ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTS PRICE LIST Effective Date: September 30, 2009 NEW! EASY TO ORDER KITS! SSP-3 SSP-3 B-V Photometer Kit.
Typical SSP-3 B-V Photometer Kit Includes: #17003, 17050, 17032, 17033, 17155.
SSP-3A UBVRI Photometer Kit.
Typical SSP-3A UBVRI Automated Photometer Kit Includes: #17005, 17052, 17031, 17032, 17033, 17034, 17035, 17036,
SSP-5A UBVR Photometer Kit.
Typical SSP-5A UBVR Automated Photometer Kit Includes: #17009, 17017, 17052, 17031, 17032, 17033, 17034,, 17036,
NextGEN MAXfield 0.33X Telecompressor Kit.
Typical NGM MAXfield 0.33X telecompressor configured for the original SBIG ST-7 camera. Kit includes: #17403, 17392-1.43.
NextGEN WideField 0.5X Telecompressor Kit.
Typical NGW WideField 0.5X telecompressor configured for the current model SBIG ST-8/9/10 cameras. Kit includes: #17406,
NextGEN UltraWidefield 0.7X Parfocal Telecompressor Kit.
Typical NGUW NextGEN UltraWidefield 0.7X telecompressor designed for well-corrected telescopes and the current model SBIG
ST-8/9/10/2000 cameras. Kit includes: #17409, #17392-1.38.
NGC 316 Next Generation Corrector 3-inch f/7.5 Telecompressor Kit.
Typical NGC 316 3-inch Next Generation Corrector f/7.5 telecompressor designed exclusively for classical Schmidt Cassegrain
telescopes and SBIG STL cameras. Kit includes: #17480, #17483-2.50 or equivalent.
IFW Intelligent Filter Wheel LRGB Kit.
Typical IFW 2-inch Filter Selector system designed Meade LX200 10”/12”/14” SCT telescopes with 50mm LRGB filter set and all
required cables. Kit includes: #17455, #17350, #17352, #17445, #17465, #17471, #17672, #17695, #17690.
IFW-3 Intelligent Filter Wheel LRGB Kit.
Typical IFW 3-inch Filter Selector system designed Meade LX200 16” SCT telescope with large 58mm LRGB filter set and all
required cables. Kit includes: #17801, #17368, #17360, #17361, #17274, #17367, #17806, #17471, #17672, #17695, #17690.
TCF-S Temperature Compensating Focuser Kit.
Typical TCF-S 2” focuser systems designed for the Meade 10”/12”/14” LX200 SCT telescopes, 12-ft cables, 2” to 1¼” reducing
adapter. Kit includes: #17455, #17670, #17662, #17471, #17672, #17695, #17690.
TCF-Si Integrated Temperature Compensating Focuser Kit. TCF-S 3” Temperature Compensating Focuser Kit.
Typical TCF-S 3” focuser system designed for the Meade 16” LX200 mount, 12-ft. cables, 3” to 2” reducing adapter. Kit includes:
#17801, #17677, #17804, #17471, #17672, #17695, #17690.
TCFS-3i 3” Integrated Temperature Compensating Focuser Kit. Pyxis 2-inch Camera Field Rotator Kit.
Typical Pyxis 2-inch Camera Field Rotator kit includes: #17645, #17646, #17672, #17695, #17690.
Pyxis 3-inch Camera Field Rotator Kit.
Typical Pyxis 3-inch Camera Field Rotator kit includes: #17801, #17745, #17806, #17672, #17695, #17690.
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SINGLE-CHANNEL PHOTOMETERS 17003 Model SSP-3 Solid State Stellar Photometer, Generation 2.
Includes: 1¼” telescope coupler, 1 mm diameter photodiode with 1 mm field aperture mounted, 9V rechargeable battery, 12 VDC
power supply/charger for 100-240 VAC, serial data/control I/O, and Install CD with SSPDataq for B V photometry. Order 2-
position filter slider, filters and serial cable separately. See page 3 for filter selection.
Model SSP-3A Automated Solid-State Stellar Photometer, Generation 2.
Includes: 1¼” telescope coupler, 1 mm diameter photodiode with 1 mm field aperture mounted, filter slider stepper motor, 12 VDC
power supply for 100-240 VAC, serial data/control I/O and Install CD with SSPDataq for B V photometry. Order 6-position filter
slider, filters and serial cable separately. See page 3 for filter selection.
Model SSP-4 Infrared Stellar Photometer.
Includes: 1¼” telescope coupler, 1.0mm infrared InGaAs cooled photodiode detector, 5 VDC power supply (stock #17065) and
Install CD with SSP4Dataq. Order 2-position filter slider, J-H filters and serial cable separately. See page 3 for filter selection.
This instrument is not available in automatic slider version. Advise Optec of the telescope type to be used with the SSP-4. The
focus in the infrared may be different from the visual focus requiring an adjustment of the focusing eyepiece to compensate for
this difference. Purchasers of the SSP-4 must indicate the telescope make and type when ordering.
Model SSP-5 PMT Stellar Photometer, Generation 2.
Includes: 1¼” telescope coupler, 1 mm field aperture, 12 VDC power supply for 100 – 240 VAC and Install CD with SSPDataq for
B V photometry . Order PMT, 2-position filter sliders, filters and serial cable separately. See page 3 for filter selection.
Model SSP-5A Automated PMT Stellar Photometer, Generation 2.
Includes: 1¼” telescope coupler, 1 mm field aperture, filter slider stepper motor, 12 VDC power supply for 100 – 240 VAC and
Install CD with SSPDataq for B V photometry. Order PMT, 6-position filter slider, filters and serial cable separately. See page 3
Automated Filter Slider Upgrade, SSP-3 to SSP-3A or SSP-5 to SSP-5A. Automated Flip-mirror Upgrade, SSP-3A or SSP-5A.
Includes: motorized flip mirror controlled through SSPDataq2 software, C-mount relay lens and camera mount.
Upgrade SSP-3 or 3A instrument to Generation 2. Upgrade SSP-5 or 5A instrument to Generation 2. DETECTOR APERTURE OPTIONS 17011 0.5 mm diameter field aperture for SSP-3/3A or SSP-5/5A. 0.75 mm diameter field aperture for SSP-3/3A or SSP-5/5A. 2 mm diameter field aperture for SSP-3/3A (larger detector) or SSP-5/5A. PHOTOMULTIPLIER TUBE OPTIONS ( SSP-5/SSP-5A photometers) 17015 Hamamatsu R6350 Sb-Cs PMT with S-5 response (185 to 650 nm). Hamamatsu R6358 Multialkali PMT with extended red response (185 to 830 nm). SOFTWARE 17030 SSPDataq2 photometer control, data acquisition and data reduction package for UBVRI
This software program is an expansion of the freeware SSPDataq available with the SSP photometers or from our software
download site. Program supports UBVRI data acquisition and complete data reduction. The registered setup program is e-mailed
to the user after purchase. We require a valid e-mail address for delivery. A CD with the program can be provided if requested.
FILTER SLIDERS 2-position filter slider for manual photometers. 6-position filter slider for automatic photometers.
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BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES 9 volt Nickel Hydride battery replacement. 12 VDC Universal Power Supply, input range 90-264V AC, 12-watt output.
