Used celestron focal reducer Im thinking of getting the reducer primarily just to get Antares F6. Would the Celestron 6. The reducer/corrector converts Buy Celestron 0. 2" Diagonal Nexstar C8 - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hey Everyone, Im looking to get some advice on focal reducers vs. Recently i have seen this GSO 1. Used for astrophotography, it reduces required exposure time by a factor of 3. Your Celestron NexStar 127SLT has a focal-length of 1500mm. Celestron does not offer a f/6. Yes, the 0. 7x Focal Reducer Lens for EdgeHD 925 OTAs featuring Reduces OTA Focal Ratio to f/7, Drastically Reduces Exposure Time, Fully Multi-Coated Lanthanum Glass, 6. 25 and I thought the Celestron 0. 3 focal reducer, in or out? - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): The standard Meade and Celestron 0. 7X focal reducer is now available. When working with focal reducers, is the focal length specification a constant? For example, the Celestron FR is listed at 283mm focal length, and at the ideal sensor distance of 105mm you Celestron Focal Reducer 0. 25-inch Edge HD OTA even more versatile than ever, this reducer dramatically increases your field-of-view while also increasing Buy Celestron 0. This will be for visual use only. There are many different types of focal reducers and they a I have a 80's-vintage C90. Focal reducer vs 2" eyepieces - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: If I have a . - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I found my Celestron 94175 6. I just attached it to my 180mm Mak and it came to focus without any problem with various lenses so I’m sure it will come to focus with my cameras. The longest FL for a wide angle EP without vignetting i would expect is a 24mm Pan in my 8" SCT. In fact, a well performing Plossl can be bought for a 1/3 of the price, so, before running to it, Id like to hear opinions. 3 focal reducer - posted in Cats & Casses: After reading many discussions on the Meade vs Celestron SCT focal reducers, and the confusion I have a 80's-vintage C90. Tweet. 3X focal reducer/field flattener is a very popular accessory for non-Edge SCTs because it reduces the focal ratio of the SCT from its native f/10 to f/6. Offers a wide field of Antares F6. Offers a wide field of Results. 7x reducer on for observation. The C/M/A reducer/correctors also work very well visually as well as photographically. 25" eyepieces, it's been a welcome addition. The EdgeHD . 3 focal reducer provides a faster f/6. 25 is going to thread in. I called Celestron on the subject and they at first said that it would work. Might suffer a bit of vignetting, but probably resolvable. 5mm Morpheus - posted in Cats & Casses: Hi Everyone, I have been reading through threads on the use of focal reducers with SCTs to achieve a wider FOV for visual use. I get a nice view of the Pleiades with my 32mm Televue plössl when combined with Celestron f6. 7x for EdgeHD 800 Celestron’s new EdgeHD reducers features a custom 4 element optical design engineered to maintain the flat-field performance of our award winning EdgeHD optical system. 3 reducer/field flattener. I already have many telescopes with a shorter focal length (350mm-1250mm) although they all have an aperture in the 60mm-90mm range. However, as a beginner, I am still struggling to understand what might or might not work in my situation. Next I ordered a GSO 0. 25" thru 14" EdgeHDs). Well, the Celestron 0. The product info for the Antares reducer explains this. 7x reducer made specifically for the EdgeHD 8, which brings the scope down to f/7 and about 1425mm in focal length. 3 Focal Reducer Vignette Question - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello Everyone, I was hoping to get some clarification and expert advice. According to the calculator, when using my Celestron 2" Dielectric Diagonal behind my Celestron x6. So my idea was to buy a focal length reducer, for example the Celestron f/6. 5x focal reducer and i am wondering if someone has tried it. Ideally it should be threaded directly onto the rear SCT threads (the reducer is male SCT on one side, female on the other). 7x reducer with an M48 T-adapter, T-Ring and an unmodded Canon EOS 6D "Since the optimal photographic back focus of 146mm is the same with or without the focal reducer attached the T-adapter can be used to attach a DSLR body with 55mm of back Celestron Reducer Lens . Featured; Name (A to Z) Name (Z to A) Price (Low to High) Price (High to Low) Share: FREE SHIPPING Reducer - Corrector Antares 6. £799. By reducing the effective focal length of your telesco A focal-reducer reduces the focal-length of a telescope. 3 Focal Reducer I should enjoy about f/5. 3 Focal Reducer - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: So Ive been viewing exclusively with the 6. 3 reducer? Seems like there should be a good number of those on eBay (or another service) for not too much money. The 0. Page 1 of 2 - Focal reducer for SCT - posted in Cats & Casses: Hello, Im considering getting a focal reducer for my Celestron Nexstar 8SE. 7mm (345x) Also these short focal length EPs get widely used in a 6" f/5 Newtonian. The Celestron f6. 3 Reducer/Corrector. Considering that it was designed specifically for the C11 Edge, it would be hard to beat its performance. Generally, I prefer using a longer focal length 2" eyepiece in the 2" star diagonal I have for my 9. I am looking at options for a focal reducer for it. In your opinion, is the Celestron is worth the added cost ($150 vs. 7x Reducer Lens makes your EdgeHD 1100 one full f-stop faster than f/10, reducing your exposure time by one-half to capture the same object brightness! Experience Page 1 of 2 - A too-short Meade f/6. 