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HyperStar Cable Router
The HyperStar Cable Router eliminates cable-induced diffraction spikes from your images by guiding wires over a smooth 180-degree arc in front of your telescope's aperture. Designed to clamp directly onto 78mm or 90mm ZWO camera bodies, this simple accessory is the key to achieving perfectly clean, round stars with your HyperStar imaging system.
A 180-Degree Arc for Spike-Free Stars
When imaging with a HyperStar, power and data cables running from your camera to the edge of the optical tube act like extra spider vanes, creating unsightly diffraction spikes on bright stars. The HyperStar Cable Router solves this by forcing the cables to follow a 180-degree curve. A curved obstruction does not produce sharp, linear spikes, preserving the natural, round shape of your stars and resulting in cleaner, more professional-looking astrophotos.
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Secure Cable Management: Cables are held firmly in place by retainers that slide into integrated grooves along the router's curved body, preventing them from shifting during an imaging session.
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Maintained Star Shape: By turning a straight-line obstruction into a gentle curve, the router diffuses incoming light in a way that avoids the classic cross-shaped spike pattern.
Durable Clamps for 78mm & 90mm ZWO Cameras
Each router is 3D printed from a durable, heat-resistant carbon fiber PETG filament, ensuring it holds its shape and function through cold nights and warm days. The design clamps securely onto the two most common ZWO camera body sizes, making it a drop-in solution for popular HyperStar imaging setups. The router is also designed to integrate seamlessly with common dew shields that feature cable cutouts.
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Two Camera Sizes: Available in 78mm versions for cameras like the ZWO ASI533MC and ASI585MC Pro, and 90mm versions for larger bodies like the ASI2600 and ASI6200 series.
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Dew Shield Compatible: Fully compatible with Celestron and Astrozap aluminum dew shields, which have pre-made cutouts to guide cables out along the side of the optical tube.
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How does the HyperStar Cable Router prevent diffraction spikes?
The HyperStar Cable Router works by changing the shape of the obstruction in the light path. A straight cable acts like a spider vane, creating a linear diffraction spike. By routing the cable over a 180-degree curve, the router spreads the diffracted light out, preventing the formation of sharp, distinct spikes and keeping your stars round.
Which HyperStar Cable Router do I need for my ZWO ASI2600MC Pro camera?
For a ZWO ASI2600 series camera, you will need the 90mm version of the HyperStar Cable Router. The 78mm version is designed for smaller camera bodies like the ASI533 and ASI585 series.
Is the HyperStar Cable Router compatible with my Celestron aluminum dew shield?
Yes, the HyperStar Cable Router is fully compatible with aluminum dew shields from Celestron and Astrozap. These shields typically have cutouts designed to guide cables from the front of the telescope, and the router aligns perfectly with this system.
What material is the HyperStar Cable Router made from?
The router is 3D printed from a durable and heat-resistant carbon fiber PETG filament. This material ensures the router remains rigid and dimensionally stable across a wide range of outdoor temperatures.
How are the cables held in place on the HyperStar Cable Router?
The HyperStar Cable Router uses small retainers that slide into grooves along the curved portion of the device. You simply lay your cables in the channel and slide the retainers over them to lock them securely in place.
Will the HyperStar Cable Router fit a non-ZWO camera?
The HyperStar Cable Router is specifically designed to clamp onto the 78mm and 90mm diameter bodies of ZWO cameras. While it may fit other brands with identical body diameters, compatibility is not guaranteed.
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| Available Configurations |
8" / 78mm, 8" / 90mm, 9.25" / 78mm, 9.25" / 90mm, 11" / 78mm, 11" / 90mm |
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