For use with most Optec devices including TCF-S, IFW, SSP-3, SSP-5 and PYXIS.
5 VDC Power Supply, input range 100-120V AC input, 15-watt output. Use with SSP-4 only. 6-foot power supply extender cable. SERIAL CABLES FOR SSP PHOTOMETERS
RS-232 null modem cable for connection between PC DB-9 serial port and DB-9 port on SSP photometers 6-ft. Serial cable for SSP photometers, DB-9 F/F. 10-ft. Serial cable for SSP photometers, DB-9 F/F. 15-ft. Serial cable for SSP photometers, DB-9 F/F. 25-ft. Serial cable for SSP photometers, DB-9 F/F. CARRYING & STORAGE CASES 17200 SSP-3 or SSP-4 Carrying & Storage Case. SSP-5 Carrying & Storage Case. SSP-3A Carrying & Storage Case. SSP-5A Carrying & Storage Case. 1/2” DIAMETER ROUND FILTERS for SSP Photometers, 7.0±0.2 mm thick.
Designed for mounting in 2 or 6 position filter sliders (stk. #17050, #170523)
Sloan g’ filter for SSP-3 or SSP-5 photometer. Sloan r’ filter for SSP-3 or SSP-5 photometer. Sloan i' filter for SSP-3 or SSP-5 photometer with R6358 PMT. Johnson U (Ultra-Violet) filter for SSP-3 or SSP-5 with R6358 PMT Johnson B (Blue) filter for SSP-3 or SSP-5 with R6358 or R6350 PMT Johnson V (Visual) filter for SSP-3 or SSP-5 with R6358 PMT Johnson R (Red) filter for SSP-3 or SSP-5 with R6358 PMT. Johnson I (Infrared) filter for SSP-3 Clear filter window for any SSP Photometer J-band filter, 1.25 µm CW, .28µm BW for SSP-4 infrared photometer. H-band filter, 1.65µmCW, .30µm BW for SSP-4 infrared photometer. Johnson U (Ultra-violet) filter for SSP-5 with R6350 PMT. Johnson V (Visual) filter for SSP-5 with R6350 PMT. Strömgren u (ultra-violet) filter for SSP-5 with R6358 or R6350 PMT Strömgren v (violet) filter for SSP-5 with R6358 or R6350 PMT Strömgren b (blue) filter for SSP-5 with R6358 or R6350 PMT Strömgren y (yellow) filter for SSP-5 with R6358 or R6350 PMT Hß narrow and wide band filter set with R6358 or R6350 PMT
Set of two interference filters used to study the strength of Hß absorption at 4861Å. The narrow band filter has a halfwidth
(FWHM) of 3 nm and the wide band filter has a halfwidth of 15 nm. These two filters must be used together and are often used in
conjunction with the Strömgren four-color filter set.
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TELECOMPRESSOR LENS SYSTEMS NextGEN MAXfield NGM 0.33X Telecompressor Lens
Second generation MAXfield telecompressor design with 0.33X reduction. Complete redesign of Optec’s premier f/3.3 reducer
provides better color correction and a longer back-focus distance. Now compatible with SBIG’S CFW-8 color wheel. Stk.
#17430, violet light rejection filter included.
(NOTE: Order NextGEN CCD camera mounting plate separately above.)
[2-inch male barrel mount // OPTEC-2100 male dovetail]
NextGEN WideField NGW 0.5X Telecompressor Lens
Second generation WideField telecompressor design with 0.5X reduction. Re-design of Optec’s WideField reducer provides
improved color correction and longer back-focus. Provides unvignetted field approx. 18mm in diameter. Now compatible with
(NOTE: Order NextGEN CCD camera mounting plate separately below.)
[2-inch male barrel mount // OPTEC-2100 male dovetail]
NextGEN Agos Adapter f/6.3 Focal Reducer kit
Special retrofit kit for the Meade, Celestron, and Antares f/6.3 focal reducer lens sets. Allows f/6.3 telecompressor to be used
with the TCF-S or any 2-inch focuser and the Pyxis camera field rotator. Can also be used with a variety of camera, filter wheel
and adaptive optics unit (AO) combinations. REQUIRES CUSTOMER’S f/6.3 OPTICS. Installation available upon request or
“do-it-yourself” kit will be shipped complete with instructions.
[2-inch male barrel mount // OPTEC-2100 male dovetail]
NextGEN Ultra WideField 0.70X Telecompressor Lens
New parfocal 0.7X reduction telecompressor specifically designed to work with Apochromat designs such as the Takahashi FS-
series, Astrophysics’, and other high-end refractors. Four-element optical system delivers a flat field up to 18mm diagonal for
CCD detectors. (NOTE: Order NextGEN CCD camera mounting plate separately above.)
[2-inch male barrel mount // OPTEC-2100 male dovetail] WORKS GREAT WITH NEW MEADE ACF TELESCOPES!
NEW!!! NGC 316 NextGEN 3” Corrector/Reducer 0.75X Lens
New 3” diameter telecompressor / corrector specifically designed for large, classical Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes such as the
Meade LX200 16”. The NGC 316 corrects edge of field stars to 35mm diagonal while flattening and reducing the focal ratio to
f/7.5. Ideal for use with large format CCD cameras. Order camera mounting plate below. Requires a 3” receiver or focuser such
[3-inch male barrel mount // OPTEC-3100 male dovetail]
APUS 0.36X SCT webcam telecompressor for Schmidt-Cassegrains. APUS 2.5X SCT webcam tele-extender for Schmidt-Cassegrains. Price Reduced!! - Available while supplies last. 2” RECEIVER FOR NextGEN TELECOMRESSORS 17401 2” SCT Receiver to accept NextGEN Telecompressors.
2” 24tpi female threads fit any standard SCT male threads and present a 2” I.D. port for accepting NGM, NGW, NGUW or any 2”
[2” SCT thread female – 2-inch ID female]
3” RECEIVER FOR NextGEN f/7.5 CORRECTOR
3” Receiver Tube to accept NGC 318 f/7.5 Reducer / Corrector.
Special 3” I.D. receiver tube to accept NGC318 or any 3” diameter push-fit accessory. Designed to attach to Optec-3600 male
dovetail mount. Requires 3” telescope mount with Optec-3600 male dovetail (see price list page 6).
[OPTEC-3600 female // 3-inch female barrel mount]
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NextGEN CCD CAMERA MOUNTING PLATES
These mounting plates fit onto the male Optec-2100 dovetail (2.1” diameter) on the camera side of the NGM, NGW, and NGUW
NextGEN telecompressor lens systems. The tube length of each mount is cut to match the proper back-focus for a particular
camera/filter wheel combination. For the most current compatibility list, consult our web site under mounting plates for NextGEN
telecompressors to see and find stock numbers for all available camera mounts.
T-thread mounting plate.
2” NextGEN Telecompressor to T-thread camera mounting plate. Select camera type from table below.
[OPTEC-2100 female // T-thread 42x 0.75mm male thread]
Pentax thread mounting plate.
2” NextGEN Telecompressor to Pentax-thread camera mounting plate. Select camera type from table below.
[OPTEC-2100 female // Pentax 42x 1mm male thread]
SCT-thread mounting plate.
2” NextGEN Telecompressor to SCT-thread camera mounting plate. Select camera type from table below.
