Astro Hutech Hinode Solar Guider

Astro Hutech Hinode Solar Guider

The AstroHutech Hinode Solar Guider is the first autoguider designed for casual solar viewing as well as photography. It does not require precise polar alignment, allowing for quick, convenient setup-and-go for public outreach or quick viewing with a grab-n-go solar scope and eliminates the tedium of keeping the sun centered over a long observing session.

For imaging, long-term autoguiding on the sun simplifies post-processing for projects such as time-lapse movies.

Features include:

Quick setup - precise polar alignment is not required.

Built-in coarse finder makes lining up with the sun easy and safe.

Guides on the solar disk - no requirements for sunspots to be used for tracking.

Optics, filter, and sensor are integrated in a single package along with guide electronics. No additional guide scope, filter, or computer required.

One-time easy calibration with no additional calibration necessary for a fixed setup. Just select AM or PM tracking.

No PC required. All functions are controlled through the attached hand controller.

Universal mounting block allows attachment to virtually any telescope. Compatible with conventional finder dovetail bases available in the market.

Audible cues and hand controller LEDs eliminate the need to exactly center the sun with an eyepiece or PC monitor.

5V DC operation via USB mini-B cable. When used with a PC no power supply is necessary

Compact and lightweight at 106 mm x 67 mm x 28 mm, 270 g, and compatible with a grab-n-go solar viewing setup.

User-friendly PC interface, including upgradeable firmware.

NEW - Windows PC Software for monitor and control of the Hinode Guider

Compatible with any mount with ST4 / Losmandy-type autoguider input port.

Made in USA.

Useful links:

English manual
Page with various software
Example video 1
Example video 2
Example video 3