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Reducer 0.66x CDK20 / CDK24

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Reducer 0.66x CDK20 / CDK24 is a matched reducer/flattener or field corrector for improving star shape and image scale on compatible optics.

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Reducer 0.66x CDK20 / CDK24

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$1,600.00

Specifications

Optics

Optical type
Focal reducer
Reduction factor
0.66x

Use

Primary use
Correcting or reducing an imaging telescope field

Astrophotography Fit

Best when it is matched to the exact telescope design and installed at the specified back-focus spacing.

Reducer 0.66x CDK20 / CDK24 should be treated as part of the optical prescription, not a generic accessory. The right reducer or corrector can flatten the field, improve corner stars, and in reducer form make the system faster and wider.

Spacing, tilt, and sensor size are the entire game. Even a premium corrector will disappoint if the camera sits at the wrong distance or the focuser cannot hold the train square.

Best paired with

  • The specific telescope model it was designed for
  • Threaded adapters and spacers that hit the published back focus
  • Cameras with sensors inside the corrected image circle

Not recommended for

  • Unmatched telescopes with different optical prescriptions
  • Rigs where back focus is already consumed by filters/OAG/rotator
  • Trying to fix guiding, focus, or collimation issues optically

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$1,600.00
In stock
Updated 5/15/2026
View Offer - $1,600.00