[OPTEC-2100 female // SCT 2-inch 24tpi male thread]
C-thread mounting plate.
2” NextGEN Telecompressor to C-thread camera mounting plate. Select camera type from table below.
[OPTEC-2100 female // C-thread 1-inch 32tpi male thread]
QSI 500 wsg replacement 4-bolt mount.
Special mount to hold proper back focus for main chip in WSG models. Tests indicate difficulty in obtaining a guide star with
NGW and NGUW telecompressors due to off-axis distance.
SBIG ST-7/8/9/10/2000 with old 0.20-inch thick front plate on camera and D block with T-thread
SBIG ST-7/8/9/10/2000 with new 0.25 inch thick front plate on camera and D-block with T-thread
SBIG ST-7/8/9/10/2000 with CFW-8/8A/9 filter wheel with old 0.20 inch thick front plate and no D-
SBIG ST-7/8/9/10/2000 with CFW-8/8A/9 filter wheel with new 0.25 inch thick front plate and no D-
SBIG ST-7/8/9/10/2000 with CFW-10 filter wheel mounted directly on camera without face plate
For more information about the backfocus distance for SBIG cameras with or without the CFW-
Starlight Xxpress SXV-H9 T-thread camera
Finger Lakes Instruments MaxCam with SCT-thread
Any C-mount camera with standard lens mount
Apogee AP1, AP2, AP260, AP7AB, AP7AP and AP47p
Meade Deep Sky Imager Pro with RGB filter bar
SBIG STL with SBIG 3mm thick filters using the female SCT mount.
SBIG STL without filters using the female SCT mount.
QSI 500 WSG camera with off-axis guiding capability.
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NEXTGEN 3” CCD CAMERA MOUNTING PLATES
These mounting plates fit onto the male Optec-3100 dovetail (3.1” diameter) on the camera side of the NGC 316 NextGEN 3”
telecompressor lens system. The tube length of each mount is cut to match the proper back-focus for a particular camera/filter
wheel combination. For the most current compatibility list, consult our web site under mounting plates for NextGEN 3”
telecompressors to see and find stock numbers for all available camera mounts.
T-thread mounting plate.
3” NextGEN Telecompressor to T-thread camera mounting plate. Select camera type from table below.
[OPTEC-3100 female // T-thread 42x 0.75mm male thread]
STL Camera mounting plate.
3” NextGEN Telecompressor to SBIG STL camera mounting plate.
[OPTEC-3100 female // SBIG STL 4-bolt mount]
ALTA Camera mounting plate.
3” NextGEN Telecompressor to Apogee ALTA camera mounting plate.
[OPTEC-3100 female // Apogee ALTA 8-bolt mount]
Pentax thread mounting plate.
3” NextGEN Telecompressor to Pentax-thread camera mounting plate. Select camera type from table below.
[OPTEC-3100 female // Pentax 42x 1mm male thread]
SCT-thread mounting plate.
3” NextGEN Telecompressor to SCT-thread camera mounting plate. Select camera type from table below.
[OPTEC-3100 female // SCT 2-inch 24tpi male thread]
Digital SLR Bayonet mounting plate.
3” NextGEN Telecompressor to T-thread camera mounting plate with DSLR bayonet. Select camera type from table below.
[OPTEC-3100 female // T-threaded bayonet mount]
72x1mm threaded mounting plate.
3” NextGEN Telecompressor to SCT-thread camera mounting plate. Select camera type from table below.
[OPTEC-3100 female // 72mm thread mount]
72x1mm threaded mounting plate.
3” NextGEN Telecompressor to SCT-thread camera mounting plate. Select camera type from table below.
Tube Length = 3.276” – Optical Back Focus – Mount thickness (Mount thickness: STL = 0.10”; SCT = 0.15”; T = 0.15”; ALTA = 0.27”; Pentax = 0.15”; 72x1mm = 0.10”)
Apogee D02 Housing – U9, U10 standard camera.
Apogee D06 Housing – U6, U9, U10, U4000 camera.
Apogee D07 Housing – U16, U16M, U9000 std. camera.
Apogee D09 Housing – U16, U16M, U9000 high cooling camera.
Apogee D11 Housing – U16, U16M, U9000 low profile camera.
SBIG STL with internal SBIG 3mm thick filters using the 4-bolt mount.
SBIG STL with FW-8 and 3mm thick filters using the 4-bolt mount.
SBIG STL without filters using the 4-bolt mount.
SBIG ST-10 with CFW10 mounted directly to camera with the D-block.
SBIG ST-10 with CFW10 and 0.25” front plate and with the D-block.
Camera / filter wheel combination not listed
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TELESCOPE ADAPTERS TO OPTEC-2400 MOUNT
These telescope mounts fit various scopes and present the Optec-2400 Dovetail Mount (2.4” diameter) for attaching the original
2-inch IFW Filter Selector or TCF-S Focuser.
PlaneWave CDK 12.5 mount to OPTEC-2400 dovetail adapter. PlaneWave CDK 17/20 mount to OPTEC-2400 dovetail adapter. Takahashi 2.5” (63mm) male threaded mount to OPTEC-2400 dovetail adapter.
This mount fits the Takahashi Sky 90 telescope drawtube with TKP35001 coupling removed.
Takahashi 2.8” (72mm) male mount, fits the Takahashi Mewlon 210 and 250, to OPTEC-2400. TeleVue 3” male threaded mount for NP101 to OPTEC-2400 dovetail adapter. Takahashi 2.8” (72mm) female threaded mount to OPTEC-2400 dovetail adapter. Meade/Celestron Mount for 2” Rear Cell Thread, Meade/Celestron 8”, Celestron 9.25” telescopes Meade Telescope Mount for 3” Rear Cell Thread, Meade 10”, 12” and 14” telescopes. Meade Telescope Mount for 4” Rear Cell Thread, Meade 16” telescopes. Celestron Telescope Mount for 3” Rear Cell Thread, Celestron C-11/C-14 telescopes. AstroPhysics 2.7” male threaded mount to OPTEC-2400 dovetail. 2” Barrel Mount (male) to OPTEC-2400 dovetail. ½” Extender for OPTEC-2400 dovetail mounts, female to male. 1” Extender for OPTEC-2400 dovetail mounts, female to male. Takahashi FS-78 mount, fits the 2.2-inch thread directly to OPTEC-2400 dovetail adapter. OPTEC-2400 dovetail to Apogee 2.5” X 20tpi threaded mount.
This special adapter can be used to adapt the Apogee DO7 body with a male OPTEC-2400 dovetail enabling the IFW to be used
with the camera in a reverse direction. This orientation provides an very close fit for the IFW and is usually ordered with the
#17760 IFW mounting ring with 3” dovetail mount for the NGC316 3-inch telecompressor.
OPTEC-2400 DOVETAIL RECEIVER ADAPTERS
These female adapters receive the OPTEC-2400 male dovetail mounts for special situations and conversions.
AstroPhysics 2.7” female threaded mount to OPTEC-2400 dovetail. Standard mountable receiver, OPTEC-2400 female receiver. TELESCOPE ADAPTER TO OPTEC-3600 MOUNT
These telescope mounts fit various scopes for any device with an OPTEC-3600 dovetail receiver.
