{"product_id":"starizona-hyperstar-14-v4-hs-c14","title":"Starizona HyperStar 14 v4  - HS-C14","description":"\u003cp class=\"hs-intro\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe HyperStar 14\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereplaces the secondary mirror of any Fastar-compatible C14 SCT and transforms it from a f\/10 planetary scope into a f\/2 imaging powerhouse — 25× faster, with a coma-free field over 3.45° wide. No guiding required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-section-head\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"149\" width=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/starizona.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Adapter-filter1_1373x1044.jpg?v=1613762972\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-section-head\"\u003eCamera Compatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Standard Camera Adapter included with every HyperStar 14 has an M42 threaded top and is pre-set for cameras with 17.5 mm of backfocus and accepts 2\" mounted M48 Filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0224\/6770\/6960\/files\/Screenshot_2026-07-21_124451.png?v=1784652305\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0327\/2569\/6648\/files\/Hyperstar_Anatomy.png?v=1780317270\" alt=\"The Anatomy of a Hyperstar\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0224\/6770\/6960\/files\/Screenshot_2026-07-21_124534.png?v=1784652345\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-specs-dark\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-specs-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-specs-headline\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"hs-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyperStar 14 (C14 v4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e715 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed increase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25× faster than stock f\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField of view\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 3.45°\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-note\"\u003e— coma-free, flat field\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax sensor size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Optical Tubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron C14 (standard SCT) and EdgeHD 8\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-note\"\u003e— via included EdgeHD Adapter Ring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyperStar backfocus with included camera adapter and Filter Slider Upgrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.5 mm \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded adapter threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM42 male top (M54 top sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional Filter Slider Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoth M42 male and M54 male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇺🇸 Designed and built in Tucson, Arizona.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-comparison\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-section-head\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-q\"\u003eDo I need the Filter Slider to use filters with the HyperStar?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-a\"\u003eNo. The Standard Camera Adapter that ships with every HyperStar has an M42 threaded top that accepts one 2\" mounted filter — ideal for a broadband, dual-band or IR-cut filter with a one-shot color camera. The Filter Slider is a helpful upgrade for monochrome shooters or anyone wanting to change filters throughout your imaging session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-q\"\u003eWhat cameras does the included adapter work with?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-a\"\u003eThe Standard Camera Adapter is M42-threaded and pre-set for 17.5 mm backfocus — which covers most popular cooled astrocameras. If your camera needs a different thread size or backfocus, check out our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/starizona.com\/products\/hyperstar-camera-adapter\" title=\"HyperStar Camera Adapter Page\"\u003eHyperStar Adapter page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-q\"\u003eAre HyperStars hard to focus?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-a\"\u003eNot really. A Bahtinov mask, an autofocuser like the EAF,  or any software showing FWHM all work well. The fast f\/ratio does make backfocus more critical — which is why our adapters are machined with precise accuracy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-q\"\u003eWhat telescopes are compatible?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-a\"\u003eAny factory Fastar-compatible C14 SCT. Older non-Fastar scopes can be upgraded with our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/starizona.com\/products\/hyperstar-conversion-kit-celestron-14-sct?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=268ebe569\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"C14 Conversion Kit\"\u003eC14 Conversion Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. The HyperStar 14 works on both standard C14 and EdgeHD 14 OTAs thanks to the included EdgeHD Adapter Ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-q\"\u003eWill I need spacers for correct backfocus?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-a\"\u003eNo. Every HyperStar ships with the correct adapter already set to the right backfocus.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=O9RYy27Ppb0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstall the HyperStar\u003c\/a\u003e, attach your camera, and start imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-q\"\u003eIf I have a Non-EdgeHD HyperStar can I use the EdgeHD Adapter Ring?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-faq-a\"\u003eYes — non-HD v3 and v4 HyperStars can use the EdgeHD Adapter Ring to mount on the same-size EdgeHD OTA. The HyperStar 9.25 is unique and works on both standard and EdgeHD 9.25 tubes without any additional adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Starizona","offers":[{"title":"HyperStar 14 v4","offer_id":44351297028315,"sku":"HS4-C14","price":1959.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"HyperStar 14 v4 w\/ Filter Slider","offer_id":48997433180379,"sku":"HS4-C14-FS","price":2139.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0224\/6770\/6960\/files\/starizona-accessories-hyperstar-14-v4-starizona-hyperstar-14-v4-hs-c14-1250411070.webp?v=1784656929","url":"https:\/\/telescopescanada.ca\/products\/starizona-hyperstar-14-v4-hs-c14","provider":"Telescopes Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}