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Flattener/Reducer 0.65x Apex ED Short

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Product description

The flattener is a lens that evens out the field, as this is slightly curved by the primary optics. This curvature causes stars that are imaged at the edge of the field of view to be less sharp. The flattener, also called a field flattener, corrects this effect. Astrophotographers can then enjoy images where the stars remain sharp right out to the edge of the exposure. The flattener is installed between the telescope and the camera.

The Reducer (for focal length reduction) is an optical accessory that allows a more favourable aperture ratio. Required exposure times are hence shorter and the optics 'faster'. Also, the field of view increases, so that even larger astronomical objects can be observed or photographed.

With the Apex ED reducer, an f/5.5 apo refractor becomes an incredibly fast f/3.6 astrograph. A slower f/9 telescope like an RC becomes a speedy f/5.9 system. The reduction factor provides a 1.5x wider field of view and shortens exposure times by a factor of 2.4x!

The Apex ED reducer features extra-low disperion glass to eliminate chromatic aberration and to provide sharp star images over a 30mm image circle, capable of working with most popular CCD, CMOS and DSLR cameras up to APS-C format.

The Apex ED reducer fits into a standard 2" focuser. It has M42 T-threads on the camera side, and it can accept a standard 2" (M48) filter on the telescope side for easy use of light-pollution or other filters. On Meade ACF telescopes, the Apex can be attached using a 2" visual back.

"L" and "S" Versions: To optimize the Apex ED for the best possible performance, there are two versions of the lens. The "L" version is designed for telescopes with focal lengths 500mm and longer. This includes most larger (100mm+) refractors and all RC and ACF telescopes. The "S" version is for telescopes with focal lengths from 300-500mm, including most 60-80mm apo refractors.

Backfocus: The nominal backfocus distance from the Apex ED reducer's T-threads to the image sensor depends slightly on the focal length of the telescope. It is at least 55mm in all configurations. The table below shows the optimum backfocus for various focal lengths. Please contact us for help in choosing the right adapters or spacers necessary for your setup.

Backfocus Long-Version:

  • 500-600mm: 58mm
  • 600-700mm: 57mm
  • 700-900mm: 56mm
  • >900mm: 55mm

Backfocus Short-Version

  • <350mm: 62mm
  • 350-450mm: 60mm
  • 450-500mm: 59mm

Specifications

Capacity


Connector (at camera end)
M42
Connection (to the telescope)
2"
Focal length reduction
0,65
Backfocus (mm)
55-62
Number of lenses
5
Coating of optical system
multiple

Special features


Filter thread
yes

General


Type
Flatteners, Correctors, Reducers
Type of build
Flattener
Weight (g)
327
Length (mm)
83
Series
Apex ED
Starizona Flattener/Reducer 0.65x Apex ED Short

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