Sharpstar Z4 100mm f/5.5 6-Element Apo Astrograph Telescope
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- All Sharpstar/Askar refractors undergo physical, mechanical and optical QC inspections at the factory, and an inspection checklist is included with each telescope.
- We may partially open the scope boxes to ensure that the scope has been inspected/certified by the manufacturer but we do not open the scope and inspect it again.
- However, if you would like us to perform a mechanical and cosmetic inspection of your telescope again before we ship it, just request this in the comments field when you place your order. We will be happy to do this at no extra cost for this scope, but this will delay your shipment by 1-2 business days. Note that we are unable to perform optical tests/inspections.
- Sharpstar Z4 sextuplet refractor with 100mm aperture and f/5.5 focal ratio, ideal for wide-field deep sky imaging
- Six-element design ensures flat field across a 36mm image circle, while two ED elements virtually eliminate chromatic aberration
- Rotatable 3.4” focuser, M86-M54 and multiple threaded adapters, 2” adapter ring, and 1.25”-2” adapter
- Includes mounting rings, Vixen-style dovetail, carrying handle, and hard case
The Sharpstar Z4 astrograph incorporates a six-element optical design to deliver flat fields and sharp, color-free images from edge-to-edge. With a 100mm objective, two ED elements, and “3+3” optical layout, this f/5.6 scope has a focal length of 550mm and it’s ideal for capturing stunning wide-field images of the deep sky over a 36mm (APS-C) image circle.
This premium astrograph includes a large 3.4” dual-speed (1:10) focuser that’s fully rotatable through 360 degrees. The focuser tube terminates with an M86x1 thread, and it comes with M68, M54, and M48 adapters for direct camera attachment. It also includes a 2” adapter ring and for use with eyepieces or smaller cameras. Note that 77mm of available backfocus past the M48 male thread on the rear will not be sufficient to accommodate star diagonals for visual use.
The attractive light grey optical tube of the Sharpstar is complemented with a highly functional set of dark grey aluminum rings, a 300mm Vixen-style dovetail, and a carrying handle which accomodates a guide scope (sold separately). The entire tube has a length of just 482mm with the dew shield retracted. It weighs 4.3kg. This astrograph has a back focus of 77mm which leaves ample room for accessories.
For the price, this fast apochromatic telescope offers excellent value and can approach the performance of telescopes that cost three or four times as much. This is especially true when matched with astronomy cameras with smaller 1" and 4/3" sensors. Cameras with larger APS-C sensors may reveal slight aberrations at the edge of the field, especially when using a focal reducer. The Z4 is not recommended for use with full-frame cameras.
The Sharpstar Z4 offers excellent value in a premium medium-aperture astrograph for serious astronomical imaging!
Specifications:
- Aperture: 100mm
- Focal ratio: F/5.5
- Objective lens: sextuplet fully air-spaced APO (including two ED glasses)
- Image circle: 36mm
- Back focus: 77mm from the M48 thread
- Total length: 482mm
- Dew shield OD: 125mm / 4.92"
- Net weight: 4.3kg
- Gross weight: 5.6kg without the aluminum box
- Rear-end thread : M48x0.75 male thread
- Tapered adapter:
- M86x1-M68x1
- M68x1-M54x0.75
- M54x0.75-M54x0.75
- M54x0.75-M48x0.75 (with M48x0.75 filter thread)
- Standard package items:
- Tube ring
- Dovetail plate
- Handle
- 4-piece photographical adapter
- Warranty
- Manual
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
The Sharpstar Z4 astrograph incorporates a six-element optical design to deliver flat fields and sharp, color-free images from edge-to-edge. With a 100mm objective, two ED elements, and “3+3” optical layout, this f/5.6 scope has a focal length of 550mm and it’s ideal for capturing stunning wide-field images of the deep sky over a 36mm (APS-C) image circle.
This premium astrograph includes a large 3.4” dual-speed (1:10) focuser that’s fully rotatable through 360 degrees. The focuser tube terminates with an M86x1 thread, and it comes with M68, M54, and M48 adapters for direct camera attachment. It also includes a 2” adapter ring and for use with eyepieces or smaller cameras. Note that 77mm of available backfocus past the M48 male thread on the rear will not be sufficient to accommodate star diagonals for visual use.
The attractive light grey optical tube of the Sharpstar is complemented with a highly functional set of dark grey aluminum rings, a 300mm Vixen-style dovetail, and a carrying handle which accomodates a guide scope (sold separately). The entire tube has a length of just 482mm with the dew shield retracted. It weighs 4.3kg. This astrograph has a back focus of 77mm which leaves ample room for accessories.
