Product information "Vixen Dovetail Slide Bar DD for POLARIE Star Tracker Astrophotography Mount"
The DD dovetail mount was developed for the POLARIE multi-mounting block to attach camera equipment - from DSLR cameras, to telephoto lenses or even compact telescopes.
Using this accessory, the load capacity of the POLARIE Star Tracker is increased to up to 6 kg. To make it easier to find the Pole Star, there is a wide slot in the dovetail for the polar finder.
In addition to the regular accessories, two cameras can also be balanced on both sides of the existing photo thread (1/4 inch) with optional ball heads.
PROPERTIES
Accessories for the POLARIE multi-mounting block
Allows you to balance the camera
Increases the load capacity of the POLARIE Star Tracker to 6 kg
Allows a counterweight to be attached
Hole bores 1x 1/4 inch, 1x 1/4 inch external thread, 2xM6 internal thread on the plate
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
The Vixen POLARIE Multi Mounting Block was developed to fit Vixen profile dovetail rails, such as the Vixen Dovetail Slide Bar DD, to the Polarie Star Tracker. In this way you can increase the load capacity of the tracker up to 6.5 kg! By releasing the clamping lever on the multiple assembly block, you can move the dovetail freely and clamp it again, making balancing of your camera or telescope rig an easy task. The hole in the middle of the multiple mounting block enables the photographer to carry out the polar alignment without removing the POLARIE polar finder PFL with the dovetail rail DD or the dovetail rail PG. Using one of these combinations, you can easily put deep sky photography into practice with a telephoto lens, or compact telescope.
PROPERTIES
Allows the inclusion of dovetail rails
The Star Tracker can hold up to 6.5 kg in weight
Allows the use of telephoto lenses
Polar alignment possible without removing the polar finder
Weight: 440g
WHAT'S INCLUDED
POLARIE multiple assembly block
Assembly tool
In the northern hemisphere*, simply position the polar star and two additional stars in the finder’s field of view so that each star is aligned with the corresponding positions in the finder reticle. This enables you to easily configure the equatorial mount with an accuracy of 3 arc minutes or less. The new design of the polar scope eyepiece improves the visibility of stars and makes the scale easier to read. *Three stars for polar orientation in the southern hemisphere are located in Octans.
What is the polar alignment scope?
The polar alignment scope is a small telescope that is installed parallel to the R.A. axis of an equatorial mount such that it matches the R.A. axis to be parallel in the direction of the diurnal motion of stars. The polar alignment scope utilizes 3 stars (Polaris, Delta UMi and 51 Cep) near the north celestial pole. To locate the north celestial pole, simply align the positions on the reticle in the polar alignment scope with the 3 designated stars. In addition, the patterns of the Big Dipper and Cassiopeia are engraved on the polar alignment reticle for use as a guide for the north celestial pole. The polar alignment scope can align the polar axis of the equatorial mount as accurately as 3 arc minutes or less.
The marks and patterns on the built-in reticle provide everything that you need for polar alignment
The necessary information for polar alignment is integrated into the reticle, which is designed for locating the north (or south) celestial pole. It is not necessary to configure an hour angle setting in the dark. This makes polar alignment easier, as you can look through the eyepiece of the polar alignment scope.
A free app is available to download via the following link.
https://www.vixen.co.jp/app/
Dark field illumination (with automatic power off function)
The switch on the polar alignment scope’s brightness adjustment dial illuminates the reticle in red when activated. Compared with bright field illumination, this prevents less bright stars from disappearing from the scope's field of view. The brightness can be adjusted in 8 levels by turning the brightness adjustment dial. The red light dims gradually after a certain period of time and turns off automatically.
Easy to set up
Remove the mounting block on the front side and the cap on the rear side of the POLARIE. Then insert the POLARIE PF-L finder scope into the POLARIE to complete the installation. The telescope is ready for use in no time!
