{"product_id":"zwo-miniscope-30mm-f-5-mini-apo-guide-scope","title":"ZWO MiniScope 30mm f\/5 Mini APO Guide Scope","description":"\u003ch1\u003eZWO MiniScope 30mm f\/5 APO Guide Scope\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZWO MiniScope 30mm f\/5 APO Guide Scope\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium compact guiding telescope designed to deliver accurate tracking and reliable autoguiding performance for astrophotography. Featuring a high-quality \u003cstrong\u003e3-element apochromatic optical design with ED glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, this guide scope produces sharp, colour-corrected star images with minimal chromatic aberration, helping guide cameras lock onto stars quickly and accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003e150mm focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e and lightweight design, the ZWO MiniScope is an excellent choice for deep-sky astrophotography setups using refractors, Newtonians, Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes (SCTs), Maksutovs, and astrographs. It is fully compatible with all \u003cstrong\u003eZWO guide cameras\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the popular ASI120MM Mini, ASI220MM Mini, ASI174MM Mini, and ASI290MM Mini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe included narrow dovetail mounting bar fits a wide range of finder shoes and mounting bases, making installation simple on most telescope systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal for Medium and Long Focal Length Imaging Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the shorter ZWO 30mm f\/4 guide scope, the \u003cstrong\u003e30mm f\/5 APO MiniScope\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly well suited to larger imaging telescopes with focal lengths between approximately \u003cstrong\u003e600mm and 1300mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes it an excellent companion for telescopes such as the Celestron C6, ZWO FF130 APO, Askar APO refractors, larger triplet refractors, Newtonians, and many SCT imaging systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany astrophotographers follow the traditional guideline that the guide scope focal length should be approximately one-tenth that of the primary imaging telescope. Combined with today's highly sensitive guide cameras and advanced guiding software, the ZWO MiniScope provides excellent guiding accuracy for a wide range of astrophotography applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium APO Optics for Accurate Guiding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike basic achromatic guide scopes, the ZWO MiniScope features a \u003cstrong\u003e3-element APO optical system incorporating ED glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. This design significantly reduces chromatic aberration and improves star sharpness across the field, allowing your guide camera to detect fainter stars and deliver more precise guiding corrections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated \u003cstrong\u003enon-rotating helical focuser\u003c\/strong\u003e offers smooth, precise focusing with up to 20mm of travel, ensuring quick setup and stable focus throughout your imaging session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium 3-element APO optical design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eED glass for reduced chromatic aberration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150mm focal length and f\/5 focal ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimised for astrophotography autoguiding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all ZWO Mini guide cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision non-rotating helical focuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20mm adjustable focus travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and compact design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with most finder shoe mounting systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for refractors, Newtonians, SCTs and Maksutov telescopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied finder-style dovetail bar is compatible with numerous mounting systems, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSky-Watcher style finder shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e365Astronomy Finderscope Shoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaader Standard Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimaLuceLab DX Deluxe Finderscope Shoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany other standard finder mounting systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-element APO with ED 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