7x focal reducer is a 5-element lens system that converts your 11" f/10 EdgeHD scope or optical tube into a fast f/7 optical system. A full moon is perfectly framed in the FOV. Once I installed the reducer, Celestron Reducer 0. Page 1 of 2 - SCT and focal reducer - posted in Binoviewers: so what are the reasons I wouldnt want to use the Celestron focal reducer on my Nexstar 8se with a 1-1/4 diagonal and a WO binoviewer? I did a search and found just a couple of discussions on it and there wasnt anything compelling or final about it. Using my binoviewers with a pair of 25mm Field Flatteners and Focal Reducers The Vixen VC200L and the Celestron ‘Edge HD’catadioptric telescopes employ additional lens elements mounted within the rearbaffle tube to, again, provide a flat field with ‘clean’ stellar images out tothe edge of the frame. Celestron EdgeHD 1100 0. The 3. Where I live, seeing is compromised so using a scope with a longer focal length is pretty much useless. 63 that working great. My question is do I need a specific back focus for imaging with this combo or Focal Reducer? - posted in Eyepieces: I have a Celestron 8se telescope and my go to eyepieces are an Explore Scientific 82 degree 30mm and 18mm. 3 focal reducer on a celestron 8se,for visual use? I have one and have only been able to use it photographically. I've already ordered a 0. I heard Im better off just picking 1 of these options and sticking with it. 3 focal reducer/corrector on a 6SE OTA? Reducer for ED80? - posted in Refractors : Hello ALL!!!Do you know if there is a focal reducer that can be used with Celestron/Orion 80ED for astrophoto work? f/7. 3 – Ideal for Deep-sky Observing & Astroimaging – Works w/Schmidt Results. Here ius a list of possible causes, so what should I do: 1. Camera Spacing Since optimal photographic back focus of 146 mm is the same with or without the focal reducer attached, the optional #93646 T-Adapter can be used to attach the Nightscape CCD Camera, DSLR body or any other camera with 55 mm of back focus. The Reducer/Corrector is f/6. Focal Length The exact focal length of the reducer/telescope combo depends slightly on where in the optical path the SCT Corrector lens is placed. 3 focal reducer and field corrector works with all Celestron 5" through 14" Schmidt-Cassegrain. Hopefully it will work with my ccd. 7x Focal Reducer Lens makes your EdgeHD 800 one full f-stop faster than f/10, doubling the equivalent exposure at f/10; Celestron’s EdgeHD reducers features a custom 4 If the focal reducer is one of those inexpensive 1. Page 1 of 2 - Calculating back focus for Celestron 0. Once the skies clear i'll try a few shots to see how it works. The Celestron C8 has a very long focal length and a correspondingly small field of view. 3 reducer: --flattens the field slightly --corrects coma --reduced the focal length 37% I sold this unit for years and owned one myself. It is NOT a good I always have the Focal Reducer on. 3 SCT accessory works with all Celestron 5" 6" 8" 9 1/4" 11" 14" (NON Edge HD) Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopesThis clever accessory makes it possible to have a dual focal ratio instrument, without sacrificing image quality. I notice that one has a slightly longer focal length than the other, by imaging a neighbor's house on my wall (or Optec and Celestron sell focal reducers for coma corrected flat field aplanatic SCTs. The The Celestron f/6. Last time I looked, Celestron had stopped producing LARs, but you could still find them from aftermarket places. 3 reducer - if I'm correct the Meade and the celestron are roughly the same - the latter not being "specific" just to celestron and its not the NexStar 8SE with focal reducer/corrector - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: This morning I thought I would put my new Meade focal reducer/corrector onto my NexStar 8SE. Used for astrophotography, it reduces exposure time by Figure 7 shows a DSLR and T-ring threaded to a T-adapter, which is threaded to the back of a 6” SCT without a focal reducer. I have little hope that the inexpensive SVBony focal reducers will work effectively on celestron astromaster to reduce focal length Celestron 0. 3 focal reducer is a high-quality optical accessory that is designed to reduce the focal length of your telescope. The 40mm with the f/6. 110mm spacing required (often measured as 105mm from the bottom of the reducer). 25 scope on a CGX mount and am using the Asiair to control it and my cameras. 7x Focal Reducer Lens makes your EdgeHD 800 one full f-stop faster than f/10, doubling the equivalent exposure at f/10; Celestron’s EdgeHD reducers features a custom 4-element optical design engineered to maintain Introducing the Celestron F6. 3 reducer/corrector, in order to get larger fields of view via a shorter focal length. Thanks! Having installed a new . 63x FF/FR to screw onto the rear cell of my C6, only to realize, there was no way my Celestron T-Adapter 1. 25" one full F-Stop faster than f/10, I just got a used Celestron Japan made focal reducer today!!! For now I'm working with a loaned Meade f/6. ASI2600MM/MC-f/6. 7x Focal Focal reducer for celestron 8se? - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hi, I was wondering if anyone else has had the trouble with using a meade 6. Results are amazing both visually Celestron Focal Reducer & Field Corrector Imaging Accessory – Reduces Focal Length & Ratio 37% – f/10 to f/6. However it has a c8-type thread, and therefore there could be Page 1 of 5 - Focal Reducer - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: Not sure if this has been asked before, but here goes. Naturally, it is in perfect condition and has NEVER SEEN FIRST LIGHT! Celestron does not offer an Celestron Reducer Lens . 63x SCT Reducer requires a backfocus of 105 mm, measured from its Metal Back to the sensor plane of the camera. 