FEATURES
Easy alignment via reference stars
Dimmable red light
No date or time settings required
Light switches off automatically
Free app from https://www.vixen.co.jp/app/
DELIVERY CONTENT
1x PF-L II polar finder
1x CR2032 battery
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
You need this Vixen polar finder set for the POLARIE U Star Tracker in order to be able to align the POLARIE U exactly to the celestial pole. This is very important for longer focal lengths and exposure times, in order to obtain point-like star images. The polar finder enables polar alignment with an accuracy of 3 arc minutes . The polar alignment is very simple: You only have to bring the Pole Star and two other stars into the field of view of the polar finder and rotate them with the stars so that they are congruent with the reticule shown in the polar finder. No further calculation is needed - no time and date to set, just match the reticule to the polar stars and get imaging. The polar finder PF-L II has red, dimmable lighting that switches itself off after a few minutes in order to save the batteries.PROPERTIES5 x 20 viewfinder with 10 ° field of view3 star positioningNorthern skies: Polaris, Delta UMI, 51 CepSouthern skies: Chi Octantis, Tau Octantis, Sigma OctantisDimmable, red lighting in 8 levelsWHAT'S INCLUDEDPole finder PF-L IIMounting armCR 2032 battery
The DD dovetail mount was developed for the POLARIE multi-mounting block to attach camera equipment - from DSLR cameras, to telephoto lenses or even compact telescopes.
Using this accessory, the load capacity of the POLARIE Star Tracker is increased to up to 6 kg. To make it easier to find the Pole Star, there is a wide slot in the dovetail for the polar finder.
In addition to the regular accessories, two cameras can also be balanced on both sides of the existing photo thread (1/4 inch) with optional ball heads.
PROPERTIES
Accessories for the POLARIE multi-mounting block
Allows you to balance the camera
Increases the load capacity of the POLARIE Star Tracker to 6 kg
Allows a counterweight to be attached
Hole bores 1x 1/4 inch, 1x 1/4 inch external thread, 2xM6 internal thread on the plate
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Dovetail rail DD
Attachment plates, such as the ARCA SWISS are compatible with this quick-release panorama plate. (Note: angle plate is not included in # 35527).
The base of the Vixen Quick Release Panorama Clamp can be rotated 360 degrees so that the position of the mounted camera system can be adjusted simply by loosening the clamping lever.
In addition to the recommended Vixen dovetail bar DD and top plate, the camera mount is also compatible with other devices with 1/4 ", 3/8" inch screws.
The recommended accessory is the X000096 Angle L Bracket for portrait and landscape photography.
PROPERTIES
Can be rotated 360 degrees
ARCA SWISS compatible
Weight: 320g
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Quick-release panorama plate
Screws and tools
This reflecting telescope shows not only the big planets, but also bright deep-sky objects when you are observing under dark skies. Fully equipped, and with a mount that is easy to use, this telescope is ideal for a beginner that has no astronomical knowledge, but wants to immerse him or herself in space. Explore the moons and cloud bands of Jupiter or the majestic rings of Saturn, or find other galaxies, star clusters and nebula on a moonless night. Please note: Reflector telescopes with optical design “Newton” are very good for astronomical observing at the starry night sky. But these telescopes are not well usable for observing landscape and nature during daylight. Therefore we suggest refractor (lens) telescopes for landscape and nature observing. FEATURESreflector telescope for beginnersobservation of the planets and bright deep sky objectsaltazimuth mountSCOPE OF DELIVERYtelescopaltazimuth mount with tripodeyepieces (4 mm, 9 mm, 25 mm)finder scope 6x30erecting lens 1,5xBarlow lens 3x
Observe solar eclipses, sunspots, and airplane flybys in front of the sun safely with these glasses designed for direct solar observation.Manufactured to the same standards of safety typical to the entire family of Lunt Solar Systems products - the premium manufacturer of Solar telescopes and filters.FEATURESproduces a very natural light-yellow sun imageideal for safe visual observation of the sunvery resistant to damage100% safeSCOPE OF DELIVERYSolar eclipse glasses (5 pieces)
Observe solar eclipses, sunspots, and airplane flybys in front of the sun safely with these glasses designed for direct solar observation.Manufactured to the same standards of safety typical to the entire family of Lunt Solar Systems products - the premium manufacturer of Solar telescopes and filters.
