Auto-Guider Bundle

Auto-Guider Bundle

BK 80/400 OTA + SynGuider

The revolutionary, stand-alone auto guiding tool, SynGuider is born!

    Equipped with Sony CCD image sensor and the real-time star image display screen, SynGuider can work independently without a computer or calibration software. You will be saving significant power while working in the stargazing field with a limited electricity power pack. The SynGuider is adaptable to main telescopes with T-ring (M42) and 1.25" eyepiece holder, and can control EQ mount with a standard auto-guider interface.

    SynGuider is ideal for Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) users, while saving you the need to operate your imaging system through a computer It will greatly improve your efficiency and productivity during astro-photography sessions.  SynGuider will allow you to obtain pin-point stars during long exposure process to make your work simple and fun!

Features:

• Stand-alone unit, guiding the equatorial mount without a computer

• Sony CCD image sensor enabling the tracking of fainter stars

• LCD display of real-time star image

• Upgradable firmware

• Large chip coming with more area for locating and keeping guided star on chip

• Standard auto guiding port

• Adaptable by T-ring (M42) and 1.25” eyepiece holder

Package comes with:

• SynGuider auto guider

• Guiding handset and cable

• Serial cable

• 4xD 1.5v battery pack

• User manual (English)

Image Sensor:

Type: SONY ICX404AL CCD Sensor

Chip Size: 5.59mm(X) * 4.68mm(Y)

Number of Effective Pixels: 510(X) * 492(Y)

Unit Cell Size: 9.6um(X) * 7.5um(Y)

Power Supply: DC 6V ~ 14V, 250mA

Power Jack: 2.1mm, tip positive

Exposure Time:

1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096 mS

Sensitivity:

Typically, the SynGuider can capture and guide a star with up to the magnitude of 8 under the following conditions: regular 80mm aperture refractor, 2048ms exposure time, and good seeing conditions.

BK 804 OTA

  • Optical Design: Achromatic Refractor
  • Diameter: 80mm
  • Focal Length: 400mm
  • F/Ratio: F/5
  • Highest Practical Power: 160x
  • Finder Scope: 6x30
  • Focuser Diameter: 1.25"
  • Diagnol: 1.25" 45 deg. erect diagonal
  • Eyepiece: 1.25"- super 25, 10
  • Shipping Weight: 6kg+2kg, 2boxes