2" BDS-RT Baader Diamond Steeltrack Focuser

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2" BDS-RT Baader Diamond Steeltrack Focuser

# 2957210

€ 359.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 301.68

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  • Baader Diamond Steeltrack (BDS-RT) for Refractors with 80 mm focus travel
  • Minimum height (as supplied – incl. 2" clamp): 78 mm
  • Minimum height (with optional S58 to M68 / M68i / M48 / T-2 direct-adapter): 65 mm
  • Minimum height (with optional S58 ClickLock clamp): 89 mm
  • Focuser weight (as supplied – incl. 2" Klemme): 1.160 g (40.9 oz)
  • Adapters available or under development to fit a wide variety of refractor telescopes

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Is there an RT adapter to fit a Steeltrack focuser to a Skywatcher EQUINOX 80 please?
Thanks, Paul
Question by: Paul Chamberlain on May 24, 2017 9:35:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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Does the focuser interface to a Orion ED80 CT tube which has a 72 mm diameter male dovetail interface.
Question by: Michael WAtts on May 13, 2022 4:01:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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Can this be used on a Zeiss APQ 150/1200? (without any modification, of course). Thanks
Question by: vland on Aug 26, 2020 4:15:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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Do you have an RT which will fit a William Optics Zenithstar 66 SD?

Also is the ZWO EAF compatible with this focuser?
Question by: Simon Barton on Aug 15, 2021 8:52:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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Is there an adapter available to add the steeltrack focuser to a series 5000 5" APO?
Question by: Fabian on Nov 6, 2021 10:08:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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I have a 2 inch Baader Diamond Steeltrack RT. Can you please confirm the function of the tension brake screw? When this screw is loosened, both the coarse and fine focus knobs can be turned. However when I tighten this screw, the coarse focus knob locks, but the fine focus knob can still be turned and the drawtube and the fine focus knob move as normal. Also when I tighten this screw, focus shifts. Is this correct behaviour, or should tightening this screw lock both knobs and the drawtube. This is not clear in the manual. Thanks.
Question by: Paul Evans on Jun 28, 2019 12:02:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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I am the owner of a Vizen ED103SWT refractor.
I would like to change the focuser with your steeltrack RT, is it possible? Wich kind of adapter is useful for?
Regards. Giorgio
Question by: Giorgio on Nov 18, 2017 7:09:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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Will the BDS-RT fit on the Baader Vario 10X60 finder scope? Will I need an adapter? Which adapter?

Thank you,
Bob
Question by: Robert J Bridges on Oct 26, 2020 10:43:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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Is there an 2" BDS-RT Baader Diamond Steeltrack Focuser Adapter for Explore Scientific ED APO with a 54mm 0,75 outer thread? (I have a clicklock 54i that is the fitting Im looking for also for the focus adapter). If not, I’d like to put that up on the wishlist.
Question by: Anders Stange on Jul 10, 2020 10:51:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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I would like to replace the factory fouser on my Sky-Watcher Evostar ProED 80 mm f/7.5 ED APO refractor telescope with your Diamond Steel focuser, but can't find the proper adapter. The factory focuser inserts into the optical tube and is secured with three screws. The screws pass through holes in the optical tube and then thread into the factory focuser. The focuser insertion depth into the optical tube 15mm and the inside diameter of the optical tube is 96,66mm.

Please advise
Question by: Robert on Feb 3, 2022 6:37:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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Hi, is there a synta small format (86.4mm) RT adapter available for diamond steeltrack refractor focuser?
Question by: Jon Watkins on Apr 6, 2020 11:13:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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I have a C14 Edge HD SCT, but I would like more focus travel - would this focuser work with the C14? I am guessing there may be a problem with the drawtube interfering with the SCT visual back?
Question by: Mark Lonsdale on Mar 8, 2023 3:04:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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Is there an adapter which will allow me to attach the Diamond Steeltrack to a venerable Vixen 90 Fluorite? The scope I love but the focuser was always poor and now terrible!
Question by: Philip on May 12, 2017 7:43:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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I am interested in the 2" BDS-RT Baader Diamond Steeltrack Focuser and what I need to fit with sw 80 Ed pro black diamond. This telescope have a 3 screw no thread .
Question by: Michel Giroux on Feb 11, 2021 4:07:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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Can you please advise on the necessary adapter to use in order to connect my Baader diamond steeltrack focuser to my TS 102 doublet APO refractor (TSAPO102F7) - https://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p9868_TS-Optics-Doublet-SD-Apo-102-mm-f-7---FPL53---Lanthan-Objective.html
Question by: Bogdan on Apr 21, 2023 1:06:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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What is the pitch of M68 thread in baader steeltrack for refractor focuser? M68x1? M68x1.5? or...?
Thank you
Regards
Frederico
Question by: Frederico Fernandes on May 24, 2023 11:22:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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Reading the manual of the focuser I found that the one for newtonian has an auxiliary m55x0.75 thread cut into the focuser tube.

