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Star Analyser 200 Grating

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$144.54 $219 In stock

Category: Astrophotography Accessories

The SA-200 is for applications where it is difficult to achieve the optimum spacing using our Star Analyser 100.

The SA-200 gives the same length of spectrum at half the spacing compared with the SA-100 (link).

For most users, our SA-100 will be the grating of choice. If you are able to mount our SA-100 in a way that our calculator (link) shows you will be able achieve optimum spacing, the SA-100 should be chosen for best performance.

When mounted at half the distance from the camera, the SA-200 grating gives almost the same performance as an SA-100. We offer the Star Analyser 200 for special situations where the grating has to be mounted inside a filter wheel or closer than the calculator shows is ideal for the Star Analyser 100.

This item is hardware only. Does not include any software. 

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Miles ★★★★★

Was struggling to get clean spectra with my SCT, but the 200 lines/mm grating gave me a much longer dispersion at half the spacing. First test shot of Vega showed clear hydrogen lines right away. Exactly what I needed for serious spectroscopy work.

John ★★★★★

Finally got the spacing right with my setup — the 200 line grating gives a much cleaner spectrum at half the distance I was using before. The resolution on fainter stars is noticeably better, and it works perfectly with my existing camera gear.

Amelia E. ★★★★★

Was struggling to get clean spectra with my 100 line grating, but switching to this SA-200 made the difference — the shorter spacing really sharpens the image on my DSLR sensor. The spectrum length is perfect now without needing extra barlow or spacers.