Starizona HyperStar 6" v4 Lens
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Starizona HyperStar 6-Inches Version 4 Lens
HyperStar, built upon Celestron's pioneering Fastar technology, redefines astrophotography.
By replacing the secondary mirror with the HyperStar lens assembly, your Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope transforms.
A wide array of CCD cameras can be mounted at the front, offering a broader field of view and rapid imaging.
The HyperStar system caters to various cameras, with a provided adapter. Customized for your camera model, just specify when ordering.
Additionally, a dedicated holder ensures the safety of your secondary mirror during imaging sessions.
With the HyperStar lens in place, your telescope achieves a remarkable focal ratio of f/2 – a staggering 25 times faster than the standard f/10.
This allows for breathtaking images to be captured in mere seconds, unveiling the wonders of the cosmos with unprecedented speed and precision.
Features and Highlights
- Fast Focal Ratio: The Starizona HyperStar 6" v4 Lens is designed to work with Celestron 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. It converts the native f/10 focal ratio of the telescope to an incredibly fast f/1.9, allowing for significantly shorter exposure times in astrophotography. This means you can capture more detail in a shorter amount of time.
- Wide Field of View: With the HyperStar 6" v4 lens, you can capture a very wide field of view, making it well-suited for imaging large celestial objects like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. This expansive view enables you to photograph extensive areas of the night sky in a single frame.
- High-Quality Optics: The lens is engineered with precision optics to maintain high image quality and reduce optical aberrations, even at the fast focal ratio. This ensures that your images are sharp, clear, and free from distortions, allowing you to capture fine details in celestial objects.
- Compatible with Various Cameras: The HyperStar 6" v4 lens is designed to work with a range of cameras, including CCD, CMOS, and DSLR cameras. It provides versatility in astrophotography setups, allowing you to use the camera that best suits your preferences and equipment.
- Easy Installation and Adjustment: The lens is designed for easy installation and removal, enabling quick setup and adjustment in the field without the need for complex tools. This user-friendly design streamlines your astrophotography process, ensuring you can spend more time capturing celestial wonders.
- Improved Signal-to-Noise Ratio: The fast f/1.9 focal ratio allows for shorter exposure times, potentially leading to improved signal-to-noise ratio in astrophotography. This can result in clearer and more detailed images, especially in low-light conditions or when photographing faint objects.
- Enhanced Deep-Sky Imaging: The HyperStar 6" v4 lens excels in capturing deep-sky objects like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters due to its wide field of view and fast focal ratio. This capability allows you to photograph a wide range of celestial wonders with exceptional clarity and detail.
- Durable Construction: The lens is typically constructed with high-quality materials to ensure durability and longevity. This ensures that the lens can withstand the rigors of astrophotography and provide consistent performance over time
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Made in USA: The Starizona HyperStar 6" v4 Lens is proudly manufactured in the United States, reflecting a dedication to producing high-quality astronomy equipment. This commitment to local production not only supports American manufacturing but also ensures that users can trust in the exceptional standards of craftsmanship associated with products made in the USA.
Starizona HyperStar Feature Video:
David H. Levy's thoughts on HyperStar:
Instructional Video on How to install your HyperStar:
Images taken with HyperStar 6:
- Target: North American Nebula
- Camera: ZWO ASI183MC Pro
- Lens: HyperStar C6
- Filter: Optolong L-eNhance
- Exp time: 60 x 45"
- Target: M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy
- Camera: ZWO ASI533 Pro
- Lens: HyperStar C6
- Filter: No Filter (Bortle 5)
- Exp time: 90 x 25"
- Target: M31
- Camera: ZWO ASI183MC Pro
- Lens: HyperStar C6
- Filter: Optolong L-Pro
- Exp time: 80 x 15"
- Target: Leo Trio
- Camera: ZWO ASI183MC Pro
- Lens: HyperStar C6
- Filter: UV/IR Cut Filter (Bortle 4.5)
- Exp time : 60 x 25"
What's Included:
✓ Starizona HyperStar 6" v4 Lens
✓ Secondary Mirror Holder
✓ Secondary Mirror Mounting Plate w/ Knob
✓ Camera Adapter & Dust Cap
Specifications:
| Focal Ratio: | f/2 |
| Focal Length: | 300mm |
| Maximum Usable Sensor Size: | 28mm Diagonal |
| DSLR Compatible | Compatible |
| Camera Adapter Threaded: | 2" (48mm) Filters |
| Backfocus (from mounting thread to focal plane): | 39.8mm (1.567") |
| Length (without camera adapter): | 3.3" |
| Diameter: | 2.8" |
| Weight: | Less than 1 lb. |