nPAE Flip Turret - Use your telescope for visual and astrophotography

Posted on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 by RUSS SCRITCHFIELD, Associate Editor

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
     

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