Posted on Leave a comment

Player One & IDAS SHO Set

While the Player One Summer Sales Event is underway, now is the perfect time to upgrade to the complete Japanese-made IDAS SHO Filter Set.

For just $200 more with the purchase of a Player One camera(Zeus-M and Poseidon-M), or $300 more with a Player One filter wheel, you can own the complete set of IDAS’s renowned halo-free SHO filters—an outstanding value for serious astrophotographers.

Don’t miss this limited-time opportunity to take your narrowband imaging to the next level. Combine the exceptional performance of Player One cameras and filter wheels with one of the industry’s most respected SHO filter sets and enjoy premium image quality at a remarkable price.

A collection of USB3.0 cooled cameras for sale, including Poseidon-C Pro, Poseidon-M Pro, Uranus-C Pro, and Uranus-M Pro, with pricing details and sale labels.
Image displaying four different sizes of Phoenix Wheels: 5x2 inches, 7x2 inches, 7x36MM, and 7x50MM, with pricing and 'Sale' labels.

An individual test report is included with each unit.

Posted on Leave a comment

Player One Technical Support Now Available in the US

We have started stocking a variety of essential spare parts in the U.S., including motherboards, cables, camera components, filter wheel parts, and other accessories.

By maintaining these parts locally, we can provide faster technical support and repair services within the United States. This helps save both time and costs for our customers and ensures a more efficient support experience.

Three electronic circuit boards featuring various components and connections, including USB ports and connectors.

Continue using Player One products with confidence. We are committed to providing reliable long-term support and service for all our valued customers.

Posted on Leave a comment

Veil HOO

This is another perfect target for the full frame sensor with SJH-75UH, taken at my backyard over the Bortle 8 sky.

A high-resolution image of the Veil Nebula, showcasing its intricate structure with red and white filaments against a dark starry background.

SJH-75UF + Zeus-M, 10 x Ha/OIII each

A grid of nine sections displaying various star-filled regions of space, with some areas showing nebulous structures in red and blue hues.

Astro Pixel Processor’s star analysis was indicating each frame of FWHM values were overall lower 2 or less than 2. These result from my backyard in the city. So hopefully they will be further smaller if taken under the better sky. We will see.

Posted on Leave a comment

Japan’s Sightron SJH-75UF

This is 1st attempt by Sightron’s flagship model – SJH-75UF. I couldn’t complete the entire session because the marine layer came in. So this is 10 x Ha result.

A monochrome image of a nebula in deep space, showcasing swirling clouds of gas and dust against a backdrop of stars.

SJH-75UF + Player One Zeus-M, 10 x Ha

The flat wasn’t applied in this image. It seems to be bright and sharp enough entire full frame sensor as designed. Furthermore, the image is free of star splitting, The bright star upper right corner is Deneb. No split! So quite clean star shape entire the field.

A close-up view of a high-tech telescope with various attachments, including cameras and optical devices, set against a blurred outdoor background.
SJH-75UF ultra flat-field astrophotography telescope featuring a 75 mm aperture and 375 mm focal length, displayed against a minimalistic background.

Sightron’s official site

Posted on Leave a comment

EMCAN AZ40 Mount

I got the feedback on AZ40 from one of our long-time loyal customers – Thomas Fischer. See his beautiful setup.

A Takahashi telescope mounted on a tripod, situated on a brick pathway with a lawn and trees in the background.

According to him, the mount is quite steady and still stable even during the focusing. Yes, I fully agree with him. I’m using EM31Pro in the top-mount mode. Quite stable. This top-mount setup is the biggest advantage for the serious visual observers, especially at high power.

A dual-barreled telescope with silver tubes mounted on a black tripod, positioned outdoors on a paved surface, with plant pots in the background.

Posted on Leave a comment

BinoTechno SD Triplet Objective Lens for BORG

This should give existing BORG users even more options. Introducing the new BinoTechno 90mm objective lens, designed specifically for the BORG Series 80 system. By simply swapping the objective lens assembly, users can retain the existing mechanical design and accessories while upgrading to a different optical configuration.

Close-up view of a telescope lens with blue trim, labeled '90mm f/6 Triplet SD APO' and 'BinoTechno'.

I performed a star test last night at nearly 300× magnification, and it produced a textbook-perfect diffraction pattern. Very impressive!

A close-up of a high-quality telescope mounted on a silver tripod, showcasing its black and blue components.

As shown above, the color matches that of their erect-image mirror diagonal.