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Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for Celestron 11" SCT # FP412

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Brand Farpoint Astronomical
Part Number FP412
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Farpoint Bahtinov focus mask for astrophotography - for Celestron 11" SCT. Manufacturer part number FP412. Please note that this item is not for use with the C11 with Hyperstar.

Farpoint Bahtinov Masks are by far, the easiest, fastest and most consistent manual focusing aid available to the amateur astrophotographer. In 2008, Pavel Bahtinov, a Russian amateur telescope maker and astronomer, published an ingenious new way to easily focus your DSLR camera, webcam or CCD camera for astrophotography. The method is simple, very intuitive, and the device has universally been named after the inventor: The Bahtinov Mask.

Prior to the innovative design of the Bahtinov Mask, astrophotographers could spend ten minutes or more just obtaining a reasonable focus. Problems with seeing, exposure length, and camera noise all increased the difficulty of and time spent finding perfect focus. With the Farpoint Bahtinov Mask, the process of finding the perfect focus whether it be through a DSLR, CCD or a WebCam takes a matter of seconds because the process is unaffected by seeing, noise and allows short exposure lengths!

Simply place a magnitude 4 or brighter star in the field of view of your camera, place the Farpoint Bahtinov Mask over your telescope’s objective and focusing becomes as simple as centering an easy to see diffraction spike!

Farpoint manufactures this "lifesaving" astrophotography tool out of virtually indestructible ABS plastic, which comes in two major types (for refractors and SCTs) and in a range of sizes. The Farpoint Bahtinov Mask will ensure that you spend more time imaging and less time focusing for years to come! Whether you focus manually or electronically, the Farpoint Bahtinov Mask is an essential tool for any astrophotographer.

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4.9 (Based on 67 Reviews) 97% of reviewers recommended this product.
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      Review by Steven W.
      1561922937
      Jun 30, 2019

      5.0 Device works as advertised.

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      Device works as advertised.

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      Review by Randy R.
      1561515679
      Jun 25, 2019

      5.0 Perfect focus for cheap!

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      Want perfect focus? Get this. It’s all you need!

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      Review by Olivier D.
      1559237480
      May 30, 2019

      5.0 Focusing riddle solved

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      No more guess work, it's perfect.

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      Review by James S.
      1558204810
      May 18, 2019

      5.0 Celestron Edge HD 8

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      Use this on my Edge HD 8. Good quality. Works perfectly.

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      Review by Kevin F.
      1557322831
      May 8, 2019

      5.0 Easy Focusing

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      This mask takes all the guesswork out of focusing. Just slip on the mask and get the spikes lined up. I did tie a string around one of the spokes on the mask to make it easier to pull off and to prevent touching the front glass of the scope by accident.

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      Review by John I.
      1557146769
      May 6, 2019

      5.0 Works well

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      I use this Bahtinov mask to properly focus several small scopes, 76mm, 80mm, and 90mm. It works well on all and is very easy to setup and use. I am also please with the quick service and delivery I received from Agena Astro Products.

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      Review by Pat
      1554219458
      Apr 2, 2019

      5.0 Bahtinov mask for 6" Nexstar SE

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      Well made. Works as advertised. Had to make some small shims, however, to center mask perfectly. Otherwise, works great.

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      Review by Jerry B.
      1551182836
      Feb 26, 2019

      5.0 3" Batinov Mask for 72mmED scope

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      I picked this up amd the shipping was incredibly fast! I used it to get dead on focus or as close as I could tell and created the following image after using it
      https://www.astrobin.com/full/392103/0/

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      Review by Roberto A.
      1536880995
      Sep 13, 2018

      5.0 Much needed accessory

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      After years of astrophotography, I got around to use one of these instead of using software to focus, and the results have been way cooler than I excepted.

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      Review by Costas S.
      1536498378
      Sep 9, 2018

      5.0 Batinov Disc for a Celestron NexStar 8SE telescope

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      As soon as it arrived I was able to place it on the front of the telescope and begin to focus it. Focusing is very easy and if you line up the third line in the middle it is next to perfect.

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      Review by mark s.
      1535682291
      Aug 30, 2018

      5.0 Much needed tool

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      Does a great job acquiring perfect focus on my C14 Edge HD

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by harold h.
      1533783581
      Aug 8, 2018

      5.0 Perfect Focus

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      This allows you to get a good focus for imaging without using a computer.
      It saves a lot of time.

