Baader Planetarium

Product news October 2025

October 22, 2025
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Baader Solar Projection Screen (BSPS)

  • Safe solar projection on refractors with star diagonals
  • Simple observation of the Sun in white light – individually or in groups
  • Quick and easy assembly of pre-cut cardboard parts with pre-mounted adhesive strips
  • Also suitable for tracking control, e.g., for public outreach. Optimized for viewing from the side
  • For operation you will need (not included)
    • a lens telescope suitable for solar projection with a star diagonal/prism and at least 3 cm of backfocus. Recommended for focal ratios of ~f/6 or slower
    • eyepiece projection adapter with T-2 thread, e.g., the Baader OPFA - Eyepiece Projection adapter (I - VII) (various versions available)
    • a glass/metal eyepiece suitable for solar projection with an appropriate focal length to project a solar image at least 6 cm in diameter. The BSPS has been tested with Baader Classic Ortho/Plössl eyepieces.

Baader FFB - Flatfieldbox with 450 / 650 / 850 / 1250mm clear aperture

  • PPerfect for astrophotography: Optimize your images with Flats to correct vignetting and dust particles
  • Even light distribution: Achieved through a sophisticated design, ideal for filters in the visual spectrum
  • Easy operation: Control via a web interface
  • Adjustable brightness: Integrated dimmer for optimal adjustment of illumination intensity
  • Color tuning and multi-color options: Fine color adjustment possible through WRGB, ensures uniform illumination of color and dual-band cameras
  • Flexible mounting options: Can be mounted on a wall, placed on a table, or used in rotating domes
  • Available in different sizes: Covers a wide range of telescope apertures, offering versatile applications
  • For shipping, the corresponding is also required. It is charged separately and must be ordered together with the FlatFieldBox.

Important note: The Baader FlatFieldBox (FFB) is now available for pre-order. The delivery time is approximately 4–6 weeks. Please make sure to include the appropriate shipping crate with your order.

Baader 2“ BBHS® Prism – Adjustable Star Diagonal

  • 2" BBHS prism star diagonal with 2" ClickLock
  • Prism made of BaK4 glass with sealed BBHS® coating
  • CNC-milled black aluminum housing with adjustable wedge
  • Including 2" Nosepiece to 2"/SCTa – with Safety-Kerf (#2408156 , € 43,- ) with additional grip and security from inadvertent slipping.
  • Provides greatest reflectance over most spectral range from 390 to 2000nm
  • BBHS = Broadband Hardsilver coating with dielectric protective overcoating
  • Much higher in brilliance than cheap dielectric coatings
  • Ideal for visual observation and astrophotography with maximum brilliance, even in the infrared spectrum
  • Successor to  2" BBHS ® Prism Star Diagonal (#2456117 , € 505,- )

Baader 2“ BBHS® Mirror – Adjustable Star Diagonal

  • 2" BBHS star diagonal with 2" ClickLock clamp
  • CNC-milled black aluminum housing with adjustable wedge
  • Including  2" Nosepiece to 2"/SCTa – with Safety-Kerf (#2408156 , € 43,- )  with additional grip and security from inadvertent slipping.
  • Mirror material made of glass-ceramic with 1/10 lambda surface accuracy
  • Provides greatest reflectance over large spectral range from 390 to 2000nm
  • Much higher in brilliance than standard dielectric coatings
  • BBHS = Broadband Hardsilver coating with dielectric protective overcoating
  • Ideal for visual observation and astrophotography with maximum brilliance, even in the infrared spectrum
  • Successor to  2" BBHS ® Mirror Diagonal (#2456115 , € 479,- )

Coming Soon: Baader OMS-Nano V3 – Remote Switch for 10Micron Mounts

  • Remote Switch OMS-Nano (Observation Management System) V3 used to turn your 10Micron mount, equipped with Control Box Version 3, on and off from remote
  • With 1m connection cable, 3m long LAN-cable and 2m long USB-cable as well as 12V/100-240V Power Supply
  • Incl. web interface and manual
  • Successor to  OMS-Nano V2 – Remote Switch for 10Micron Mounts (#2455031 , € 280,- ) . Since April 2025, all 10Micron mounts have been supplied as standard with the Control Box Version 3. 10Micron has revised the hardware of the electronic control box

Coming Soon: TEC APO 110 f/5.6 Fluorite Apochromat

  • Apochromatic precision lens with modern coating
  • Oil-spaced and fully encapsulated triplet lens for fastest thermal adaptation and to prevent haze and reflections
  • Retractable dew shield
  • Lightweight tube
  • Free aperture of 110 mm, focal length of 616 mm
  • Outstanding image quality and color correction thanks to its central element fluorite crystal
  • Residual chromatic aberration between 436 and 1000 nm = 0.02% of the focal length
  • Permanently stabilized and oil-spaced - Why oil-spaced lenses?
  • 3.5" TEC dual-speed focuser with fine focus on both sides
  • Eyepiece clamp with tension ring

Important note: If you are interested, please send us an inquiry including your contact details by email. We accept pre-orders.