3 – Ideal for Deep-sky Observing & Astroimaging – Works w/Schmidt It only comes out when I want to use it as a photographic reducer in my Zenithstar 66, or if I want to do planetary imaging with the SCT. Just wanted to get your thoughts on the performance of the focal reducer for imaging. I've never used a focal reducer, and I'm wondering if anyone with more This superb fully multi-coated multi-element focal reducer takes advantage of the latest computer aided design techniques to achieve the highest standards of performance set by the brand Celestron’s new EdgeHD reducers feature a custom 5 element optical design engineered to maintain the flat-field performance of our award winning EdgeHD optical system. It is specifically designed for use with Celestron Can focal reducers be used for visual use or are they just for astrophotography? I have a Meade f6. The question is whether the reducer affects collimation- will I need to recollimate?-if you know let me know as Ive never used the reducer 0. 3 system for imaging or visual use when used with an f/10 SCT or other compatible telescopes. . 7x Focal Reducer. Both are 4-element, multi-coated and Celestron doesn’t offer a f/6. 3 focal reducers by Meade and Celestron do not work on Edge HD or ACF Celestron 94175 : This combination f/6. I using this for viewing only not photography. Astromania - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): I thought for sure this thread must already exist but I couldnt find it. 25" one full F I use the f/6. 3 and it was wonderful, but never played with distances between the FR and the sensor for assuring perfect performance. The female end attaches to the rear cell of the telescope. I tried the Celestron focal reducer for the C11 Edge 6SE Focal Reducer Question - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: I have a few questions about my 6 SE concerning the focal length and overcoming its limitations I see that there are focal reducers for SCT scopes, notably Celestron and Antares f/6. 7 CGX. Help requested: Celestron C5, f/6. 7x reducer --> ZWO OAG --> ZWO EFW8 --> ASI1600MM-C. 3 focal Reducer. This filter threads on to the rear cell of your Celestron or Meade SCT telescope. 3 reducers will not work. I Performance The diagram above shows how the SCT Corrector improves the off-axis spot size on a Celestron 11" SCT. Optional dedicated 0. REDUCES FOCAL LENGTH AND F/RATIO BY 37%: Simply thread the reducer onto your telescopes rear cell Explicitly designed for Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, this unique lens reduces your telescope’s focal length and f/ ratio by 37%, turning your long focal length telescope into a fast, short focal length instrument. I am still using the original Celestron star diagonal with it--I screwed it directly on the OTA and then added the visual back and diagonal. Is it just me or is the image quality better? More pin point stars, especially binaries, more details on Jupiter and star clusters. Celestron SCT f6. I really like it for the wider views. 3 4-element fully multicoated reducer/corrector used on F/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. For best performance, it is highly recommended that you Focal Reducer vs. I'm pretty sure it was designed for that scope. Well reviewed from what I've seen. Celestron . 7x Focal Reducer Lens for EdgeHD 925 OTAs featuring Reduces OTA Focal Ratio to f/7, Drastically Reduces Exposure Time, Fully Multi-Coated Lanthanum Glass, This superb fully multi-coated multi-element focal reducer takes advantage of the latest computer aided design techniques to achieve the highest standards of performance set by the brand Celestron’s 9. 3 – Ideal for Deep-sky Observing & Astroimaging – Works w/Schmidt Practical Tips for Using Focal Reducers and Correctors Compatibility: Ensure your focal reducer or corrector is compatible with your telescope. Celestron’s new EdgeHD reducers feature a custom 4-element optical design engineered to maintain the flat-field performance of our award winning EdgeHD optical system. Does anyone know where I can find a copy? I seem to have misplaced the paper copy that was in the box. Here is a 90-minute stack of data on M33 using this focal reducer, only hit with automatic This superb 0. 25" focal reducers have less spacing requirements (as Glenn mentioned usually less than 50mm). 7x Focal Reducer Lens makes your EdgeHD 9. Enhance your telescope's performance with this high-quality Celestron Corrector/Focal Reducer. 3 focal reducer and field flattener for SCT - posted in Cats & Casses: Meade and Celestron both market a 6. 3 focal reducers. Off axis guider with 0. What Ive come up with is using a Mak-sct thread adapter on the rear of the scope body. 01356 660401. My questions C14 Edge focal reducer - visual usage? - posted in Cats & Casses: The new dedicated Celestron C14 Edge 0. 3 Focal Reducer for my C8. 25-inch 0. I've read mixed thoughts from users of the available Celestron 0. At f/7 FL = 1432mm, maybe it's a bit more manageable. 25", 11", and 14" maintain the full 146mm back focus, making it easy to switch the reducer in and out of image trains as desired This, added to the inability to utilize longer focal ratios for certain objects, led Celestron to design the four-element, fully multicoated f/6. It will *not* correct any image curvature inherent in the SCT. - posted in Cats & Casses: I recently got an Antares focal reducer to use with my Celestron C6-sct. 3FR installed. Thanks, Harry Welcome to our Celestron Focal Reducers collection! These high-quality accessories are designed to enhance your Celestron telescope's performance by reducing its focal length and providing a wider field of view. 25" eyepiece filter thread and can be The Celestron focal reducer I used is also a field flattener (it's called a focal reducer-corrector). I am looking for reducers that are threaded rather than a compression fitting. This combination focal reducer and field corrector converts the optical systems of f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes to f/6. My goal is to do astrophotography. M33. by a long shot. I would like thoughts on reducing the focal length. 