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Denkmeier Optical

Denkmeier Optical, Inc. is known for their innovated star diagonals.  The co-owner Russ Lederman invented the Power X Switch & Power Switch Star diagonals.  Denkmeier Optical also manufactures binoviewers and eyepieces.  All their products go under hands-on quality control procedures.

Denkmeier Optical offers two world-class large aperture binoviewers.  The Standard binoviewer has Denkmeier Optical’s patented Power Switching device which turning a single pair of eyepieces into three pairs.  It also has their 2” OCS System and works on any telescope.  Denkmeier Optical’s Denk II has all the same features as the Standard binoviewer. In addition, the Denk II has a discernable boost in contrast and sharpness as compared to the Standard binoviewer.  The very highly polished surfaces of the Denk II provide a discernable edge in sharpness on planetary images. 

Denkmeier Optical provides complete binoviewer systems.  They offer the Standard Super System and the Denk II Super System.  All parts are included in both the Standard and The Denk II Super Systems for using with any telescope. Every System includes the Dual Arm Power x Switch and the 2" OCS System. The only
difference between The Standard and Denk II Models is the Binoviewer.

Denkmeier Optical manufactures a variety of power switch diagonals.  The  #S1 diagonal model is for SCTs using single eyepieces. Model #S2 is designed for SCTs using Binoviewers.  The  #R1 Model is for Refractors with typical focus travel capabilities and the #R2 model is for Refractors using single eyepieces or binoviewers

Picture of Denkmeier Optical 1.25" #150 Cell For Coronado BF Diagonals
This optical cell will allow a Denkmeier Binoviewer to reach focus in a refractor equipped with the Solarmax 40, 60or 90mm filter systems.

$119.00

Picture of Denkmeier Optical Bino-Corrector for Coronado Instruments Personal Solar Telescope (PST)
Our latest innovation is a relay system that allows the Coronado PSTâ„¢ to be used with any Denk Binoviewer. See our Sun in H-a with two eyes. The Bino-Corrector threads into any Standard or Denk II Binoviewer or Power x Switch that is attached to a Denk Binoviewer. Amazing detail is visible and best of all its convertible - Produces both low and high power images with a single pair of eyepieces.

$179.00

Picture of Denkmeier Optical 1.25" Part O/ Cell #150 for Coronado Filters
This pair allows any Denk Binoviewer to reach focus at low power in Solarmax equipped scopes that use the Coronado 1.25" Blocking Filters (B5,B10 or B15). For Denk Binoviewers with no Power x Switch.

$199.00

Picture of Denkmeier Optical Optical Adapter for Lunt 2" Diagonal
This adapter will allow your Denk to reach focus and depending on the Power x Switch version, will allow several magnfications to be used with a pair of eyepieces.

$199.00

Picture of Denkmeier Optical 2" Power x Switch Star Diagonal #S1 for SCT's w/Silver Enhanced Mirror (Regular)

Includes a 1.25" adapter and also includes our special thread-on visual back for SCTs, aluminum plug and large 2" aluminum thread-on sealing cap for telescope-side tube. 100% compression fittings throughout. Choose the Shorty Version for use with SCTs that are smaller than 10" to allow extra clearance of the fork base. LX90 users should choose Power x Switch Star Diagonal #S2.


$389.00

Picture of Denkmeier Optical 2" Power x Switch Star Diagonal #S1 for SCT's w/Silver Enhanced Mirror (Shorty)

Includes a 1.25" adapter and also includes our special thread-on visual back for SCTs, aluminum plug and large 2" aluminum thread-on sealing cap for telescope-side tube. 100% compression fittings throughout. Choose the Shorty Version for use with SCTs that are smaller than 10" to allow extra clearance of the fork base. LX90 users should choose Power x Switch Star Diagonal #S2.


$389.00

Picture of Denkmeier Optical 2" Power x Switch Star Diagonal #S2 for SCT's w/Silver Enhanced Mirror (Shorty)
#S2 is designed for use with binoviewers in an SCT and will operate with single eyepieces as well. The wonderful ability to call upon focal reduction, normal and 2X magnifications at any time instantly is yours. The new #S2 Power x Switch Star Diagonal allows 3 magnifications with your binoviewer and three magnifications with any single eyepiece.

$389.00

Picture of Denkmeier Optical 2" Power x Switch Star Diagonal #S2 for SCT's w/Silver Enhanced Mirror (Regular)
#S2 is designed for use with binoviewers in an SCT and will operate with single eyepieces as well. The wonderful ability to call upon focal reduction, normal and 2X magnifications at any time instantly is yours. The new #S2 Power x Switch Star Diagonal allows 3 magnifications with your binoviewer and three magnifications with any single eyepiece.