For the price, this fast apochromatic telescope offers excellent value and can approach the performance of telescopes that cost three or four times as much. This is especially true when matched with astronomy cameras with smaller 1" and 4/3" sensors. Cameras with larger APS-C sensors may reveal slight aberrations at the edge of the field, especially when using a focal reducer. The Z4 is not recommended for use with full-frame cameras.
The Sharpstar Z4 offers excellent value in a premium medium-aperture astrograph for serious astronomical imaging!
Specifications:
- Aperture: 100mm
- Focal ratio: F/5.5
- Objective lens: sextuplet fully air-spaced APO (including two ED glasses)
- Image circle: 36mm
- Back focus: 77mm from the M48 thread
- Total length: 482mm
- Dew shield OD: 125mm / 4.92"
- Net weight: 4.3kg
- Gross weight: 5.6kg without the aluminum box
- Rear-end thread : M48x0.75 male thread
- Tapered adapter:
- M86x1-M68x1
- M68x1-M54x0.75
- M54x0.75-M54x0.75
- M54x0.75-M48x0.75 (with M48x0.75 filter thread)
- Standard package items:
- Tube ring
- Dovetail plate
- Handle
- 4-piece photographical adapter
- Warranty
- Manual
- All Sharpstar/Askar refractors undergo physical, mechanical and optical QC inspections at the factory, and an inspection checklist is included with each telescope.
- We may partially open the scope boxes to ensure that the scope has been inspected/certified by the manufacturer but we do not open the scope and inspect it again.
- However, if you would like us to perform a mechanical and cosmetic inspection of your telescope again before we ship it, just request this in the comments field when you place your order. We will be happy to do this at no extra cost for this scope, but this will delay your shipment by 1-2 business days. Note that we are unable to perform optical tests/inspections.
- Sharpstar Z4 sextuplet refractor with 100mm aperture and f/5.5 focal ratio, ideal for wide-field deep sky imaging
- Six-element design ensures flat field across a 36mm image circle, while two ED elements virtually eliminate chromatic aberration
- Rotatable 3.4” focuser, M86-M54 and multiple threaded adapters, 2” adapter ring, and 1.25”-2” adapter
- Includes mounting rings, Vixen-style dovetail, carrying handle, and hard case
The Sharpstar Z4 astrograph incorporates a six-element optical design to deliver flat fields and sharp, color-free images from edge-to-edge. With a 100mm objective, two ED elements, and “3+3” optical layout, this f/5.6 scope has a focal length of 550mm and it’s ideal for capturing stunning wide-field images of the deep sky over a 36mm (APS-C) image circle.
This premium astrograph includes a large 3.4” dual-speed (1:10) focuser that’s fully rotatable through 360 degrees. The focuser tube terminates with an M86x1 thread, and it comes with M68, M54, and M48 adapters for direct camera attachment. It also includes a 2” adapter ring and for use with eyepieces or smaller cameras. Note that 77mm of available backfocus past the M48 male thread on the rear will not be sufficient to accommodate star diagonals for visual use.
The attractive light grey optical tube of the Sharpstar is complemented with a highly functional set of dark grey aluminum rings, a 300mm Vixen-style dovetail, and a carrying handle which accomodates a guide scope (sold separately). The entire tube has a length of just 482mm with the dew shield retracted. It weighs 4.3kg. This astrograph has a back focus of 77mm which leaves ample room for accessories.
For the price, this fast apochromatic telescope offers excellent value and can approach the performance of telescopes that cost three or four times as much. This is especially true when matched with astronomy cameras with smaller 1" and 4/3" sensors. Cameras with larger APS-C sensors may reveal slight aberrations at the edge of the field, especially when using a focal reducer. The Z4 is not recommended for use with full-frame cameras.
The Sharpstar Z4 offers excellent value in a premium medium-aperture astrograph for serious astronomical imaging!
Specifications:
- Aperture: 100mm
- Focal ratio: F/5.5
- Objective lens: sextuplet fully air-spaced APO (including two ED glasses)
- Image circle: 36mm
- Back focus: 77mm from the M48 thread
- Total length: 482mm
- Dew shield OD: 125mm / 4.92"
- Net weight: 4.3kg
- Gross weight: 5.6kg without the aluminum box
- Rear-end thread : M48x0.75 male thread
- Tapered adapter:
- M86x1-M68x1
- M68x1-M54x0.75
- M54x0.75-M54x0.75
- M54x0.75-M48x0.75 (with M48x0.75 filter thread)
- Standard package items:
- Tube ring
- Dovetail plate
- Handle
- 4-piece photographical adapter
- Warranty
- Manual
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
| Telescope Focal Length | 501 - 600mm |
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Sharpstar Z4 100mm f/5.5 6-Element Apo Astrograph Telescope