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Starlight Instruments Housing Only w/o SIPS Optics

by Starlight Instruments
SKU SI-SIPSHOUSING
CA$420.00 - CA$420.00
CA$420.00
CA$420.00 - CA$420.00
CA$420.00
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  • Enables use of one SIPS optical unit on multiple telescopes
  • Designed for the Starlight Integrated Paracorr System (SIPS)
  • Set once per telescope, then no re-tuning when moving the optics
  • Compatible with a 2" Feather Touch focuser
  • Requires 1.5" of draw tube travel
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  • Starlight Instruments Housing Only w/o SIPS Optics

    The Starlight Instruments Housing for SIPS Optics is the dedicated solution for using a single SIPS optical unit on multiple telescopes, each outfitted with a compatible 2" Feather Touch Focuser with 1.5" of draw tube travel, with the corrector height set once on each telescope at installation, so the optics can then be moved without re-tuning.

    One SIPS, Multiple Telescopes: The 1.5" DTT SIPS Housing Solution

    For astronomers with more than one Newtonian telescope, this housing provides a cost-effective way to leverage a single Starlight Integrated Paracorr System (SIPS) across all of them. Instead of purchasing a complete SIPS unit for each scope, you can install this housing on your secondary telescope, allowing for a quick and simple transfer of the SIPS optical element itself.

    The process is straightforward: simply unscrew the optics from the SIPS unit on one scope and thread them into this housing on another. This approach makes high-end coma correction more economical for observers who use different instruments for different targets, as long as each is equipped with a 2" Feather Touch focuser with 1.5" of draw tube travel.

    Preserve Optical Tuning with a 2" Feather Touch Focuser

    The primary benefit of the SIPS is that it fixes the Tele Vue Paracorr Type 2 optics at the optimal distance from the primary mirror, eliminating the need for constant adjustment. Each housing is set to the right height on its own telescope once, with the positioning aid; after that the lens group threads in until it stops, so the spacing is kept.

    This guarantees that your coma correction remains consistent and effective every time you move the optical unit between telescopes. Once each housing is set, there is no need to re-tune the corrector, allowing you to efficiently switch between your imaging and visual setups without sacrificing optical integrity. The housing integrates seamlessly with the specified 2" Feather Touch focuser body.

  • What is the purpose of the Starlight Instruments SIPS Housing?

    This housing allows an astronomer who owns one Starlight Integrated Paracorr System (SIPS) to use its optical element on a second or third telescope. By installing a housing on each scope, you can quickly move the expensive corrector optics between them without buying a complete SIPS unit for each instrument.

    Which focuser is compatible with this SIPS Housing?

    This housing is specifically designed for use with a 2" Feather Touch focuser that has 1.5" of draw tube travel. It is not compatible with other focuser models or draw tube lengths.

    Do I need to buy new optics for this SIPS Housing?

    No, this product is the housing only. It is intended for users who already own a complete SIPS unit and want to use its existing optical element (the Tele Vue Paracorr Type 2 corrector) in another telescope.

    Will I need to "re-tune" my SIPS optics every time I move them?

    Only once per telescope. Each housing must be set to the right height on its own telescope with the positioning aid, as described in the SIPS manual. After that, the lens group threads in until it stops, so it can be moved between set housings without further adjustment, unless collimation moves a primary mirror.

    I have a 12.5" Newtonian with a 2" Feather Touch focuser and want to use my SIPS on a second 20" Dobsonian, also with a compatible 2" Feather Touch. Is this SIPS housing the right part?

    Yes, this is the exact scenario this product is designed for. As long as both telescopes have a 2" Feather Touch focuser with 1.5" of draw tube travel, you can install this housing on the 20" Dobsonian and easily transfer your SIPS optics from the 12.5" scope.

    If I install this SIPS Housing on my 16" f/4 Dobsonian, will moving the optics affect my primary mirror collimation?

    No. Moving the SIPS optical element between housings is done entirely at the focuser. It does not interact with or affect the alignment of your telescope's primary or secondary mirrors. Your primary mirror collimation remains unchanged.

  • Compatible Focuser 2" Feather Touch with 1.5" draw tube travel
    Telescope-Side Connection fits a SIPS base on the Newtonian tube (mounting ring and locking ring)
    Camera-Side Connection 2" Feather Touch focuser with 1.5" travel, held by three setscrews
  • Starlight Instruments 2-Year Warranty