Can you confirm that? I would need to turn that m55 (female I guess?) to m54 (female). That would be possible?
Question by: J.K on Sep 16, 2023 3:42:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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Just asked about adapter to William Optics megrez. It has 90 mm fine male thread at tube end.
Question by: Ton on Nov 11, 2020 1:24:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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I have a telescope with M90x1 internal female thread. I want to attach the diamond steeltrack RT to this. Unfortunately I only see adapter for telescopes with male M90x1
Thanks
Question by: geoffrey waldo on Apr 20, 2023 1:16:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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Do you have an M117x1 adapter for the 2" BDS-RT focuser?
This is to go onto a 10" GSO RC telescope.
Also, what is the thread type on the back (the mount thread)?
Thank you.
Question by: Lee E Jackson on May 24, 2020 6:07:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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Hi, I need a focuser for my 10" orion reflector, I like the 2"BDS RT, can you recommend everything I'll need to mount it? If this focuser won't work can you recommend one of your products that will? Thank you!
Question by: Rob Marolla on Nov 22, 2022 11:50:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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Hi I have a Orion 110mm f7.0 Ed refractor
The focuser has a 78.44mm dovetail telescope fitting I have the rt steeltrack focuser do you stock a adaptor that would fit this
Thanks
Question by: gary burford on Mar 15, 2022 11:25:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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Which Adaptor do I need for the BDS-RT to fit my SW ED100 scope?
Question by: Matthew Lovell on Jul 21, 2020 8:29:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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I am wondering what is required to use this focuser with a Takahashi 76dcu.
Question by: Can I use this focuser with my Takahashi 76dcu? Is there an adapter that I will need? on Nov 13, 2020 12:37:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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I want to order the Naser focuser for my older Orion 80 Ed telescope. What adapter is needed so I can order both the adapter and the focuser?
Question by: Mr. Daniel Janosick Sr. on Jan 8, 2024 1:35:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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I have an old Vixen FL102S refractor that I'd love to fit with a Steeltrack focuser. The original focuser fits the optical tube internally and is held in place with 3 screws (around M4 size holes), evenly spaced, 120 degrees apart. The focuser flange outside diameter measures 111.7mm and is a snug fit for the optical tube, which I'm guessing has an internal diameter of 112mm. Do you have an adapter for the Steeltrack that might fit this telescope? Thanks
Question by: Mark on Jun 7, 2023 6:01:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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Is there an adapter for the Bresser Messier AR 127L with Hexafoc to mount the BDS RT?
Question by: Rob Hughes on Oct 19, 2018 11:07:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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I have Baader Steeltrack focusers on all my telescopes with the steeldrive motor and would like to fit the 2" Baader Steeltrack-RT to my Skywatcher Esprit 100ed Pro which currently has the stock 3" rack and pinion focuser, which has an M117x1mm thread on the telescope side. Is there a connection you do to allow this or are you likely to do a 3" version of the Steeltrack-RT i the future that would fit.
Question by: Neil on May 13, 2021 10:13:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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I would like to use this focuser on a Sky-Watcher Equinox 80ED. I realize this question may have been asked before however, I have additional information. The OTA to which the focuser needs to fit ends with an M84x1 male thread. Do you have an appropriate adapter or can one be custom built? I can send detailed photographs if necessary...
Question by: Mark Lilienthal on Dec 3, 2023 3:56:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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I have a Zeiss AS 80/840. Can I use a 2" BDS ?
Question by: Robert Branch on Feb 24, 2023 7:52:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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Does the S58 dovetail mean that the steeltrack effectively has a rotator built in? I mean, if I use an S58 dovetail to M48 adapter for example to thread into my imaging train, I could then clamp it down onto the steeltrack in any chosen orientation of the camera?
Question by: Paul B. on Mar 11, 2019 9:26:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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I have a GSO RC 8" and I would like to replace the focuser.
What do I need? I am very confused what focuser and how does it attach to the ota.
Thank you.
Stephen
Question by: Stephen Campton-Jones on Aug 18, 2019 12:26:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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I have a Scopos TL 805 and I would like to change my eyepiece because I have tilt.
I would like to have a clarification concerning the fixing of the BDS-RT (# 2957210).
Indeed, I have contradictory information. In the specifications, I see that the fixing is possible in 88mm dovetail but on this site:
https://agenaastro.com/baader-2-diamond-steeltrack-refractor-focuser-2957210.html
72mm dovetail receiver permits 360-degree rotation of focuser with single-screw locking.
He's talking about a 72mm dovetail.
Can you clarify this point or offer me a fixing solution?
cordially
Question by: Guillemet Pierre on Feb 19, 2020 3:12:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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2" BDS-RT Baader Diamond Steeltrack Focuser is compatible with a Skywatcher esprit 150

