On Sale Starizona HyperStar 8 v4 - EdgeHD - AZ Mount - ZWO M42 Filter Drawer
Starizona HyperStar 8 v4 - EdgeHD - AZ Mount - ZWO M42 Filter Drawer
The HyperStar enables a wider field of view and 25 times faster imaging with your CCD camera.
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Starizona HyperStar 8 v4 - EdgeHD - AZ Mount - ZWO M42 Filter Drawer
The HyperStar 8 lens transforms a Celestron 8" SCT from f/10 to f/1.9, making it 25 times faster for shorter exposures. Capture deep-sky images without guiding or an equatorial wedge. The shorter focal length provides a wider field of view and greater tracking error tolerance, enabling unguided, alt-az imaging.
The HyperStar 8 is compatible with various cameras, including CCD, CMOS, and DSLRs, and covers up to a 28mm sensor size.
This system supports various cameras, each requiring a different adapter. This kit comes with an adapter for EdgeHD - AZ Mount - ZWO M42 Filter Drawer. For other options please refer to the table below:
Faster Imaging
The HyperStar System allows imaging at a focal ratio of f/1.9, 25 times faster than the standard f/10. Enabling quick imaging!
Convenience
The kit includes a safe holder for the secondary mirror during imaging.
Specifications
| Focal Ratio | f/1.9 |
| Focal Length | 390mm |
| Max Image Circle | 28mm |
| Max Field of View | 4.1 degrees |
Do you need a filter slider to use filters with HyperStar?
No, you can use one 2" mounted filter with the standard camera adapter included with the Hyperstar. While ideal for light pollution or IR/Cut filters for one-shot colour camera, consider getting the Filter Slider as it is ideal for quick filter change when you're using a monochrome camera.
Will it be hard to focus with HyperStar?
Neither easier or harder to focus when compared to other optical system. Accurate focus can be achieved using Bahtinov Masks, AutoFocusers and any software that displays a Full-Width Half-Max star value. The Fast F/ratio does make the backfocus critical, as it requires the HyperStar camera adapters to be within +- .5mm of the camera's backfocus
What telescopes can I use the HyperStar with?
Your SCT telescope would need to be factory equipped Fastar compatible, as the Hyperstar assembly requires a removable secondary mirror assembly. If not you can consider getting a conversion kit to to make it compatible with the Hyperstar.