages, cooking up new ideas for your next astronomy set-up? Do you sometimes feel like you have us on speed dial? Show your love for astronomy, telescope equipment, and Bintel; even in the daylight! This is a pre-curved cotton cap with crossover velcro in the back to find your best fit.