FEATURESproduces a very natural light-yellow sun imageideal for safe visual observation of the sun very resistant to damage
100% safe SCOPE OF DELIVERYSolar eclipse glasses (1 piece)
The BRESSER First Light AR-102/1000 telescope is ideal for both ambitious beginners and experienced astronomers.
Discover the stunning features of Orion Nebula, which is located at a distance of 1500 light years (14,200,000,000,000 km) from earth!
The stable mount keeps the telescope stable, even at higher magnifications. Thanks to the high-quality mechanics, you can take your own photos of the moon and marvel at the dividing line between night and day (terminator).
The refractor telescope features an equatorial mount (also called a parallactic mount). Thanks to this two-axis mechanism, it is possible to compensate for the rotation of the earth, enabling you to precisely track your desired celestial object.
The telescope also comes with a wide range of accessories for exploring the night sky, including a prism for an upright and laterally correct image.
FEATURES
High-quality achromatic refracting telescope
Diameter: 102 mm / Focal length: 1000 mm F/9.8
EQ-3 equatorial mount
Height-adjustable tripod with accessory shelf
Made primarily of metal
Excellent focuser
Prism for an upright and laterally correct image
Includes wide range of accessoriesDELIVERY CONTENT
First Light AR-102/1000 optical tube
EQ3 mount
Tripod with accessory shelf
2 eyepieces (PL10 & PL25)
LED red dot finder
90° upright prism
3x Barlow lens
Smartphone holder
With the 3-piece lens cleaning set you not only clean camera or binocular lenses, but also spectacles glasses and displays and screens of smartphones, laptops, tablets, etc. thoroughly and safely.
When cleaning high quality optical lenses, you have to be very careful. After all, it would be very annoying to successfully remove the dust but leave a scratch behind. With the lens cleaning pen you can safely clean optical and coated glass.
With the brush on one side you can remove coarser dirt before polishing the lenses with the other side. Just blow away fluff with the bellows.
FEATURES
complete set for safe cleaning of camera lenses
bellows for removing coarse dirt particles and fluff without scratching the lens
lint-free microfibre cloth approx. 14,5x14,5cm
lens cleaning pencil for safe cleaning of optical and coated glass
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
1x bellows
1x lens cleaning pen
1x microfiber cloth
The BRESSER Special-Saturn 20x60 binoculars offer an exceptional combination of high magnifications with large objective lenses. The extremely high 'light gathering capacity' makes it perfect for astronomers and nature observers. A tripod thread has been built into each Saturn binocular to facilitate the attachment of a tripod, with the use of the included tripod adapter. This allows for a stable image.
FEATURESprisms and lenses made of BaK-4 glass materialoptical surfaces are green multi coated with 95% light transmissionhigh brightnessfoldable eyecupscentre-wheel focusingtripod adapter threadrobust, rubber armoured binocular bodySCOPE OF DELIVERYbinocularsnylon bagcarrying straptripod adapterprotective lens capsprotective eyepiece caps