3 focal reducer is an essential tool for astrophotography enthusiasts. I have found out that the collimation is not the same as having the Focal Reducer on and having it off. 7x EdgeHD 1100 for widefield astro imaging with reduced focal length and faster exposure on HD Telescopes. 3 reducer that I used visually 15 years ago. That reducer is often used in conjunction with the Celestron T-adapter ("T-adapter-SC") like the one shown here to match the reducer's "SCT thread" (2 inch, 24 threads per inch) to a T2-thread (42mm x 0. This doesn't help much because the thread is about EdgeHD scopes where the f/6. I think that even with a 27 Pan i would start to encounter it, but i am not sure, since it would give me 1. I am working with Stephen James OMeara’s series of books where he used a Televue Genesis Refractor and the eyepieces gave powers of 23x, Of Focal Reducers and T-Adapters! - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): For the life of me, cant understand how this works. Celestron 94175 focal reducer. 3 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, because the design is impractical, with a large central obstruction, and resulting loss in contrast. I have a 6mm EP (216x) and planning to buy a 5mm (256x) or 3. Page 1 of 2 - Celestron F6. 7 optical system. Page 2 of 2 - Celestron f/6. 63 reducer/corrector - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Apologies in advance, Im sure this would have been discussed before but Ive searched to no avail Could someone help explain how to calculate the optimal back focus/spacing for the Celestron f/6. The Celestron unit has 2” SC threads and the RC6 has M42/M48 threads. 3 focal R/C, maybe not the entire cluster, but all the sisters and parents too! This, added to the inability to utilize longer focal ratios for certain objects, led Celestron to design the four-element, fully multicoated f/6. Alternative focal reducer for Celestron EdgeHD 8 - posted in Cats & Casses: I have a Celestron EdgeHD 8 with CGX on backorder, along with the Celestron 0. 3 for C5, C6, C8, C9¼ and C11 (NON Edge HD) telescopes and f/7 for the C14 telescope. Celestron’s award-winning Nature DX binocular gets a major upgrade with the addition of ED objective lenses. 3 Reducer for visual with C8? - posted in Cats & Casses: I am considering purchasing a Celestron F 6. 3 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, because the design Celestron Focal Reducer & Field Corrector Imaging Accessory – Reduces Focal Length & Ratio 37% – f/10 to f/6. 25 0. Home Astro-Imaging Focal Reducers & Flatteners Celestron EdgeHD 1100 0. For example, the commonly used 0. 7x for EdgeHD 925 provides the best available match for wider field imaging in the Edge 925 optic for advanced imagers. celestrodapter-edgehd-8 ) has a Conclusion. 25" one full F-Stop faster than f/10, reducing your exposure time by half to capture the same brightness of object. 3 Reducer Corrector – the must-have accessory for elevating your astrophotography experience with the Celestron 6SE telescope. 50x FR alongwith 0. I used the Celestron focal reducer/corrector and didn't like it visually at higher powers, as it introduced a small amount of chromatic aberration. This combination works well for prime focus imaging of terrestrial or celestial targets. 3 r/c on a 150 Mak and it worked surprisingly well with some mess out on the edge but much better than I thought it would so perhaps more reducer It has been a while since I started this thread. 63. 2 exit pupil. 3 reducer/corrector. 63 focal reducer *can* work The effective focal length of two identical focal reducers with zero separation is halved, so that the combination of two Meade f/6. I always shoot darks and flat frames for image calibration using Highlights The EdgeHD . 3 the effective focal length for an 8" SCT is 1260mm whereas it is 2000mm without the reducer. It can also be used with a Celestron 0. Designed to enhance your celestial imaging capabilities, this focal reducer is a The . 3 A quick question on the C14 Focal reducer from Celestron - posted in Cats & Casses: So I have a brand new C14 Edge HD telescope. Unless I have gotten something wrong That focal reducer can be used with less spacing (down to about 80mm) for a reduced amount of focal reduction and a bit better optical quality when used with a large sensor (DSLR) camera. I notice that one has a slightly longer focal length than the other, by imaging a neighbor's house on my wall (or burning ants). 25" edge HD - posted in Cats & Casses: Hi I am very new to astrophotography but am really enjoying the challenge, I have a Celestron edge HD 9. 7x Celestron EdgeHD reducer will not work optically with an external focuser because it cannot be placed at Celestron doesn’t offer a f/6. Here are some examples using this focal reducer on the Celestron 8se. 7x EdgeHD Focal Reducer makes the 9. The inexpensive f/6. The 2” barrel can then be inserted into a 2” focuser. 2, so making my scope faster and my stars tighter. I own an 11 Edge and a . 3 focal reducer, 24mm Panoptic, 17. Lee. 3 focal Reducer for SCT The Antares SCTFR is the standard thread-on F/6. Celestron doesn’t offer a f/6. It is in the process of customs clearance so will be with me soon. Field Flatteners and Reducer/Flatteners. However, I used to own a C9. Can be used +-5mm, and some folks will vary it by more than that (depends on how picky you are). Simply, I used the Celestron purpose built Edge reducer and it did well. The 1250mm focal length scope that comes close to matching my 8 in SCT with I dunno if they always intended the use of a Reducer/Corrector, but for my 8" Evo with 1. I was thinking of Make sure to take the calibration frames that way you can process out most of the vignette. Celestron f/6. I notice some distortion at the edges of the field and I wanted to see if I could improve it but didnt want to spend the big bucks on an EdgeHD optical tube. My questions If the focal reducer is one of those inexpensive 1. The apparent field will be small, but the true field will be quite large. Visually, the reducer seems to clean up Celestron's 6. 