thx a lot
Question by: thomas on Oct 18, 2022 11:40:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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Can I fit this focuser to takahashi tsa 120 with 125x1mm thread?
I can not find reduction ring for my scope. Thanks.
Question by: Piotr on Sep 2, 2018 1:24:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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Can i get one of these to fit a GT81 WIlliams Optics 2016 model?
Question by: Jon Chard on Jul 19, 2019 10:48:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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Is there an adapter for using the steel track focuser with a Takahashi FC-100DZ ?
Question by: Peter Monson on May 4, 2022 1:30:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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I want to put an Steeltrack on my Sky-Watcher 100ED Black Diamond dual speed. What kind of adapter would need?
Question by: Xavier on Nov 13, 2020 12:03:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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Solar telescope Lunt 60 use a dovetail clamp of 78mm for the focuser.
is it possible to attach a 2" BDS focuser to this telescope?
Question by: 2" BDS-RT to a Lunt 60 on May 29, 2021 8:07:00 PM | 2 Answer(s)

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Does this Steeltrack focuser work in Orion 110 f:/7.0 ED refractor ? Should I need some kind of adapter for using it ?
Question by: Jussi Halttunen on Feb 6, 2022 4:00:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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Do you have an adapter for the Explore Scientific ED102 Triplet APO for the Baader Planetarium 2 Inch Steeltrack Crayford?
Question by: Kevin Walker on Feb 21, 2020 7:55:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)

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Do you manufacture a Steeltrack to fit onto a flat plate of larger telescopes? I need one to fit a 20" RC telescope that has a machined flat back-plate that fits flush onto the telescope and is then drilled to accommodate different equipment. Ideally we would like a Steeltrack attached to a flat plate with mounting holes that we can then attach to the telescope back-plate by four screws.
Question by: Ian Hargraves on Jun 7, 2018 5:00:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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Which adapter do I need for an Explore Scientific 115mm triplet APO with a 3" HEX focuser?
Question by: Bryan on Nov 18, 2021 3:25:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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Do you have an RT Adapter with a female 82mm x 1 connection on the OTA side please? It is to fit a TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 80 mm f/7 FPL53 Apo scope (Model NUmber TSAPO80F7).
Thanks and regards
Dave
Question by: Dave Jones on Mar 21, 2018 10:02:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)

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Baader RT Diamond Steeltrack on Omni XLT
Application example of BDS-SC Diamond Steeltrack
Baader RT Diamond Steeltrack with finder base and holder
The BDS-RT allows mounting of a finder base and holder (example: MQR-III #2457020)

General Specifications for all Baader Diamond Steeltrack® (BDS) focusers:

