Optec

Optec products, focusers, rotators & off-axis guiders

  • Optec Controller BracketOptec Controller Bracket

    Optec Controller Bracket

    US$36.50

    Optec Controller Bracket

    Mount Optec controllers (Gemini, Leo, or FocusLynx) to any dovetail

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  • Optec - Hercules Focusing Rotator

    Optec – Hercules Focusing Rotator

    Price range: US$2,495.00 through US$2,965.00

    Optec – Hercules Focusing Rotator. Full remote ASCOM micro focusing and rotation for imaging telescopes.

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  • Planewave CDK Bracket - Optec Controllers

    Planewave CDK Bracket – Optec Controllers

    US$71.85

    Planewave CDK Bracket – Optec Controllers can be mounted directly to the backplate of the CDK telescopes.

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  • Takashi Epsilon Focuser Kit

    Takahashi Epsilon – Optec Focuser Kit

    Price range: US$1,925.00 through US$1,965.00

    Takahashi Epsilon – Optec Focuser Kit. Upgrade to a precision digital focuser with all the adapters included.

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  • Sagitta OAG Motorized Off-Axis Guider

    Sagitta OAG Motorized Off-Axis Guider

    US$995.00

    Sagitta OAG Motorized Off-Axis Guider

    Featuring a full 3-inch (76.2mm) clear aperture, Sagitta includes a high-quality fully multi-coated pick-off prism with 12.5mm clear aperture to the guide camera.

    Sagitta features a large brass split-clamp for attachment of any 1-1/4” format guide camera with plenty of range for setting the guide camera parfocal to the imaging camera.

    Adjusting the prism stalk height can be accomplished with a single tool and provides prism engagement adjustment of 12mm.

    Overall, guide camera adjustments exceed 42mm while the OAG body thickness is held at only 31.75mm or 1-1/4”.

    Note: Required the Optec #19690 – FocusLynx Dual-Focus Controller

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  • Gemini Focusing Rotator

    Gemini Focusing Rotator

    US$3,595.00

    Gemini Focusing Rotator – designed by Optec engineers to deliver extremely high precision focus as well as rotation with a high payload capacity

     

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  • Takahashi Epsilontelescope tube rings

    Takahashi Epsilon – Complete Kit

    Price range: US$245.00 through US$295.00

    Takahashi Epsilon – Complete Kit- Turnkey solution to upgrade the Takashi Epsilon with an Optec Leo precision focuser, lightweight carbon fiber composite mounting kit.

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  • Sale! FocusLynx Dual-Focus Controller

    FocusLynx Dual-Focus Controller

    Original price was: US$350.00.Current price is: US$325.00.

    FocusLynx Control Hub Optec’s FocusLynx Controller has years of field experience with multiple connection methods.   Capable of operating two focusers simultaneously and full ASCOM compliance, FocusLynx is the most advanced focus controller available. Multiple Focusers to Control The FocusLynx Control Hub can be used with a variety of focusers and focus motor add-ons.  Sold as part of the TCF-Lynx, TCF-Lynx3,…

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  • TCF Leo Low Profile FocuserTakashi Epsilon Focuser Kit

    TCF Leo Low Profile Focuser

    US$1,495.00

    TCF Leo Low Profile Focuser (with controller)

    Low profile, extremely robust 3-inch focuser for telescope installations where back-focus is at a premium

    With the width of a typical 1-1/4″ eyepiece, the TCF-Leo provides a unique focusing solution for the Celestron EdgeHD and other telescopes with limited flange-to-focus distances

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  • Perseus 4 Port Instrument Selector

    Perseus 4 Port Instrument Selector

    US$3,750.00

    Perseus 4 Port Instrument Selector – Optec’s Perseus 4-port Instrument Selector allows the remote observatory user the ability to remotely select any of four instrument packages attached to their telescope

     

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  • Optec Aquila Camera Field Rotator

    Optec Aquila Camera Field Rotator

    US$1,495.00

    Optec Aquila Camera Field Rotator

    Optec’s new Aquila 88 high torque camera field rotator replaces the venerable Pyxis 3” rotator. With a full 88mm clear aperture and less than 35mm thick, the Aquila 88 will takes its place as the next generation rotator.

    Optec’s Best-in-Class ASCOM and Alpaca drivers are capable of alt-az de-rotation, image orientation and composition in addition to the traditional guide-star acquisition capability.

    A new high-torque U.S. made stepper motor and new bearing system helps Optec reduce costs and pass the savings along to you.

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  • Sagitta - Manual Off-Axis Guider

    Sagitta – Manual Off-Axis Guider

    US$695.00

    Featuring a full 3-inch (76.2mm) clear aperture, Sagitta includes a high-quality fully multi-coated pick-off prism with 12.5mm clear aperture to the guide camera. Sagitta features a large brass split-clamp for attachment of any 1-1/4” format guide camera with plenty of range for setting the guide camera parfocal to the imaging camera. Adjusting the prism stalk…

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1. Wrap a soft tailor’s tape around the tube

2. Divide circumference by 3.14