$389.00

Picture of Denkmeier Optical 2" Power x Switch Star Diagonal #R1 for Refractors w/Silver Enhanced Mirror
Diagonal #R1 is made to allow multi-magnification of most binoviewers when used in Refractors. Just add any Denkmeier Binoviewer and #R1 will allow the Denk Binoviewer to reach low, mid, and high magnifications with a single pair of eyepieces. Single eyepieces also have a multi-magnification function.

$499.00

Picture of Denkmeier Optical 2" Power x Switch Star Diagonal #S1 for SCT's w/Dielectric Mirror (Shorty)

Includes a 1.25" adapter and also includes our special thread-on visual back for SCTs, aluminum plug and large 2" aluminum thread-on sealing cap for telescope-side tube. 100% compression fittings throughout. Choose the Shorty Version for use with SCTs that are smaller than 10" to allow extra clearance of the fork base. LX90 users should choose Power x Switch Star Diagonal #S2.


$509.00

Picture of Denkmeier Optical 2" Power x Switch Star Diagonal #S1 for SCT's w/Dielectric Mirror (Regular)

Includes a 1.25" adapter and also includes our special thread-on visual back for SCTs, aluminum plug and large 2" aluminum thread-on sealing cap for telescope-side tube. 100% compression fittings throughout. Choose the Shorty Version for use with SCTs that are smaller than 10" to allow extra clearance of the fork base. LX90 users should choose Power x Switch Star Diagonal #S2.


$509.00

Picture of Denkmeier Optical 2" Power x Switch Star Diagonal #S2 for SCT's w/Dielectric  Mirror (Regular)
#S2 is designed for use with binoviewers in an SCT and will operate with single eyepieces as well. The wonderful ability to call upon focal reduction, normal and 2X magnifications at any time instantly is yours. The new #S2 Power x Switch Star Diagonal allows 3 magnifications with your binoviewer and three magnifications with any single eyepiece.

$509.00

Picture of Denkmeier Optical 2" Power x Switch Star Diagonal #S2 for SCT's w/Dielectric  Mirror (Shorty)
#S2 is designed for use with binoviewers in an SCT and will operate with single eyepieces as well. The wonderful ability to call upon focal reduction, normal and 2X magnifications at any time instantly is yours. The new #S2 Power x Switch Star Diagonal allows 3 magnifications with your binoviewer and three magnifications with any single eyepiece.

$509.00

Picture of Denkmeier Optical 2" Power x Switch Diagonal #R2 for Refractors w/Silver Enhanced Mirror
Designed for refractors that can handle a little extra weight. It has two 2" format Power x Switch devices that produce a range of magnifications with any single eyepiece or a binoviewer. Our Power x Switch Star Diagonal allows a Denkmeier Standard or Premium Denk II Binoviewer as well as some other binoviewers to work at up to 6 magnifications with only one pair of eyepieces in most Refractors.

$599.00

Picture of Denkmeier Optical 2" Power x Switch Star Diagonal #R1 for Refractors w/Dielectric Mirror
Diagonal #R1 is made to allow multi-magnification of most binoviewers when used in Refractors. Just add any Denkmeier Binoviewer and #R1 will allow the Denk Binoviewer to reach low, mid, and high magnifications with a single pair of eyepieces. Single eyepieces also have a multi-magnification function.

$619.00

Picture of Denkmeier Optical 2" Power x Switch Diagonal #R2 for Refractors w/Dielectric Mirror
Designed for refractors that can handle a little extra weight. It has two 2" format Power x Switch devices that produce a range of magnifications with any single eyepiece or a binoviewer. Our Power x Switch Star Diagonal allows a Denkmeier Standard or Premium Denk II Binoviewer as well as some other binoviewers to work at up to 6 magnifications with only one pair of eyepieces in most Refractors.

$719.00

Picture of Denkmeier Optical Standard Super System Binoviewer

We are pleased to announce the newest Denkmeier Binoviewer System! It offers our patented optical Power Switching device, turning a single pair of eyepieces into three pairs! It includes our world famous 2" OCS System, and works on any telescope. Available in both a Standard Model and a Denk II Premium Model.


$838.00

Picture of Denkmeier Optical Denk II Ala Carte Binoviewer w/Case

We tested the performance of The Denk II in many telescope designs before going ahead with production of this Binoviewer. Includes case, no Power x Switch or OCS Cells.


$938.00

Picture of Denkmeier Optical Denk II Super System Binoviewer

We are pleased to announce the newest Denkmeier Binoviewer System! It offers our patented optical Power Switching device, turning a single pair of eyepieces into three pairs! It includes our world famous 2" OCS System, and works on any telescope. Available in both a Standard Model and a Denk II Premium Model.


$1,334.00


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