Vixen Reducer HD Kit for FL55SS Telescopes

Set of high-performance reducer, flattener and extension tube for a sharp image across the entire field of view

Reduces the focal length and flattens the image
Very high light transmission (approx. 96%)
Also suitable for full-frame DSLR cameras
Complete set with reducer and field flattener lens
Includes 66 mm extension
Dimensions: 58mm x 30mm / 68mm x 45.3mm
AS coatings with 99.9% light transmission
Weight: 107g / 237g
Correct distance to chip: 63.5 mm

€915.00*

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Product number: X000156

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With BRESSER, you can enjoy a smooth introduction to the vast world of astronomy. Our detailed information ("Telescope Guide") provides valuable tips for beginners— but even experienced astronomers can use the information we provide (e.g., tables for the geographical latitude of all major world cities) as a reference.

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Introduction to Astronomy

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Product information "Vixen Reducer HD Kit for FL55SS Telescopes"

Convert your FL55SS fluorite refractor into a high-performance astrograph
The kit includes a high-performance reducer, flattener and the ''EX TUBE 66'' extension tube, which was developed for the FL55SS Fluorite Apo Refractor and improves the photographic performance by flattening the image right up to the edges.

Ultra-sharp image over the entire field of view of the DSLR full-frame sensor
Designed for prime-focus photography with the FL55SS, the Flattener HD flattens the entire field of view of full-frame DSLR cameras.
The 44 mm image circle covers the entire field of view of a full-frame DSLR camera.
When used in combination with the HD5.5 Reducer, the focal length is reduced by 0.79x (from f5.5 to f4.3) and the illuminated area retains a diameter of 44 mm, which significantly improves the sharpness across the entire field of view of the DSLR camera.

96% illumination to the edges of the field of view
The Flattener HD was specially developed for the FL55SS refractor in order to reduce light loss to a minimum.
The field of view is fully illuminated up to the edges.

Exceptionally high contrast
The same anti-reflective AS coatings used on our high-end VSD 100 f/3.8 astrograph are also used here to provide an outstanding light transmission of 99.9% per lens surface.
In addition, the matte black surface of the Reducer HD kit eliminates loss of light, ghosting and scattered light.

FEATURES

Ultra-sharp image over the entire field of view
Reduces the focal length and flattens the image
Very high light transmission (approx. 96%)
AS coatings with 99.9% light transmission per lens surface
Also suitable for full-frame DSLR cameras
Includes 66 mm extension
Reduces the aperture ratio to f4.3
Distance to chip: 63.5 mm
Dimensions: 58mm x 30mm / 68mm x 45.3mm
Weight: 107g / 237g