7x Focal Reducer for 8″ EdgeHD features a custom 4 element optical design engineered to maintain the flat-field performance of our award winning EdgeHD optical system. It threads directly onto This, added to the inability to utilize longer focal ratios for certain objects, led Celestron to design the four-element, fully multicoated f/6. 3 reducer for it as well. Unlike generic reducers, our premium reducers provide substantial back focus to accommodate an assortment of imaging accessories. You need them, you don’t need them, they are only for cameras, works perfect with just visual and so on. For best performance, it is highly recommended that you Celestron C90 focal reducer questions - posted in Cats & Casses: I have a Celestron C90 that I would like to use as a telescope and not a spotting scope. 7x reducer for all sizes allows wider fields of view to be recorded with a digital camera and even be used with some 2" eyepiece/diagonal combinations on the larger models; Focal reducers for Page 1 of 2 - How to use 6. This is a piece of equipment that costs more than a very good quality Plossl. 3 will give a very good full field view. 3 Focal Reducer & Corrector is also a field flattener and can clean up the star images towards the edge of your field of view. 63 reducers are made to be used My imaging train is currently EdgeHD 8 --> Celestron 0. 3 Focal Reducer - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): I have a ZWO ASI294 on order and I wish to use it Page 2 of 2 - focal reducers for Maksutov-Cassegrain OTAs - posted in Cats & Casses: I have just got (at last!) the IM reducer. Ask a Question. Im intrigued by the fact that it can be screwed on camera anyone has experience with that focuser? Please help! I have a Celestron Edge HD 11 scope and I am trying to use the Celestron . 3 Celestron focal reducer, they are both capable of achieving a wider field of view without too much vignetting, depending on how far you push it. 3 focal reducer help it out? Focal reducer simply won't help there. I have it mounted on my AP1600 The #94175 Reducer/Corrector Lens is not compatible with Celestron EdgeHD optical systems. In any case, you shouldn't expect either the GSO or This, added to the inability to utilize longer focal ratios for certain objects, led Celestron to design the four-element, fully multicoated f/6. The lens has a female 1. 3 Focal Reducer on 90 mak - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Has anyone used a Celestron f/6. 63X focal reducer - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi Everyone, Im just getting into guiding with my C8, I plan on using my 0. 3 is much more expensive, but it is a better reducer. 7x Focal Reducer Lens makes your EdgeHD 800 one full f-stop faster than f/10, doubling the equivalent exposure at f/10; Celestron’s EdgeHD reducers features a custom 4-element optical design engineered to maintain the flat-field performance of our award-winning EdgeHD optical system. Can it it be used for visual applications, especially using 2 eyepieces to increase the effective field of view? Visual with . 7x Reducer Makes Your EdgeHD 1100 One Full F-Stop Faster Than f/10, Reducing Your Exposure Time by One-Half to Capture the Same Brightness of Object 5-element lens design Maintains similar flat-field performance as native Edge HD optical design Increases Field of View by 43% to Better Capture Wide Field Ima Antares' f/6. 25" one full F-Stop faster than f/10, reducing your exposure time by half to capture the same brightness of object 4-element lens design Maintains similar flat-field performance as native EdgeHD optical design Increases field of view by 43% to better capt NexStar 8SE with focal reducer/corrector - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: This morning I thought I would put my new Meade focal reducer/corrector onto my NexStar 8SE. The normal visual maximum field of view is about 2/3 of a degree. It was designed for imaging. In addition to reducing the focal length and f/ratio the Celestron Reducer/Corrector Lens also Page 1 of 3 - ASI294 with Celestron 6. The exact amount of reduction varies with the spacing from the focal plane. I took it out of it's With the the . 3 Focal Reducer - Corrector Lens offers wide fields of view with any Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. 3, there was a full moon, which made things a littler more interesting! rear threads of the focal reducer. This The Celestron f6. 3 was terrible with the nikon. 5x focal reducer has been designed to be used with a wide range of modern CCD cameras and eyepieces. I have an ASI2600MM and ASI2600MC cameras that Ive been imaging with a Hyperstar on a Celestron 9. 3 focal reducer which I got when I bought my C8 years ago. This, added to the inability to This Celestron EdgeHD 0. The . 3 is selling for $80. Availability - In stock. 7x Focal Reducer Lens makes your EdgeHD 800 one full f-stop faster than f/10, doubling the equivalent exposure at f/10; This video is a complete overview of focal reducers and how they function applying to telescopes. Antares - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: Does anyone have any experience with the Celestron and Antares focal reducers? I have an 8SE, and am thinking about getting a focal reducer. However, I would imagine imaging at f/10 FL = 2032mm is a challenge. Newtonian telescope View full details Quick shop In Stock. 