TS-Optics 60 mm Guide Scope with non-rotating Helical Focuser

TS-Optics 60 mm Guide Scope with non-rotating Helical Focuser

This compact telescope can be used very well as a guiding telescope. With the lockable helical focuser you can easily focus and secure the setting reliably.

  • 60 mm aperture, 240 mm focal length
  • 1.25" focuser with T2 thread allows connection of all common cameras, autoguiders and eyepieces
  • Focusing with sliding tube (35mm) and fine adjustment with non-rotating helical focuser (10mm) - all clampable
  • Fits all standard finder shoes from Skywatcher, Vixen, GSO, Celestron, etc.
  • Solid construction completely made of metal - excellent for long time exposures - even with heavier guiding cameras nothing bends
  • Weight approximately 900 g
Manufacturer : TS Optics
SKU : TSO-TSL60-HELI
Price: 189.00 € incl tax 19% (Germany)
Estimated delivery time : 1-4 days
Product description

This compact guide scope is a top-guality solution for all astrophotographers who need a compact guide scope but don´t want a piggyback configuration. The TSL60-HELI from TS Optics fits directly into the standard finder base of your telescope, thus mounting is really easy. If you do not like to remove your finder or if you do not have a standard finder base, we offer suitable bracket shoes in the accessories section, like one for the adaption to a tube ring.

The TSL60-HELI offers accurate tracking up to to 1000 mm focal length of the imaging optics. With special autoguiders which work in the sub-pixel range, even focal distances up to 1500 can be tracked.

Advantages and features of the TSL60-HELI:

  • Non-rotating helical focuser with 43 mm travel
  • Reliable locking of the focuser position - no bending even with heavy guiding cameras
  • 1.25" clamping (compression ring with 2 knurled screws) AND T2 connection thread allows for versatile adaption.
  • Focus position suitable for all autoguiders and crosshair eyepieces
  • Solid all-metal design for maximal stability
  • High-quality manufactured, adjustable metal tube rings allows for a wide adjustment range
  • Finder bracket matching standard finder bases like the ones from Vixen, Skywatcher, GSO, Celestron ...
Scope of Delivery:
  • TS 60 mm guide scope
  • Adjustable rings with dovetail rail
  • Dust caps for objective and eyepiece connection
Products specifications
Tube materialAluminium
Focal ratiof/4
Focal length240 mm
Connection to eyepiece1.25" and T2
Aperture60mm
Total weight900g
Length of dewcap69mm
Tube diameter / Length66mm/270mm
NoteFocusing distance: 35 mm coarse, 10 mm fine
Other featuresFocus point: 40mm from T2 thread (inner focus position)