The Bahtinov mask is named after the inventor Pavel Bahtinov. This focussing aid enables clear focusing of astro images in the focus of your telescope or with a camera lens.
Place the mask on the telescope and point it at a bright star.
Switch on the camera and observe the constellation on Live View or on the computer.
f the image is not exactly sharp, the centre line is shifted. Adjust the focuser until the central line runs exactly through the centre of the star.
You have now achieved optimum sharpness. Remove the mask from the telescope again and you can start exposing the image.
The Bahtinov mask is named after the inventor Pavel Bahtinov. This focussing aid enables clear focusing of astro images in the focus of your telescope or with a camera lens.
Place the mask on the telescope and point it at a bright star.
Switch on the camera and observe the constellation on Live View or on the computer.
f the image is not exactly sharp, the centre line is shifted. Adjust the focuser until the central line runs exactly through the centre of the star.
You have now achieved optimum sharpness. Remove the mask from the telescope again and you can start exposing the image.
Equip the popular 2" rack and pinion focusers from TS-Optics, Astroshop and many other suppliers with the ZWO EAF motorised focus system.suitable for 2" rack and pinion
focusers from TS-Optics, Astroshop and many other brands
Enables the use of the EAF motorised focus system from ZWO
Manufactured using 3D printing
Resistant to UV and temperatures up to approx. 80° C
The Omegon focuser and the ZWO EAF are not included in the scope of deliver
The Bahtinov mask is named after the inventor Pavel Bahtinov. This focussing aid enables clear focusing of astro images in the focus of your telescope or with a camera lens.
Place the mask on the telescope and point it at a bright star.
Switch on the camera and observe the constellation on Live View or on the computer.
f the image is not exactly sharp, the centre line is shifted. Adjust the focuser until the central line runs exactly through the centre of the star.
You have now achieved optimum sharpness. Remove the mask from the telescope again and you can start exposing the image.
The Bahtinov mask is named after the inventor Pavel Bahtinov. This focussing aid enables clear focusing of astro images in the focus of your telescope or with a camera lens.
Place the mask on the telescope and point it at a bright star.
Switch on the camera and observe the constellation on Live View or on the computer.
f the image is not exactly sharp, the centre line is shifted. Adjust the focuser until the central line runs exactly through the centre of the star.
You have now achieved optimum sharpness. Remove the mask from the telescope again and you can start exposing the image.
The Bahtinov mask is named after the inventor Pavel Bahtinov. This focussing aid enables clear focusing of astro images in the focus of your telescope or with a camera lens.
Place the mask on the telescope and point it at a bright star.
Switch on the camera and observe the constellation on Live View or on the computer.
f the image is not exactly sharp, the centre line is shifted. Adjust the focuser until the central line runs exactly through the centre of the star.
You have now achieved optimum sharpness. Remove the mask from the telescope again and you can start exposing the image.