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Kendrick Bahtnov Focus Masks

ALL NEW DESIGN - Now Clear Transparent This innovative focus mask concept was invented by a Russian amatuer astronomer, Paul Bahtinov, and Kendrick is producing these masks with his permission.

The Bahtinov mask allows digital astrophotographers and visual observers to get razor sharp focus in seconds!

The difference in focuser position between the four pictures shown below is very small, a few tenths of a mm. The method is very fast and incredibly sensitive. There is no guessing when you are focused during times of poor to moderate seeing. Simply put the mask and the status of your focus will become immediately apparent.

The masks have a series of slots that create a unique diffraction pattern that can be used to quickly bring your telescope to focus with an absolute minimum of fuss.

 
Astro Photography Tool (APT)
We are happy to provide a link to an excellent astrophotography tool called APT (Astro Photography Tool) www.astroplace.net. APT has a function called Bahtinov Aid based on Bahtinov Grabber technology and it provides an excellent visual and digital reference when using a Bahtinov mask to come to focus. We do not sell or provide support for APT.

Rigid Bahtinov Mask
Above is an example of our Rigid Bahtinov Masks. Lightweight, precision CNC cut, non flexing and with adjustable rubber tabs to get a quick and easy fit.

Bahtinov Grabber from APT
Click on this tumbnail for a larger image of the Bahtinov Grabber from APT.

How to Use a Bahtinov Mask
The masks use three adjustable rubber bumpers. This allows them to fit to a wide variety of tube diameters. Simply push the bumper to the desired location on the slot to ensure that the mask is properly centered over your optic. Then focus. The graphic below describes visually what you will see on either side of being focused. This graphic represents movement of the focuser in very small amounts (fractions of a mm). It is extremely sensitive.

NOTE: There are three ways to use the bumpers on our masks to achieve a proper fit to your telescope:

  • Bumpers can be adjusted to fit “outside” of the tube or dewcap.
  • Bumpers can be adjusted to fit “inside” the tube or dewcap.
  • If fit cannot be achieved using the two methods above, flip the mask over to use the smaller bumper footprint on the flip side.
  • The Bahtinov Mask is probably the easiest product on the market to achieve tight focus for visual use and for digital astrophotographers, regardless of whether you use a DSLR or CCD camera.

    How To Video
    This short YouTube video will show you how to choose the right size and how to use the mask under the stars https://youtu.be/5xiYQMkd7wE.

     
    Technical Specifications for the Rigid Masks:

    Material:Plastic
    Finished Colour:Clear Transparent
    Weight:
    BMC-6004...10 grams, .3 oz
    BMC-6006...26 grams, .9 oz
    BMC-6007...22 grams, .7 oz
    BMC-6008...26 grams, .9 oz
    BMC-6011...56 grams, 1.9 oz
    BMC-6013...50 grams, 1.8 oz
    BMC-6015...120 grams, 4.2 oz
    BMC-6016...142 grams, 5 oz
    BMC-6017...82 grams, 2.9 oz
    BMC-6018...102 grams, 3.6 oz
    BMC-6020...250 grams, 8.9 oz
    Tube (not optical) Diameter Fitting Dimensions:
    BMC-6001-GS...Fits tube ODs 56 mm to 92 mm
    BMC-6001-CM...Fits tube ODs 64 mm to 100 mm
    BMC-6002-CM...Fits tube ODs 77 mm to 108 mm
    BMC-6003-CM...Fits tube ODs 82 mm to 120 mm
    BMC-6004...Fits tube ODs 86 mm to 148 mm
    BMC-6006...Fits tube ODs 114 mm to 166 mm
    BMC-6007...Fits tube ODs 120 mm to 180 mm
    BMC-6008-SC...Fits tube ODs 133 mm to 184 mm
    BMC-6008...Fits tube ODs 128 mm to 190 mm
    BMC-6011...Fits tube ODs 164 mm to 226 mm
    BMC-6013...Fits tube ODs 208 mm to 270 mm
    BMC-6015...Fits tube ODs 250 mm to 312 mm
    BMC-6016...Fits tube ODs 264 mm to 336 mm
    BMC-6017...Fits tube ODs 294 mm to 356 mm
    BMC-6018...Fits tube ODs 320 mm to 382 mm
    BMC-6020...Fits tube ODs 364 mm to 436 mm

    Rigid Bahtinov Masks

    SKUDescriptionPrice 
    BMC-6001-GS PC Transparent Bahtinov Mask for 50mm Guide scope CAN $35.00
    BMC-6001-CM PC Transparent Bahtinov Focusing mask for 60mm Scopes and cameral lenses with a 60mm diameter optic CAN $35.00
    BMC-6002-CM PC Transparent Bahtinov Focusing mask for cameral lens with 67mm diameter optic CAN $35.00
    BMC-6003-CM PC Transparent Bahtinov Focusing mask for cameral lens with 77mm diameter optic CAN $35.00
    BMC-6004 PC Transparent Bahtinov Bahtinov Focusing mask for 80 mm optic CAN $35.00
    BMC-6006 PC Transparent Bahtinov Bahtinov Focusing mask for 90 to 105 mm optic CAN $37.00
    BMC-6007 PC Transparent Bahtinov Bahtinov Focusing mask for 105mm to 115 mm optic CAN $39.00
    BMC-6008-SC PC Transparent Bahtinov Bahtinov Focusing mask for 115mm to 125 mm optic (For C5 SCTs & Mak Cassegrains) CAN $39.00
    BMC-6008 PC Transparent Bahtinov Bahtinov Focusing mask for 120 mm to 130 mm optic CAN $39.00
    BMC-6011 PC Transparent Bahtinov Bahtinov Focusing mask for 150 mm to 165 mm optic CAN $52.00
    BMC-6013 PC Transparent Bahtinov Bahtinov Focusing mask for 8" SCT CAN $68.00
    BMC-6013-R PC Transparent Bahtinov Focusing for Celestron 8" Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph CAN $68.00
    BMC-6015 PC Transparent Bahtinov Bahtinov Focusing mask for Celestron C9.25 SCT CAN $83.00
    BMC-6016 PC Transparent Bahtinov Bahtinov Focusing mask for Meade: 10" SCT CAN $105.00
    BMC-6017 PC Transparent Bahtinov Bahtinov Focusing mask for Celestron C11 SCT CAN $121.00
    BMC-6018 PC Transparent Bahtinov Bahtinov Focusing mask for Meade 12" SCT CAN $128.00
    BMC-6020 PC Transparent Bahtinov Bahtinov Focusing mask for Celestron C14 and Meade 14 CAN $135.00

     

     

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