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BRESSER Universal Smartphone Adapter Deluxe
€13.69*
€14.90*
(8.12% saved)
Take pictures with your smartphone through the telescope or microskope? With the Smartphone camera adapter this is now child's play! Simply screw the adapter to the eyepiece and use your smartphone as a camera with a super-telephoto / super-macrophoto lens. It lets you take pictures of distant objects or very small objects as if you were very close.The Deluxe version offers an even more comfortable and secure attachment to the eyepiece. By a rotary movement of the clamping ring 3 clamping jaws are evenly applied to the eyepiece housing and the Smartphone adapter sits firmly and centrically on the eyepiece. The fine adjustment of the height of the smartphone support allows a quick and precise adjustment of the viewing height of the smartphone camera above the eyepiece lens. Good image results are thus guaranteed. FEATURES Take photos through the telescope Smartphone camera with super telephoto lens Fine Height adjustment of phone support Wide adjustment range for eyepiece housing diameter Fits 31.7mm (1.25") eyepieces For eyepiece housing diameters from 22-38mm SCOPE OF DELIVERY Smartphone holder deluxeLocking ring for the smartphone
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BRESSER Universal Smartphone Adapter
€30.19*
€39.00*
(22.59% saved)
Take photos with your smartphone through your spotting scope, microscope or telescope. It’s a child's play with the BRESSER Universal Smartphone Adapter. Simply attach the adapter to the eyepiece holder of your optical device and then use all together as a telephoto lens for your smartphone camera. Now you can shoot distant objects as if they were up close or take photos through a microscope.FEATURESuniversal adapter to assemble the smartphone to a spotting scope or telescopefor eyepieces up to 68 mm diameterfor smartphones with a width of 50-88mmSCOPE OF DELIVERYSmartphone adapterManual
BRESSER T2 ring for Sony - E-mount
€36.59*
Connect your BRESSER Microscope or Telescope with a Sony System camera and take images or videos* of your observed object!T-Mounts
are the connecting piece between the T2 camera adapter and the system camera.
Please read the instruction manual of your camera to find out which
T-Mount you need, look into the instruction manual of your camera.The adapter will provide the necessary distance extension between the flange focal length of 18mm for E-Mount and 55mm for T2. The overall length is 37mm.For Sony NEX or ILCE cameras with E-Mount bajonet (e.g. Sony Alpha 6000, Sony A7S / A7R)SCOPE OF DELIVERYT2-Ring für Sony E-Mount camerasFor Sony NEX, ILCE Cameras (e.g. A7S, A7R)
BRESSER T2 Ring Nikon
€24.90*
Connect your BRESSER Microscope or Telescope with a Nikon SLR camera and take images or videos of your observed object!The BRESSER T-Mount is the connecting piece between the camera adapter and SLR camera. To find out what T2-ring you need, look into the instruction manual of your camera.FEATURESConnecting piece between the camera adapter and Nikon SLR cameraHigh-quality and precise workmanship made of metalA corresponding camera adapter is neededSCOPE OF DELIVERYT2 Ring Nikon
BRESSER T2 ring Canon EOS
€24.90*
T-Mounts are the connecting piece between the camera adapter and the SLR camera. Please read the instruction manual of your camera to find out which T-Mount you need, look into the instruction manual of your camera. Connect your BRESSER Microscope or Telescope with a Canon EOS SLR camera and take images or videos of your observed object!FEATURESConnecting piece between the camera adapter and Canon EOS SLR cameraHigh-quality and precise workmanship made of metalA corresponding camera adapter is neededSCOPE OF DELIVERYT2 Ring Canon EOS
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BRESSER Adapter 2" on T2
€13.00*
€24.90*
(47.79% saved)
Enables you to connect a camera to telescopes that accept 2" barrel eyepieces. You will need a T2-ring for your special camera type also. The very special feature of this adaptor is the very short mechanical design (2.0mm) which enables the camera use also on telescopes with a short focal range. This adapter is also prepared to use with 2" filters.
