{"product_id":"starizona-hyperstar-8-v4-edgehd-standard-copy","title":"Starizona HyperStar 8\" V4 (EdgeHD \/ Standard)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eStarizona HyperStar 8\" V4 (EdgeHD \/ Standard) \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HyperStar 8 lens converts a standard Celestron 8\" SCT from f\/10 to f\/1.9, making the system 25 times faster. That means 25-times shorter exposures! Now you can capture deep-sky images without guiding and without an equatorial wedge (in alt-az configuration). The HyperStar lens shortens the focal length of the telescope, giving a much wider field of view, and giving a greater tolerance of tracking errors, allowing for unguided, alt-az imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering the HyperStar just got easier.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1- One HyperStar for both EdgeHD and Non-EdgeHD Telescopes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you have an EdgeHD optical tube or not, you can now order the same HyperStar.\u003cbr\u003eHyperStar’s with EdgeHD variants now include an EdgeHD Adapter Ring to work with\u003cbr\u003eRegular Non-EdgeHD and EdgeHD optical tubes. No more picking between Standard or\u003cbr\u003eHD HyperStars. One for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/A_0db5eea8-9a34-416a-b803-1b9af460190f.jpg?v=1780499403\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyperStar 11 without EdgeHD Ring installed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/B_785b65b4-0c97-4381-b02c-584c85ef0e9e.jpg?v=1780499435\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyperStar 11 with EdgeHD Ring installed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2- HyperStars now include a Standard Camera Adapter \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are now pre-packaging HyperStars with the most common camera adapter on the market. We call this our Standard Camera Adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Standard Camera Adapter accepts a single 2” mounted M48 filter and works with cameras that have M42 threads and 17.5mm backfocus. These will be included and pre-packed with the HyperStar even if you are purchasing another camera adapter or upgrading to the Starizona Filter Slider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/C_dc908fd6-8a25-45fe-8d2f-f11480d17874_1024x1024.jpg?v=1780499652\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyperStar 6\/8 Standard Adapter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/D_2d36b9a3-22bf-4003-a9e8-7710246859d7_1024x1024.jpg?v=1780499698\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003eHyperStar 9.25\/11\/14 Standard Adapter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3- HyperStar Filter Slider Upgrades are sold separately and include more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who want easier filter changes or need larger camera threads, the Starizona HyperStar Filter Slider Upgrade is now available as a separate add-on package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis upgrade includes the Starizona Filter Slider along with multiple threaded top plates, giving customers more flexibility for different camera setups. It is especially useful for cameras that require M54 threads, while still providing the convenience of a removable 2\" filter drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHyperStar 8\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-intro\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe HyperStar 8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereplaces the secondary mirror of any Fastar-compatible C8 SCT and transforms it from a f\/10 planetary scope into a f\/1.9 imaging powerhouse — 25× faster, with a coma-free field over 4° wide. No guiding, no equatorial wedge required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/Adapter-filter1_1373x1044_0eb991f3-efa7-49a3-962c-9d51a0982a52.webp?v=1780501686\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"hs-section-head\"\u003eCamera Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Standard Camera Adapter included with every HyperStar 8 has an M42 threaded top and is pre-set for cameras with 17.5 mm of backfocus and accepts 2\" mounted M48 Filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"hs-feature-eyebrow\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilter Slider Upgrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwap your choice of narrowband or broadband filters at the focal plane without ever touching the camera. Comes with both M42M and M54M swappable top plates and ready for cameras with 17.5mm of backfocus. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-spec-chip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"chip-label\"\u003eThread A : \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"chip-value\"\u003eM42\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"chip-unit\"\u003emale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-spec-chip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"chip-label\"\u003eThread B : \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"chip-value\"\u003eM54\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"chip-unit\"\u003emale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-spec-chip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"chip-label\"\u003eBackfocus : \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"chip-value\"\u003e17.5\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"chip-unit\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-spec-chip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"chip-value\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"chip-unit\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-spec-chip\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"chip-value\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/Hyperstar_Anatomy_1024x1024.webp?v=1780498544\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRugged Padded Soft Case.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA padded, tough, zip-around case in genuine CORDURA fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe get a little jumpy when we hear rattling in the desert.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNothing should rattle on the road to dark skies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"hs-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyperStar 8 (C8 v4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/1.