Hyperstar

HyperStar is based on Celestron's innovative Fastar feature. This feature allows the secondary mirror to be removed from Celestron's 8", 11", and 14" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. By mounting the HyperStar lens assembly in place of the secondary mirror, a CCD camera can be mounted at the front of the telescope allowing for a wider field of view and much faster imaging.

Stop Press - Now available for Celestron C6 as well

The HyperStar lens assembly works with a variety of cameras from SBIG, Starlight Xpress, SAC, Orion, Meade, and Astrovid. Different cameras require different adapters, however. One adapter is included with the HyperStar lens. Please specify the camera being used when ordering.

A holder is included for safe storage of the secondary mirror while imaging.

The HyperStar system allows the telescope to operate at a focal ratio of f/2.0, an incredible 25 times faster than the standard f/10 focal ratio! Images can be obtained in just seconds!

Hyperstar is now available for Meade 10" and 12" telescopes. (Some require a conversion kit). Conversion kits are also available for non-Fastar Celestron Telescopes. These are shown at the bottom of this page.

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Hyperstar 3 for Celestron C6 Telescopes

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It's little, it's cute, but it performs just like its big brothers! The HyperStar C6 is a perfect match to one-shot color CCDs like the Starlight Xpress SXVF-H9C and to video systems such as the Stellacam or Mallincam. Capture up to a 2.2-degree field of view at an amazingly fast f/1.9!

HyperStar is based on Celestron's innovative Fastar feature. This feature allows the secondary mirror to be removed from Celestron's Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. By mounting the HyperStar lens assembly in place of the secondary mirror, a CCD camera can be mounted at the front of the telescope allowing for a wider field of view and much faster imaging.

The HyperStar lens assembly works with a variety of cameras. Different cameras require different adapters, however. One adapter is included with the HyperStar lens. Please specify the camera being used when ordering.

A holder is included for safe storage of the secondary mirror while imaging.

The HyperStar systems allows the telescope to operate at a focal ratio of f/1.9, an incredible 30 times faster than the standard f/10 focal ratio! Images can be obtained in just seconds!

Price: £709.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Hyperstar 3 for Celestron C8 SCT and Edge HD Telescopes Ref: sz-hs3-c8

Hyperstar Version 3 for the Celestron C8
Produces flat f/2 focus for fast imaging
Accommodates CCDs up to 27mm diagonal

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Price: £829.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Type of Optics

Hyperstar for C11 Ref: sz-hs-c11

Hyperstar Version 3 for the Celestron C11
Produces flat f/1.8 focus for fast imaging

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Price: £949.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Type of Optics

Hyperstar for C14 Ref: sz-hs-c14d

Hyperstar for the Celestron C14
Produces flat f/1.9 focus for fast imaging

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Price: £1,549.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Type of Optics

Hyperstar for Meade 10-inch Ref: sz-hs-m10

Hyperstar for the Meade 10-inch SCT
Produces flat f/1.8 focus for fast imaging

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Price: £949.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Hyperstar for Meade 14-inch SCTs Ref: sz-hs-m14

Hyperstar for the Meade 14-inch SCTs
Produces flat f/2 focus for fast imaging

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Price: £1,549.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Hyperstar Filter Adaptor for C8 Ref: sz-hs3-fa-8

This adaptor allows the use of 2-inch filters with version 3 of the C8 Hyperstar.

Price: £80.71 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Please select Camera Model

Hyperstar Conversion Kits

Hyperstar Conversion Kit for C8 Ref: sz-hsck-c8

HyperStar Conversion Kit - Celestron 8" SCT

You do not need this adaptor if your telescope is Fastar-compatible. In case of doubt please contact us.

Price: £309.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Hyperstar Conversion Kit for C11 Ref: sz-hsck-c11

HyperStar Conversion Kit - Celestron 11" SCT

You do not need this adaptor if your telescope is Fastar-compatible. In case of doubt please contact us.

Price: £369.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Hyperstar Conversion Kit for C14 Ref: sz-hsck-c14

HyperStar Conversion Kit - Celestron 14" SCT

There are two versions of this conversion kit, depending on the design of your secondary mirror holder. Click the 'more...' button for further details and contact us if you have any questions.

Price: £429.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Hyperstar Conversion Kit for Meade 10 Ref: sz-hsck-m10

HyperStar Conversion Kit - Meade 10" SCT

You do not need this adaptor if your telescope is Hyperstar-compatible. In case of doubt please contact us. There are pictures here showing how to tell if your Meade SCT is Hyperstar-compatible.

Price: £369.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Hyperstar Conversion Kit for Meade 14 Ref: sz-hsck-m14

HyperStar Conversion Kit - Meade 14" SCT

You do not need this adaptor if your telescope is Hyperstar-compatible. In case of doubt please contact us. There are pictures here showing how to tell if your Meade SCT is Hyperstar-compatible.

Price: £429.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)