3 focal reducer (Celestron) with a 8" SCT. 3 reducer - if I'm correct the Meade and the celestron are roughly the same - the latter not being "specific" just to celestron and its not the FWIW, I have both the Meade and Celestron f/6. The Celestron 0. 3 focal reducer is not compatible with either the Celestron HD and the Meade ACF scopes and OTA. This reducer cuts your exposure times in half & Celestron Focal Reducer & Field Corrector Imaging Accessory – Reduces Focal Length & Ratio 37% – f/10 to f/6. I bought a 6 Ritchey Chretien scope. REF Celestron Focal Reducer 0. At nearly 2x the price, I assume this reducer is a lot better but am wondering how much users like it. 7x The Celestron Reducer Lens 0. But, maybe someone who has already done that can comment. The Celestron reducer/corrector offers wide fields of view with any Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Ive used it two times now. 75 mm pitch). 63 Reducer/Corrector Instruction Manual? - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: I can’t seem to find this on the Celestron Support/Manuals Page, only the 0. All additional accessories mount onto the exterior/male threads. The Antares is cheapest, but Im leaning toward the Meade, just because I havent had such great luck with Celestron eyepieces. I bought a starizona reducer/ flattener for my 8inch SCT and I must say that I am very happy with the result. The Celestron SCT focal reducer indeed has a specified spacing requirement of about 105mm (+- a bit depending on how you measure it). I like viewing planets as Focal Reducer and a Ritchey Chretien - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I originally posted this in the Equipment Forum, and it was suggested that I put it over here, as I might get a better response to it. 7x Focal Reducer Lens makes your EdgeHD 1400 one full F-Stop faster than f/11, Celestron’s EdgeHD reducers feature a custom 5-element optical design engineered to maintain the flat-field performance of our award-winning EdgeHD optical system. Given that the scope is F/10 - there is no need for short FL eyepiece - 32mm plossl will give you 3. 7x Edge HD 1100 reducer the only choice for that scope? They make a Reducer - Corrector for the C11 but it says it is not Page 2 of 2 - focal reducers for Maksutov-Cassegrain OTAs - posted in Cats & Casses: I have just got (at last!) the IM reducer. 7x focal reducer. Results are amazing both visually The Celestron f/6. When a focal reducer is used, the focal length shrinks to 1280mm with the same 1. With our Celestron Focal Reducers, you can capture stunning deep-sky images or observe more objects in a sin This Celestron Reducer Corrector f6. 3 for photographic imaging. These are the design parameters for the reducer. 5x focal reducers, my experience with them is that they vignette badly. I've found that with Any Difference In f/6. 3 reducers has an effective focal length of SCT Focal Reducer Questions - posted in Cats & Casses: I recently purchased a 6 SCT and a Celestron F/6. It is convenient think that a focal reducer reduces the focal length of the telescope, certainly in terms of magnification and Page 1 of 2 - 8SE and the Celestron 6. At 1400mm, F7 it's obviously useful, though maybe still a bit long. Offered for sale is a new in the box (only removed for the photographs) Celestron f/6. I have really enjoyed viewing DSOs, especially nebulas, galaxies and star clusters. They might still be made by the same manufacturer and they changed the focal length over time. It is actually only a reducer, but it does increase true field at the Celestron Reducer Lens . 62x reducer. You can certainly run it with less than that, and there are a number of folks with larger sensor cameras who've had better success under 100mm, with the accompanying reduction in the amount of reduction (into the . This is my first post (Hello) and I just acquired a Celestron 1100 Edge HD telescope (used). Performance is similar on other size telescopes. For instance I got M81 and M82 in the field of view without the reducer and both were on the outer edges of the FOV then with the reducer they were a lot closer to the center with a Motivation. 44° of AFOV while my 8 SE accepts at most 1. 7x Reducer Lens for EdgeHD 800 Telescope featuring For 8" EdgeHD Optical Tube, 0. 63 focal reducer for my 6se, is there any point in upgrading to a 2 visual back? From a bit of reading Ive done it seems the answer is no, but I thought Id check to see if Im overlooking something. I also had a meed 3. I noticed the Meade is around half the And I used my focal reducer on my 8" SCT for the first time on August 29th, along with a brand new 24mm Televue Panoptic. And the celestron astromaster will be used for planets and moon. I took a couple of shots to measure its power This combination focal reducer and field corrector converts the optical systems of f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes to f/6. 00 Inc VAT & Warranty. 7X focal reducer for this scope. The back focus is exactly 105 mm, the distance Celestron Celestron 94175 : This combination f/6. 63 was junk. 3 Focal Reducer on a refractor, a ScopeStuff 2” Eyepiece Barrel to Schmidt Thread Adapter (Part # TAEP) can be screwed into the focal reducer. 25" I dunno if they always intended the use of a Reducer/Corrector, but for my 8" Evo with 1. Something like skywatcher evostar APO. 7x range). 3 focal reducer can help you achieve a wider field of view, The EdgeHD . 5x reducer will work. 7mm (345x) Also these short focal length EPs get widely used in a 6" f/5 The EdgeHD . 63x SCT focal reducer (offered by Meade, Celestron, and others) or the larger 0. 5 is too slow for an unguided work. All that said, I think you can only try to see if it works with your Meade. 3 Focal Reducers - Meade vs Celestron - posted in Cats & Casses: I need a f/6. 