(includes the TCF-S3, IFW-3, Pyxis-3”, Perseus 4-port instrument selector)
Standard mount blank, OPTEC-3600 male dovetail. Plate can be drilled and machined. Meade LX200 Telescope Mount for 4” Rear Cell Thread to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter. Meade Telescope Mount for 3” Rear Cell Thread to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter. Celestron Telescope Mount for 3” Rear Cell Thread to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter. AstroPhysics 2.7” mount to OPTEC-3600 adapter. IMPROVED! Now only uses 1/10” back focus. Takahashi 2.8” (72mm) female mount to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter.
Mounts to FS-102/128/152 with TKP27113 89mm adapter ring, TOA-130/150 with TKP31003 coupling(W) and Mewlon 300.
AstroPhysics 4.87-inch thread mount to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter. Starlight 3.5 inch focuser model 3545 mount to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter. TMB 4.3-inch thread mount to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter. AstroPhysics 4.3-inch I.D. mount to OPTEC-3600. IMPROVED! Now only uses 1/10” back focus. PlaneWave CDK 12.5 mount to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter. PlaneWave CDK 17/20 mount to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter. Vixen VMC260 telescope mount to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter. FLI PDF 4-inch V-groove to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter. VSI SideWinder 2.9-inch dovetail mount to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter. Ceravolo CDK 5-inch mount to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter.
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RC Optical 4.75” x 24tpi threaded mount to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter. Meade RCX 3-inch threaded mount to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter. Takahashi 89mm threaded mount to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter. PlaneWave 12.5” SecureFit to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter.
Designed for use with #17835 3-inch to PlaneWave 12.5” SecureFit adapter and Pyxis 3-inch.
PlaneWave 12.5” Low Profile to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter.
Special low profile adapter bolts directly to Hedrick focuser and consumes zero back-focus.
PlaneWave 17/20” Low Profile to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter.
Special low profile adapter bolts directly to Hedrick focuser and consumes 0.235” of back-focus.
Meade / Celestron 2” 24tpi thread (SCT thread) to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter. OPTEC-3600 DOVETAIL RECEIVER ADAPTERS
These female adapters receive the OPTEC-3600 male dovetail mounts for special situations and conversions.
AstroPhysics 2.7” female threaded mount to OPTEC-3600 dovetail adapter.
Adapts any OPTEC-3600 male dovetail mount to the AstroPhysics 2.7” female thread.
Standard mountable receiver, OPTEC-3600 female receiver.
Includes 4 bolt pattern or can be drilled as necessary to adapter many devices to OPTEC-3600 dovetail.
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATING FOCUSER SYSTEMS
17668 Model TCF-Si, Integrated Temperature Compensating Focuser.
Complete 2” TCF-Si focuser with integrated control circuit. Includes TCF-Si focuser, temperature sensor probe with 20” cable,
and power supply. Order telescope mount, 9-pin serial port converter (stock #17695) and RJ-12 reverse cable separately.
[OPTEC-2400 female dovetail // 2-Inch I.D. female receiver]
Model TCF-S, 2” Temperature Compensating Focuser.
Includes 2” TCF-S focuser, temperature sensor probe with 20” cable, control box with precision digital display (DRO) and IN/OUT
manual focus push buttons and power supply. Order telescope mount, control cable and optional adapters separately. For PC
computer operation, order 9-pin serial port converter (stock number 17695) and RJ-12 reverse cable separately.
[OPTEC-2400 female dovetail // 2-Inch I.D. female receiver]
Model TCF-S3i, 3” Integrated Temperature Compensating Focuser.
Complete 3-inch TCF-S3i focuser with integrated control circuit. Includes TCF-S3i focuser, temperature sensor probe with 20”
cable, and power supply. Order telescope mount, 9-pin serial port converter (#17695) and RJ-12 reverse cable separately.
Model TCF-S3, 3” Temperature Compensating Focuser.
Same as 17670 except the focuser is much more massive and capable of handling instrument loads up to 25 pounds.
Recommended for observatory class telescopes with large field diameters. Includes: temperature sensor probe with 20” cable,
control box and power supply. Uses same accessories as 17670. Selection of telescope mounts is limited to large sizes only.
[OPTEC-3600 female dovetail // 3-Inch I.D. female receiver]
Conversion TCF-S to TCF-Si Conversion TCF-S3 to TCF-S3i Custom temperature sensor probe option
If the default cable length (20 inches) for the temperature probe is not acceptable, this option allow and length up to 6 feet to be
REMOTE KEYPAD FOR TCF-S and TCF-S3 17680 Remote IN/OUT Keypad
Aluminum hand paddle with IN and OUT pushbuttons works well with TCF-S / TCF-S3 or integrated TCF-Si / TCF-S3i focusers.
Plugs into temperature probe connector on the motor housing and allows for manual focusing. Connection is hot swappable.
Custom remote cable length option
If the default cable length of 3 feet is not acceptable, this option allows any length up to 6 feet to be specified.
Remote IN/OUT Keypad and Temperature Probe Extension Cable.
6-ft. (2m) extension cable with 6-pin DIN male to female connections.
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2-inch DRAWTUBE ADAPTERS FOR TCF-S 17662 2-inch to 1¼” adapter fits directly into the 2” TCF focuser. 2-inch to 1¼” compression adapter fits directly into the 2” TCF focuser.
Includes quick-release locking ring and brass compression ring for 1¼” eyepieces.
2-inch to T-thread adapter fits directly into the 2” TCF focuser.
[2-inch male barrel mount // T-thread 42x0.75mm male thread]
2-inch to SCT thread (2” diameter) adapter, fits directly into the 2” TCF focuser.
[2-inch male barrel mount // Pentax M42x1mm male thread]
2-inch to 3”x 24 tpi male threaded mount.
Fits Apogee, SBIG and some FLI 3” x 24tpi camera face threads.
3-inch DRAWTUBE ADAPTERS FOR TCF-S3 AND PYXIS 3-INCH 3-inch to 2” reducer bushing – now with removable compression ring.
Adapter with three setscrews and brass compression ring allows any 2-inch drawtube adapter to fit the TCF-S3 and Pyxis 3-inch.
3-inch to OPTEC-2400 male dovetail. 3-inch to STL camera mount.
This apapter attaches to the 4-bolt pattern on the STL and fits into the TCF-S3 and Pyxis 3-inch.
3-inch to AstroPhysics 2.7” mount for TCF-S3 and Pyxis 3-inch 3-inch to OPTEC-3600 mount for attaching the TCF-S3 to the Pyxis 3-inch. 3-inch to Starlight 3.5-inch focuser model 3545 adapter mount. 3-inch to 3-inch Extender tube. Extends focus range from 1.0 to 3.1 inches – can be cut to size. 3-inch to Apogee camera face mount, 8-bolt hole pattern. 3-inch to FLI PDF 3-3/4” thread mount. 3-inch to FLI CFW 3.005” 24tpi threaded mount.
Fits securely into the standard 3” x 24tpi camera thread as specified by SBIG (STX model), Apogee and other camera
manufacturers with a 3”x24tpi thread spec.
3-inch to 3.000” 24tpi threaded mount.
Similar to #17832 above with the non-standard 3.005” x 24tpi thread spec for the FLI CFW.
3-inch to Takahashi 72mm female thread 3-inch to PlaneWave SecureFit CCD Spacer.
