OAG (Off-Axis Guider)

Product Description

ZWO Off-Axis Guider for Astrophotography

1.Lightweight, 16.5mm thickness

2.large prism:8*8mm

3.Connect the main imaging camera and the guide camera. No guide scope required!

4.Flexible adaption to your camera and telescope  , such as  M42 and M48.

5.Fully compatible with all ZWO ASI cameras

6.Good stability , strong connection to the telescope

ZWO OAG comes with all adapters you will need for imaging and guiding.

Package includes:

1.       OAG body(with 1.25″ holder and 5mm extender and M42 adapter)

2.       M48 adapter for main imaging camera(in the box)

3.       M48-M42 adapter for telescope and flat lens(in the box)

4.       Hexagon wrench(in the box)

Mechanical Diagram

Connecting Diagram:

Usage Guider:

1.   please caculate the correct required distance for your imaging train at first

for example: you need to attach 21mm extender to ASI071 to reach 55mm back focus distance:17.5mm+21mm+16.5mm=55mm

2. Take off the guider prism part and attach OAG body to the telescope

3. Insert the prism part into the OAG body

4.  Mount the guide camera

5.   Screw the T2 or M48 adaper on the imaging camera according to your the mount type

6. Mount the camera on the OAG in correct position and lock the 3 screws

7. The final setup

Note: please make sure the prism won’t block the imaging area

Use the guiding screw to adjust the guiding camera’s focus.

You’d better do it at day time to make sure imaging camera and guiding camera can reach focus at the same position.