The T21 Hermes Traveller Astroimaging & Viewing Optical Tube Assembly from AstronSCIENTIFIC is a universal telescope for viewing, planetary imaging and deep space objects imaging in a single tube. The T21 Hermes derives its high performance capability by integrating the best components from the best-known telescope optics and parts manufacturers in Europe, Japan, and the United States. It is suited to intermediate and expert amateur and professional astroimagers and high school science teachers whose campuses do not have observatories. This optical tube assembly does not come with a mount or tripod.

Planetary & Deep Space Object Imaging

• Sets up in minutes
• Red aluminum handle for easy telescope lifting, carrying, and assembly from the transport

  case to your mount & tripod and back

• Steel counter-weight in dovetail bar for easy telescope balancing

• Telescope tube, motorized focuser, Rotarion wheel, Rotarion CAM Kit parts and

  Rotarion AutoFocus, optics and astrophotography cameras integrated, including

  a DSO camera off-axis guide system

• No need to assemble or disassemble the Hermes Telescope when changing

  telescope viewing or astrophotography application

• Port 1—Viewing: 1.25" TVO Diagonal and TVO Plössl 40mm eyepiece, focal length 600mm
• Port 2—Planetary imaging: TVO PowerMate 5x and QHY CCD camera, focal length 3600mm
• Port 3—Deep space galaxies and nebulae imaging: TVO Reducer/Flattener 0.8x, off-axis-guide with ZWO CCD camera, filter wheel ZWO with Baader RGB+L filters, DSO cooled ZWO CCD camera, focal length 480mm

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this work with the plates from the Ronin S?

A: The Ronin S is compatible with 501 plates. This is a 501 plate. Yes, this plate will be able to work with the Ronin S.

Q: 2. How stiff or easy is the operation of the focus knob? I know this is a subjective judgment but an answer would be appreciated.

A: Focusing on the Opticron 8x32 Traveller BGA ED Binoculars is slightly stiff, but it quickly loosens to a more moderate resistance.

Q: 3. Is this compatible with BeFree Compact Travel Carbon Fiber Tripod (Carbon) , B&H # MAMKBFRC4BH?

A: how would I know?

Q: 4. Does the mounting foot of the TV-60 fit on a Vixen-style dovetail, or does it only fit the dovetail bar that comes with it?

A: The Tele Vue 60 2.4"/60mm Refractor Telescope Optical Tube Assembly BH #TETV60 • MFR #TVO-2460 will fit Adjustable dovetail balancing bar fits all tripods & SCT mounting brackets. Example: Alpine Astronomical Baader 3" Losmandy Dovetail Bar, 250mm (10") Long, Black Anodized, No Holes BH #ALLDOVE250 • MFR #LDOVE-250

Q: 5. The mfr does not state load capacity. What is estimated load capacity in pounds?

A: Don't know exactly. But I think it's weight capacity not less than 5 kg. It's CNC machined and seems to be very solid. Also it's wider than the original Manfrotto 577 which is also die cast aluminium. Also be aware that Shape company just repacks Hongkong made product. Mine even didn't come with Shape label. It's original price twice less than on this site.

Q: 6. Can the plate be inserted into the quick release from the top or does it have to be slid in from the back or front like with the Manfrotto brand adapter?

A: Hi Rob , thank you for your interest in SHAPE products. This type of system needs to be slid on. It is the same system as the Manfrotto brand adapter (both or plates are).I hope this answer your question. Best regards,

Q: 7. How can I use this with Canon RF R6 markII?

A: You can connect rthe Tele Vue 60 2.4"/60mm Refractor Telescope Optical Tube Assembly to the Canon R6 II, by using a T mount adapter connected to the Canon R6 II camera: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1683086-REG/tokina_szx_ta0017_ta0017_szx_t_mount_adapter.html and the the T mount will be connected to the 1.25 adapter : https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/202135-REG/Celestron_93625_SLR_35mm_OR_Digital.html This way you will be able to connect the Canon R6 camera with that Tele Vue 60 2.4"/60mm Refractor Telescope.

Q: 8. Will Vixen Optics Porta II Tall+ Alt-Azimuth Mount work with this scope?

A: Yes it is compatible.

Q: 9. Can I use my Meade LX85 German Equatorial mount & tripod with this OTA?

A: Yes, you can.

Q: 10. Anyway the bottom base plate could be attached to a male 1/4" screw? It seems to have only a non-threaded hole.

A: It has both a 1/4 20 threaded hole and a 3/8th 16 threaded hole. we recommend using a reducer bushing in the 3/8" 16 threaded hole because it centered and the 1/4" 20 threaded hole is not (it is there to provide extra stability and prevent rotation).