Shelyak
Spectroscopy is the branch of amateur astronomy where a modest telescope still contributes real science. A spectrum reveals what a star is made of, how fast it is moving, and whether something has changed — measurements that are as valuable from a backyard as from a mountaintop. Shelyak Instruments builds the spectrographs that make this accessible. David Astro carries Shelyak products in Canada, in stock, with fast shipping across Canada and worldwide.
Resolution, target brightness and telescope aperture determine which instrument suits you. Tell us what you want to measure and we will match it.
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Shelyak Photometric Slit 23/200µm for Alpy 600 & UVEX
Dual slit design with 23µm and 200µm widths Enables high-resolution spectroscopy and spectrophotometry Designed for Shelyak Alpy 600 and UVEX spec...
Afficher tous les détailsShelyak Power supply 12V/3A
Delivers a regulated 12V DC output Provides up to 3A of current Features a 2.5mm x 5.5mm barrel connector Standard center-positive polarity Includ...
Afficher tous les détailsShelyak Practical Guide to Starting in Astronomical Spectroscopy (French edition)
Language: French Author: François Cochard (Co-founder of Shelyak Instruments) Focus: Practical guide for slit-based spectroscopy Prerequisites: No...
Afficher tous les détailsShelyak Prism 3.8° for the Star Analyser
3.8° prism angle precisely calculated for the Star Analyser Improves spectral resolution by approximately 20% Achieves a resolving power of R~130 ...
Afficher tous les détailsShelyak SE0174
Shelyak SE0259
Shelyak Sol’Ex / SUNSCAN 2-position slit 7 – 10 µm (GEN2)
Dual Slit Widths: 7µm and 10µm Substrate Dimensions: 12 x 8 x 2 mm Material: Heat-Resistant Eagle XG Glass Wavelength Range: 350 nm to 1000 nm Coa...
Afficher tous les détailsEntretoise Shelyak pour analyseur d'étoiles
La distance minimale recommandée (en mm entre le capteur et l'extrémité du nez où se visse le Star Analyzer 100) est de 4x la taille des pixels de...
Afficher tous les détailsShelyak Spare Lamp for Flats
Replacement Tungsten Lamp Spare Part for Flat-Field Calibrators Ensures Consistent, Repeatable Illumination Description FAQ ...
Afficher tous les détailsShelyak Spox Module
Remote control for spectrograph calibration lamps Compatible with Alpy 600, LISA, and LHIRES III Dual control modes: manual push-buttons and compu...
Afficher tous les détailsShelyak Spox Module for Alpy/LISA with 0.8m cable
Automates calibration lamp control for Alpy 600, LISA, and LHIRES III spectrographs Includes 0.8m cable for connecting the module to the spectrogr...
Afficher tous les détailsShelyak Spox Module for Alpy/LISA with 5m cable
Automates calibration lamp control Compatible with Alpy 600, LISA, and LHIRES III Includes 5m spectrograph connection cable Manual push-button and...
Afficher tous les détailsShelyak Spox Module for Lhires III with 0.8m cable
Remote calibration control for Shelyak Lhires III spectrographs Manages both Tungsten (flat) and Neon/Argon (calibration) lamps Included 0.8m cabl...
Afficher tous les détailsShelyak Spox Module for Lhires III with 5m cable
Remote control for Lhires III calibration lamps Manual push-button and automated PC control Connects to PC via USB for software/ASCOM integration ...
Afficher tous les détailsShelyak ST8/10 adapter for Alpy 600
Custom adapter for SBIG ST7, ST8, ST10, and ST2000 cameras Mounts compatible SBIG cameras to a Shelyak Alpy 600 spectroscope Replaces the camera's...
Afficher tous les détailsAnalyseur d'étoiles Shelyak 100
Le Star Analyzer 100 est un réseau de diffraction en transmission 100 lignes/mm à haut rendement, blazé au premier ordre. Il est monté dans une ce...
Afficher tous les détailsAnalyseur d'étoiles Shelyak 200
L'analyseur 200 est un réseau de diffraction en transmission 200 lignes/mm à haut rendement, blazé au premier ordre. Il est monté dans une cellule...
