HyperStar Models

There are five models of HyperStar lenses to fit five different telescopes:

Currently, HyperStar lenses only work with f/10 standard Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. They are not compatible with Meade LX200R, RCX400, or f/6.3 SCTs.

Compatible Telescopes

All Fastar-compatible Celestron SCTs are ready for HyperStar use. Non-Fastar SCTs will not have a removeable secondary mirror. Starizona sells conversion kits (see diagram below) to replace the fixed secondary mirror with a removeable housing allowing the HyperStar lens to be easily exchanged with the mirror for imaging.

Above: HyperStar conversion kit replaces the housing for the secondary mirror with a removeable assembly to easily switch between HyperStar and f/10 configurations

Only certain Meade telescope models are ready for HyperStar use. Those scopes with six screws on the secondary mirror (see diagram below) have removeable mirrors allowing easy installation of the HyperStar lens. Starizona sells conversion kits to replace the fixed secondary mirror with a removeable housing.

Above: Compatible and non-compatible Meade secondary mirrors

Above: Compatible and non-compatible Celestron secondary mirrors