60 Years BRESSER 1957-2017 Anniversary Edition - BRESSER Classic long focal length Refractor telescopesObserving the night sky through the BRESSER Classic telescope like Galilieo Galilei or Joseph von Fraunhofer centuries ago is a very special experience. Gaze at the craters of the moon or detect the rings of Saturn with your BRESSER Classic. The telescope is equipped with an alt-azimuth mount and provides exquisite views onto the surface of earth's neighbour, the moon. The sharp optics and low weight of the BRESSER Classic make it a versatile beginner's telescope for the young and young at heart astro amateur. The classical lens system with a diameter of 60mm and a focal length of 900 mm yields excellent image quality. The alt-azimuth mounting with vertical adjustment and rugged aluminium tripod perfectly round off this beginner's set.With the including smartphone camera holder you are able to capture your observation objects and share it with your friends, family etc. The alt-azimuth mount of this refractor telescope ensures an easy and quick introduction to astronomy. This telescope is particularly suited to observing celestial bodies in our solar system such as the moon or the nearer planets. The attached accessories and the astronomy software included mean beginners can rapidly achieve success.FEATURES beginner's set with all necessary accessories to start observing immediatelyoptical system: achromatic refractoralt-azimuth mountastronomy software for an easy start into astronomy even for absolute beginnersSCOPE OF DELIVERYtelescopealt-azimuth mount5x24 viewfinderErecting lens 1,5x diagonal mirror 1.25" (31,7 mm)eyepieces 1.25" (31,7 mm): 4mm, 12,5mm und 20mmaluminium tripod with accessory trayastronomy software (download version)smartphone camera adaptermanual
For remote control of a BRESSER MCX 102/127 Goto Telescope or a BRESSER EXOS-II EQ Goto Mount via computer cable. Navigate your telescope comfortably with navigation software and Windows 10 computer. One click on the star map on the computer and the telescope is positioned on the desired object. NOTES(This list is exemplary and not exhaustive)To control a BRESSER MCX Goto telescope, no software update of the Computer Handbox is required. A direct use is therefore possible. To control a BRESSER EXOS-II EQ Goto mount, the Computer Handbox must be updated to software version v2.3 with the help of this computer cable set. This cable set is not suitable for the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC EXOS-2 with PMC-Eight Goto. This set does not include navigation software and computer. DOWNLOAD NAVIGATION SOFTWARE (alternatively)Sky Map Pro Demo: https://nextcloud.bresser.de/s/PnQr9gyigxp9A6zSky Map Pro ASCOM PLUG-in: http://download.ascom-standards.org/plugins/SkyMapProPlugin.zip Carte Du Ciel: https://www.ap-i.net/skychart//en/startStellarium: https://stellarium.org/de FEATURESConnects a BRESSER MCX102/127 Goto to a PC Connects a BRESSER EXOS-II Goto to a PC Comfortable control by computer USB to serial adapter included Required firmware update for EXOS-II included Compatible with WIN 10 + 11SCOPE OF DELIVERYRS-232 computer cable USB 2.0 to RS-232 adapter + driver CD-Rom Firmware v2.3 for EXOS-II Goto Handbox Flash Utility Software for Handbox Update ASCOM driver for BRESSER MCX/EXOS-II Goto Operating instructions
Explore Scientific 82° Series™ extreme wide field eyepieces are optimized to produce high contrast, high resolution, and superior flat field characteristics.
The visual effect of these eyepieces with their long eye-relief and their 82° apparent field is truly a full-immersion experience. Your eye is relaxed, allowing you to easily use the "averted vision" technique to study faint details across a huge field-of-view. The 82° Series eyepieces come with a twist-up rubber eye-guard that raise to the desired height for the comfort of the observer, and as experienced astronomers know, eye comfort is critical when trying to observe at the visual limits of the telescope. To keep internal reflections to a minimum, all internal surfaces of the eyepiece barrel are flat black, as well as the edges of the lenses themselves to minimize the scattering of light within the lenses themselves.
All 82° Series eyepieces are fully multi-coated and edge-blackened to produce maximum contrast.