BRESSER T2 Extension Tube Set
€29.00*
Set of 5 extension tubes with T2 thread on both sides for exact distances and secure hold of cameras for astrophotography. Also comes with SC to T2 thread adapter.In astrophotography, most cameras are connected to a telescope via a T2 thread (M42x0.75), the most popular international standard. However, in many cases, T2 and T2-ring adapters for connecting telescope focusers to a camera are not sufficient, as specific distances must also be observed. This is especially important when using correctors, reducers or flatteners. This extension tube set, which consists of 5 mm, 7.5 mm, 10 mm, 15 mm and 30 mm tubes, will allow you to obtain almost any distance using the corresponding combination. Each tube has a T2 interior thread on one side and a T2 exterior thread on the other side.Most telescopes either include a T2 thread adapter, or the eyepiece can be used with a simple T2 thread adapter with a 2” plug-in diameter (item no. 0510365).However, Maksutov-Cassegrain, Schmidt-Cassegrain, ACF or Ritchey–Chrétien telescopes may use a so-called SC thread. To allow you to use this extension tube set with these telescopes, the set also includes an SD to T2 thread adapter.FEATURES5 T2 tubes with lengths from 5 mm to 30 mmCombination of tubes allows you to obtain distances of 5 mm to 67.5 mmFor exact camera distances in astrophotographyDELIVERY CONTENT5x T2 extension tubes (5/7.5/10/15/30 mm)1x SC to T2 thread adapter
BRESSER Micro Motion Head MH-100 (Polar-Wedge)
€85.00*
Tripod head with fine adjustment for fast and precise pole height adjustment of the BRESSER StarTracker Astrophoto Mount PM-100 art. no. 4964120. The BRESSER Micro Motion Head MH-100 allows a very precise adjustment by using large dimensioned knurled screws. In order to keep the adjustment distances by using the knurled screws as small as possible, the mounting plate has a quick-release clamping device with toothing in order to be able to select a rough presetting of the pole height (latitude at the location). The Micro Motion Head MH-100 can be mounted on any photo tripod with 1/4 inch photo thread closure. The BRESSER StarTracker astrophoto mount can then be mounted on the MH-100 tripod head without the use of tools using a 1/4" photo thread screw. The complete motion head is made of black anodized aluminum and guarantees highest stability by the use of solid material. The knurled screws with fine pitch thread are even made of stainless steel and guarantee a long durability and corrosion resistance. Ideal for optimizing tracking accuracy in astrophotography. IMPORTANT NOTE: Can also be used as a stable adjustment element of a telescopic sight in astrophotography. Parallel alignment of the main telescope and the guide telescope is thus also possible quickly and precisely. Base plate connection: 3 x 1/4 inch photo thread with 35.0 mm hole spacing. Mounting plate connection: 2 x M8x1.25 thread with 35.0mm hole spacing. FEATURES Compact micro motion head with fine adjustment Functions as a so-called polar-wedge For precise adjustment of polar alignment (EQ mode)Mounting plate with quick-release clamping device and toothingCan be used with any photo tripod and 1/4inch thread adapterMade of black anodised aluminium and stainless steel Quick and easy to use deviceSuitable for BRESSER StarTracker Astrophoto Mount PM-100 Suitable for BRESSER tripod TP-100 DX Also ideal as an adjustment element of an auto-guiding scopeFor parallel alignment of main telescope and guiding telescope Base plate connection: 3 x 1/4 inch photo thread; hole spacing 35.0mm Connection mounting plate: 2 x M8x1.25mm thread; drilling distance 35,0mm SCOPE OF DELIVERY Micro Motion Head MH-100 Instruction manual
BRESSER BR-BHS Ball Head for Lightstand
€16.85*
This is a universal ball head that can be mounted on a spigot connector of a lamp stand. The lamps or the accessories can be aligned in any position. A 1/4 thread is attached to the top of the adapter to provide additional accessories.
