{"product_id":"starizona-hyperstar-conversion-kit-gasket","title":"Starizona HyperStar Conversion Gasket for Celestron SCTs","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents secondary mirror assembly slippage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for HyperStar lens conversions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from vibration-damping Sorbothane material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetrofits factory-installed Fastar systems\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\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 Conversion Gasket for Celestron SCTs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis Sorbothane gasket is an essential component for any HyperStar user looking to retrofit a factory-installed Fastar secondary assembly. Its purpose is to prevent the entire secondary housing from slipping or rotating when you switch between your secondary mirror and a HyperStar lens, ensuring a secure and repeatable connection every time you reconfigure your Celestron SCT for imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eSorbothane Gasket: Securing Your Fastar Secondary Assembly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhen converting a Fastar-compatible telescope for f\/2 imaging, you repeatedly remove the secondary mirror and install the HyperStar lens. Over time, this process can cause the factory secondary holder to lose its grip. This gasket provides the necessary friction to create a non-slip interface between the components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBy installing this Sorbothane gasket, you add a layer of stability to the system. It ensures that neither the HyperStar lens nor the original secondary mirror will inadvertently shift or rotate during installation or removal, which is critical for maintaining consistent alignment and focus between observing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\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 is the purpose of the HyperStar Conversion Gasket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eSorbothane gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e used to retrofit a factory-installed Fastar secondary assembly on a Celestron SCT. It provides additional friction to prevent the assembly from slipping or rotating when you switch between the standard secondary mirror and a HyperStar imaging lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this gasket needed for all Fastar-compatible telescopes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis gasket is specifically described as useful for \u003cstrong\u003eretrofitting a factory-installed Fastar secondary assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e. It addresses potential slipping that can occur from the repeated removal and installation of the secondary mirror and HyperStar lens, making it a valuable upgrade for ensuring mechanical stability.\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\u003eCompatible Telescope Models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron C6, C8, C9.25, C11, C14 with Fastar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\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":"C6","offer_id":68033922072861,"sku":"STZ-HSCK-C6-G","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C8","offer_id":68033922105629,"sku":"STZ-HSCK-C8-G","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C9.25","offer_id":68033922138397,"sku":"STZ-HSCK-C925-G","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C11","offer_id":68033922171165,"sku":"STZ-HSCK-C11-G","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C14","offer_id":68033922203933,"sku":"STZ-HSCK-C14-G","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starizona-HyperStar-Conversion-Kit-C6-Gasket-1_8c59737a-eca2-49db-987d-43b80aaeceb7.jpg?v=1794375575","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/starizona-hyperstar-conversion-kit-gasket","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}