ZWO 30F5 Mini Guide Scope

High-precision Guiding, Excellent Pinpoint Stars

ZWO 30mm F/5 APO Guide Scope features a lightweight and streamlined design. It is independently developed by ZWO to offer high guiding accuracy and stable tracking performance.

Five Major Upgrades to Solve Guiding Challenges

• Upgraded high-precision focus knob, with positioning screws to ensure no focus shift
• Extended focal length for sharper guide stars
• Upgraded APO optical system for a more regular optical path.
• Sleek New Look
• High compatibility and easy installation

Professional-grade APO Optics Design

ZWO 30mm F/5 Guide Scope uses a professional apochromatic (APO) design with a built-in ED glass, achieving a more regular optical path and effectively reducing the impact of chromatic aberration on stars.

Super Precise Guiding

Compared to the previous generation, the 30mm F/5 guide scope has been upgraded to a 150mm focal length. With the longer focal length, it further improves the guide star quality, providing a more stable a guiding and accurate performance.

Precise Focusing Knob Upgraded Rigid Structure

The 20mm travel focusing knob, paired with locking screws, allows for accurate focusing and ensures the focused position remains unchanged. The integrated holder further enhances overall rigidity. The quick-release guide scope dovetail plate enables users to rapidly install the guide scope, making it more convenient and easy to use.

Usage Instructions

After installing the guide scope, unlock the locking screws. Rotate the focus knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the image is clear. Then, tighten the locking screws to secure the focus position.

Specifications

• Aperture: 30mm
• Focal Length: 150mm
• F-ratio: F5
• Optics: 3-element Apochromatic (APO) with ED glass, minimal chromatic aberration
• Recommended main scope: < 750mm
• Focusing mode: Precise Focusing Knob
• Focusing travel: 20mm
• Weight: 348g
• Dimensions (mm): 155 x 44 x 73

What's in the Box

• 30F5 mini guide scope
• 2x M4x8 screws
• 1x M3x6 screws