25 SCT. If the Celestron is backordered, simply buy one of the other clones out there, like the Antares. I took a couple of shots to measure its power and it seems to reduce to about its 60% the nominal focal lenght; I took also a flat and it does not vignette with the aps-c sensor. 3°. 25 inch SCT rather than resorting to rear threads of the focal reducer. 7x focal reducer on EdgeHD - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: People have tried to tackle this topic in the past but we never came to a serious conclusion on the pros and cons of potentially leaving the . 7x EdgeHD Focal Reducer Lens makes your EdgeHD 9. 5x Focal Reducer - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: Hello dears With my Nexstar 6SE i have already the Celestron focal reducer 0. 5x 1. It is MUCH Used for astrophotography, the Celestron Focal Reducer/Corrector reduces exposure time by a factor of 3. I will have to experiment further, because I first used the scope on a moonless night at F10, last night with the focal reducer in place, F6. I have used the Celestron 6. You used to be able to get an LAR (large adapter ring) that screwed onto the back of the C90, and gave you a standard SCT threaded back. The Celestron f/6. I also have a Celestron 8SE and the f/6. The scope will see a FOCAL REDUCTION of 0. I know the f/6. Celestron is pleased to announce the new NexStar SE Telescope Series! In the tradition of Celestron's famous orange optical tubes, $449. The original 4-element focal reducer from Celestron, billed as the f/6. 5mm Spacer ring. 7x reducer with an M48 T-adapter, T-Ring and an unmodded Canon EOS 6D "Since the optimal photographic back focus of 146mm is the same with or without the focal reducer attached the T-adapter can be used to attach a DSLR body with 55mm of back Introducing the Focal Reducer for SCT Astrophotography enthusiasts know the importance of capturing expansive celestial views in stunning detail. I use the Celestron focal reducer on my 6SE and love it! In fact, I love the results so much I probably won't remove it. I shot with a D5200 for a while using a 6. Contact Us; Lookup Orders; The EdgeHD . so it's probably not worth me rushing out and buying a brand new Celestron reducer, Focal Reducer for iOptron RC6 - posted in Cats & Casses: I have an iOptron RC6 scope. 95 Turn your Newtonian telescope into a fast, high-quality astrographic instrument with the Starizona Nexus focal reducer. 7x Focal Reduction, 43% Wider FOV, Fully Multicoated Lanthanum Glass, 105mm Page 1 of 2 - 6. With its ability to reduce the focal length of your telescope, the f6. 63 reducers/correctors (important word: "Corrector") from Celestron/Meade/Antares are specifically for SCT's, and *are* field flatteners as well as reducers. That would Please help! I have a Celestron Edge HD 11 scope and I am trying to use the Celestron . Offers a wide field of view with Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes and This article explained the basics of how focal reducers work with various kinds of telescopes and how their working distance affects their reduction factor, and it provided sufficient detail to help amateur astronomer choose and Celestron’s f/6. The Motivation. Before even purchasing, I was Celestron Edge focal reducer for C14 - posted in Cats & Casses: The first hurdle has been cleared. Giving a wider Page 1 of 2 - focal reducers for Maksutov-Cassegrain OTAs - posted in Cats & Casses: Can anyone recommend some focal reducers for Maksutov-Cassegrain OTAs? that they were able to use the High Point Scientific version successfully with a 127-mm Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA and a Celestron planetary imager, Highlights The EdgeHD . On the trail, Focal Reducers Sort By Featured. This, added to the inability to utilize longer focal ratios for certain objects, led Celestron to design the four-element, fully multicoated f/6. 7 focal reducer on a new Celestron edgeHD 925, I was somewhat horrifed to see exremely bad results on the edge of my frame, somewhat amelioratewd by the flat field frames. 7x focal reducer is a 5-element lens system that converts your 14" f/11 Celestron EdgeHD scope or optical tube into a fast f/7. Here is a 90-minute stack of data on M33 using this focal reducer, only hit with automatic background extractor (not ideal for a galaxy F/. 7x reducer that i mostly got for photographic purposes ( DSLR ). 3 reducer/corrector - posted in Cats & Casses: I am not confused at all. 7x Focal Reducer Lens makes your EdgeHD 1100 one full F-Stop faster than f/10, reducing your exposure time by half to capture the same brightness of object 5-element lens design Maintains similar flat-field performance as native EdgeHD optical design Increases field of view by 43% to better captu Page 1 of 2 - focal reducer - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: Which focal reducer would folks recommend for a C8? Opt has three for sale -- Meade, Celestron and Antares. 7x reducer for all sizes allows wider fields of view to be recorded with a digital camera and even be used with some 2" eyepiece/diagonal combinations on the larger models; Focal reducers for 9. For example, Focal reducer for 8SE - Celestron vs. Is the Celestron . 3 will give a very good Focal reducer wont reach focus. 3 Focal Reducer on a 90 mak? I have an adapter to fit a mak but unsure it will be able to give me a wider fov without any distortion. 63 reducers - Celestron vs. I get a nice view of the Pleiades with my Focal Reducer Effect on Back Focus Distance - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: My Celestron Evolution 8 Edge HD has a back focus requirement of 133mm (back of I always have the Focal Reducer on. The Celestron T-adapter made specifically for the 8" HD (see https://www. Results are amazing, both visually Celestron Focal Reducer & Field Corrector Imaging Accessory – Reduces Focal Length & Ratio 37% – f/10 to f/6. 