Telescopes
- Please feel free to bring your own optics. Our mountings have load capacities of up to 35kg; please ensure that the mounts are compatible.
Vixen ED 80Sf (80/600)
The ED80Sf refractor is a superb telescope that has a high imaging performance across the entire field of vision. We have equipped the Vixen ED80Sf with a TS Flattener for enhanced image quality. Additionally, it also features micro transmission for precise focusing.
Specifications:
d=80mm; f=600mm; f/7.5
TS Flattener
Lacerta 1:10 micro transmission
2″ socket connection
Tube clamps
Vixen 2″ dovetail track
7×50 finder scope
TS Apo 90 (90/600)
An apochromatic refractor with outstanding colour correction and an even field of view, perfect for astrophotography. With a TS field flattener, this telescope guarantees top contrast and sharpness. It may also be used as a guide scope. A 2.5x ED Barlow lens is part of the package.
Specifications:
d=90mm; f=600mm; f/6.6 (Outer-Ø dewcap: 116mm)
TS flattener 2″
2” receptacle connection
2″ Baader steel track focuser with reduction to 1 1/4″
(latest, improved model, June 2011)
2.5x ED Barlow lens
Red dot finder
Tube clamps
3″ dove tail adapter
Esprit Apo 100/500
Selected and optimized by Tommy Nawratil
Specifications:
d=100mm; f=500mm; f/5
Field Flattener M48 on camera side, backfocus 55 mm
Lacerta motor focus (ASCOM version without control box)
9×50 viewfinder
Losmandy rail
Deflection prism
Bathinov mask
APM Apo (107/700)
Astrograph with an even field of view, suitable for chips up to full format
The focal length is shortened to f=525mm by the Reducer/Flattener. The corresponding aperture ratio is f/4.9. Users can bring their own 2” TS Flattener to obtain the full focal length.
Specifications:
d=107mm; f=700mm; f/6.5
Riccardi Reducer/Flattener 0.75x
3″ focuser
3″ prism track for attachment to the mounting
Lacerta 8” Photo-Newtonian
Specifications:
d=200mm; f=800mm; f/4
GPU coma corrector F/4 with M48 connection on the camera side
Lacerta motor focus (ASCOM variant without control box)
Losmandy rail
M48 to EOS bayonet adapter
Bathinov mask
10” Photo-Newtonian
TS custom-made according to the wishes of our astrophotographers. Stable adjustment, secure hold of DSLR and low weight CCD cameras, optimized for APS-C and similar sensors.
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Available only in combination with the ALT6ADN mount.
We rent this instrument only to proven experienced Astro photographers who are familiar with the handling of fast photo Newtons and autoguiding on equatorial mounts!
Specifications:
d=254mm; f=1000mm; f/4; Carbontubus
TeleVue Paracorr Coma Corrector
2,5″ MoonLite focuser
3″ prism for connecting guiding telescopes and second cameras
Meade 10“ ACF
The 10″ ACF images stars at the edge of the field of view almost point-like. Compared to a normal Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, the so-called coma error is drastically reduced.
Only in combination with Fornax55!
Only for astrophotography – not for visual observing!
Specifications:
d = 254 mm / f = 2500 mm,
„Baader Steeltrack“ Crayford focuser 2“
reducing bush 2“>1 1/4“,
2“ diagonal mirror,
8×50 finder cope,
3“ dovetail plate
ICS 24” Dobsonian telescope
The new ICS 24″ GND expands our range for visual astronomers.
We are offering 2 Dobsonians and 2 giant binoculars.
The rent package comes with a full set of Ethos eyepieces.
COLLIMATION EXCLUSIVELY BY AUTHORIZED STAFF!
Specifications:
d=600mm; f=2400mm; f/4.0
Premium primary mirror
Feathertouch Focuser witht 1:10 reduction
Eyepieces: Ethos 21 – 13 – 8 – 4,7
TeleVue Paracorr
Filter wheel: UHC, OIII, H-Beta, Grey 64x, 8x
Telrad finder
50mm-Bino-finder
You can book this instrument with us. Confirmation and billing of the rent in € is then made directly by the owner ICS (see price list).
14,5” ICS DOBSONIAN
Martin Birkmaier lovingly prepared our Dobson with a strong Mulitplex. This premium lens system was specifically picked to provide our stargazers with endless hours of perfect viewing under the Namibian night sky.
– A comfortable and adjustable Berlebach viewing chair is part of the package.
– Additionally, you can rent a TeleVue eyepiece set, consisting of Nagler 31mm, 16mm, 9mm, 7mm, and Panoptic 27mm eyepieces.
COLLIMATION EXCLUSIVELY BY AUTHORIZED STAFF!
Specifications:
d=370mm; f=1750mm; f/4.7
Premium main mirror
Feathertouch focuser with 1:10 reduction
Filter wheel with UHC, OIII and H beta filter
Telrad Finder
Adjustable Berlebach observation chair
Giant Binocular Miauchi 100mm 90°
These astronomy binoculars are an absolute joy to use, even in mediocre conditions. Use it in Namibia’s superb conditions and you will forget the world around you
To use the Miauchi ED binoculars, you need the Berlebach tripod or a pillar mount.
Specifications:
d=100mm; viewing angle: 90°; real FOV 2,5°
Eyepieces:
– 26 mm (apparent FOV 66°) and
– 20 mm (apparent FOV 50°)
Eye relief: 27/19 mm (20mm/26mm eyepiece)
UHC Filter
Glass solar filter
ICS astronomy binoculars mounting
Giant Binocular Fujinon 150mm
The 25×150 is perfect for observing faint, large-area structures. The combination of twice 150 mm aperture, 6 mm exit pupil and 2.7° field of view is unique. A breathtaking view of the Milky Way: a multitude of pinpoint stars up to the edge of the large field of view, size limit approx. 13m5, completely pure in colour. The whole sky is strewn with innumerable mists and shreds of mist. Cirrus, Dumbbell, M8, Eta Carinae, Trifid, Tarantula – clear, structured, crystal clear.
Specifications:
d=150mm
Zoom: 25x
ICS astronomy binoculars mounting
You can book this instrument with us. Confirmation and billing of the rent in € is then made directly by the owner ICS (see price list).