See the Universe in HD EdgeHD is an aplanatic, flat-field Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that produces aberration-free images across a wide visual and photographic field of view. The optical system was designed to reduce more than just off-axis star coma; it also provides an astrograph-quality flat focal plane to the edge of the field of view. True Astrograph Quality Many optical designs that advertise themselves as "astrographs" actually only produce pinpoint stars across a curved focal plane. While this may be acceptable for some visual observing, stars will appear out of focus at the edge when used with the flat chip sensor of a digital camera. EdgeHD optics produce a focal plane more than three times flatter than a standard Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and dramatically flatter than competing coma-free designs. This guarantees you visibly sharp stars across some of the largest CCD chips available today.  Improved Performance Superior edge performance not only creates rounder, more pleasing stars but improves the resolution and limiting magnitude when compared to telescopes of equal aperture. With Celestron’s StarBright XLT optical coatings on every surface, EdgeHD optics give you maximum light throughput across the widest visual and photographic spectrum. Mechanical Features In addition to EdgeHD’s optimized optical design, the telescope tube has been redesigned to make sure you get the most from your optics every night.

• Mirror clutches - Flexible tension clutches hold the mirror in place and reduce image shift when taking long exposure astro-images. Once focused, the flexible rods allow the mirror to be held in place without putting any force or pressure on the mirror assembly, keeping the image centered in the eyepiece (or on the sensor).
• Tube vents - Cooling vents located on the rear cell allow hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror. Each vent has an integrated 95-micron micromesh filter guaranteed to let warm air out without letting dust in.
• Fastar versatility - EdgeHD is the most versatile imaging telescope available today. At its native f/10, you can achieve the image scale necessary to capture the smallest of deep sky objects. Add the optional reducer lens—custom-designed for your size EdgeHD tube—and you can increase your field of view without sacrificing optical performance. A Barlow gives you added power for high-resolution planetary, lunar and solar imaging. All EdgeHD optical tubes are Fastar-compatible, allowing the secondary mirror to be removed and replaced with a third-party lens accessory for ultra-fast f/2 wide-field imaging.

Individually Tested Every EdgeHD that ships have been tested not only for the surface quality of each optical component but also with a camera and artificial star to ensure the imaging system meets our rigid quality assurance. This “final acceptance test” confirms the EdgeHD will perform in the field and deliver high-quality astroimages.

saxon HEQ5 Pro Mount

Take your astrophotography to the next level with the saxon HEQ5 Pro Mount, a precision-engineered German equatorial mount designed for serious observers and imaging enthusiasts. With advanced computerised GoTo functionality and exceptional tracking accuracy, this mount simplifies celestial navigation and ensures stable, pinpoint alignment of your target objects.

Capable of supporting payloads up to 13.7kg, the HEQ5 is well-suited for popular imaging configurations such as ED80 telescopes with guidescopes and cameras. Its dual saddle head accommodates both Vixen-style (G5) and CGE-style dovetail bars, offering outstanding compatibility across various telescopes and accessories.

Whether you're observing star clusters or capturing faint galaxies, the HEQ5 Pro Mount offers smooth, accurate tracking and access to a database of nearly 42,000 celestial objects—so you can spend more time exploring and less time aligning.

Key Features:

• German equatorial mount with high-precision GoTo system
• Supports payloads up to 13.7kg – ideal for imaging setups
• Compatible with Vixen-style and CGE-style dovetail bars
• Access database of ~42,000 celestial objects
• Reliable tracking performance for long-exposure astrophotography