FEATURESHeight: 9 cmUniversal ball headSCOPE OF DELIVERYball head
BRESSER Extension Tube 25 mm for 2.5" HEXAFOC
€17.90*
Are you having trouble focusing your eyepiece or camera? Then use this BRESSER 25 mm extension sleeve to increase the distance between the 2.5 inch HEXAFOC eyepiece extension and the eyepiece or camera. The extension sleeve has an M68x0.75 mm internal and external thread and can therefore be screwed directly onto the HEXAFOC draw tube.SPECIFICATIONSIncreases the distance to the eyepiece/camera Suitable for 2.5 inch HEXAFOC Optical length: 25 mm Internal and external thread: M68x0,75 mmInside black matt coated Material: aluminium, black anodized SCOPE OF DELIVERYExtension sleeve 25 mm (1 piece)
BRESSER Telescope Camera Adapter (1.25")
€39.00*
The BRESSER Telescope Camera Adapter is the connecting piece between your 35 mm DSLR camera and the telescope. The connection to your camera can be achieved with the fitting T2-mount (T2-mount optional). For the focal fotography, you need to unscrew the bottom part of the adapter and attach the camera with the fitting T2-mount directly to the push-on contact. The eyepiece projection is possible when you put an eyepiece into the adapter and tighten the knurled screw. After that, you have to attach the T2-mount and the camera and you are ready to go.FEATURESEyepiece connection diameter: 31.7 mm (1.25")Eyepiece total diameter max. 35mm
SCOPE OF DELIVERYTelescope Camera Adapter 1.25"
Vixen Smartphone Adapter for Photography with Binoculars, Telescopes, Spotting Scopes and Microscopes
€99.00*
Make your smartphone into a photographic all-rounder with a pair of binoculars, a spotting scope, telescope or microscope.This universal smartphone holder was developed by Vixen, and is compatible with a wide range of smartphones and other lenses.
The adapter fits onto eyepieces with a diameter of 19 to 53 mm. The size of the smartphone can be between 58x108 mm and 110x200 mm.
The eyepiece clamp keeps the adapter centered and holds your smartphone in place. Take stunning photos of the moon's craters through your telescope, or photograph birds or other distant objects through your binoculars.The adapter is very easy to use.It is recommended to use eyepieces with a long eye relief in order to minimise vignetting.FEATURESSuitable for almost any smartphoneEase to useDesigned for eyepieces with a diameter of 19 to 53 mmCan be used with binoculars, telescope, spotting scope or microscopeDimensions: 149 mm x 90 mm x 56 mmWeight: 178 g DELIVERY CONTENTSmartphone adapter
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BRESSER BH-52MT Ball Head up to 15 kg
€36.29*
€38.00*
(4.5% saved)
Flexibility and precision, that's what BRESSER ball heads stand for.By means of the 360° rotatable and additionally 90° tiltable ball joint the camera can easily be brought into any desired position. For panoramic photos the ball head is also equipped with a 360° rotatable base plate. Both, the ball joint as well as the panoramic base plate can be moved smoothly and jerk-free and locked in place securely with the corresponding knobs. The integrated circular bubble level and the angle scale help with the exact positioning.The quick release plate allows for a quick and uncomplicated exchange of cameras. The BH-52MT ball head is suitable for all heavy DSLR and medium format cameras up to a total weight of 15 kg. ​FEATURESsturdy metal ball head for cameras up to 15 kgrubber coated quick release plate (6 x 4,8 x 1 cm) for shock absorption1/4'' photo screwintegrated circular bubble level360° rotatable base plate with angle scale3/8'' tripod threadSCOPE OF SUPPLYBall headQuick release plateManual
BRESSER StarTracker Astronomical Photo Mount PM-100
€349.00*
Do you already own a photo camera and would like to create impressive pictures of the night sky with the help of the long exposure or even make time-lapse pictures with little effort ? The BRESSER StarTracker Astronomical PhotoMount PM-100 is the ideal base. Not only for beginners in astrophotography, this mount is particularly well suited, but also the experts swear by a compact and easy-to-use mount to automatically compensate for the natural rotation of the earth. The built-in tracking motor rotates the saddle-mounted camera precisely against the earth's rotation and thus the stars remain in pinpoint shape even with long exposures. If you already own a sturdy photo tripod with a video tilt head you can use the photo mount's head directly with the 1/4 inch & 3/8 inch photo thread holes. The pole height (latitude) is then adjusted by the video tilt head. The photo-mount with tripod with carry-case and polar wedge are also available as a bundle - Product No.: 4964120 Which cameras are basically suitable for use with the BRESSER photo mount ?
