Sky Rover 60SA Petzval Astrograph
The Sky Rover 60SA is a compact Petzval astrograph designed for modern astrophotography. Introduced in 2023, this telescope uses a four-element Petzval optical design which produces a flat, well-corrected field without requiring a separate field flattener or reducer.
With a generous 45mm image circle, the 60SA fully supports full-frame cameras, making it suitable for both dedicated astronomy cameras and DSLR imaging systems. The integrated quad-element design simplifies imaging setups while maintaining excellent edge-to-edge star performance.
At just 300mm focal length (F/5), the telescope is ideal for wide-field deep-sky imaging of nebulae, star fields and large astronomical objects. The compact optical tube also makes the 60SA highly portable and easy to balance on lightweight equatorial mounts.
Imaging Performance
Technical Specifications
Model: Sky Rover 60mm F/5 Super Astrograph
Aperture: 60mm
Focal Length: 300mm
Focal Ratio: F/5
Optical Design: 4 elements in 4 groups (Petzval design) with ED and lanthanum glass
Image Circle: 45mm (Full-frame capable)
Lens Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated (FMC)
Focuser: 2.8" dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with Camera Angle Adjuster (CAA)
Focuser Travel: 19mm (optimised for astrophotography)
Rear Connections: M70×1 thread, M48×0.75 female
Construction: CNC machined aluminium alloy
Length: approx. 265mm (retracted) / 340mm (extended)
Weight: approx. 2.98kg (OTA)
Mounting: Vixen-style dovetail plate with integrated carrying handle
Telescope Structure
(1) Thread interface (2) Camera Angle Adjuster (CAA) (3) Focuser (4) Finder shoe (5) Handle
(6) Dew shield (7) Coarse focus wheel (8) Fine focus wheel (9) Finder shoe (10) Vixen dovetail plate
Mounting Plate & Focal Plane Adjustment
① Standard narrow plate clamp position
② CAA locking screw
③ Safety retention screws (M3)
④ ARCA-Swiss clamp mounting position
⑤ ARCA-Swiss quick-release plate
⑥ Narrow dovetail plate
ARCA-Swiss Quick Release Plate Layout
Note: The mounting plate supports direct connection to camera mounts or tripod heads using the ARCA-Swiss standard.
Handle Mounting Points
Back Focus Illustration
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