SkyWatcher HAC125DX – Honders f/2 Astrograph for Astrophotography

The SkyWatcher HAC125DX is an ultra-fast f/2 Honders astrograph, designed for high-performance deep-sky astrophotography. Thanks to its advanced optical design, it allows you to capture deep images with extremely short exposure times, making it ideal for those looking to maximize productivity under the night sky.

Honders f/2 Optical Design

The Honders design combines reflective and refractive elements to offer a corrected, highly luminous optical system, perfect for modern sensors.

• Extremely fast f/2 focal ratio
• High light-gathering power
• Corrected and uniform field
• Ideal for deep-sky astrophotography

High Photographic Performance

The f/2 focal ratio allows for drastically reduced exposure times compared to traditional systems, increasing session efficiency.

• Reduced acquisition times
• Greater signal in less time
• Perfect for sub-optimal skies
• Excellent for rapid sessions

Corrected Field for Modern Sensors

The optical design is optimized to offer a well-corrected field, suitable for modern CMOS cameras, ensuring pinpoint stars across most of the sensor.

• Compatible with APS-C sensors and larger
• Well-corrected stars
• Reduced aberrations
• Uniform images

Instrument Dedicated to Astrophotography

The HAC125DX is designed exclusively for imaging, offering optimized performance for those seeking advanced results in deep-sky photography.

• Pure astrograph
• Optimized for deep-sky imaging
• Compatible with advanced setups
• Ideal for expert users

Compact and Modern Structure

Despite its high performance, the compact design makes it manageable even on mid-range mounts.

• Compact design
• Lightweight
• Easy setup integration
• Excellent balance

Applications

• Advanced deep-sky astrophotography
• High-efficiency rapid shooting
• Intensive photographic projects
• Use with modern CMOS cameras

Main Technical Specifications

Box Contents

• SkyWatcher HAC125DX Optical Tube
• Basic accessories