All cameras with ¼ inch (6.3mm) tripod connection thread and bulb length" B "for long exposure are suitable.
The BRESSER StarTracker Astronomical Photo Mount PM-100 is designed for a camera with lens of max. 2.0 kg total weight to carry and track in polar mode. In Azimut mode also a camera weight up to 5.0kg is possible. Large aperture, wide-angle lenses are ideal for the beginning, because the requirements for tracking accuracy accumulate with increasing focal length and exposure time. Thus, a shot with wide-angle lens can be exposed for up to several minutes and the stars remain punctiform without problems. For example, with a 200mm telephoto lens the polar alignment of the photo mount must be exactly right. But thanks to the integrated pole finder tunnel, this is done quickly.
After setting up the light and compact StarTracker Photo Mount, simply set the approximate latitude (pole height) and aim Polaris through the integrated pole finder tunnel. Then mount the camera with the photo lens using the quick-release plate on the supplied ball head. With the ball head, the camera can be aligned and determined at any time on any section of the sky. As soon as the tracking motor is switched on, long-time exposure can be started immediately. This does not even take 5 minutes ... The tracking is carried out by a precise stepper motor, which can be controlled by an easy digital setup on LCD screen. Low power consumption allows up to 20 hours of operation with just one battery charge or simply use the micro USB port for an unlimited power supply. FEATURES Equatorial StarTracker Photo-Mount Automatic siderial tracking against the Earth rotation Different tracking speed setting possible Suitable for northern and southern henisphere Time lapse: from 15 minutes to 48 hours Ballhead with quick release saddle plate and 1/4" Photo thread for Kamera mountingPhoto-Mount with 1/4" threaded bolt for ballhead mounting Additional quick release coupling for ball head removal High precision stepper motor with helical gear for accurate tracking Clear LCD screen and easy setup menu Battery operation 4 x AA batteries or mico USB (optional acc.) Battery life: up to 20 hours Weight Photo-Mont: 0.63kg Load capacity of Photo-Mount: up to 2.0kg/5.0kg (EQ/AZ) Optional Acc: Polar-wedge, Tripod and carry-case, optical pole finder scope with illumination unit SCOPE OF DELIVERY StarTracker astronomical Photo-Mount head Ballhead with quick release saddle plate User manual
BRESSER Camera-Adapter M35/T2 for MC/MCX100/127
€55.90*
Camera-Adapter M35/T2 for Bresser MC/MCX-100 and MC/MCX-127 Maksutov telescopes
The BRESSER Camera-Adapter M35/T2 for MC/MCX100/127 is principally designed to connect a DSLR camera (with appropriate manufacturer-specific T2 T-ring, available separately) to the Bresser MC-100 and MC-127 Maksutov telescopes which have a built-in M35 connecting thread. You can also use wider-bodied astronomical cameras (non-c-mount), which have T2 threads built into their bodies, as standard with this camera adapter. This adapter can be separated into two different lengths of 30mm and 80mm (which both truncate in a T2/M42 thread). The use of these different lengths of extension tube allows the user to vary the projection of image on to a camera chip and get the best framing for the size of object being imaged.
Please note: an extra camera specific T2-adapter ring (Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc.) is necessary to connect a DSLR. Many of these are available from us and you are welcome to contact us for advice if unsure which of these to pick.WHAT'S INCLUDED
Camera-Adapter with M35x1,0mm to M42x0.75mm (T2) thread
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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Zero X Field Flattener 2''/M48 for ED80, ED102 and ED127 APO
€129.00*
€179.00*
(27.93% saved)
Field flattener without reduction factor for Explore Scientific ED80 , ED102 and ED127 APO Refractors
The imaging plane of many telescopes is not flat but curved. This means that only the area in the centre is perfectly focused - the edge becomes blurred. The human eye can usually compensate for this image property, but a camera shows increasing blurriness towards the edge of the image field. The Explore Scientific Zero X field flattener eliminates the field curvature in many telescopes with a focal length of approx. 480 to 952 mm. The Zero X field flattener was calculated and developed for Explore Scientific ED80, ED102 and ED127 apochromats with focal ratios of F=6.0 and F=7.5. The image sharpness at the edge is dramatically increased. The stars appear round and no longer distorted - a clear benefit for the whole image aesthetics. The Zero X image flattener can be used not only with Explore Scientific Apos, but also with many other Apos. This flattener does not change the focal length of the telescope.
