{"product_id":"starizona-hyperstar-6","title":"Starizona HyperStar 6 v4","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverts a Celestron C6 SCT into an f\/1.9 astrograph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 mm focal length provides a massive 4.1° field of view\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25× faster than the telescope's native f\/10 focal ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports sensors with up to a 28 mm diagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent camera rotation for easy framing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighs less than 1 lb\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\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\u003eHyperStar 6 v4\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HyperStar 6 v4 lens assembly replaces the secondary mirror on a Celestron C6 SCT, converting it into an incredibly fast f\/1.9 imaging system with a 300 mm focal length. This 25× increase in light-gathering speed allows you to capture deep-sky objects with drastically shorter exposures, while its optical design delivers a coma-free, flat field of view up to 4.1° wide. The system is optimized for modern astronomy cameras, accommodating sensors up to 28 mm in diagonal.\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\u003ef\/1.9 Imaging: Capture Data 25x Faster on a C6\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy converting your C6 to an f\/1.9 optical system, the HyperStar 6 reduces exposure times by a factor of 25 compared to imaging at the native f\/10. An object that requires a 5-minute exposure at f\/10 is fully captured in just 12 seconds at f\/1.9. This speed makes unguided, short-exposure imaging possible from a simple alt-azimuth mount, eliminating the need for an equatorial wedge or autoguiding setup for many targets.\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 4.1° Coma-Free Field for Sensors up to 28mm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HyperStar 6's fully multi-coated optics are engineered to produce a flat, coma-free image circle that illuminates sensors up to 28 mm in diagonal. This creates an expansive 4.1° true field of view, allowing you to frame enormous targets like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) or the North American Nebula (NGC 7000) in a single shot. Stars remain sharp and point-like to the edge of the frame, a critical attribute for producing high-quality wide-field images.\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\u003eMechanical Integration: Camera Adapters, Rotation, and Filter Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing less than 1 lb, the HyperStar 6 is a lightweight addition to your C6. It features independent camera rotation, allowing you to frame your target without altering focus or collimation. The standard camera adapter includes M42 male threads for connecting to most popular astronomy cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard adapter accepts a single 2-inch mounted filter. For imagers who need to swap between multiple filters without removing the camera, an optional Filter Slider is available which utilizes both M42 and M54 male threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollimation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The HyperStar lens is fully adjustable, allowing you to precisely align the optical system for optimal edge-of-field performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat does imaging at f\/1.9 with the HyperStar 6 really mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImaging at f\/1.9 means your telescope gathers light 25 times faster than at its native f\/10. This dramatically shortens exposure times, allowing you to capture faint details in seconds rather than minutes. It makes capturing high-quality images without autoguiding or an equatorial mount entirely feasible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat cameras are compatible with the HyperStar 6 out of the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HyperStar 6 includes an adapter with standard \u003cstrong\u003eM42 male threads\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for cameras that have 17.5 mm of back focus. This covers many popular one-shot-color and monochrome astronomy cameras. If your camera has different thread or spacing requirements, other adapters are available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the HyperStar 6 perform on a large target like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) with a C6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HyperStar 6 is ideal for a target like M31. Its \u003cstrong\u003e4.1° field of view\u003c\/strong\u003e is wide enough to capture the entire galaxy, including its faint outer arms and satellite galaxies M32 and M110, in a single frame. The fast f\/1.9 optics will reveal faint dust lanes and structure with very short sub-exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use filters with the HyperStar 6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The standard camera adapter that ships with the HyperStar 6 has threads to accept one 2-inch mounted filter. For those needing to switch between multiple filters during an imaging session, such as for LRGB or narrowband imaging, an \u003cstrong\u003eoptional Filter Slider\u003c\/strong\u003e is available as an upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs it difficult to switch between using the HyperStar 6 and visual observing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching is straightforward. You simply unthread the HyperStar 6 assembly from the front of the C6 and reinstall the telescope's original secondary mirror. The process typically takes only a few minutes, allowing you to easily convert your telescope from a wide-field astrograph back to a high-magnification visual instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill I need to collimate the HyperStar 6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, like any high-performance optical system, the HyperStar 6 has \u003cstrong\u003eadjustable collimation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fine-tuning the collimation is essential for achieving the sharpest possible stars across the entire flat field, especially given the critical tolerances of an f\/1.9 system. The adjustment is made using small screws on the HyperStar body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyperStar 6 (C6 v4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Optical Tubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron C6 SCT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/1.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed Increase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25× faster than stock f\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4.1° — coma-free, flat field\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Sensor Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera Rotation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollimation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Coatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully Multi-Coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional Filter Slider Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoth M42 male and M54 male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3\" (without camera adapter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Anodized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in U.S.A.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\"\u003eHyperStar 6 Lens Assembly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eCamera Adapter with M42 Male Threads\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\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/starizona-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarizona Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starizona","offers":[{"title":"No Filter Slider","offer_id":68033919582493,"sku":"STZ-HS4-C6","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Add Filter Slider","offer_id":68033919615261,"sku":"STZ-HS4-C6-FS","price":628.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starizona-HyperStar-6-v4-1_bc914208-d565-411e-b79e-e6abccfff4a7.jpg?v=1794375567","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/starizona-hyperstar-6","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}