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      Review by David S.
      1533226556
      Aug 2, 2018

      5.0 10" Schmidt Cassegrain Bahtinov Mask

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      I had purchased a bahtinov mask for my 120 mm refractor, and it works GREAT. So well, in fact, that I decided to purchase the 10" mask for my SCT. I received the product in two days, tried it out, and it works GREAT on the SCT, too. Accurate focusing has NEVER been so easy.

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      Review by Daniel C.
      1531105387
      Jul 8, 2018

      5.0 Work’s perfectly

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      Work’s perfectly

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      Review by Stelios T.
      1528698714
      Jun 10, 2018

      5.0 Perfect focus!

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      The mask fits well my 115mm scope. I have three FP masks for my three scopes--they are cheap and effective, and have survived some mishandling by me.

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      Review by Eric K.
      1524196427
      Apr 19, 2018

      5.0 B- Mask

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      Perfect!

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      Review by Wayland B.
      1523375434
      Apr 10, 2018

      5.0 Bahtinov Mask

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      Product arrived very quickly. Product was exactly what I ordered and fit telescope perfectly. It works as described. Small learning curve in positioning central spike.

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      Review by Kevin E.
      1522423040
      Mar 30, 2018

      5.0 Batinhov Mask

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      Great focusing aid. As always agena very competitive with prices and super fast shipping.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Gerard B.
      1521363918
      Mar 18, 2018

      5.0 Produit de bonne facture

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      Excellent ce masque très léger pour mon C8 fabriqué Torrance Californie en 1974, pas tout jeune la bête.

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      Review by Clark C.
      1521114292
      Mar 15, 2018

      5.0 Works great

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      Works great

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      Review by David A.
      1520949439
      Mar 13, 2018

      5.0 Fine Focus

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      Although I have not used this mask for focusing just yet, I have a larger version for my C8 that I have been using f or a few years. It is an excellent way to achieve fine focus on bright stars prior to imaging with my telescope and camera. As always, Agena is first rate at ordering and delivery.

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      Review by Albert S.
      1517936546
      Feb 6, 2018

      5.0 Good to have this.

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      This item is a must have for all astronomer. Good Service.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Daniel B.
      1514738412
      Dec 31, 2017

      5.0 Indispensable

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      Indispensable in knowing the proper focus when imaging deep sky objects. Think about it. Brighter stars look like larger blobs on a computer monitor. You want the finest resolution and this mask will take the uncertainty out of what’s the best focus at that moment. I wouldn’t use it on planetary objects, however I suppose it’s possible.

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      Review by Hector N.
      1510278571
      Nov 9, 2017

      5.0 Great product

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      Great product

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      Review by Victor F.
      1508985536
      Oct 25, 2017

      5.0 Focus

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      Works very well!

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      Review by William L.
      1506948949
      Oct 2, 2017

      5.0 Great Vendor

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      Great Vendor

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      Review by James S.
      1506312281
      Sep 24, 2017

      5.0 Mask

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      Good product

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      Review by Timothy L.
      1504613968
      Sep 5, 2017

      5.0 Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask

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      Good quality. Works as expected.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Tim S.
      1503322423
      Aug 21, 2017

      5.0 It just works

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      Yes, it just works. Should have got one a long time ago.

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      Review by Andrew J.
      1502248084
      Aug 8, 2017

      5.0 Excellent accessory

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      Works as advertised. Focus endpoint is easily seen.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by John D.
      1499353154
      Jul 6, 2017

      5.0 Makes it easy

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      Very quick and accurate way to focus your camera..

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Frank M.
      1498620390
      Jun 27, 2017

      5.0 Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for Meade 8" SCT # FP411

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      This product is a must for critical focus.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Alexander M.
      1494076236
      May 6, 2017

      5.0 Excellent product

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      This mask fits my Explore Scientific AR127 dew shield and functions as it should.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by David F.
      1483874050
      Jan 8, 2017

      5.0 Bahtinov mask

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      Works as advertised. A good addition to my accessories.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Randy R.
      1483449218
      Jan 3, 2017

      5.0 A necessity for imagers

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      This may be the least expensive, absolute necessity for imagers. A bahtinov mask gives you an easy, precise focus in seconds.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Tim W.
      1482611503
      Dec 24, 2016

      5.0 Bahtinov Mask

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      Fantastic focus with this mask! I added an ear on each side made out of electricians tape to make it easy to put on and take off.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Beka of Ethiopia.
      1475625600
      Oct 4, 2016

      4.0 It just works

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      Easy to Use

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      This item just works like it is supposed to. Care must be taken to avoid touching the corrector plate when placing or removing it from the telescope. I used it with a DSLR camera and had to use the focus magnifier to see the spikes.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Surfrider of Phoenix, AZ.
      1475193600
      Sep 29, 2016

