{"product_id":"lunt-0-8x-reducer-and-field-flattener","title":"Lunt 0.8x Reducer and Field Flattener","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kt-page\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.kt-page{--kt-primary:#030B1C;--kt-accent:#2E7FBF;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;font-family:inherit;}\n.kt-page.kt-page--wide{max-width:1600px;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:40px;margin-bottom:40px;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-copy{flex:1 1 55%;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-img{flex:1 1 40%;text-align:center;}\n.kt-page .kt-sq{width:100%;max-width:420px;aspect-ratio:1\/1;margin:0 auto;background:#ffffff;border-radius:6px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden;}\n.kt-page .kt-sq img{max-width:92%;max-height:92%;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-copy h2{font-size:26px;margin-bottom:14px;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-copy p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:14px;}\n.kt-page .kt-features{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:40px;margin:40px 0;}\n.kt-page .kt-features-copy{flex:1 1 55%;}\n.kt-page .kt-features-img{flex:1 1 40%;text-align:center;}\n.kt-page .kt-section-heading{font-size:21px;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--kt-accent);margin-bottom:18px;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list li{font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:12px;padding-left:26px;position:relative;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list li:before{content:\"\\2713\";color:var(--kt-accent);font-weight:bold;position:absolute;left:0;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list b{color:#222;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs-wrap{box-sizing:border-box;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs{display:table !important;width:100% !important;border-collapse:collapse;margin:40px 0;font-size:15px;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs th,.kt-page .kt-specs td{border:2px solid #000;padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs th{background:var(--kt-primary) !important;color:#fff !important;font-size:16px;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs tr:nth-child(even){background:#f2f2f2;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs tr:nth-child(odd){background:#ffffff;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta{text-align:center;margin:40px 0;font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta-buttons{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:16px;margin-top:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta-buttons a{display:inline-block;padding:12px 26px;border:2px solid var(--kt-primary);border-radius:4px;color:var(--kt-primary);text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px;transition:all .15s ease;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta-buttons a:hover{background:var(--kt-primary);color:#fff;}\n.kt-page .kt-manuals a{display:block;color:var(--kt-primary);font-weight:bold;font-size:30px;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;margin-bottom:10px;}\n.kt-page .kt-manuals a:hover{color:var(--kt-accent);}\n@media (max-width:768px){\n  .kt-page .kt-hero,.kt-page .kt-features{flex-direction:column;}\n  .kt-page .kt-hero-img img,.kt-page .kt-features-img img{max-width:400px;}\n  .kt-page .kt-hero-copy p,.kt-page .kt-features-copy p{font-size:17px;}\n  .kt-page .kt-cta-buttons{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;}\n  .kt-page .kt-cta-buttons a:nth-child(3){grid-column:1 \/ span 2;}\n  .kt-page .kt-manuals a{font-size:24px;}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kt-hero\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"kt-hero-copy\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWider Fields And Flatter Frames For Imaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis 0.8x reducer and flattener from Lunt does two jobs in one barrel. It shortens the effective focal length of your telescope by a factor of 0.8, which widens the field and speeds up the system for imaging, and it flattens the focal plane so stars and solar detail stay sharp out toward the corners of a large sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe optics are multi coated and the housing is aluminum, so the unit stays light on the back of a focuser that may already be carrying a camera and filter wheel. Lunt lists it for use with the MT80, MT100 and MT130 optical tubes, and describes it as suited to any camera you choose to pair with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBack focus spacing is the thing to plan for. Reducers only deliver their rated factor and flat field at the correct distance from the sensor, so budget for spacer rings when you build the imaging train. If you are shooting the Sun, the reducer sits behind the telescope's own solar filtration and never replaces it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"kt-hero-img\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"kt-sq\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8273\/7521\/files\/main-light-scaled.jpg?v=1743113223\" alt=\"Lunt 0.8x reducer and field flattener shown as a short black anodized barrel\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kt-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"kt-features-copy\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"kt-section-heading\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"kt-feature-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePoint Eight Reduction\u003c\/b\u003e - cuts effective focal length to 0.8 of native, widening the field and shortening exposures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eField Flattener\u003c\/b\u003e - corrects field curvature so detail stays sharp toward the corners of a large sensor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMulti Coated Optics\u003c\/b\u003e - coated surfaces hold down internal reflection and scatter across the imaging train.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight Aluminum Body\u003c\/b\u003e - a sturdy but light housing keeps the load low on the focuser draw tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModular Telescope Fit\u003c\/b\u003e - listed by Lunt for the MT80, MT100 and MT130 optical tube assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCamera Agnostic\u003c\/b\u003e - described as working with any camera of your choice rather than one dedicated body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"kt-features-img\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"kt-sq\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8273\/7521\/files\/grouped-1-scaled.jpg?v=1743113223\" alt=\"Lunt 0.8x reducer and field flattener grouped with its adapter components\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kt-specs-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"kt-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8x focal reducer and field flattener for astrophotography\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAA-RF; listed on the Lunt storefront under SKU LS130-.8CAAFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReduction factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eshortens effective focal length and flattens the focal plane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emulti coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esturdy lightweight aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eListed telescope fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunt MT80, MT100 and MT130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003estated as suitable for any camera of your choice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElement count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear aperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack focus distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThread and barrel size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImage circle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar safety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efits behind the telescope's certified solar filtration and is not itself a solar filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 years from date of purchase, original purchaser, manufacturing and workmanship defects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"kt-cta\"\u003e\n  Talk to a Specialist\n  \u003cspan class=\"kt-cta-buttons\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 26px;border:2px solid var(--kt-primary);border-radius:4px;color:var(--kt-primary);text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@telescopedepot.com\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 26px;border:2px solid var(--kt-primary);border-radius:4px;color:var(--kt-primary);text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eEmail a Specialist\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 26px;border:2px solid var(--kt-primary);border-radius:4px;color:var(--kt-primary);text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lunt Solar Systems","offers":[{"title":"0.8x Reducer \/ Field Flattener","offer_id":53917526032495,"sku":"CAA-RF","price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/7968\/0367\/files\/main-light-scaled.jpg?v=1785527445","url":"https:\/\/telescopedepot.com\/products\/lunt-0-8x-reducer-and-field-flattener","provider":"Telescope Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}