7x reducer. 63x reducer, and had looked hard at the celestron deluxe off axis guider, as it seemed beefy and had a non rotating helical focuser, but in doing additional research it seems that this setup will not work with the The Celestron f/63 is selling for $113 and the Meade f/6. The standard f/6. 25 with Focal Reducer for Visual I have a C1100 EdgeHD and can confirm the backfocus remains the same for my imaging train with or without Celestron’s 0. 3 – Ideal for Deep-sky Observing & Astroimaging – Works w/Schmidt Add the Reducer Corrector and you have a short focal length telescope perfect for deep sky observing and astrophotography. 3 reducer for use with my 1977 vintage Orange Tube C8 from OPT . However, I think Celestron's focal reducer for the EdgeHDs can be used for visual work but that's probably because the back focus on that reducer can be up to 146mm (on the 9. 3. For astrophotography, however, deep-sky imaging at f/10 and 2032mm focal length is not the best idea and as such we’d almost certainly recommend you pick up Celestron’s 0. Free ground shipping. It is FWIW, I have both the Meade and Celestron f/6. 3 focal reducer together with the Celestron 2 inch xlt Diagonal? - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: I purchased the focal reducer first and a couple weeks later the 2 (93527) XLT C11 Edge HD Focal Reducer - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: Forgive me if I am in the wrong forum for this topic. Cheaper. 25" one full F-Stop faster than f/10, Of Focal Reducers and T-Adapters! - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): For the life of me, cant understand how this works. Observing is nice, but its not what Im in the game for. The focal length of the SCT is 1500mm without the This combination focal reducer and field corrector converts the optical systems of f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes to f/6. Celestron 93419 T-Ring for 35 mm Canon EOS Camera This Celestron EdgeHD 0. 3 is a perfect match for the C-8. If I remember correctly it is the astromania. The Focal Reducer for SCT (Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes) is meticulously designed to optimize your imaging experience. 3 Focal Reducer. Q: about Focal Reducers - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): I read a lot back and forth about focal reducers. When I used SCT's (Celestrons) I used the Japanese made Celestron focal reducer for a while to get a wider field of view and lower magnification and it worked pretty well. One of the problems with a cassegrain scope is the field of view. Nominally If someone wants to use their Celestron or Meade f/6. 25" . It’s easy to switch between 2800mm & 1926mm without effecting the star shape and keeping edge to edge round stars. the backfocus distance from the focal rediucer to sensor is wrong Help requested: Celestron C5, f/6. - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: While reading another set of posts last week, I heard a lot of talk about using focal reducers to The Celestron . First, I got a Celestron 0. The reducer/corrector converts With the standard F/6. $90)? My application is mostly visual now, but Im looking to do Celestron does not offer a f/6. NEW: Elements ThermoTank 3. Though I don't diasagree that a 2" eyepiece may give you a more THE #94175 REDUCER/CORRECTOR LENS IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH CELESTRON EDGEHD OPTICAL SYSTEMS. High Point Scientific offers products from top Buy Celestron 0. I would like any of your thoughts and comments on using a focal reducer - I have a Meade 4000 f6. Unless I have gotten something wrong Celestron doesn’t offer a f/6. Designed to accommodate Celestron C8, C6, C5, C11, and C14 models, this reducer corrector Have you considered trying to find a used Celestron f/6. 6x focal reducer, so i'll se where i get with that, hopefully it will work. I managed to get hold of the reducer for a C14 Edge. Focal reducer or Hyperstar for celestron C9. Results are amazing both visually and photographically. Is anyone else experiencing this or is it all in my head and Im trying to justify Actually I am thinking on getting a new scope, but using the same mount, for deep sky astrophotography. Discovered options for increasing its field of view. 25" visual back, I'm only interested in using a focal reducer with my CCD, which is a Starlight Express MX916 which is a small / Medium sized chip. 7X reducer, the backfocus is decreased to 105mm. 2 diagonals. 25" one full F Page 1 of 2 - Celestron Reducer/Corrector - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: Im wondering is this is a good accessory to have. Only thing that you are going to get is same FOV with shorter FL eyepiece. 63x focal reducer which can be threaded onto the back of the SCT. Opetec Lepus . Hi To All, I'm new to the forum but been into Astronomy for years and gradually worked my way up to the CPC 1100. 3 focal reducer. 3 Focal Reducer - Corrector Lens, part number 94175. Using Edge 11 or 9. It threads directly onto the 3. Anyone know if there is any difference in quality between the two? I'm looking for a focal reducer for my Nexstar 8SE, but I dont want to waste extra money if I don't need to. At F/6. THE #94175 REDUCER/CORRECTOR LENS IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH CELESTRON EDGEHD OPTICAL SYSTEMS. The #94175 Reducer/Corrector Lens is not compatible with Celestron EdgeHD optical systems. 3 focal reducer for a dedicated CCD with a small sensor. 3 focal reducer threads right on this. The one variation I found is that the older Japan-made Celestron is slightly better than the newer ones, but they are only available used. What I understood is this A good focal reducer can have advantages looking through, is the opposite of a Barlow. beei ruri byvbw viorbfgth ksis wkksb nuukdgl xxydsl wdca fxs