Description
The Starfield 32mm Guide Scope is a compact, lightweight autoguiding solution designed to improv
Starfield 32mm Guide Scope — Compact, Lightweight Autoguiding for Portable Imaging
The Starfield 32mm Guide Scope is a compact, rigid autoguiding solution designed to improve tracking accuracy without adding unnecessary weight. With a bright, wide field and a straightforward mechanical design, it helps your guide camera acquire usable guide stars quickly—especially valuable for portable rigs, star trackers, and lightweight mounts where every gram matters.
Best for: travel setups, compact refractors, wide-field imaging, and mounts where you want reliable guiding without increasing payload.
Why This Guidescope Works So Well
Wide-field guiding = faster guide star acquisition
A wider guide field makes it easier to find guide stars in most sky regions, which reduces setup time and improves reliability when conditions are less than perfect.
Low weight for better balance and stability
At just 342g (0.75 lb / 12.06 oz), it keeps payload low and balance easy—ideal for portable mounts and grab-and-go rigs.
Simple focusing, solid retention
The helical focuser provides fine focus control, and the mounting approach is designed to keep the guide scope stable and aligned during long sessions.
Mounting & Included Hardware
- Adjustable 6-point rings with nylon tips to help prevent marking the finish
- Mini-Vixen style finder shoe compatible with common finder bases and mounting points
Setup tip: For ultra-compact imaging rigs, finder-shoe mounting is often the cleanest way to keep your guide setup lightweight and tidy.
Guide Camera Compatibility
The Starfield 32mm Guide Scope supports guide cameras that attach via a 1.25" interface or an M42 x 0.75 thread interface.
Optional: M42 to 1.25" extension
Technical Specifications
- Lens diameter: 32mm
- Focal length: 120mm
- Coatings: FMC
- Support interface: 1.25" or M42 x 0.75
- Focuser type: Helical front focuser
- Tube travel: 45mm
- Material: Aluminum
- Net weight: 342g / 0.75 lb / 12.06 oz
FAQ
What does a guide scope do?
A guide scope works with a guide camera to measure small tracking errors during long exposures, allowing your mount to correct them in real time. The result is sharper stars and better tracking consistency.
Is 32mm enough for guiding?
For many portable rigs and wide-field imaging setups, yes. A wider guide field helps you find guide stars quickly, and the low weight helps keep smaller mounts stable.
How do I attach my guide camera?
This guide scope supports cameras using either a 1.25" interface or an M42 x 0.75 interface.
What if I can’t reach focus?
If you need a bit more spacing to reach focus, consider adding an extension such as the M42 to 1.25" extension. If you need more in-focus, remove unnecessary adapters/extensions and use the most direct camera connection possible.
Starfield 32mm Guide Scope Key Features
Compact Wide-Field Guiding
The Starfield 32mm Guide Scope is designed to provide a bright, wide field that puts more guide stars in view. That means less time searching and more time capturing clean, well-tracked subs—especially helpful when imaging in sparse star fields or when you want quick setup at a dark-sky site.
Lightweight and Travel-Ready
Small, rigid, and easy to pack, the Starfield 32mm Guide Scope is perfect for grab-and-go astrophotography. It keeps your overall payload low, improves balance on smaller mounts, and stashes easily in an accessory case between sessions.
Secure Mounting for Stable Tracking
A guide scope is only as good as its rigidity. The Starfield 32mm Guide Scope is designed to mount securely to common accessory points on your telescope rings, dovetails, or finder-style bases, helping minimize flex and keep guiding performance consistent throughout the night.