HyperStar lenses are available for five telescopes: 8", 11" and 14" Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrains and 10" and 14" Meade Schmidt-Cassegrains. Please see the What is HyperStar? page for more details on how the HyperStar system works. Specifications subject to change without notice.

HyperStar Lens for 8" Celestron

• f/2.0 Focal Ratio
• 406mm Focal Length
• Largest Usable CCD Chip: 27mm diagonal
• Fully Multi-Coated Optics
• Black Anodized Finish
• T-Threads for CCD Mounting (optional adapters available)
• Collimation Adjustable
• Independent Camera Rotation
• Dimensions*: 3.2" x 3.0"
• Weight: Less than 1 lbs.
• Includes Secondary Mirror Holder and Counterweight
• Made in U.S.A.
• View the instruction manual for the HyperStar C8

HyperStar Lens for 11" Celestron

• f/2.0 Focal Ratio
• 560mm Focal Length
• Largest Usable CCD Chip: 27mm diagonal
• Fully Multi-Coated Optics
• Black Anodized Finish
• Various Adapters: T-threads for CCD mounting, bayonet mounts for DSLRs (one user-selected adapter included)
• Collimation Adjustable
• Independent Camera Rotation
• Dimensions*: 4.5" x 4.3"
• Weight: Approx. 2.2 lbs.
• Includes Secondary Mirror Holder and Counterweight
• Made in U.S.A.
• View the instruction manual for the HyperStar C11

HyperStar Lens for 14" Celestron

• f/1.9 Focal Ratio
• 675mm Focal Length
• Largest Usable CCD Chip: Optimized for 27mm diagonal (up to 42mm possible with some vignetting)
• Fully Multi-Coated Optics
• Black Anodized Finish
• Various Adapters: T-threads for CCD mounting, bayonet mounts for DSLRs (one user-selected adapter included)
• Collimation Adjustable
• Independent Camera Rotation
• Dimensions*: 6.1" x 4.9"
• Weight: Approx. 3.5 lbs.
• Includes Secondary Mirror Holder
• Made in U.S.A.
• View the instruction manual for the HyperStar C14

HyperStar Lens for 10" Meade

• f/1.8 Focal Ratio
• 457mm Focal Length
• Largest Usable CCD Chip: 11mm diagonal
• Fully Multi-Coated Optics
• Black Anodized Finish
• T-Threads for CCD Mounting (optional adapters available)
• Collimation Adjustable
• Independent Camera Rotation
• Dimensions*: 4.2" x 3.5"
• Weight: Approx. 1.5 lbs.
• Includes Secondary Mirror Holder and Counterweight
• Made in U.S.A.
• View the instruction manual for the HyperStar M10

HyperStar Lens for 14" Meade

• Optimized for use with both CCDs and Digital SLRs
• f/2.0 Focal Ratio
• 700mm Focal Length
• Largest Usable CCD Chip: Optimized for 27mm diagonal (up to 42mm possible with some vignetting)
• Fully Multi-Coated Optics
• Black Anodized Finish
• Various Adapters: T-threads for CCD mounting, bayonet mounts for DSLRs (one user-selected adapter included)
• Collimation Adjustable
• Independent Camera Rotation
• Dimensions*: 6.6" x 4.1"
• Weight: Approx. 3.5 lbs.
• Includes Secondary Mirror Holder and Counterweight
• Made in U.S.A.
• View the instruction manual for the HyperStar M14

* Length x Height. Length is for HyperStar lens including standard T-thread adapter, except 14" HyperStar which is given for standard DSLR adapter. Other adapters may change length. Length also includes the portion of the lens that fits into the secondary mirror opening in the front of the telescope. Actual length from the corrector plate may be slightly less than specified length.