{"product_id":"ts-optics-autoguiding-package","title":"TS-Optics 50mm Complete Autoguiding Package","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTS-Optics full Autoguiding Set for Astrophotography:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis complete set is everything you need to get setup for Autoguiding and long exposure deep space astrophotography. It consists of a compact 50mm Guide tube \u003cem\u003e(Ideal for Autoguiding using imaging scopes up to 1000mm F\/L or 8\" Aperture)\u003c\/em\u003e and a powerful autoguiding camera, for long exposures with your telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis complete solution is easy to install and enables active tracking control, also known as autoguiding.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA viewfinder shoe is also included, so you can mount the Guidescope on tube clamps or in a separate place of your telescope. The software for the ASI120 Mini guide camera is suitable for a number of different Autoguiding software packages including PHD Guiding, Guidedog, Metaguide, Guidemaster (Freeware) or AstroArt, MaxIm DL (chargeable).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStep-by-Step Setup:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach the Guidescope \u0026amp; Camera to the main OTA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the ST-4 autoguider socket of your mount to connect the guide camera and your mount (Your mount needs to be ST4 compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the tracking camera to your Windows computer and connect to your guiding software of choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus the guide camera with the focuser - and you're ready to start astrophotography. Note: this is a brief overview and exact steps will vary depending on what Guiding software you decide to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidescope Aperture: 50 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuide Scope Focal Length: 162 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptics: 2-element achromatic lens with multi-coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocusing: 1.25\" receptacle with 3 fixing screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Only 450g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: The guide tube and clamps are made entirely of metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for: Standard Vixen viewfinder shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera: ZWO ASI120MM mini camera with 1.2 MP mono CMOS sensor with 4.8x3.6 mm size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePixels: 3.75 μm pixels - 1.2 MP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 75% QE for short exposure times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting connection: ST-4 Autoguiding connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: via USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating System: Windows 7, 8, 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhats included:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTS Optics 50mm Mini Guide Telescope with adjustable mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder Shoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25\" Parfocal Ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking Camera and Astro Camera ASI120MM mini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Cable \u0026amp; ST4 Autoguider cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\nDownload the camera drivers for the ZWO ASI120 Mini \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/astronomy-imaging-camera.com\/software-drivers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e","brand":"TS Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40758096068803,"sku":"TSL501M-AG","price":273.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/1924\/6275\/products\/TSOptics50mmAutoguidingset_3.jpg?v=1632485596","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonastronomy.ie\/en-ch\/products\/ts-optics-autoguiding-package","provider":"Horizon Astronomy • Telescope Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}