This adapter can be used with #17826 PlaneWave SecureFit to OPTEC-3600 adapter and the Pyxis 3” rotator to directly
substitute the PlaneWave 4.8” SecureFit spacer.
3-inch to Meade 3” SCT thread.
Fits the TCF-S3 or Pyxis 3” and presents the standard Meade 3” rear cell thread for other accessories.
3-inch to Celestron 3” SCT thread.
Fits the TCF-S3 or Pyxis 3” and presents the standard Celestron 3” rear cell thread for additional accessories
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IFW AUTOMATED FILTER SELECTOR SYSTEMS
17350 IFW 2” Intelligent Filter Selector System.
Includes IFW filter selector system with integrated stepper motor, intelligent controller box with SBIG CFW-8 emulation and PC
serial modes. A 12 VDC power supply included. Order telescope mount, mounting ring, control cable, PC control cable, filter
[OPTEC-2400 female dovetail // OPTEC-2380 female thread]
IFW 3” Intelligent 3” Filter Selector System.
Includes IFW 3” selector system with integrated stepper motor, intelligent controller box with SBIG CFW-8 emulation and PC
serial modes. A 12 VDC power supply included. Order 3” telescope mount, rear camera side adapters, control cable, PC control
cable, filter wheels and filters separately.
[OPTEC-3600 female dovetail (w/ #17368) // OPTEC-3000 receiver (w/ #17367)]
IFW FILTER WHEELS for 2” IFW
5-position Filter Wheel for 2” diameter filters with mounting tabs
New filter wheel design allows filters to be easily installed and removed with delrin tabs and spacers. Tab and spacer kit #17584
5-position Filter Wheel for 50mm diameter filters with mounting tabs
New filter wheel design allows filters to be easily installed and removed with delrin tabs and spacers. Tab and spacer kit #17581
8-position Filter Wheel, for 25.4m filters with mounting tabs
New filter wheel design allows filters to be easily installed and removed with delrin tabs and spacers. Tab and spacer kit #17580
IFW 3” FILTER WHEELS for 3” IFW
5-position Filter Wheel for 58mm Square Filters with mounting tabs
Wheel design allows for up to 5 filters of 58mm square size to be user installed. The 58mm square filters are a new standard from
Optec. Wheel can easily be inserted into the filter wheel selector without removing anything from the instrument train. Tab and
spacer kit #17586 is included. This configuration requires the Rear 3” Cover plate #17367 and the Telescope Adapter for 3”
6-position Filter Wheel for 50mm Square Filters with mounting tabs
Wheel design allows for up to 6 filters of 50mm square size to be user installed. The 50mm square filters are not available from
Optec but are commonly available from other astronomical filter suppliers. Wheel can easily be inserted into the filter wheel
selector without removing anything from the instrument train. Tab and spacer kit #17585 is included. This configuration requires
the Rear 3” Cover plate #17367 and the Telescope Adapter for 3” #17368.
9-position Filter Wheel for 50mm Round Filters with mounting tabs
Wheel design allows for up to 9 filters of 50mm round size to be user installed. Optec has a complete selection of 50mm round
filters. Wheel can easily be inserted into the filter wheel selector without removing anything from the instrument train. Two tab and
spacer kit #17581 are included. This configuration requires the Rear 2” Cover plate #17366 and the Telescope Adapter for 2”
MAXfilter 2” 3-Position Filter Slider 17452 3-position filter slider for 50mm filters.
Back by popular demand – compatible with the original 3-position MAXfilter system. Tab option not available.
Optical Bench Mounts for IFW and IFW-3” 17582 Optical Bench Mount, Metric mounting plate kit. Optical Bench Mount, English mounting plate kit.
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TAB & SPACER KITS FOR NEW IFW FILTER WHEELS WITH TAB MOUNTING 17580 Tab and Spacer Kit for Eight 25.4mm round filters
Includes: 24 tabs, 8 spacers 0.75mm thk., 8 spacers 1.5mm thk. and 24 stainless 4-40 pan head screws.
Tab and Spacer Kit for Five 50mm round filters
Includes: 15 tabs, 5 spacers 0.75mm thk., 5 spacers 1.5mm thk. and 15 stainless 4-40 pan head screws.
Tab and Spacer Kit for Five 2-inch round filters
Includes: 15 tabs, 5 spacers 0.75mm thk., 5 spacers 1.5mm thk. and 15 stainless 4-40 pan head screws.
Tab and Spacer Kit for Six 50mm square filters
Includes: 24 tabs, 6 spacers 0.75mm thk., 6 spacers 1.5mm thk, and 24 stainless 4-40 pan head screws.
Tab and Spacer Kit for Five 58mm square filters
Includes: 15 tabs, 5 spacers 0.75mm thk., 5 spacers 1.5mm thk. and 15 stainless 4-40 pan head screws.
Tab and Spacer Kit for Nine 50mm round filters
Includes: 27 tabs, 9 spacers 0.75mm thk., 9 spacers 1.5mm thk. and 27 stainless 4-40 pan head screws.
CAMERA SIDE MOUNTING RINGS FOR IFW & MAXFILTER (2-inch model) 17460 Universal Mounting Ring for MAXfield/WideField or any 2” barrel accessory.
[OPTEC-2380 male thread // 2-inch female barrel mount]
TCF Mounting Ring for TCF-S focuser or any OPTEC-2400 receiver.
[OPTEC-2380 male thread // OPTEC-2400 male dovetail]
JMI MotoFocus Mounting Ring for JMI NGF-S motorized focuser. ST-1001E Mounting Ring for SBIG ST-1001E CCD camera. (OBSOLETE only a few units left) SCT Threaded Mounting Ring with male 2” short thread. Intended for some Apogee cameras T-Thread Mounting Ring with 42mm T-thread for direct camera coupling. C-mount Mounting Ring for C-mount cameras. SCT Threaded Mounting Ring with male 2” long thread. Intended to fit Visual Back accessories Pentax Threaded Mounting Ring for IFW. Blank OPTEC-2300 receiver Mounting Ring for IFW. Reverse mounting ring to OPTEC-3000 dovetail mount IFW 3” TELESCOPE SIDE FRONT COVER PLATES 17368 IFW-3” Front Cover Plate to OPTEC-3600 Mount (for 3-inch Telescope Adapters)
This adapter bolts directly to the IFW-3” telescope side and should be specified for the 5 and 6-position wheels (#17361 and
#17362). Accepts the OPTEC-3600 male dovetail telescope mounts listed on page 7.
[OPTEC-3600 female dovetail // special 4-bolt mount for IFW 3-inch]
IFW-3” Front Cover Plate for OPTEC-2400 Mount (for 2-inch Telescope Adapters)
This adapter bolts directly to the IFW-3” telescope side and should be specified for the 9-position wheels (#17363). Accepts the
OPTEC-2400 male dovetail telescope mounts listed on page 7.
[OPTEC-2400 female dovetail // special 4-bolt mount for IFW 3-inch]
IFW 3” CAMERA SIDE REAR COVER PLATES 17366 IFW-3” Rear Cover Plate for 2” Accessories – 2-inch clear aperture.
This adapter bolts directly to the IFW-3” camera (motor) side and can be flipped 180 degrees to center either the 9-position
(#17363) or the 5 and 6-position (#17361 and #17362) filter wheels. Accepts the original IFW 2-inch camera side mounting rings.
