TS-Optics tracking set 50mm mini guide scope and ASI120MM guiding camera

Complete tracking set for astrophotography from TS-Optics with mini guide scope and tracking camera ZWO ASI120MM mini for easy attachment to the viewfinder shoe.
 
 Guide scope: achromatic refractor with 50 mm aperture and 180 mm focal length

 Adjustable holder with prism rail, suitable for all standard finder shoes e.g. from Skywatcher, Celestron, Vixen, TS-Optics.
 The tracking set is no heavier and larger than an 8x50 viewfinder.
 Tracking camera ZWO ASI120mm mini guiding camera with highly sensitive sensor, so you can always find a guide star.
 The combination allows the tracking of telescopes with an aperture of up to 8".
 Suitable for all mounts with motorized tracking and ST-4 autoguiding connection
 The ASI 120MM mini SW camera can also be used for photographing the moon and planets
 With ASIAIR (optional) you get an autoguiding set that works with your smartphone without a computer - a stand-alone system

 
TS-Optics Universal tracking set TSL501M-AG for astrophotography
Telescope Service offers you a complete set, consisting of a compact mini guide scope and a powerful autoguiding camera, for long exposures with your telescope. This complete solution is easy to install and enables active tracking control, also known as autoguiding. We recommend the set for guiding camera lenses and telescopes up to 8" aperture.

Connecting to your telescope is incredibly easy. You don't need an elaborate piggyback construction because the mini guidescope fits directly into the finder shoe of your telescope. It also weighs no more than a normal 8x50 viewfinder.

Simply take out the viewfinder and put in the guide scope and you're ready to go. A finder shoe is also included in the scope of delivery, so you can mount the guidescope on pipe clamps or in a separate location on your telescope.

The TSL501M-AG is very suitable for guiding camera lenses. With the Guidemount we offer you a compact and, above all, lightweight mounting option for your camera with lens and, in parallel, for the TS tracking set TSL501M-AG. This gives you ultra-mobile astrophotography equipment that can be carried by small mounts and is also ideal for air travel.

Before the first tracking use, please install the camera driver and any autoguider software on your Windows computer or laptop. The autoguider software is not included. The camera is suitable for, among others, PHD Guiding, Guidedog, Metaguide, Guidemaster (freeware) or AstroArt, MaxIm DL (chargeable).
 
Step by step to perfect autoguiding:
 Attach the tracking set to the main tube using the prism clamp or a double fastening (see accessory recommendations).
 Connect the tracking camera to the mount. Use your mount's ST-4 autoguider socket.
 Connect the tracking camera to your Windows computer.
 Focus the camera with the focuser - and you can start astrophotography.

The ZWO ASI120MM mini astro camera is more than just an autoguider.
The camera can also be used to take photos of the moon and planets and even brighter deep sky objects. You can simply attach the camera to your telescope like a 1.25" eyepiece, focus and get started straight away.

Guide tube opening: 50 mm
Focal length of the guide scope: 180 mm
Optics: 2-element achromatic lens with multi-coating
Focusing: 1.25" socket with 3 fixing screws
Weight: Only 450 grams
Material: The guide scope and the clamps are made entirely of metal
Suitable for: standard viewfinder shoes
Camera: ZWO ASI120MM mini camera with 1.2 MP mono CMOS sensor with 4.8x3.6 mm size
Pixels: 3.75 µm pixels - 1.2 MP
Sensitivity: 75% QE for short exposure times
Mount connection: ST-4 autoguiding connection
Power supply: via USB
Operating system: Windows 7, 8, 10


 
 TSL501 Mini guide scope with adjustable mount
 Viewfinder shoe
 1.25" parfocal ring
 Tracking camera and astro camera ASI120MMmini
 USB cable
 ST-4 autoguider cable