EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Zero X Field Flattener 2''/M48 for ED80, ED102 and ED127 APO

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Field flattener for Explore Scientific ED80, ED102 and ED127 APOCHROMATS, correcting field curvature for up to full-frame camera sensors

  • Flattener for Explore Scientific ED80, ED102 and ED127 APO telescopes
  • Removes field curvature from telescopes
  • Produces round stars even at the edge of the image field
  • Correction for up to full-frame camera sensors (24x36 mm)
  • Camera side with large M48 threaded connector
  • Image field flattener without reduction factor
  • Working distance of 55 mm between flattener and camera sensor
  • For telescopes with a focal length of approx. 480 to 952 mm and focal ratios of F=6.0 and F=7.5
  • Fully multi-coating on all lens surfaces
  • Housing made of lightweight aluminium, black anodised

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Product number: 0510380
GTIN/EAN: 4007922064147
Product information "EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Zero X Field Flattener 2''/M48 for ED80, ED102 and ED127 APO"
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 available
The 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.


FEATURES
  • Field flattener for Explore Scientific ED80, ED102 and ED127 APO telescopes
  • Removes field curvature from telescopes
  • Produces round stars even at the edge of the image field
  • Image sharpness at the edge is drastically increased
  • A clear benefit for the whole image aesthetics
  • Correction of field curvature for up to full-frame camera sensors (24x36 mm)
  • Image field flattener without reduction factor
  • On the telescope side with 2 inch (50.8 mm) plug-in connection and M48x0.75mm filter thread
  • Camera side with large M48 threaded connector
  • Working distance of 55 mm between field flattener and camera sensor
  • For telescopes with a focal length of approx. 480 to 952 mm
  • Optimised for telescopes with focal ratios from F=6.0 to F=7.5
  • Can also be used for various other APOs
  • Fully multi-coating on all lens surfaces
  • Housing made of lightweight aluminium, black anodised
  • Aluminium dust cap for M48 thread


SCOPE OF DELIVERY

  • Zero X field flattener (1 piece)
  • Dust caps


Colour: black
Material: Aluminium

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Converts the FL55SS into a high-performance astrograph The kit consists of a high-performance flattener lens, a reducer and the EX TUBE 66 connection ring, which was developed for the FL55SS Fluorite Apochromatic Refractor and improves photographic performance by dramatically flattening the surface. Ultra-sharp image over the entire field of view of the DSLR full-frame sensor The Flattener HD for the FL55SS reduces the change in the focal length of the FL55SS to a minimum and improves the evenness of the surface for prime-focus photography. 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 image circle retains a diameter of 44 mm, which significantly improves the sharpness across the entire field of view of DSLR cameras with a full-frame sensor. 96% light volume to the edge of the field of view The Flattener HD was specially developed for the FL55SS refractor to reduce loss of light to a minimum across the entire 44 mm image circle of full-frame DSLR cameras. Exceptionally high contrast The same anti-reflective AS coatings used on our high-end VSD 100 f/3.8 astrograph are used to provide an outstanding light transmission of 99.9% per lens surface. Thanks to the matte black surface of the Reducer HD kit, loss of light, ghosting and scattered light and largely prevented. FEATURES Ultra-sharp image over the entire field of view Designed for full-frame cameras Illuminates 44 mm image circle Cutting-edge AS coating DELIVERY CONTENT Flattener HD kit for FL55SS 66 mm extension tube Dust caps

£382.00*
EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Camera-Ring M48x0.75 for Nikon
Camera specific bayonet adapter (camera ring) for Nikon DSLR with M48x0.75 mm internal thread for astrophotography. By using the large thread M48x0.75 mm, the vignetting of e.g. a DSLR full format sensor is effectively avoided. Compared to the small T2 thread M42x0.75, this adapter has a free inner diameter of 41.2 mm. This camera ring is made of matt black anodised aluminium and weighs only 30 grams. The light path (overall length) is 8.0 mm. FEATURES Camera-specific bayonet adapter NikonLarge female thread M48x0.75 mm Free inner diameter of 41,2mm No vignetting for full format sensors Light path (overall length) is 8.0 mm Made of matt black anodized aluminium Weight only 30 grams SCOPE OF DELIVERY Camera ring for Nikon (1 piece)

£23.00*
Vixen Reducer HD
Above-average contrast The Reducer HD features the optical coating that was developed by Vixen for our high-end VSD100F3.8 astrograph. The AS coating provides light transmission of up to 99.9% per lens surface. The special matte surface in the interior also minimizes ghosting, light loss and lens flares. Reducer HD in combination with SD telescopes The Reducer HD can be used on telescopes from the SD series (SD81S, SD103S and SD113S) with the SD Flattener HD Kit (item #37246) . The Reducer HD reduces the focal length by a factor of 0.79x (f/7.7 to f/6.1) and delivers a razor sharp image over the entire 44 mm image sensor surface on DSLR cameras. Reducer HD in combination with AX103S and VC200L telescopes In addition to the SD telescopes, the Reducer SD is also compatible with the AX103S and VC200L telescopes. With these telescopes, the focal length is reduced by a factor of 0.77x.FEATURESUp to 99.9% light transmission per lens surfaceReduces the focal length by a factor of 0.79xAlso suitable for full-frame DSLR camerasFor the ED/SD 81S, 103S, 115SAS coating with light transmission of up to 99.9% DELIVERY CONTENTVixen Reducer HDDust caps

£326.00*
Vixen Coma Corrector PH for R200SS Newtonian
The Vixen corrector PH is a 3-element Wynne corrector for demanding applications. Designed for the Vixen R200SS Newtonian reflector, but also suitable for other optics with similar specifications.The optical design consists of 3 lenses in 3 groups. The corrector provides excellent correction of system-induced coma of parabolic mirrors and the resulting spherical aberration. The corrected field has a diameter of 44 mm, making it suitable for the 24x36 mm format (full-frame DSLR/CCD cameras). This guarantees razor-shape images across the entire field. The lens surfaces are coated with a cutting-edge 99.9% anti-reflective AS coating, which is also used for Vixen's flagship VSD100F3.8.Turn your Vixen R200SS reflector telescope into the perfect astrograph!FEATURESPremium coma corrector for the R 200SS Newton refelctor 3 lens systems in 3 groups, guarantees absolute colour purity and sharp stars to the edge of the field of viewImage illumination up to 44 mm for full-frame imagesReduces the focal length of the R 200SS from 800 mm to 760 mm 1:3.8Also suitable for visual observations with an eyepiece adapterWeight: 175 gDELIVERY CONTENTComa correctorDust caps on front and back

£560.00*

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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

£79.00*