{"product_id":"qhyccd-miniguidescope","title":"QHYCCD Mini Guide Scope 30mm f\/4.3","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30mm Aperture Doublet Lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e130mm Focal Length (f\/4.3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighs only 111g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-side focuser with locking mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC\/CS mount for QHY5II and QHY5III series cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e31.6mm tube diameter fits standard finder brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQHYCCD Mini Guide Scope 30mm f\/4.3\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QHYCCD Mini Guide Scope combines a 30mm doublet objective and a fast f\/4.3 focal ratio in a package weighing just 111g. Its short 130mm focal length provides a wide field of view, which makes it easy to find guide stars. The tube is 31.6mm in diameter, and QHYCCD offers an optional standard finder-scope connector with a tripod screw thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA 130mm Focal Length for Wide-Field Guiding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of the Mini Guide Scope is its 30mm f\/4.3 doublet optical system. The 130mm focal length creates a generous field of view, which dramatically simplifies the process of finding and locking onto a suitable guide star. This is a significant advantage over longer, narrower guide scopes, especially in star-poor regions of the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUltralight 111g Body with Front-Side Focuser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt only 111g, this guide scope adds negligible weight to your imaging rig, minimizing balance issues and making it an ideal match for lightweight star trackers and portable mounts. Focus is set with the front-side focuser, from infinity down to 1.5m, and a focus lock holds the position during an imaging session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eC\/CS Mount for QHY5II \u0026amp; QHY5III Cameras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for seamless integration with QHYCCD's ecosystem, the Mini Guide Scope features a standard C\/CS mount thread. This allows direct, secure attachment of any camera from the QHY5II and QHY5III series. The tube is 31.6mm in diameter, and an optional standard finder-scope connector with a tripod screw thread is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat cameras are compatible with the QHYCCD Mini Guide Scope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini Guide Scope is specifically designed with a C\/CS mount interface for compatibility with the entire \u003cstrong\u003eQHY5II and QHY5III series\u003c\/strong\u003e of guide and planetary cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the 130mm focal length of the QHYCCD Mini Guide Scope affect guiding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe short 130mm focal length creates a wide field of view. This makes it much easier to find a suitable guide star anywhere in the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the 111g weight of the Mini Guide Scope unbalance my portable imaging rig?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, at just 111g, the Mini Guide Scope is exceptionally lightweight. It is designed specifically to minimize impact on the balance of small equatorial mounts and portable star trackers, preserving tracking accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I attach the QHYCCD Mini Guide Scope to my main telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQHYCCD offers an optional standard finder-scope connector with a tripod screw thread for the 31.6mm tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I focus the QHYCCD Mini Guide Scope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the front-side focuser until stars are sharp in your guide camera, then engage the focus lock so the position does not change during your imaging session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/4.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObjective Lens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoublet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocus System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront-side focuser with focus lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocus Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInfinity to 1.5m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC\/CS mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Cameras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQHY5II and QHY5III series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnti-scatter matte paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelescope Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional standard finder scope connector with tripod screw thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (OTA only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eQHYCCD Mini Guide Scope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/QHYCCD_Mini_Guide_Scope_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/qhyccd-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQHYCCD 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"QHYCCD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52942981267741,"sku":"QHY-100062","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/qhyccd-mini-guide-scope-1_f56afd3c-4cbb-4ff4-86ae-3627233df6d1.jpg?v=1794617835","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/qhyccd-miniguidescope","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}