The 90/900 refractor telescope is a classic achromatic refractor and can be used for either astronomy or nature observations (e.g. of wild animals). The long focal length (900 mm) makes the telescope a specialist for observing the Moon, planets and bright objects outside our solar system. Saturn's majestic rings and giant storms on Jupiter can be seen, as well as the brighter emission nebulae, galaxies and star clusters if you observe on a dark, moonless night away from city lights. The sturdy equatorial mount can be aligned to the Pole Star, Polaris, and makes tracking objects by hand child's play.Three eyepieces, a 20mm, 12.5mm and 4mm, giving 45x, 72x and 225x magnification respectively, are included and also a 3x Barlow lens and Moon filter as standard. A red LED reflex finder, once aligned to the telescope's main optical axis, will help you find your way to a huge array of potential targets for observation in the night time sky.The EQ3 mount is provided with slow motion flexible cables to help you follow objects accurately and compensate for the effects of the Earth's rotation. The mount can also be upgraded to a simple RA motor tracking kit with additional purchase.FEATURESOptical System: Achromatic RefractorLens diameter: 90mmFocal length: 900mmMagnification: 45x-675xMount: EQ3, equatorialTripod: Aluminium with accessory traySCOPE OF DELIVERYOptical TubeMountAluminium tripodEyepieces 31.7mm (1.25"): H-20mm, H-12mm, SR-4mm3x Barlow LensMoon filterLED viewfinderStar map
Featuring a large mirror with a high focal length, this telescope allows you to observe a wide range of night sky objects. Thanks to the catadioptric system (integrated Barlow lens), the tube has a short design-despite the high focal length-making the telescope highly portable. The BRESSER Spica Plus also comes with high-performance mechanics, including a premium equatorial mount that allows you to set up the telescope in no time. A focuser is attached to the side of the tube, as is standard on a Newtonian reflector telescope. It comes with two eyepieces for observing at different magnifications. Explore the planets of our solar system and discover new worlds. And if youd like to capture your observations to share with others, you can take photos through the telescope using the supplied smartphone camera adapter.
Please note that Newtonian reflecting telescopes are ideal for astronomical observations, but are not suitable for observing wildlife and landscapes. For observing wildlife and landscapes, we recommend BRESSER refracting telescopes.FEATURESTelescope for observing the night sky and the sunOptical system: Newton reflectorMax. useful magnification: 260xLens diameter: 130 mm Focal length: 1000 mm Aperture ratio: f/7.7Mount: Equatorial mountEyepiece diameter: 31.7 mm (1.25) DELIVERY CONTENTTelescope with mountLens sun filterMoon and planet filter set (4 pcs)Eyepieces: 4 mm, 20 mmLED finder scope3x Barlow lensSmartphone cameraAluminium tripod Accessory trayAstro R-Lite torch
Set up and start being amazed right away: the BRESSER Arcturus 60/700 AZ lens telescope takes you one step closer to the fascinating world of planets and star clusters. The complete astronomy set includes everything you need for your immediate start in celestial observation: an astronomical lens telescope with 60 mm aperture and 700 mm focal length, an azimuthal mount, a tripod and many accessories. The system is very easy to use – perfect for introducing children to the exciting hobby of astronomy.
Simply an astronomical classic – the telescope
A well-tried principle: this classic lens telescope – also called an achromatic refractor of the Fraunhofer type – shows beginners and children the beauties of the night sky. The starter telescope offers good imaging properties thanks to its modern, precisely coated optics. The large focal ratio of about 1 to 11.7 (F/11.7), which results from the ratio of the 60 mm aperture and 700 mm focal length, delivers sharp images with good contrast. Ideal for exploring our Moon, the planets, but also open star clusters and globular clusters with your own eyes. But how big do these celestial objects appear? With its resolving power determined by the aperture size, the telescope easily delivers really sharp images up to about 120x magnification. Technically, even more is possible using this beginner’s telescope – theoretically up to 525x with the included accessories. However, as the magnification increases, the image usually becomes more and more blurred. In addition, the telescope is not the only factor determining the possible magnification. The air turbulence in the atmosphere is always an important criterion as well (seeing conditions).
Your foundation for moving observations – mount and tripod
Once you have found the right location for your astronomical adventures, attach your telescope to the height-adjustable aluminium tripod with azimuthal mount. The easy handling of this azimuthal mount allows you to move effortlessly from one astronomical sight to the next. Simply swing the starter telescope manually to the left and right, up and down – just like a normal photo tripod. In order to keep eyepieces, solar filters etc. within reach at all times, just place your accessories on the practical storage plate between the tripod legs.
