Omegon 80/500 Pro APO ED Carbon OTA + Field Flattener: This complete astrophotography solution combines the excellent optics of the Omegon 80/500 Pro APO with a matching 2″ field flattener. The result: razor-sharp, edge-to-edge images across the entire field – even on full-frame cameras. Thanks to FPL-53 glass and a thermally stable carbon tube, this system is designed for high performance in a light and mobile design.
✓ TrueColor ED objective (FPL-53 + S-NBM51) without color errors ✓ Perfectly flat field with included 2 “field flattener ✓ Carbon tube: lightweight, rigid and temperature stable ✓ 2” Power Linear Crayford focuser with 1:10 micro-adjustment ✓ Ideal for use with DSLR “s or CMOS astro camera” s ✓ Delivered in sturdy aluminum carrying case
The flattener corrects the field of view for image sensors up to full-frame without adding magnification. This maintains the 500mm focal length, with a beautiful wide field of view – perfect for nebulae, star fields, and Milky Way objects.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Objective type | Apochromatic doublet: FPL-53 + S-NBM51 |
| Aperture | 80 mm |
| Focal length | 500 mm |
| Aperture ratio | f/6.3 |
| Back focus | approx. 55 mm from flattener |
| Focuser | 2″ Crayford with 1:10 fine adjustment, 360° rotatable |
| Connections | 2 “, 1.25”, M48 for flattener |
| Field flattener | 2″, flat field up to full-frame |
| Tube material | Carbon (lightweight and stable) |
| OTA length | 39-46 cm |
| OTA weight | 2.8 kg |
| Total weight with flattener and case | approx. 7.5 kg |
| Transport case | Aluminum with foam insert (56 × 20 × 32 cm) |
Application and Use
This set is designed for:
- ✓ Astrophotography of nebulae, star fields and Milky Way objects
- ✓ Full-frame cameras without vignetting or field curvature
- ✓ Mobile setups with EQ5, AM3, Star Adventurer-class mounts
- ✗ Not intended for solar observation without special filters
- ✗ Not suitable for beginners without experience in back focus and field correction
The combination with the 2″ field flattener eliminates field curvature, keeping stars pinpoint sharp to the corners – essential for high-quality photography with modern image sensors.
Expert Advice
The Omegon 80/500 Pro APO ED + Flattener is the smartest choice if you’re looking for a lightweight, color-corrected and fully edge-sharp setup. The carbon tube prevents focus drift during temperature changes – crucial for long-exposure night photography. Thanks to the included flattener, you no longer need to puzzle with accessories: this set is “plug play” for high-level image quality.
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