[special 4-hole mount for IFW 3-inch // OPTEC-2380 female thread]
IFW-3” Rear Cover Plate for 3” Accessories – 3-inch clear aperture.
This adapter bolts directly to the IFW-3” camera (motor) side and can be flipped 180 degrees to center either the 9-position
(#7363) or the 5 and 6-position (#17361 and #17362) filter wheels. Accepts the 3-inch drawtube adapters listed on page 10.
[special 4-hole mount for IFW 3-inch // OPTEC-3000 female dovetail]
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PYXIS CAMERA FIELD ROTATOR 17645 Pyxis 2-inch I.D. Camera Field Rotator.
Pyxis 2-inch camera rotator attaches directly to most CCD camera using one of the mounts listed below . On the telescope side,
the standard 2-inch nosepiece will push-fit directly into TCF-S or any 2-inch ID focuser. The Pyxis 2-inch includes a built-in serial
port for remote operations – no external hand control is required. A 12VDC power supply is included. Standard 2-inch nosepiece
(stock number 17642) is included but the camera mount must be ordered separately. Order serial port converter (stock number
17695) and reverse cable (stock numbers 17671 to 17675) separately. A PC connection is required for operation.
[2-inch male barrel mount // OPTEC-2300 female dovetail]
Pyxis 3-inch I.D. Camera Field Rotator.
Pyxis 3-inch camera rotator is a massive unit for large telescopes and heavy instrument packages. Select appropriate telescope
mount from the TELESCOPE MOUNTS FOR TCF-S3 AND PYXIS 3-INCH listing on page 4. For telescopes not listed, contact
Optec for custom mounts. The camera side is a standard 3-inch I.D. tube and will accommodate the ADAPTERS FOR TCF-S3
AND PYXIS 3-INCH listed on pages 5 and 6. The Pyxis-3inch includes a built-in serial port for remote operations – no external
hand control is required. A 12VDC power supply is included. Order serial port converter (stock number 17695) and reverse
cable (stock numbers 17671 to 17675) separately. A PC connection is required for operation.
[OPTEC-3600 female dovetail // OPTEC-3000 3-inch female dovetail]
PYXIS Accessories 17640 L Mounting Bracket with ½ - 20 thread.
The L bracket allows the Pyxis to be mounted on a side support or optical bench.
Pyxis 2-inch nosepiece replacement.
The Pyxis is shipped with this adapter to fit any 2-inch ID focusing mount. [2-inch barrel mount // OPTEC-2100 male dovetail]
PYXIS 2-inch CAMERA SIDE ADAPTERS (OPTEC-2300 male dovetail)
Each camera side adapter has a male OPTEC-2300 dovetail to fit the rear OPTEC-2300 receiver on the #17469 IFW OPTEC-
2300 Receiver, Pyxis 2”, or the #19620 Perseus parfocal receiver.
Pyxis STL camera mount with OPTEC-2300 male dovetail.
[OPTEC-2300 male dovetail // SBIG STL 4-bolt hole mount]
Pyxis T-thread camera mount.
This adapter allows use of NextGEN reducers to work with most SBIG cameras without CFW wheel. However, SBIG cameras
using the CFW wheel must also purchase the 17654 extender tube. This moves the camera further back so that the CFW motor
[OPTEC-2300 male dovetail // T-thread 42x0.75 mm male thread]
Pyxis Pentax camera mount.
[OPTEC-2300 male dovetail // Pentax M42x1 mm male thread]
Pyxis SCT short threaded camera mount.
Short threaded mount is intended to fit Apogee and similar cameras with the SCT 2-inch x 24 TPI thread
[OPTEC-2300 male dovetail // 2-inch 24tpi SCT male thread]
Pyxis SCT long threaded mount
Long threaded mount will fit the standard Meade/Celestron visual back, AO-7 and f/6.3 reducer.
[OPTEC-2300 male dovetail // 2-inch 24tpi SCT male thread]
Pyxis C-thread camera mount.
[OPTEC-2300 male dovetail // C-mount 1-inch male thread]
T-thread to Nikon adapter Pyxis QSI camera mount. Extender tube, 16mm length (OPTEC-2300 male dovetail to OPTEC-2300 female receiver).
The extender tube moves the camera away from the Pyxis by 16 mm. Mounts between the camera adapter and Pyxis. This is
sometimes needed if some member of the camera or camera filter wheel obstructs the Pyxis during rotation. In order for the
CFW-8/10 filter wheel from SBIG to be used, this adapter must be added to the T-thread camera mount stock number 17646.
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USB to SERIAL CONVERTERS 17690 USB to Serial Converter 1-Port. USB to Serial Converter 4-Port.
Provides 4 serial ports from one USB connection.
PC SERIAL PORT CONVERTER 17695 PC Serial Port Converter, DB-9 to RJ-12, for TCF-S Focuser.
Allows PC serial communications with the TCF-S Focuser and IFW Filter Wheel using any 9-pin serial port. A RJ-12 Reverse
Cable is required for proper operation. See stock numbers 17671 through 17675 below.
PC SERIAL CABLES FOR TCF-S, TCF-S3, IFW and PYXIS
6-foot RJ-12 Reverse Cable for use with #17695 converter above. 12-foot RJ-12 Reverse Cable for use with #17695 converter above. 25-foot RJ-12 Reverse Cable for use with #17695 converter above. 50-foot RJ-12 Reverse Cable for use with #17695 converter above. Custom length RJ-12 Reverse Cable for use with #17695 converter above, per foot. CONTROL CABLES FOR IFW, IFW 3”, TCF-S and TCF-S3 17470 6-foot Control Cable, Hand Controller to TCF-S/IFW, RJ-45 to DB-9. 12-foot Control Cable, Hand Controller to TCF-S/IFW, RJ-45 to DB-9. 25-foot Control Cable, Hand Controller to TCF-S/IFW, RJ-45 to DB-9. 50-foot Control Cable, Hand Controller to TCF-S/IFW, RJ-45 to DB-9. Custom length Control Cable, Hand Controller to TCF-S/IFW, priced per foot. PARAMOUNT WIRING AND MOUNTING KITS
Other combinations are possible. Contact Optec with your requirements. When ordering, please specify the distance from the
Paramount to the computer so that the proper lengths of cables (S1 cable as defined in the manual) can be made. Distances up
to 50 feet are available at the prices shown.
Paramount ME Mounting & Wiring kit for IFW OR TCF-S AND PYXIS
Specially designed platform and hardware kit for mounting the IFW OR TCF-S control box to the telescope plate of the Software
Bisque’s Paramount ME. In addition, wiring is provided to connect the PYXIS through the mount. Includes all tools, hardware and
wires needed to take advantage of the internal auxiliary ports of the mount. The IFW or TCF-S control box is placed at the
Paramount ME Mounting & Wiring kit for IFW OR TCF-S.
Specially designed platform and hardware kit for mounting the IFW OR TCF-S control box to the telescope plate of Software
Bisque’s Paramount ME. Includes all tools, hardware and wires needed to take advantage of the internal auxiliary ports of the
mount. The IFW or the TCF-S control box is placed at the telescope with minimal wiring clutter.
Paramount ME Mounting & Wiring kit for PYXIS only.