      5.0 Great product

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      Strong Construction,Accurate,Easy to Use,Lightweight

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      This makes focusing your telescope easy and quick! Especially good for astrophotography.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by AZDavidC of Tucson, AZ.
      1463702400
      May 19, 2016

      5.0 Must-have item for astrophotography

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      Easy to Use,Lightweight,Strong Construction

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      This product is so inexpensive and easy to use anyone interested in astrophotography should own one. It makes achieving perfect focus effortless.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by AZDavidC of Tucson, AZ.
      1461801600
      Apr 27, 2016

      5.0 Makes focusing effortless.

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      Easy to Use,Lightweight,Accurate,Strong Construction

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      This focusing makes getting perfect focus effortless. It's a must-have item for astrophotography but it will also help you get the best possible views when doing visual observing.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Wordupjackson of Fullerton, CA.
      1457827200
      Mar 12, 2016

      5.0 Essential for astrophotography

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      Accurate,Strong Construction,Easy to Use,Lightweight

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      Makes accurate focusing for astrophotography a snap.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Mike of Glendale, AZ.
      1454630400
      Feb 4, 2016

      5.0 Eliminates Guesswork

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      Easy to Use,Lightweight,Accurate,Strong Construction

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      Bahtinov focus masks make achieving accurate focus objectively instead of guessing and hoping for the best. The diffraction spikes it creates are used to determine focus. It still requires a somewhat critical eye and a few iterations to get it right. Once it's set, lock the focuser and it might be good for the rest of the evening; however, I found it necessary to refocus later in the session (probably scope/lens and temperature dependent).

      Easy to use, durable, good quality. I recommend it highly.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by they call me "Mr. Jim". of Little Rock, AR.
      1454630400
      Feb 4, 2016

      3.0 Does The Job but May Block Too Much Light

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      Lightweight,Easy to Use

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      Blocks A Lot Of Light

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      Bought this to take my planetary work to 11 and it does help focus but I wonder if I should have made myself a "Y" focus mask which works the same way and would let more light through. I've made one before and it does work.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? No
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      Review by Orfest of Switzerland.
      1444435200
      Oct 9, 2015

      5.0 Focusing is easy

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      Easy to Use,Accurate,Lightweight

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      Perfectly fits Celestron 6'' SCT, point the camera at a bright star and tune focus in real-time.
      That's really how easy it is :)

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by In-the-dark Dave of Livermore, CA.
      1443225600
      Sep 25, 2015

      5.0 The best example of this type of product

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      Strong Construction,Accurate,Easy to Use

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      I purchased two of these Bahtinov masks - one for my 8" Meade SCT, and the smallest adjustable one for my 200mm telephoto lens.
      These things work perfectly! There's lots of webpages telling you how to make one, but after a struggle to find the right material, and researching alternate ways to make these (3D printing, etc.), I think it's way easier to buy these:
      The material is thick, which means that not only is it durable, but it is easy to remove from the front of my scope once I'm all focused in, without risking smearing the objective with my fingers.
      The edges are sharp and precise (exactly the problem I worried about when considering making one of these), so the diffraction pattern shows up precisely as it should.
      The SCT model (with the hole in the middle for the secondary) fits perfectly. The adjustable model is easy to work with - the three pegs, or bolts, or whatever, are actually threaded capscrews, but they don't come with plastic nuts; they are simply inserted into the rubber grommets that hold them in place against the end of the lens (or lens hood, in my case). At first glance, it doesn't look all that secure, but it actually works just fine. The diffraction pattern does not need to be perfectly centered in the lens to work properly, so the adjustment capability is more than adequate for the task.
      These masks have advanced by leaps and bounds the results of my rudimentary astrophotography efforts, both "prime-focus" through my SCT, and with my DSLR piggy-backed on the scope. I couldn't be happier with these!