Correction for up to full-frame camera sensors (24x36mm)
The Explore Scientific Zero X image flattener has been developed due to the rapid development of ever larger camera sensors. With it, there is finally a field flattener available that illuminates and corrects the field of view for full-frame camera sensors up to 24x36 mm.
How to use the Zero X field flattener with M48 thread connection
This field flattener has a 2 inch (50.8 mm) plug-in connection on the telescope side, with which it is inserted into the telescope instead of an eyepiece or star diagonal mirror. On the camera side, there is a standardised M48 x 0.75 mm connection thread. This M48 connection thread offers a larger free inner diameter than the usual T2 (M42) thread and prevents vignetting when using large camera sensors. With an optionally available and camera-specific adapter ring, a DSLR camera can be connected to it. The working distance is already set at 55 mm. Of course, mirrorless cameras or special astro cameras can also be used with the M48 thread connection. For this, the appropriate M48 spacer sleeves or adapters are additionally required to set the right working distance of 55 mm. This must always be done with every corrector or field flattener so that the best possible field flattening is achieved.Filter thread on telescope side availableThe telescope-side 2.0 inch plug-in sleeve has an M48x0.75 filter thread (internal thread). Individual 2.0 inch colour or nebula filters can be inserted here to increase the contrast of the images.FEATURESField flattener for Explore Scientific ED80, ED102 and ED127 APO telescopesRemoves field curvature from telescopesProduces round stars even at the edge of the image fieldImage sharpness at the edge is drastically increasedA clear benefit for the whole image aestheticsCorrection of field curvature for up to full-frame camera sensors (24x36 mm)Image field flattener without reduction factorOn the telescope side with 2 inch (50.8 mm) plug-in connection and M48x0.75mm filter threadCamera side with large M48 threaded connectorWorking distance of 55 mm between field flattener and camera sensorFor telescopes with a focal length of approx. 480 to 952 mmOptimised for telescopes with focal ratios from F=6.0 to F=7.5Can also be used for various other APOsFully multi-coating on all lens surfacesHousing made of lightweight aluminium, black anodisedAluminium dust cap for M48 threadSCOPE OF DELIVERYZero X field flattener (1 piece)Dust caps
BRESSER Variable Adapter
€69.00*
The BRESSER camera adapter is the ideal connecting piece between your 35 mm SLR camera or DSLR and your telescope. The adapter is suitable for 1.25" eyepieces with a larger housing diameter of up to 55 mm. Please note, this adapter will be suitable for most Refractors and Cassegrain designs, but may not be suitable for use with all Newtonian designs of telescopes, due to the comparatively short travel of focus in some Newtonians. Please check with us if you'd like further advice regarding your particular telescope.FEATURESvariable camera adapterfor eyepiece projection and prime focusincludes a short prime focus adapter from 1.25" to T2 threadsuitable for 1.25" eyepieces up to 55mm housing diameter barrel diameter: 31.7mm (1.25")WHAT'S INCLUDEDvariable camera adapter
BRESSER Extension Tube 37,5 mm for 2.5" HEXAFOC
€26.80*
Are you having trouble focusing your eyepiece or camera? Then use this 37.5 mm extension sleeve to increase the distance between the 2.5 inch HEXAFOC eyepiece extension and the eyepiece or camera. The extension sleeve has an M68x0.75 mm internal and external thread and can therefore be screwed directly onto the HEXAFOC draw tube. SPECIFICATIONSIncreases the distance to the eyepiece/cameraSuitable for 2.5 inch HEXAFOCOptical length: 37,5 mmInternal and external thread: M68x0,75 mmInside black matt coatedMaterial: aluminium, black anodizedSCOPE OF DELIVERYExtension sleeve 37,5 mm (1 piece)
Camera Bajonet Adapter Canon R/RP to T2/M42 thread
€24.90*
T-Mounts / Bajonet adapters are the connecting piece between the photo adapter and the camera.
Please read the instruction manual of your camera to find out which
T-Mount / Bajonet adapter you need, look into the instruction manual of your camera.
