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The Focus mask Bahtinov Skywatcher 130PDS<\/strong> allows you to adjust the focus of your telescope with extreme precision - essential for any astrophotographer. The mask is placed in front of the telescope's aperture and, when focusing on a star, creates a characteristic pattern of light rays. When the center ray is exactly between the two oblique rays, the focus is perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to its many fine slots, you can use this mask even with dimly illuminating stars, making it more reliable than the traditional Scheiner mask. Although a Bahtinov mask is ideally calculated specifically per aperture ratio, practice has shown that this model performs excellently over a wide f-number range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mask is made of durable PETG via 3D printing technology and remains dimensionally stable up to temperatures of approximately 80\u00b0C. As a result, it remains stable even under cold or humid conditions during prolonged use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application:<\/strong>
Perfect for astrophotographers working with the Skywatcher Explorer 130PDS<\/strong> and strive for maximum sharpness and detail in their deep-sky shots. This mask lets you focus quickly and repeatably, even with fainter stars or slight seeing variations. Ideal for nights when precision counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifications:<\/strong>
Type: Focus mask (Bahtinov)
Design: Bahtinov pattern according to Pavel Bahtinov
Material: PETG (3D printed)
Temperature resistance: up to 80 \u00b0C
Suitable for: Skywatcher N 130\/650 Explorer 130PDS
Use: Visual observation and astrophotography<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Focus mask Bahtinov Skywatcher 130PDS comes with accurate Bahtinov pattern for razor-sharp focus in astrophotography.<\/p>\n

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