HyperStar is based on Celestron''''s'' innovative Fastar feature. This feature allows the secondary mirror to be removed from Celestron''''s'' 8", 11", and 14" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. By mounting a lens assembly in place of the secondary mirror, a CCD camera can be mounted at the front of the telescope allowing for a wider field of view and much faster imaging.

The HyperStar lens assembly allows the SBIG ST-237A CCD camera to be attached to Celestron''''s'' 8" Fastar-compatible SCTs. A holder is included for safe storage of the secondary mirror while imaging.

The HyperStar systems allows the telescope to operate at a focal ratio of f/1.8, an incredible 30 times faster than the standard f/10 focal ratio! Images can be obtained in just seconds!