Afficher tous les détailsShelyak Star Analyser 200 Mounting Kit
Securely houses the Star Analyser 200 grating (sold separately) Enables easy integration into a standard 1.25" or 2" optical train Essential for u...
Afficher tous les détailsShelyak Star’Ex 14-20-26-32 µm slit + 25 µm hole (GEN2)
Four selectable slit widths: 14 µm, 20 µm, 26 µm, and 32 µm Central 25 µm pinhole for alignment 4mm slit length for extended objects 16mm x 16mm f...
Afficher tous les détailsShelyak T-mount adapter ring for SCT
Connects Shelyak spectrographs to Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes Male M42x0.75 T-mount thread for instrument connection Female 2-inch thread for SC...
Afficher tous les détailsShelyak T-mount front part for the Lhires III
Replaces the standard Lhires III front panel Provides a female M42x0.75mm T-mount thread Enables direct connection to custom optical trains Instal...
Afficher tous les détailsShelyak T-Mount to Canon EOS DSLR Adapter Ring
Connects Canon EOS DSLR camera bodies to T-Mount accessories Standard female T-threads (M42x0.75) Durable, all-metal construction for a secure, li...
Afficher tous les détailsShelyak T-mount – 31.75mm nosepiece adapter ring
Connects M42x0.75mm T-mount accessories to 1.25" focusers Enables secure threaded attachment for cameras and spectroscopes Standard 31.75mm (1.25"...
Afficher tous les détailsShelyak Thorium-Argon Lamp for Shelyak Spectrographs
Element Composition: Thorium-Argon (ThAr) Lamp Type: Hollow Cathode Lamp (HCL) Primary Application: High-resolution spectrograph calibration Desig...
Afficher tous les détailsAmateur Spectroscopy Instruments
Spectrographs trade resolution against the faintness of the targets they can reach. Choosing well means knowing which side of that trade your programme sits on.
- Low-resolution spectrographs: Capture a broad spectrum from relatively faint targets, suitable for classifying stars, observing novae and studying emission-line objects.
- High-resolution spectrographs: Resolve fine line detail and small wavelength shifts for radial velocity and line profile work, requiring brighter targets and longer exposures.
- Echelle designs: Capture a wide wavelength range at high resolution simultaneously by stacking spectral orders, at higher cost and complexity.
- Calibration modules: Reference lamps that provide known wavelength lines, without which a spectrum cannot be accurately calibrated.
- Guiding provision: Keeping a star on a narrow slit for minutes requires integrated guiding, and this is a core part of the instrument rather than an add-on.
- Transmission gratings: Simple grating filters that thread into an eyepiece barrel, the least expensive way to record a first spectrum.
Why Choose David Astro for Shelyak
Spectroscopy has a steeper learning curve than imaging, and the equipment choice should reflect where you are starting.
- Programme-based recommendation: We ask what you want to measure, because a radial velocity programme and a nova monitoring programme need very different resolutions.
- Realistic aperture guidance: Spectroscopy spreads a star's light across a detector, so target brightness and aperture matter more than in imaging. We set expectations honestly.
- Starting point suggested: For a first spectrum we will often suggest a transmission grating before a slit spectrograph, since it teaches the workflow at a fraction of the cost.
- Authorized dealer: Full manufacturer warranty with support handled in Canada.
- Ships from Canada: No duties or brokerage fees for Canadian buyers.
Shelyak in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions
- What aperture do I need for spectroscopy?
- More than for imaging the same object, because the light is spread across a spectrum. Low-resolution work on bright stars is achievable with modest apertures; high resolution needs both aperture and bright targets.
- Can amateurs contribute real data?
- Yes, substantially. Amateur spectra of novae, symbiotic stars and Be stars feed into professional monitoring programmes, because professionals cannot cover every object every night.
- Where should I start?
- A transmission grating that threads into an eyepiece barrel records a recognizable spectrum for very little money and teaches the calibration workflow, which is the hard part.
- Do I need a calibration lamp?
- For quantitative work, yes. Without reference lines of known wavelength you cannot calibrate the spectrum accurately, which limits it to qualitative comparison.
Interested in spectroscopy?
Tell us your telescope and what you want to measure and we will suggest a starting instrument. In stock and shipping from Canada.