Cloud Break Optics

Serial Cable Active Optics Guiding System

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$35.81 $57.75 In stock

Category: Astrophotography Accessories

This Serial Cable is an optional extra for the SX-AO Unit, offered by Starlight Xpress under the product name Serial Cable Active Optics Guiding System. It is listed in the Cloud Break Optics astrophotography accessories category.

  • Serial cable intended for use with the SX-AO Unit
  • Optional extra, not a required component
  • Brand: Starlight Xpress
  • SKU: 540-0000 (Standard)
  • Listed under astrophotography accessories
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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Julian ★★★★★

Finally got this hooked up to my SX-AO unit and the active optics guiding is noticeably smoother than my old passive setup. The cable length is just right for my rig without extra slack to manage.

Madison ★★★★★

My mount’s guide camera kept losing connection during long sessions, but this cable’s active optics integration has been rock-solid all night. The consistent data flow is finally letting me get those faint nebula details I’ve been chasing. It’s a small upgrade that made a huge difference in my imagi

Victoria Q. ★★★★★

I had trouble with my old guide cable dropping the signal during long exposures, but this one locks in securely and hasn't glitched once. The length is just right for my setup too.