The AO-8 is a second generation adaptive optics system from SBIG specifically designed to enable an SBIG camera user to obtain the ultimate in image resolution that his/her telescope and site can achieve. The AO-8 is a replacement for the former AO-7 and can only be used with ST-7/8/9/10/2000 USB cameras.

The current AO-7 Adaptive Optics accessory was designed for the smaller CCDs in the ST-7/8/9/10/2000 cameras. It is not recommended for use with the larger format STL series cameras. A larger moving element is required to eliminate vignetting of the larger CCDs and also to maintain good image quality due to corrections over the entier field of view.

If you're serious about astrophotography, Orion brings you a new way to assure the best tracking performance possible, even in adverse conditions. The SteadyStar Adaptive Optics Guider (AO) makes any imaging-capable mount, even if a modest one, perform more effectively.

A new way to autoguide and track, the SteadyStar AO Guider with Field Rotator is a powerful and versatile companion to your telescope, mount and camera. The built-in Field Rotator allows you to move the SteadyStar's off-axis prism to locate a guide star or to change the imaging camera orientation. It also enables long exposure imaging with motorized altitude-azimuth mounts.