Hutech News Blog

Introducing Borg Binoscopes

hutechcorp — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:47:22 +0000

Borg 125 (5") Binoscope Set

Shown at left is the Borg 125SD (5″) Binoscope set, the first in a full line of binoscopes from 50mm (2″) to 125mm ( 5″) aperture.

3″ and smaller binoscopes, based on the Borg 77ED and MiniBorg telescopes, are supplied on a compact binocular platform, while 4″ and larger binoscopes are supplied on a larger platform. Encoders (for use with third-party digital setting circles) are available as an option.

Binoscope features:

Erect image using mirrors instead of prisms which yield sharp, bright images
Adjustable interpupillary distance without affecting focus.
Lightweight components — even the 125SD binoscope can be carried with one hand
Interchangeable parts with Borg telescopes
2″ eyepieces usable with large platform binoscopes
3″ Feathertouch focusers for 125SD binoscope

Introducing the Mini Borg 50EDII

hutechcorp — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:35:14 +0000

Mini Borg 50EDII

Introducing the latest member of the Mini Borg line — the 50EDII (available after June 30, 2009). This scope features a 50mm ED f/10 objective and excellent baffling to suppress reflections, making it ideal for solar or lunar imaging. As we have come to expect from the modular Borg scopes, the mechanical specifications for this scope are compatible with the other accessories for the Mini Borg line.

IDAS RS Filters Updated

hutechcorp — Fri, 08 May 2009 00:41:05 +0000

The IDAS RS (Reflection Suppression) filters have been updated with UV blocking coatings, eliminating the need for an additional blocker in refractors. Unmounted filters are available in 31mm and 50mm sizes. Check the RS filter page for more technical information.

“Getting Started in Astrophotography with DSLR Cameras”

hutechcorp — Mon, 04 May 2009 02:04:34 +0000

Have you been considering getting started in astrophotography? Check out the featured article by John Moody in the June 2009 issue of Astronomy Technology Today magazine which describes how easy it is with a modern DSLR camera. Hutech has a full line of spectrum-enhanced digital cameras suitable for astrophotography.

Now Available – Deep Sky Cooled Astro Cameras & Autoguiders

hutechcorp — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:15:49 +0000

Deep sky imaging flexibility by Hutech

Now available from Hutech – Orion Deep Sky Astro cameras and autoguiders. These join the SBIG remote guide head in the product lineup aimed at serious astroimagers. The autoguiders are also available in convenient autoguider packages which include the popular MiniBorg telescopes. Contact Hutech to customize a set for you.

Hutech Reflection Suppression (RS) Filters

hutechcorp — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:38:54 +0000

We are happy to announce that after a lot of work designing and testing our much-anticipated Reflection Suppression (RS) filters for CCD imaging, we are seeing great results!

Check out these results from Jim Windlinger (Horsehead Nebula) and Alan Smallbone (M45). Click on the thumbnail images to see enlargements.

Additional technical information including bandpass plots and comparison photos are available on the Hutech RS Filter page.

Adding the Borg 0.65x Super-reducer to the Tak TOA130S

hutechcorp — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:05:08 +0000

This is an adapter for the Takahashi TOA130S refractor which allows the use of the Borg Quadruplet super-reducer, taking the Tak down to f/5 for rich, wide-field images. No additional special adapters are required.

Welcome

hutechcorp — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:31:26 +0000

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