Connect your BRESSER Microscope or Telescope with a Canon R/RP camera and take images or videos of your observed object!FEATURESCapture photos through your telescope or microscopeConnecting piece between the photo adapter and Canon R/RP cameraHigh-quality and precise workmanship made of metalA corresponding photo adapter is neededConnecting thread: T2 / M42x0.75 femaleOptical path: 10.0 mmSCOPE OF DELIVERYT2 Ring / Bajonettadapter for Canon EOS R/RP
BRESSER Guiding Kit AR90/500
€399.00*
Finally, a universal tracking kit is available, which is easy to assemble and handle. Consisting of a telescopic sight, a tracking camera and the required prism clamp you can start long-term photography with active tracking control (autoguiding).
Simply mount the prism clamp with the mounting screws on the carrying handle of the BRESSER Messier and EXPLORE-SCIENTIFIC telescopes and the AR90 / 500 guide scope with tracking camera can already be fixed stably parallel to the main telescope. The tracking camera is now connected directly to the ST-4 compatible autoguider socket of your telescope mount. Connecting the tracking camera via USB cable to your Windows computer and install the camera drivers and any Autoguider software - you can start with the astrophotography.
The prism clamp has 2 x 6mm countersunk holes (35mm hole spacing) and 3 further 1/4 "photo tapped holes to allow for versatile adaptation to a variety of other telescopes and adapter plates. The tracking camera is very useful for tracking Recording of planets and even deep-sky objects. A detailed description of the tracking camera can be found at the BRESSER article number 4959050.
NOTE: It is necessary to mount the camera on the telescope using the diagonal mirror so that focusing will work.NOTE: The autoguider software is not included. You can use PHD Guiding, Guidedog, Metaguide, Guidemaster (Freeware) or AstroArt, MaxIm DL (chargeable).DOWNLOAD PHD-Guiding: http://www.stark-labs.com/phdguiding.html DOWNLOAD GuideDog: http://barkosoftware.com/GuideDog/index.html FEATURES Universal BRESSER Guiding Kit Guiding-scope, guiding-camera and dovetail clamp included For long exposure Astrophotography with autoguiding Aperture of guiding-scope: 90mm Focal length of guiding-scope: 500mm Screw set for Messier/ES handle included Fits also to many other telescopes SCOPE OF DELIVERY Guiding-scope BRESSER Messier AR90/500 (Art.Nr. 4890500) + Acc. Guiding-camera BRESSER GPCMOS02000KPA color (Art.Nr. 4959050) Dovetail-clamp for Messier/ES/GP/Vixen (Art.Nr. 4910220) Screw-set for Messier/ES handle included USB 2.0 cable (camera to computer) ST-4 cable (camera to teleskope mount) Camera driver software + ASCOM driver Professional ToupSky imaging softwareAperture solar filter for solar observing included
Vixen POLARIE U Star Tracker
€599.00*
The POLARIE U is an ultra-compact automatic star tracking device that can be easily transported.In addition to the functions of conventional star trackers, which track a camera for a long exposures, accurately tracking the regular movement of celestial objects, the POLARIE U has a speed adjustment function, which allows it to be used as a panning mount too for time lapse photography.Using a smartphone, you can control the shutter release intervals of the images. Through the communication between the smartphone and the POLARIE U Star Tracker, you can control the exposures and take beautiful, sharp pictures of the stars and the Milky Way without getting any star trailing.The Star Tracker is very small and light weight, making it ideal for mobile use or air travel.The Vixen POLARIE U Star Tracker in detail:Star-scape photography (stars and landscape).A silhouetted landscape on earth is photographed together with the starry sky. The beauty of a landscape and the starry sky can be shown together on one photo. POLARIE U opens up a wonderful foreign world of star-scape photography and makes this possible for both beginners and advanced photographers.Conventional telescopic astrophotography photographs a relatively narrow area of the sky. Star-scape photography mainly uses a wide-angle lens and takes impressive photos in which stars, and other celestial targets such as the majestic Milky Way and landscapes are combined. The possibilities of the compositions are endless and a completely new kind of landscape photography opens up.Weight reduction of more than 20% and improved load capacity.The structure of the original POLARIE has been completely changed. The distance between the two bearings that support the rotating shaft is about four times the distance of the previous model. This leads to a higher load capacity despite the weight reduction of 20%. The maximum load capacity is 2.5 kg (approx. 2.5 kg at 10 cm from the centre of rotation) when used for wide-field astrophotography. The maximum load capacity is increased to 6.5 kg (approx. 