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by levent of Turkey, Istanbul.
      1427673600
      Mar 29, 2015

      5.0 Perfect

      Pros:

      Strong Construction,Compact,Easy to Use,Lightweight,Accurate

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      Very easy to use

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by flyndr of Christchurch, New Zealand.
      1424736000
      Feb 23, 2015

      5.0 Great focusing tool for photography

      Pros:

      Lightweight,Easy to Use,Accurate

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      I have had difficulty focusing the camera on my telescope. It is vital to get sharp images.
      Using this device you can get accurate focus and it takes about 30 seconds.
      I found best to use a bright star (Sirius in southern hemisphere) and focus the telescope to the camera. Don't change focus after that. Using some adjustment in extension tube you can focus the eyepiece to this.
      Using a planet is too bright and big and doesn't work well. Focus on the star then move to the Planet.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Diverdan of Chickasaw, Alabama.
      1422662400
      Jan 30, 2015

      5.0 Farpoint Bahtinov Review

      Pros:

      Accurate,Compact

      Cons:

      Comments:

      I use this product to get a good focus with several of my telescopes. I use the scopes for astro photography and this requires a very good focus for good results.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Geokolb of Phoenix, AZ.
      1417219200
      Nov 28, 2014

      3.0 Good focusing tool but not perfect

      Pros:

      Easy to Use,Lightweight

      Cons:

      Comments:

      The mask can assist the astronomer in achieving very close focus but in my experience, using your camera for final focus is absolutely required in order to achieve critical focus. FWHM measurement using a focusing routine in your camera acquisition software will get you the remainder of the way to critical focus. So in my opinion, this mask can serve as a step in achieving focus but not the final step. The mask is adjustable so it can be adjusted to fit your scopes dew shield. Very lightweight and portable.

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      Review by thgr8houdini of Madison, WI.
      1413763200
      Oct 19, 2014

      5.0 Fast easy focus tool!

      Pros:

      Accurate,Easy to Use,Compact,Lightweight,Strong Construction

      Cons:

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      I use this with my William Optics GT81 refractor, and it makes reaching focus with my Canon 70D fast and easy! Much better than guesswork focusing.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Paul of Galesville, Wisconsin.
      1413676800
      Oct 18, 2014

      5.0 Ideal for the job!

      Pros:

      Compact,Accurate,Lightweight,Strong Construction,Easy to Use,Price

      Cons:

      Comments:

      This makes critical focusing for astrophoyography with my DSLR simple and fast. The sliding bolts used to secure it also make it possible for me to use it with several small refractors that I use.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Jeff the tinkerer of Zionsville, IN.
      1408320000
      Aug 17, 2014

      5.0 Makes focusing less of a guess

      Pros:

      Easy to Use,Accurate

      Cons:

      Comments:

      I had been trying to visually focus my WO 81 GTF through my camera, but frequently the resulting images would be slightly out of focus despite my best efforts. This focus mask takes the guesswork out.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Pointy Stars of Western WA.
      1408320000
      Aug 17, 2014

      5.0 Nice Pointy Stars

      Pros:

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      Use at 200X with CCD to verify focus.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by alexk78 of San Jose, CA.
      1401494400
      May 30, 2014

      4.0 Focusing for dummies, done right

      Pros:

      Strong Construction,Lightweight,Accurate,Easy to Use

      Cons:

      Comments:

      Does exactly what advertised, easy to adjust between my different scopes.

      It would be nice if it came with its own case or something to hold it in, considering the format of this thing (wide flat mask with 3 longish screws sticking out of it) I found is a non trivial exersize putting it in my accessories box

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by The bold of El Paso Texas.
      1401494400
      May 30, 2014

      5.0 Excellent product!!

      Pros:

      Accurate,Easy to Use,Strong Construction,Lightweight

      Cons:

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      This bathinov mask is a must have. I'm doing my first step in astrophotography and I can tell this is amazing to get perfect focus with you camera the fast and easy way. Very pleased with this product.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by slipfit of Millersville, TN.
      1375488000
      Aug 2, 2013

      5.0 Focus mask that works

      Pros:

      Accurate,Easy to Use,Strong Construction,Lightweight,Compact

      Cons:

      Comments:

      Fast easy to use, I attached 2 nylon wire ties to the mask, one a cross from the other. This makes a small handle to remove the mask from the front of my SCT. Great product, will produce perfect focus.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Karlish33 of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada.
      1355270400
      Dec 11, 2012

      5.0 A must for DSLR photo

      Pros:

      Easy to Use

      Cons:

      Comments:

      Sometimes when I look thru my camera's viewfinder I think that I am in perfect focus...wrong! One night I took 60 pictures and none of them were good! They were all out of focus. One of my friend told me to buy a Bahtinov focus mask so I could solve that problem...I'm glad he did. Thanks Agena!

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by BobT of Driftwood, TX.
      1355011200
      Dec 8, 2012

      5.0 Really helpful accessory

      Pros:

      Makes Focusing A Snap,Easy to Use

      Cons:

      Comments:

      I was having difficulty getting my 8" SCT into focus with the camera attached. The Bahtinov mask allows me to achieve sharp focus on the camera live view screen or on the imaging software display on the monitor. Nice product!

