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Starizona ApexED-S 0.65x Reducer/Flattener

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Starizona Apex ED 0.65x Reducer / Flattener - ApexED S - (Short) is an astronomy filter for cleaner astronomy data.

reducer midrange
Starizona ApexED-S 0.65x Reducer/Flattener

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Specifications

Filter

Filter type
Astronomy imaging filter

Spectral

Passbands
Imaging passband specified by filter model

Optics

Reduction factor
0.65x

Specifications

Image circle
30 mm
Back focus
62 mm

Use

Camera use
Mono astronomy cameras

Mechanical

Weight
0.7 lb

Astrophotography Fit

A supporting filter that should match the camera, telescope speed, and target type.

Starizona Apex ED 0.65x Reducer / Flattener - ApexED S - (Short) is a midrange astronomy filter.

A supporting filter that should match the camera, telescope speed, and target type.

Choose filter size around the sensor diagonal, telescope speed, and filter-wheel or drawer geometry. Flats are still required; a filter can improve contrast, but it will not rescue tilt, bad focus, or poor calibration.

Best paired with

  • Cameras and filter holders with the same physical size
  • Targets that match the passband
  • A calibration workflow that includes flats after filter changes

Not recommended for

  • Using as a fix for poor focus, tracking, or gradients
  • Filter sizes smaller than the illuminated sensor path
  • Targets outside the filter passband

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