DELIVERY CONTENT

Reducer HD
Flattener HD
Extension tube
Dust caps

Colour:	black
Material:	Aluminium

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Enter the world of astrophotography now - with the new EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 4K DEEP SKY ASTRO Camera including ST4 autoguider function. This is truly new: Equipped with the new high-sensitive SONY IMX585 Exmor CMOS colour sensor, this astronomy camera delivers amazing image results with extremely short exposure times even with basic telescope equipment. In addition, this ultra-modern camera can also be used as an autoguider, e.g. to actively track the main imaging device with an SLR or CCD astro camera. An all-round camera that delivers super-sharp and high-resolution planetary images. The high 4K resolution of 3840x2160 pixels guarantees the best possible image result. Sensor The secret to the high light sensitivity is SONY's new back illuminated Exmor CMOS sensor. It increases the quantum efficiency to up to 77 % at 533 nm, which leads to an extremely high light sensitivity and thus particularly bright and high-contrast photos. In addition, the particularly low noise level of this new CMOS sensor generation by SONY ensures exceptionally high brilliance and no active cooling is required. Nevertheless, this astro camera has an elaborate internal structure made of aluminium for ideal heat radiation and a fan that can be switched on via software. When used with suitable telescopes, the high native pixel resolution of 3840x2160 enables very nice overview images of the moon, but also detailed planetary images. Solar Imaging This camera is also recommended for solar astro-photography. Especially the Lunt LS40 THa solar telescopes (item No. 0551145/0551146/0551147), with their short focal length, allow in combination with this planetary camera with its large sensor great overview images of the sun. Important Note: When observing and taking photos of the sun, always use a suitable protective solar filter or a special solar telescope. Otherwise there is a risk of immediate blindness and damage to the camera. Software The included Explore Capture professional software offers not only the necessary basic functions for image and video capture, but also many helpful special functions for image post-processing and for setting up the guider. Functions such as live image display, exposure settings, white balance, dark image capture, stacking, timelapse recording and much more can be configured individually. Especially the very sophisticated software makes it really easy for you to get started in astrophotography. With the automatic settings you can produce absolutely presentable results without a lot of prior knowledge. And when you are ready, simply switch off the automatic settings and gradually venture into the individual professional settings. Automatic tracking control Connect the camera directly to the ST4 port of your telescope mount and you have a fully automatic tracking control. Thus, long exposures of several minutes are possible without the stars producing unwanted star traces due to the always existing periodic error of the telescope mount gears. A corresponding ST-4 connection cable is even included in the camera's scope of delivery. Because of the high light sensitivity of the camera, you will always find a suitable guide star even with very short exposure times. Simple automatic tracking at its best. Connection For the connection to telescopes, guiding scopes or off-axis guiders the camera has a 1.25'' socket with 1.25'' filter thread (M28.5x0.6) and a large T2 connection thread (M42x0.75) directly on the housing. IMPORTANT NOTES: This is not a stand-alone guider camera. You always need a Windows 10 or 11 computer to take pictures and for autoguiding. The autoguider software is not included. You can use PHD2 Guiding, GuideDog, Metaguide, Guidemaster (freeware) or AstroArt, MaxIm DL (paid). DOWNLOAD PHD2-Guiding: https://openphdguiding.org/ DOWNLOAD GuideDog: http://barkosoftware.com/GuideDog/index.html DOWNLOAD latest camera software and drivers see download folder "Manuals" or here: http://www.touptek.com/download/showdownload.php?lang=en&id=2 Sample photos made by Lóránd Fényes in Hungary: https://fenyeslorand.hu/naprendszerunk/ https://fenyeslorand.hu/explore_scientific_4k_review/ https://fenyeslorand.hu/asztrofotok/ FEATURESHighly light-sensitive USB 3.0 4K colour camera Suitable for taking pictures of deep sky objects, the Moon and planets Integrated ST4 guiding function Allows very short exposure times for super-sharp planetary images Camera type: EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC G3CMOS08300KPA colour Image sensor: NEW Sony IMX585 Exmor CMOS colour sensor, back illuminated Data output: still images and video Image and video format output: 3840 x 2160 (4K) & 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels Framerate: up to 43 and 66 FPS (for video) Physical sensor size in pixels: 3840 x 2160 (4K) Possible exposure times: 0.1 ms to 60 min Binning: Yes, 1x1 and 2x2 Megapixel: 8.3 MP Sensor size: 11.14 x 6.26 mm Image diagonal: 12.86 mm Pixel size: 2.9 µm x 2.9 µm Bit depth: 8/12 bits, switchable ST-4 compatible autoguider: Yes CNC machined aluminium housing Camera connection diameter: 1.25'' ( 31.7 mm) Camera connection thread: T2 thread (M42x0.75 mm) and 1.25'' filter thread Camera connection to PC: USB 3.0 Required backfocus: 17.5 mm Shutter type: Global shutter Heat radiation via built-in fan (switchable via software) Operating temperature: -10 to +50 °C (30-80 % RLH) Cable length USB 3.0: 150 cm Camera diameter: 68 mm; length: 85 mm Camera weight: 0.3 kg Software: Explore Capture included Camera driver and ASCOM driver and SDK included PC requirements: CPU Intel Core2 2.8Ghz or higher / 2 GB Ram / USB 3.0 Operating system: WINDOWS 10 + 11 Field of view for different focal lengths in minutes of arc: 400 mm - 95.6' x 53.8' 500 mm - 76.5' x 43.0' 600 mm - 63.7' x 35.8' 700 mm - 54.6' x 30.7' 800 mm - 47.8' x 26.9' 900 mm - 42.5' x 23.9' 1,000 mm - 38.2' x 21.5' 1,250 mm - 30.6' x 17.2' 1,500 mm - 25.5' x 14.3' 1,750 mm - 21.8' x 12.3' 2,000 mm - 19.1' x 10.8' SCOPE OF DELIVERY4K Planetary Astro Camera & Guider 8.3 MP 1.25 inch (31.7 mm) plug-in adapter with filter thread USB 3.0 connection cable 150 cm Control cable for ST-4 autoguider function 150 cm Dust cap for camera opening Software (via download) Instruction manual (via download)

€599.00*