This new, striking green (32 cm)solid prismatic lens is especially recommended for astrophotographers. It is much stiffer than the prism ring on most SkyWatcher telescopes, and the tube ring rests on a larger surface area. The benefits of its superior design are particularly noticeable when driving. The mechanics respond more quickly to frequent interventions, resulting in more pinpoint stars in the images.
In terms of attachment to the mechanics, a tube-mounted prism rail provides a more convenient and practical option. The prism rail is most often attached to two tube rings rather than directly to the tube, allowing the tube to rotate in the rings. Weight. 490 g
The length of the prism rails refers to the total length, their maximum width is uniformly about 42 mm, thus they can be mounted on all mechanisms that require a Vixen standard telescope mount. Without being exhaustive, these are:
- SkyWatcher Star Adventurer 2i Wifi, Star Adventurer Gti, EQ-3, EQ-AL55i EQ-5, HEQ-5, AZ-EQ-5, CQ350, EQ-6, EQ6-R, EQ8-R, EQ8-RH any motorized versions of these.
- SkyWatcher AZ-4, AZ-GT Star Discovery, Virtuoso, AZ3-R, AZ-5, AZGTi, AZGTiX, etc.
- Celestron CG-4, Advanced EQ-5 goto, CGEM II, CGX-L
- Meade LXD 75, LX 80
- ZWO AM3, AM5
- Teleskop Service AZ-5 Alt-Az (with Vixen standard clutch)