6.5 kg at 10 cm from the centre of rotation) when a POLARIE Multi mounting block (optional) and a dovetail slide rail DD (optional) are combined. In addition, used in vertical configuration, the POLARIE U can reach a load capacity of 10 kg (approx. 10 kg 10 cm from the centre of rotation) for time-lapse photography and is therefore suitable for heavy camera equipment.Settings via SmartphoneCommunication between tracker and smartphone via the Vixen Polarie U App enables various settings via smartphones or tablet. For star/landscape photography, the speed is selected in user-defined mode, and for time-lapse photography, settings for interval time, exposure, and rotation speed can also be easily programmed.Five different speeds:Star-scape photography (half star speed). This setting is intended for displaying a landscape together with the starry sky. The stars are not tracked exactly, but slower in order not to blur the landscape in the foreground. This way you get beautiful images of the landscape and the starry sky.Wide Field Astrophotography (Star Speed)When this mode is selected, the POLARIE U follows the stars at the same speed as the daily movement of the stars. In this mode, widefield long time exposures of comets, nebulae, star clusters and the Milky Way are made and tracked precisely.Solar Tracking (solar speed)For recording solar eclipses over a long period of time.Moon Tracking (moon speed)For recording lunar eclipses over a long period of time.Custom ModeThis allows you to set the POLARIE U to the desired tracking speed. The initial setting is four times the star speed. If you want to change the setting for a different speed, a smartphone or other wifi device and application software are required.Shoot-Move-Shoot ModeIt is possible to stop the movement of the camera during the exposure and restart it after the end of the exposure. It is also equipped with a camera connector (shutter release) that controls the camera shutter during shooting with SMS or interval shooting. If the camera in use is connected with the cable release, the settings can be easily adjusted using a smartphone. A Wi-Fi connection is required when using this feature. An additional cable is required to connect the camera and POLARIE U together.Autoguider portCommercially available autoguiders can be used with the POLARIE U (Usable only in R.A.). An important new feature over the original Polarie - attach a small Guidescope, or Off Axis Guider and autoguiding camera to your main camera and use the standard ST-4 protocol port to guide the Polarie U in Right Ascension, ensuring absolute accuracy of tracking (requires additional separate computer, or standalone guider). FEATURES Speeds: Sidereal rate, 0.5X star speed, sun, moon. North / South hemisphere compatible Operating System: Android 4.4 and over or iOS 9.9 and over Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g Worm gear: RA gear rim with 144 teeth (58.4 mm Al alloy) Screw: 9.8 mm brass RA and DC axis: 40mm, aluminium alloy Motor drive: electric motor drive with impulse motor (stepper motor) Load capacity: 2.5 kg standard, 6.5 kg with special accessories, 10 kg with fast motion Wi-Fi function for Smartphone Direction finder tube: 8.9 degree field of view without magnification. Power supply: USB Type-C or 4x AA batteries Dimensions: 88.5mm x 72mm x 110.5mm Weight: 575gSCOPE OF DELIVERY POLARIE U Star Tracker Attachable direction finder
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BRESSER Extension Tube 37.5 mm for 2.0" R&P Focuser
€16.39*
€19.90*
(17.64% saved)
Are you having trouble focusing your eyepiece or camera? Then use this BRESSER 37.5 mm extension sleeve to increase the distance between the 2.0 inch Rack & Pinion focuser and the eyepiece or camera. The extension sleeve has an M54x0.75 mm internal and external thread and can therefore be screwed directly onto the HEXAFOC draw tube. Suitable for the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO Essential series, among others.FEATURESIncreases the distance to the eyepiece/camera Suitable for 2.0 inch R&P focuser Optical length: 37.5 mm Internal and external thread: M54x0,75 mmInside black, matt coated Material: aluminium, black anodized SCOPE OF DELIVERYExtension sleeve 37.5 mm (1 piece)
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Vixen Polarie Star Tracker Camera Mount for Astrophotography
€299.00*
€419.00*
(28.64% saved)
The Vixen POLARIE is a new camera accessory, that enables you to capture sharp, point-like images of the stars. It has been developed to track the stars and to compensate for the movement of the earth. POLARIE enables you to take atmospheric shots of landscapes and the night sky and can also capture these in sharp images. Extremely simple and compact design for use in every location on earth.