Specially designed wiring kit for connecting the PYXIS through the auxiliary port of the Software Bisque’s Paramount ME.
Paramount ME Mounting & Wiring kit for IFW & TCF-S.
Specially designed platform and hardware kit for mounting the IFW AND TCF-S control boxes to the telescope plate of Software
Bisque’s Paramount ME. Includes all tools, hardware and wires needed to take advantage of the internal auxiliary ports of the
mount. The IFW and the TCF-S control boxes are placed at the telescope with minimal wiring clutter.
Paramount ME Mounting & Wiring kit for IFW, TCF-S AND Pyxis
Specially designed platform and hardware kit for mounting the IFW AND TCF-S control boxes to the telescope plate of Software
Bisque’s Paramount ME. Includes all tools, hardware and wires needed to take advantage of the internal auxiliary ports of the
mount. The IFW and the TCF-S control boxes are placed at the telescope with minimal wiring clutter. In addition, power and
serial communication cables are provide to connect the Pyxis field rotator.
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CUSTOM EQUATORIAL WEDGE 17995 Ultra-Wedge for the Meade 16” LX-200
Optec designed equatorial wedge using 5/8” aluminum plate. Ultra-Wedge for Meade 16” LX200/R/RCX400 telescopes, target
latitude specified by customer. Ultra-Wedge includes custom base plate fabricated to match customer supplied hole pattern.
Installation kit includes all necessary hardware including leveling washers, all stainless fasteners, and required tools. Weighs
approximately 110 pounds. Customer to assume responsibility for final installation.
LIBRA DOVETAIL MOUNTING SYSTEM
C-8 Dovetail mounting kit. (DC8) C-9.25 Dovetail mounting kit. (DC9.25) C-11 Dovetail mounting kit. (DC11) C-14 Dovetail mounting kit. (DC14) Meade 8” Dovetail mounting kit. (DM8) Meade 10” Dovetail mounting kit. (DM10) Meade 12” Dovetail mounting kit. (DM12) Meade 14” Dovetail mounting kit. (DM14) Meade 16” Dovetail mounting kit. (DM16) 90mm Dovetail Ring with carriage, set of 2. (DR90) 108mm Dovetail Ring with carriage, set of 2. (DR108) 125mm Dovetail Ring with carriage, set of 2. (DR125) 160mm Dovetail Ring with carriage, set of 2. (DR160) Dovetail Plate Adapter. (DA) Libra Alt-Azimuth Adjusting Base. PERSEUS INSTRUMENT SELECTOR 19600 4-Port Instrument Selector with three 2” ports and one 3” port. 3-inch Saddle with OPTEC-3600 male dovetail mount. 2-inch Saddle with Blank Cover Plate. 2-inch Saddle with OPTEC-2400 dovetail mount, threaded for Parfocal mount (#19620 below). Dust cover for OPTEC-3600 dovetail. Parfocal mount with integral OPTEC-2300 dovetail receiver and locking silver tipped setscrews.
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All Optec filters are shipped with a custom transmission curve. Wide band filters are measured for transmission in the range of 400 to 1000 nm. The Bessell and Johnson U filters are measured in the range of 350 to 500 nm. Narrow band filters are measured at higher resolution at +/- 50nm from the center wavelength. Data is presented in graphical format. MOUNTED 2” DIAMETER ROUND FILTERS
Glass filters mounted in 48mm metal threaded cell for insertion into 2”eyepiece or NextGEN telecompressors
Violet light rejection filter, mounted in 48mm threaded cell. #8 Pale Yellow, mounted in 48mm threaded cell. Premium UV blocking filter with 435nm cutoff, mounted in 48mm threaded cell. #21 Orange, mounted in 48mm threaded cell. #23A Light Red, mounted in 48mm threaded cell. #47B Blue, mounted in 48mm threaded cell. #29 Deep Red, mounted in 48mm threaded cell. #58 Light Green, mounted in 48mm threaded cell. #80A Medium Blue, mounted in 48mm threaded cell. IR Blocking Filter, mounted in 48mm threaded cell. Optec Deep Sky Filter, mounted in 48mm threaded cell. 50 mm DIAMETER ROUND FILTERS for IFW Filter Wheels - unmounted
Violet rejection filter, 2.0±0.4mm thick. Clear window, 2.0±0.4mm thick. #8 Pale Yellow, 2.0±0.4mm thick. #12 Yellow, 2.0±0.4mm thick. #21 Orange, 2.0±0.4mm thick. #23A Light Red, 2.0±0.4mm thick. #47B Blue, 2.0±0.4mm thick. #29 Deep Red, 2.0±0.4mm thick. #58 Light Green, 2.0±0.4mm thick. #80A Medium Blue, 2.0±0.4mm thick. ND 0.6 (25% T), Neutral Density 25% transmission, 2.0±0.4mm thick. Dichroic RED-IR filter for RGB Imaging, Multilayer AR coating, 2.0±0.1mm thick. Dichroic GREEN-IR filter for RGB Imaging, Multilayer AR coating, 2.0±0.1mm thick. Dichroic BLUE-IR filter for RGB Imaging, Multilayer AR coating, 2.0±0.1mm thick. Dichroic Luminance filter w/IR-Blocking for LRGB Imaging, Multilayer AR, 2.0±0.1mm thick Optec LRGB-IR Imaging Filter Set, includes 17246, 17247, 17248 & 17241. H-Alpha filter, 656.3 nm CW, 8±1.5 nm BW, Transmission > 85%, 2.0±0.1 mm thick. OIII filter, 500.7 nm CW, 8±1.5 nm BW, Transmission > 85%, 2.0±0.1 mm thick. Precision Clear filter for use with Bessell set, Multilayer A/R coated, 5.0±0.1mm thick. Bessell specification U filter for photometry, Multilayer A/R coated, 5.0±0.2mm thick. Bessell specification B filter for photometry, Multilayer A/R coated, 5.0±0.2mm thick. Bessell specification V filter for photometry, Multilayer A/R coated, 5.0mm ±0.2thick. Bessell specification R filter for photometry, Multilayer A/R coated, 5.0±0.2mm thick. Bessell specification I filter for photometry, Multilayer A/R coated, 5.0±0.2mm thick. Bessell UBVRI filter set, composed of 17250, 17446, 17447, 17448 and 17449 Optec Deep Sky filter, mounted in 50mm bushing (46mm clear aperture), 4.0±0.1mm thick.