Everything for your astro quickstart – the accessories
In order to enable you to see as much as possible, the beginner’s telescope comes with an extensive range of accessories. With the LED viewfinder, for example, you can keep track of the sky. It’s a direction finder that you mount parallel to the actual telescope. It projects a red dot onto a small ground-glass screen. When you look through it, the red dot appears to be floating in front of the sky, exactly where the optics of your telescope are pointing. This makes it easier to find celestial objects and to align the telescope accurately – just before you look more closely with the higher magnification. And how high that is, you determine by choosing the appropriate eyepiece. Two are already included in the set: 4 mm and 20 mm. Moreover, you can triple the magnification of the eyepieces with the 3x Barlow-lens. If at some point you want to extend your field of view with additional eyepieces, this poses no problem at all. The socket diameter of 1.25 inch (31.7 mm) corresponds to an international and manufacturer-independent standard. This offers you a wide choice of optional eyepieces you can use with your telescope.
For you to direct your gaze comfortably to star clusters and planets, the 90-degree diagonal mirror allows you to easily look into the starter telescope. This way you don't have to lie down under the entry-level telescope when the optics are pointing at the sky. Instead, you just look in from the side.
However, not only the night holds numerous interesting sights for us. During the day, especially our nearest star is worth a look. So take the solar-filter and direct your gaze safely at sunspots and granulation on the Sun. WARNING: Never point the telescope at the Sun without the solar filter!
If you want to capture and share your discoveries, just take photos of the Moon, Sun and more using the included smartphone adapter.
FEATURES
Beginner’s telescope for astronomy
60 mm aperture and 700 mm focal length
Achromatic refractor type Fraunhofer
Ideal for observing the Sun, Moon, planets and star clusters
Height-adjustable tripod with azimuthal mount
Easy to use, therefore suitable for children
Focal ratio F=11.7, thus sharp image and high contrast
Two eyepieces and one Barlow lens with 31.7 mm (1.25 inch) sockets for different magnifications
Safe solar observation with the included solar-filter
First steps in astrophotography with smartphone-camera-adapter
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Starter lens telescope
Aluminium tripod
Azimuthal mount
Eyepieces: 4 mm and 20 mm (1.25 inch sockets)
Barlow-lens 3x (1.25 inch socket)
Star diagonal mirror
LED red dot finder
Solar-filter
Smartphone camera adapter
Accessory tray
Astronomy software for download
Instruction manual
€119.00*
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Location maps:
We use OpenStreetMap as tile provider to show you visually the location of our stores and merchants.
Location maps:
We use OpenStreetMap as tile provider to show you visually the location of our stores and merchants.
Location maps:
We use OpenStreetMap as tile provider to show you visually the location of our stores and merchants.
Location maps:
We use OpenStreetMap as tile provider to show you visually the location of our stores and merchants.
Location maps:
We use OpenStreetMap as tile provider to show you visually the location of our stores and merchants.
Location maps:
We use OpenStreetMap as tile provider to show you visually the location of our stores and merchants.
Location maps:
We use OpenStreetMap as tile provider to show you visually the location of our stores and merchants.
Recently viewed products:
The cookie stores the most recently viewed products in order to suggest them on further product pages.
Wishlist
Customers also viewed:
The cookie stores the most recently viewed products in order to suggest them to other customers on product pages.
Cookies used for statistics and shop performance metrics.
Conversion and usertracking via Google Tag Manager
Google Tag Manager:
Cookie from Google to control the advanced script and event handling.
Google Analytics:
Cookie from Google for website analysis. Generates statistical data about how the visitor uses the website.
Tracking cookies help the shop operator to collect and evaluate information about the behaviour of users on their website.
Matomo Tracking:
Tracking statistics for the optimization of user workflows. No personal data is stored.
Matomo:
The cookie is used to track website activity. The information collected is used for site analysis and to generate statistics.
Google Analytics:
Google Analytics is used for traffic analysis of the website. Thereby statistics about website activities can be created and read out.
Marketing cookies are used by third-party vendors or publishers to display personalized advertisements. They do this by tracking visitors across websites.
Google Ads:
Advertising Targeting
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Google Advertising
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Google Advertising
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Google Advertising
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