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e390 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed increase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25× faster than stock f\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField of view\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4.1°\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-note\"\u003e— coma-free, flat field\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax sensor size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Optical Tubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron C8 (standard SCT) and EdgeHD 8\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-note\"\u003e— via included EdgeHD Adapter Ring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyperStar backfocus with included camera adapter and Filter Slider Upgrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.5 mm \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded adapter threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM42 male top (M54 top sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional Filter Slider Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoth M42 male and M54 male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇺🇸 Designed and built in Tucson, Arizona.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHyperStar Version Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHyperStar C8 - v3\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHyperStar C8 - v4\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/2.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/1.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e425 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e390 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Image Circle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Field of View\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.8°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.1°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyperStar 8(C8 v4)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hs-badge hs-badge-included\"\u003eIncluded  - \u003c\/span\u003ef\/1.9, 390mm. The complete f\/1.9 imaging lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-item-name\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdgeHD Adapter Ring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hs-badge hs-badge-included\"\u003eIncluded - \u003c\/span\u003eFits the same unit to EdgeHD optical tubes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Camera Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hs-badge hs-badge-included\"\u003eIncluded - \u003c\/span\u003eM42 threaded top · accepts 2\" mounted filters · 17.5 mm backfocus cameras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Mirror Holder -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e K\u003c\/span\u003eeeps your secondary safe when HyperStar in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Slider Upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hs-badge hs-badge-optional\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003eM42 + M54 male, ready for 17.5mm backfocus cameras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HyperStar Filter Slider Upgrade includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarizona Filter Slider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM42M Filter Slider Plate w\/ M42 Cap (installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM48F Filter Slider Plate (installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM54M Filter Slider Plate w\/ M54 Cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyperStar Filter Slider Adapter for Cameras with 17.5mm Backfocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/astronomyplus.com\/pages\/starizona-warranty\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarizona 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/Starizona-HyperStar-V4-C8-Fork-Instructions.pdf?v=1669827844\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarizona HyperStar V4 C8 Fork Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/Starizona-HyperStar-V4-C8-GEM-Instructions.pdf?v=1669827849\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarizona HyperStar V4 C8 GEM Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need the Filter Slider to use filters with the HyperStar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-a\"\u003eNo. The Standard Camera Adapter that ships with every HyperStar has an M42 threaded top that accepts one 2\" mounted filter — ideal for a broadband, dual-band or IR-cut filter with a one-shot color camera. The Filter Slider is a helpful upgrade for monochrome shooters or anyone wanting to change filters throughout your imaging session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cameras does the included adapter work with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-a\"\u003eThe Standard Camera Adapter is M42-threaded and pre-set for 17.5 mm backfocus — which covers most popular cooled astrocameras. If your camera needs a different thread size or backfocus, check out our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/starizona.com\/products\/hyperstar-camera-adapter\" title=\"HyperStar Camera Adapter Page\"\u003eHyperStar Adapter page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre HyperStars hard to focus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-a\"\u003eNot really. A Bahtinov mask, an autofocuser like the EAF,  or any software showing FWHM all work well. The fast f\/ratio does make backfocus more critical — which is why our adapters are machined with precise accuracy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat telescopes are compatible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-a\"\u003eAny factory Fastar-compatible C8 SCT. Older non-Fastar scopes can be upgraded with our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/starizona.com\/products\/hyperstar-conversion-kit-celestron-8-sct\/\"\u003eC8 Conversion Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. The HyperStar 8 works on both standard C8 and EdgeHD 8 OTAs thanks to the included EdgeHD Adapter Ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I need spacers for correct backfocus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-a\"\u003eNo. Every HyperStar ships with the correct adapter already set to the right backfocus.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=O9RYy27Ppb0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstall the HyperStar\u003c\/a\u003e, attach your camera, and start imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf I have a Non-EdgeHD HyperStar can I use the EdgeHD Adapter Ring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-a\"\u003eYes — non-HD v3 and v4 HyperStars can use the EdgeHD Adapter Ring to mount on the same-size EdgeHD OTA. The HyperStar 9.25 is unique and works on both standard and EdgeHD 9.25 tubes without any additional adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starizona","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":49474617278693,"sku":"SZA-HS4-C8","price":1189.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":49474617311461,"sku":"SZA-HS4-C8-FS","price":1327.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/starizona-hyperstar-8-v4-astronomy-plus-1_85074176-cd19-4ef1-81f9-6396fc75e10f.png?v=1690484498","url":"https:\/\/astronomyplus.com\/products\/starizona-hyperstar-8-v4-edgehd-standard-copy","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}