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50 x 50mm SQUARE FILTERS – by AstroDon Photometrics
AstroDon TruBalance LRGB filter set, 50mm x 50mm, 3mm thick. Johnson/Cousins Photometric U filter, 50mm x 50mm, 3mm thick. Johnson/Cousins Photometric B filter, 50mm x 50mm, 3mm thick. Johnson/Cousins Photometric V filter, 50mm x 50mm, 3mm thick. Johnson/Cousins Photometric Rc filter, 50mm x 50mm, 3mm thick. Johnson/Cousins Photometric Ic filter, 50mm x 50mm, 3mm thick. Clear filter with UV block, 50mm x 50mm, 3mm thick. H-alpha 3nm filter, 50mm x 50mm, 3mm thick. H-alpha 5nm filter, 50mm x 50mm, 3mm thick. OIII 3nm filter, 50mm x 50mm, 3mm thick. OIII 5nm filter, 50mm x 50mm, 3mm thick. SII 3nm filter, 50mm x 50mm, 3mm thick. SII 5nm filter, 50mm x 50mm, 3mm thick. 58 x 58mm SQUARE FILTERS FOR THE IFW 3”
Dichroic RED-IR filter for RGB Imaging, Multilayer AR coating, 2.0±0.1mm thick. Dichroic GREEN-IR filter for RGB Imaging, Multilayer AR coating, 2.0±0.1mm thick. Dichroic BLUE-IR filter for RGB Imaging, Multilayer AR coating, 2.0±0.1mm thick. Dichroic Luminance filter w/IR-Blocking for LRGB Imaging, Multilayer AR, 2.0±0.1mm thick Optec LRGB-IR Imaging Filter Set, includes #17270, 17271, 17272, 17273. H-Alpha filter, 656.3 nm CW, 8±1.5 nm BW, Transmission > 85%, 2.0±0.1 mm thick. O-III filter, 500.7 nm CW, 8±1.5 nm BW, Transmission > 85%, 2.0±0.1 mm thick. SII filter, 672.4 nm CW, 8±1.5 nm BW, Transmission > 85%, 2.0±0.1 mm thick. 72mm ROUND FILTERS FOR THE NEXTGEN 3” 19471 IDAS LPS filter in 72mm threaded cell. CUSTOM OPTICAL SERVICES 17998 Mount customer supplied filter into any wheel or threaded cell. Custom transmission curve for customer supplied, 350nm to 1000nm.
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REPAIR SERVICES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS 17295 Silica gel desiccator replacement cartridge for SSP Carrying and Storage Cases. Alignment of SSP detector with reticle. Replacement of 1mm photodiode, SSP-3. Replacement of electrometer op-amp, SSP-3. Cleaning & recoating of detector/electrometer, SSP-3. Complete detector/electrometer assembly, 1 mm SSP-3. Repair of SSP digital main board, flat rate. New SSP digital main board tested and adjusted. SSP-3/4/5 focusing eyepiece with reticle. Clean, grease and adjust flip mirror assembly. SSP-3/3A control board, complete. SSP-4 control board, complete. SSP-5/5A control board, complete. Upgrade SSP-3/3A to Generation 2. Upgrade SSP-5/5A to Generation 2. SAA1027 Stepper Driver Chip. Replacement PMT chamber access port with desiccant, SSP-5. Repair of SSP-5/5A H/V power supply flat rate. Replacement gearhead stepper motor for TCF-S focuser, with endcap. Upgrade temperature probe and socket to 6-pin DIN type. Replacement temperature probe for TCF/TCF-S/TCF-S3 focuser. Replace RS232 interface chip, TCF-S focuser, IFW filter wheel, Pyxis rotator or SSP-3/4/5. Replacement drawtube for TCF/TCF-S focuser. ($40.00 credit for return of old) IFW controller board replacement. IFW hand control box, complete. TCF-S/TCF-S3 firmware upgrade PIC chip. Current version for TCF-S/TCF-S3 = V2.40 Current version for TCF-Si/TCF-S3i = V3.00 Stepper driver PIC chip for TCF-S, IFW, or Pyxis. IFW firmware upgrade PIC chip. Current version for 8-position IFW = V2.02 Current version for IFW 3” = V3.00TCF-S/TCF-S3 controller board replacement. TCF-S/TCF-S3 hand control box, complete. TCF-Si/TCF-S3i control board replacement. PYXIS firmware upgrade PIC chip. Current version for Pyxis = V1.41 Current version for Pyxis 3” = V3.20 PYXIS 3-inch controller board replacement. IFW filter wheel replacement O-ring, 3-pack. 15 VDC, 18W power supply with right angle plug for Pyxis rotators. 12 VDC power supply for SSP-3/SSP-5/TCF-S/IFW/Pyxis 5 VDC power supply for SSP-4 Replacement circuit board for the Pyxis 2-inch Pyxis 2” modification to include nylon tip setscrews. Pyxis 2” or Pyxis 3” upgrade to current standards, flat rate.
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BOOKS, MANUALS, AND PUBLICATIONS
All Optec product technical manuals are available for download in pdf format from our website at no Photoelectric Photometry of Variable Stars, 2nd Ed.
by D.S. Hall and R.M. Genet. Topics include: Automatic Photoelectric Telescopes, Photoelectric Observatories,
Data Reduction, Achieving Maximum Accuracy, Observing Program Selection, and much more.
Astronomical Photometry, 2nd edition.
by A. Henden and R. Kaitchuck. The classic text and handbook written for advanced amateurs and professionals.
Covers equipment, photometric systems, statistics, observational techniques, data reduction and much more. Hardbound.
CCD Astronomy.
by Cristian Buil. Extremely thorough discussion of astronomical CCD cameras including tips and techniques for both constructing
and using CCD cameras. Topics include operating CCD and image processing algorithms.
TCF-S Technical Manual, printed and bound
Complete description of the TCF-S temperature compensating focuser with serial interface protocol, circuit diagrams, and theory
SSP-3 Generation 2 Technical Manual, printed and bound
Contains complete description of the SSP-3 photometer, Johnson and Wing filters, SSP-3A option, and accessories. Many
SSP-4 Technical Manual, printed and bound
Contains complete description of the theory and operation of the SSP-4 infrared photometer including circuit diagrams and
SSP-5 Generation 2 Technical Manual, printed and bound
Contains complete description of the SSP-5 photometer, Johnson and Strömgren filters, SSP-5A option, and
Pyxis Camera Field Rotator Technical Manual, printed and bound
Contains complete description of the Pyxis camera field rotator.
IFW Intelligent Filter Wheel Technical Manual, printed and bound
Complete description of the IFW automatic filter selector system including serial interface and circuit diagrams.
WARRANTY AND RETURN POLICY We warranty all Optec products to be free from defects in workmanship and material for one year from date of delivery. We will replace or repair at our
option any item, should it be defective during this period, providing there is no evidence of misuse. Warranty items must be returned to us freight
prepaid. Repaired items will be returned via UPS ground within the continental USA at our expense. Overnight shipping services may be arranged in
advance at the customer's expense. Contact Optec before returning any instruments for repair and to arrange for return shipping.
If not completely satisfied, return the merchandise with freight prepaid within 30 days from date of invoice and the full purchase price will be refunded.
Shipping charges will not be refunded. Any damage to the product will be charged against the refund amount.
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OMEGOL ist eine lösungsmittelhaltige, offenporige und transparenteImprägnier-Lasur zur Veredelung und Holzkonservierung für Aussen. OMEGOL dringt tief in das Holz ein, schützt vorbeugend gegen holzzer-störende Insekten (Hausbock) sowie holzzerstörende und holzverfärbendePilze (Sekundärbläue). OMEGOL enthält lichtechte, mikronisierte Eisen-oxydpigmente, ist fäulnishemmend und schütz
The following medications are mentioned as undergoing research trials, but are not yet FDA approved for the disorders mentioned: sertraline (Zoloft), citalopram (Celexa), fluvoxamine (Luvox), quetiapine (Seroquel), olanzapine (Zyprexa), aripiprazole (Abilify), and naltrexone (ReVia). No commercial support was used in the development of this CME lesson. KEY WORDS: Anorexia nervosa • Bul