ACTIVE OPTICS GUIDING SYSTEM WITH OAG

Starlight Xpress

£1062.5

SXV-AO-USB Active Optics The SXV-AO-USB is the 3rd generation of Active Optics from Starlight Xpress. The original design has been further developed for use with larger imaging sensors and with USB connectivity, future proofing the design further. The patented principle uses the refractive index of the optical window to move the incoming light path from the telescope on to the main imaging sensor. When combined with a sensitive guide camera, like the Lodestar PRO, you have a high performance tracking system that is far superior compared to autoguiding on its own. Mount correction is also inclu

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ACTIVE OPTICS GUIDING SYSTEM WITH OAG

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