Drive system

  • True diamonds form a micro-geared high precision drive system never accomplished before
  • In comparison to conventional crayford or rack & pinion drives, this micro-geared movement has zero backlash, zero cogging, and zero flexure
  • Diamond Steeltrack 2" focusers lift a payload of 6kg (13 lbs) straight up, without slipping, without excessive bearing preload (bearing preload can be increased further if necessary)
  • Bearing system utilizes unbreakable Instrument Grade Roller-Bearings instead of simpler Ball Bearings - handles higher loads with greater rigidity and accuracy. No Teflon-pads anywhere
  • 1:10 Stainless Steel fine-focus mechanism, ready for attachment of the optional Diamond Steeldrive temperature-compensating motor drive system
  • Detachable drive block assembly is reversible for right hand or left hand fine-focus operation and for attaching the Diamond Steeldrive motor block
  • Shortest possible mechanical design achieves optimum balance between focuser height (backfocus) and rigidity requirements
  • Zero shift locking knob to precisely stop any movement without affecting optical axis adjustment

Baader Diamond Steeltrack Adapters
Multiple Adapters available for shortest possible connection to most cameras / eyepieces
Multiple  Telescope-Adapters
Mounting of BDS-Adapters on the example of BDS-NT Diamond Steeltrack

Clamping system

  • S58 Dovetail ring-clamp built into focusing tube for accepting optional T-2 / M48 / M68 and other S58 direct-thread adapters to enable direct thread connection of accessories and cameras without 2" clamp
  • 2" eyepiece clamp with hardened bronze clamp ring (length of clamp: 12.5mm / ½") included as standard
  • Optionally available 2" Baader Clicklock-clamp w. integrated S58 dovetail (added length: 16mm / 5/8")
  • Two auxiliary threads (M60x1 and M55x0,75) cut into the RT & NT focusing-tube for attachment of dedicated field flatteners or focal reducers/correctors

Baader RT Diamond Steeltrack
BDS-RT: all views
Imaging / Eyepiece projection
Imaging / eyepiece projection on the example of BDS-RT Diamond Steeltrack

Focusing Drawtube:

  • Each bearing individually adjustable for precise alignment of mechanical vs. optical axis
  • Ultra-hard subzero coated bearing races – precision milled and much harder than anodizing or stainless steel
  • Oversized 55mm inner clear diameter, to prevent vignetting, with anti-reflection knife-edge baffles
Specifications

Additional Information

Manufacturer Baader Planetarium
SKU (#) 2957210
Net weight (kg) 1.08
EAN Code 4047825031976
Focuser Travel 80 mm
Payload Capacity (kg) 6 kg
Inner Diameter / Clear Aperture (mm) 55
Shortest overall height (standard) 78 mm
Shortest overall height (w. opt. adapters) 65 mm
Reduction 1:10
Rotatable Yes
Finder base Yes
Motorized No, but can be upgraded
Special Features True diamonds form a micro-geared high precision drive system
Included Accessories Adapters available or under development to fit a wide variety of refractor telescopes
Outer Connection (lens sided) M68 x 1, S88
Inner Connection (eyepiece/-camera-sided) ø 2" (50.8mm), M55, S58
Optional Accessories Baader Steeldrive temperature compensating motor drive system
compatible telescopes Refractors
Focuser style Crayford
Focuser size 2 inch
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Bernd Höfner 309/11/2023 06/11/202305:59
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Baader Steeltrack Auszug (alte Ausführung)
Ich schreibe hier von den älteren Baader Steeltrack Auszügen, die ja durch die Baader Diamond Steeltrack nochmals verbessert wurden.
Vor ein paar Jahren habe ich mir eine gebrauchte AstroPhysics Montierung gekauft. Sozusagen als „Beifang“ war ein 80mm ED Refraktor dabei. Der Tubus war durch einen Umbau (viel) zu kurz geraten und der Okularauszug war sehr einfach ausgeführt und hatte große mechanische Toleranzen. Selbst mit einem 2“ Zenitspiegel kam man nicht in den Fokus. So lag der Refraktor längere Zeit im Regal, bis ich ihn mal auf meiner optischen Bank einem Test unterzog. Die Ergebnisse waren so gut, dass ich mich sofort an die Konstruktion für einen neuen Refraktor machte. Als Okularauszug kam nur der Bader 2“ Steeltrack in Frage, da ich

1. Mit dem 3“ Steeltrack schon sehr zufrieden war
2. Der Okularauszug optimal zu einem Alu-Tubus passte und
3. Konnte ich auch noch den Motorfokus von meinem 3“ Steeltrack verwenden.

