The SharpStar 13028HNT hyperbolic Newtonian astrograph delivers premium performance offering a compact 130mm f/2.8 reflector that uses an innovative optical design and multiple precision elements to provide a 44mm image circle that fills 36mmx44mm full-frame sensors with a 6.9 degree field of view. This is the perfect instrument for astrophotographers looking to capture large nebulae, galaxies, and star fields in the Milky Way.
The SharpStar 13028HNT offers a super-fast f/2.8 focal ratio that arises from the integration of a 130mm hyperbolic primary mirror with enhanced aluminum coatings with 97% reflectivity. Sharpstar used Pyrex-like PZ33 glass for the mirror substrate to ensure good thermal performance. This hyperbolic mirror is more difficult to grind and polish compared to standard parabolic primaries, but it delivers reduced aberrations and field curvature at the edge of the wide field of view.
The large secondary mirror spans 65mm along the minor axis and passes light through a two-element corrector lens (with one ED element) to deliver a crisp, sharp, and bright image over the entire 44mm image circle with minimal chromatic aberration and outstanding field flatness.
The SharpStar 13028HNT is engineered and constructed to be durable for field use, yet portable and lightweight enough to make it easy to mount and handle. The scope uses an 15.5″ long carbon fiber tube and CNC aluminum fittings for a precision fit and finish.
The 2.5” dual-speed rack and pinion focuser offers handles larger cameras and accessories without slipping. The focuser also comes with a 1.25″ eyepiece holder for using the scope with smaller cameras or even with eyepieces for visual observing. The backfocus is 55mm from the M48x0.75 threaded adapter so Nikon/Canon DSLRs will readily come to focus when used with a wide 48mm camera-specific T ring (not included). The SharpStar 13028HNT includes a Vixen style dovetail plate, an attractive carry handle on top and a hard-sided carrying case.
The total weight of the SharpStar 13028HNT with all accessories is just 4.3kg (9.5 lbs.), making it an ideal match for many medium-capacity equatorial mounts.
The SharpStar 13028HNT specifications include:
– Aperture: 130mm
– Focal length of primary mirror:364mm
– Focal ratio of primary mirror: f/2.8
– Primary mirror: Hyperbolic reflective mirror
– Primary mirror material: PZ33 (similar to Pyrex)
– Corrector: Two-element air-spaced refractive lenses (including one ED glass)
– Minor axis of secondary mirror: 65mm
– Image circle: 44mm
– Field of view: 6.9 degree
– Main tube material: High-end carbon fiber
– Main tube outer diameter: 174mm
– Main tube length: 394mm
– Net weight: 3.2kg
– Gross weight: 4.3kg including protective cap, tube rings, handle and Vixen-style dovetail plate
– Resolution: 0.89 arc second
– Focuser: 2.5″ with fine-adjustment
– Limiting visual magnitude: 12.3
– Back-focus: 55mm
You can learn more about the SharpStar 13028HNT here.
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