Eyepieces
nPAE Flip Turret - Use your telescope for visual and astrophotography
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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Russ Scritchfield |
The nPAE Flip Turret, priced at $3,120.00, is a unique rotating device for large telescopes. It combines 6 x 2" eyepieces, filters, and astro imaging into one unit, allowing seamless transitions without refocusing. Ideal for both visual observations and astrophotography, it simplifies the setup process.
nPAE has introduced the Rotating 6 x 2 inch Flip Turret, a versatile accessory for large telescopes. This innovative device accommodates 6 x 2" eyepieces and filters, enabling quick changes and effortless switching to astro imaging. It was designed for large telescopes, the 2″ flip turret integrates your filters, 6 eyepieces/accessories, and astro imaging into a single unit, allowing changes without refocusing.
nPAE Flip Turret - Price: $3,120.00 (€2,800.00)
The Flip Turret allows for seamless transitions between visual observations and astrophotography. Effortlessly switch between 6 x 2″ eyepieces or other accessories, and when you are ready to start photography, simply flip the mirror.
Rotating 6 x 2-inch Flip Turret specs
- 6 x 2” parfocal eyepiece sockets with twin-point locking compression bands
- 1/10th wave aluminized mirror with Zygo report
- 5-axis CNC machining throughout in 6083 aircraft-grade aluminum
- Aerospace design
- 2” nose (threaded for a second filter)
- nPAE filter system for 2″ filters
- Bezel torque control
- Weight: 2.4 kg / 5.3 lbs
- Back focus: 152mm
- Large Cerberus case
- Free worldwide shipping
Camera port:
- M68 thread, or
- Collimating 4 position x and y axis locking points
- 5mm / 0.22″ of additional Z-axis backfocus adjustment on the parfocal ring
- Clamp ring with two thumbscrews and 2 flat point hex screw locking points
nPAE Rotating Telescope Turret: Features and How-To
