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"Helping Astronomers Measure The Stars Since 1979"
Optec is a design and manufacturing firm specializing in electro-optical products used in astronomy, atmospheric science and microscopy. We are located in the town of Lowell, Michigan near the banks of the Grand River. Our company is small but we utilize state-of-the-art equipment and techniques in the design and manufacture of our products. Our reputation for high quality and well designed products is very well- established.
Products Available Now:
#19630 Pyxis LE Camera Field Rotator
Ted Agos Signature Series
The NEW Optec Pyxis LE is a low-profile, lightweight, and versatile Camera Field Rotator with standard mechanical interfaces for ease of connectivity. Based on a design by Ted Agos of the Acorn Hollow Observatory, the Pyxis LE is the thinnest camera field rotator available today!
Click here to learn more.
Now available from stock. Call Optec today to order!
#19235 Keller EZ-Saddle
The
latest component of the Libra dovetail system, Optec's new Keller
EZ-Saddle makes mounting large telescopes quick and easy. Designed by
Allan Keller of PlaneWave Instruments, the EZ-Saddle provides a smart
mounting platform for any size telescope but was especially designed for
OTA's such as the PlaneWave Instrument 12.5" CDK. Featuring plenty of mounting options and bolt package
kits for the Paramount Versaplate and AstroPhysics SB3622 plate, the EZ-Saddle
offers a standard Losmandy "D" plate receiver saddle.
Some
of the unique design improvements include placing the clamp tensioning knobs
on the bottom side, making them easy to reach when mounting the telescope.
Safety features include a stability bar along the bottom edge to provide
enough relief to reach down to tighten the clamps located on the opposite
side.
Available now! Contact Optec or PlaneWave Instruments to order - specify Paramount or AstroPhysics bolt kits.
#17663 Precision 2-inch to 1-1/4" Adapter
New
Colors Now Available:
Natural, Black, Blue, Orange, and Red.
Optec's latest accessory item for the TCF-S focuser line, the precision 2-inch to 1-1/4-inch self-centering adapter is a joy to use. The internal non-slip brass compression ring will not mar or damage expensive eyepieces, yet still provide the secure fit you've come to expect from Optec's adapter line.
Click here for more information about this latest 2-inch to 1-1/4-inch adapter.
Compatible with any 2-inch focuser or receiver tube.
#19380 Equuleus Orthogonal Adjuster
The
new Equuleus Orthogonal Adjusting device allows extremely fine adjustment
to correct for non-orthogonal optical systems. This newly designed
"Tip-Tilt" plate allows corrections as large as 1.5 degrees. Weighing in at
only 12-oz. with a thickness of approximately 0.5", the Equuleus sports a full
3-inches of clear-aperture. Front and back connections are 3"x24tpi
standard female threads for maximum versatility.
The Equuleus promises to provide rigid orthogonal adjustment for the most discriminating astrophotographers.
Click here for more information. Contact Optec for pricing and availability.
New Products Under Development:
Introduced at NEAF 2011, the new FastFOCUS
secondary focuser for the C1100 Edge HD telescope
provides high resolution control of the SCT secondary mirror. This
product line will eventually expand to include the C1400 Edge HD
and other Fastar compatible scopes.
Read the Press Release here.
Watch for availability in mid- to late-summer 2011.
Also under Development:
- Ted Agos adapters for Meade/Celestron f/6.3 telecompressor for use with Pyxis rotators.
- FocusLynx Focuser Hub for serial, ethernet, or Wi-Fi control of up two focusers.
Optec engineers continue to develop new products to make your astronomy projects even easier. Contact us for product innovations you'd like to see available.