If you have ever viewed a romantic, starry sky, you will surely have felt the desire to capture it on film. But if you have tried to do this, you will know that it’s really not all that easy. This is because you need to have multiple exposures of several minutes if you want to photograph the stars. As our earth is always turning on its axis, the stars keep moving as time passes and become long strokes on photographs. Today’s digital technology gives us the option of obtaining shorter exposure times by increasing the sensitivity of the sensor, but, unfortunately, this dramatically increases picture noise and the picture becomes very noisy and ugly. This makes it impossible to take beautiful images of the night sky. For this reason, the Vixen company has developed the Polarie Star Tracker, which eliminates the problem of star migration. When you attach your camera to the Polarie, the device will track in the opposite direction of earth’s rotation and this allows for sharp, point-like images of the starry sky even when using long exposure times.
POLARIE is a new and unique camera accessory for photographing the night sky, with perfectly point-like stars being tracked. Using the simplest solution, it makes the experience of photographing the night sky more accessible for everyone. The multi-functional mode dial is adjustable for sky- and landscape-, moon-, sun- and star-tracking. Polar altimeter for a fast focus. Also included: USB connection for external power supply and a built-in compass for quick orientation. Available as optional extra accessories are a polar finder telescope for exact alignment with the celestial pole for long-exposure photography including into the telephoto range, and a tripod.
FEATURES
Tracking speed: Sidereal, 0.5x sidereal, sun, moon
Fine adjustment: F57, 6mm worm wheel with 144 teeth
Polar axis: F 40mm, aluminium alloy
Drive: High-precision stepper motor:
Bearing capacity: approx. 2kg incl. ball head
Orientation aperture: Field of vision 8.9°
vInclinometer: 0° to 70°
Miscellaneous: Built-in compass (removable)
Power supply: 2x AA batteries (compatible with alkaline, Ni-MH, Ni-CD batteries) or external power supply
compatible with USB mini-B
Drive voltage: AA batteries: DC2,4-3.0V, Max. 0.6A
External power supply: DC4,4-5,25V, max. 0.3A
Operating time: approx. 2 hours with alkaline batteries
Approx. 20 hours with external power supply at 20°C with 2 kg load
Operating temperature: 0° to 40°
Dimensions: 95mm x 137mm x 58mm
Weight: 740g without batteries
Optional accessories available: Polar finder telescope, M-155 tripod, QPL compass, ball head
WHAT’S INCLUDED
1x camera mount
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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC MPCC Field Flatt.ED APO+NikonT2
€73.00*
€145.00*
(49.66% saved)
The image plane of many telescopes is not plane, but curved. This results in a picture that has its optimal focus only in the center of the field of view - the edge of the field is out of focus and thus unsharp. The human eye is able to accomodate most of this but a camera will show stars that get increasingly unsharp towards the edge of the field. The Explore Scientific Multi Purpose Curvature Corrector eliminates field curvature in a variety of telescopes - Explore Scientific Apos and many other refractors and cassegrain telescopes. This increases the edge sharpness in the image drastically. Improves edge sharpness not only with Explore Scientific Apos, but also with many other refractor and cassegrain telescopes. This image field leveller fits all Nikon DSLR cameras, but can also be used for other camera types due to the universal T2 thread connection. This requires an optional camera-specific T2 ring. SPECIFICATIONSImage flattener for Nikon DSLR cameras Eliminates the field curvature of ED APO telescopes Can also be used for various cassegrains The image sharpness at the edge is drastically increased 2 inch/50.8mm push-in connector with filter thread T2 threaded connection (M42x0,75mm) Full multi-coating on all lens surfacesStainless steel housing Adapter for Nikon F bayonet included DELIVERY SCOPE Bildfeldebner Nikon (1 piece)