In der Hauptsache fotografiere ich Sonne, Mond und Planeten. Gerade bei der Aufnahme von Planeten mit hoher Vergrößerung ist es sehr ärgerlich, wenn der Planet beim Fokussieren "hüpft". Das kommt durch die unvermeidbaren, mechanischen Toleranzen. Wie schön, dass das ist bei den Baader Steeltrack Auszügen nicht der Fall ist.
Leider... passte der FCC und das 4-fach Telezentrische System nicht in den (alten) Steeltrack. Mit einem Adapter müsste ich den Steeltrack zu weit nach außen fahren, was zu einer hohen Belastung der Kugellager geführt hätte. Also Neukonstruktion? Ich entschloss mich zu einer Änderung des Auszugrohres, zumal ich als gelernter Feinmechaniker die Fähigkeiten und die Werkstatt dazu hatte. Die neuen Diamond Steeltrack Auszüge haben ja nun Gott sei Dank die Möglichkeit, den 2" Anschuss vielseitig zu verwenden.

Als gelernter Feinmechaniker begeistert mich immer die hochwertige Ausführung der Baader Steeltack Auszüge.
  • Hohe mechanische Qualität, shift freies Fokussieren
  • ohne Adapter können der FCC und das 4-fach Telezentrische System nicht in den (alten) Steeltrack Auszug verwendet werden.
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Graham 287/10/2019 15/10/201916:46
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Fitting a 2-inch BDS-RT Baader Diamond Steeltrack Focuser to a Teleskop-Service GSO 8-inch Ritchey-Chretien
Fitting a 2-inch BDS-RT Baader Diamond Steeltrack Focuser to a Teleskop-Service GSO 8-inch Ritchey-Chretien

Background

The TS 8-inch RC has M90x1mm connections at the focuser end of the scope. My setup has a TS 50mm extension adapter with for 6- & 8-inch RC connected to the scope (TS part no: GSRCV50), to accommodate the long back-focus.

Attached to this is a TS M90 tilting adapter flange (TS part no: GSRCJ90). This is an aid to collimation and allows the long axis of the focuser to be aligned with the optical axis of the scope.

I then have a standard TS monorail focuser for the RC, again with an M90x1 connection.

Image 1 shows the 50mm extension and tilting flange, with the old focuser removed. Note the M90 male thread at the end of the flange, to which the focuser connects.

Fitting the Baader Diamond Steeltrack RT

It is assumed that the reader has access to the Steeltrack manual and has purchased the necessary RT-Adapter M90x1 Diamond Steeltrack (Baader part number 2957283).

1. The Steeltrack RT is supplied with an M68 adapter as standard. Remove this by loosening the M5 screws around its outer edge. An M88 dovetail is exposed. See Image 2.
2. Connect the new RT-adapter to the Steeltrack, tightening the M5 screws sufficiently to hold it in place, but still just rotates. Note that the thumbscrew from the M68 adapter can be transferred. See Image 3.
3. Connect the Steeltrack to the tilting flange, rotate the focuser to the desired orientation, then tighten the thumbscrew to lock it in place. If desired, the M5 screws around the edge of the M90 adapter can be tightened for a firmer grip. See Image 4.

After fitting the Steeltrack, I can confirm that the focuser has the full 80mm inward travel.

This above method should still be applicable, even if a tilting flange is not present, as M90x1mm connections are standard on this size of RC. However, with only the 50mm extension in place, it may be that the focuser will not move the final 5mm of inward travel, depending upon the size of any baffle at the junction of the extension and the scope.

Note that an alternative method is not to transfer the thumbscrew from the M68 to M90 adapters, but to use the all the standard screws.
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Alexander 340/12/2019 07/12/201915:05
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Grossartiger Auszug
Habe heute nacht den Okularauszug zum ersten mal benutzt und war beeindruckt wie leicht und präzise der Fokus eingestellt werden kann. Durch die Übersetzung ist der Kraftaufwand nahezu nichtig! Somit auch kaum Störung beim Scharfstellen! Das ist eine wesentliche Investition gewesen.

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