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by c318cuin of Tennessee.
      1348790400
      Sep 27, 2012

      5.0 Focus easily and quickly.

      Pros:

      Accurate,Strong Construction,Easy to Use,Lightweight,Compact

      Cons:

      Comments:

      Makes focusing a snap on my telescope with a camera!

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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    60. gmartin02

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      Review by Greg of Santa Clarita, CA.
      1335744000
      Apr 29, 2012

      5.0 Great product

      Pros:

      Accurate,Easy to Use

      Cons:

      Accurate,Easy to Use

      Comments:

      The Farpoint Bahtinov mask takes the guesswork out of focusing for imaging. Before using one of these it was always a struggle to attain perfect focus for digital imaging. Only takes a few second to get the focus right using a bright star and the camera's Live View feature.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Jim the Runner of Pacific NW.
      1330128000
      Feb 24, 2012

      4.0 Simple and Functional

      Pros:

      Easy to Use,Lightweight,Accurate

      Cons:

      None

      Comments:

      To achieve critical focus for astrophotography. The mask is adjustable and is easily mounted to the dewshield on my Celestron 9.25" SCT. What's else is there to say - Pavel Bahtinov got it right. This mask is made of ABS so a little bendy, but for the price it is a great product and with care it shouls last you a long time.

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      Review by Dom of Seattle.
      1327363200
      Jan 23, 2012

      3.0 Helpful but wind blows it off

      Pros:

      Astronomy

      Cons:

      Astronomy

      Comments:

      This is a helpful tool to reach accurate focus. Bahtinov was a smart guy. The attachment to the scope (dew shield) with the four bolts that don't screw into anything is amateurish at best. Any light breeze blows the mask off the scope. (I have the version for the 5.5-8.5" OD.)

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? No
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      Review by Mike of Pittsburgh, PA.
      1324080000
      Dec 16, 2011

      5.0 A must have for astro photography

      Pros:

      Lightweight,Compact,Easy to Use,Accurate

      Cons:

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      This may be the best and most useful piece of equipment if you're wanting to do astrophotography. Focusing accuracy can now be measured instead of estimated. In two minutes I can achieve pinpoint stars, instead of spending 10-15 fine tuning and trying to compare test shots.

      I have yet to find a downside to this product.

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      Review by Mike of Pittsburgh, PA.
      1320192000
      Nov 1, 2011

      5.0 No more trial and error!

      Pros:

      Compact,Lightweight,Strong Construction,Easy to Use,Accurate

      Cons:

      Comments:

      Focusing a telescope on faint stars, nebulae, or galaxies is more often an art than a science. It's incredibly hard to judge whether your scope is perfectly focused or just mostly focused.

      With a Bahtinov Mask, there's now a quick and easy way to measure your focus. The first time I used it was last night, and I achieved perfect focus in under 5 minutes. In the past it might have taken me ten or fifteen long exposures on a faint object to determine that I was where I needed to be. Now that time is spent imaging or observing, not focusing.

      The instructions are easy to follow and the results are spectacular.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by bwana of Alberta, Canada.
      1319846400
      Oct 28, 2011

      5.0 FarPoint Bahtinov Mask Fits the Bill!

      Pros:

      Easy to Use,Lightweight,Strong Construction

      Cons:

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      I was looking for a Bahtinov mask for small diameter telescopes and camera lenses. The two smallest Farpoint masks fit the bill perfectly.

      They're easily adjustable for lens diameter and constructed from good tough material.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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    66. MAK7

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      Review by Brad in Phx. of Phoenix, AZ.
      1306627200
      May 28, 2011

      5.0 Excellent Value

      Pros:

      Accurate,Strong Construction,Compact

      Cons:

      Comments:

      This has cut my focusing time by 75%. I get a good focus with the mask, then go to the Fine Focus program in Nebulosity and try to get a better focus. The mask puts you so close, so quickly, that I don't really have to fine tune with Nebulosity. But I do, always trying to get the perfect focus. A real time saver!!!!!

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Quince of Canton, MI.
      1294012800
      Jan 2, 2011

      4.0 Works Very Well

      Pros:

      Accurate

      Cons:

      Comments:

      I will have to say that this product made focusing easy for me. The mechanism that holds the mast to the telescope lacks a bit but I had to purchase a generic mask so that is to be expected a bit. I certinally recomend this product because it will take the guess-work out of getting perfect focus.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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